Usher vocalized strong support for Sean “Diddy” Combs during a recent interview with Forbes.

Usher used the word “legacy” to describe Combs. Usher said, “I don’t have anything negative to say about Sean Combs.”

Public perception does not match Usher’s personal experience. He called the public representation of his longtime friend completely inaccurate.

Usher praised the “valuable contributions” of the disgraced artist. He highlighted Combs’ groundbreaking work for Black entrepreneurs.

Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for prostitution-related charges. A jury previously cleared him of sex trafficking and racketeering.

Usher called Combs a strict but impactful teacher. He proudly added, “I put respect on his name.”

The singer acknowledged human flaws. However, Usher chooses to focus entirely on Combs’ incredible business empire.