Usher and Justin Bieber had an argument at an Oscars afterparty hosted by Jay-Z and Beyoncé. The pair reportedly exchanged heated words and eventually settled without a formal fight. However, Usher stated that the dispute was not a big deal and that the pair are still friends and that they have no animosity towards each other. Rapper/co-host Da Brat shared Usher's account on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, stating that the conflict was exaggerated by fans and media, and that Usher has always been supportive of Justin Bieber.