Usher & Sabrina Carpenter Get Steamy At Met Gala, Apologies To Her Dad

Usher is known for his stellar performances, but a new segment he’s included in past years has earned the ire of many—including Sabrina Carpenter’s father.

Earlier this week, the who’s who of the entertainment industry attended the annual Met Gala in New York City. However, the celebrities’ outfits weren’t the only thing that caused a stir online. Usher’s performance that night quickly took over the social media timeline after he put on his now-infamous cherry segment to which Sabrina Carpenter was the recipient.

The “Espresso” singer later shared a picture of the intimate moment with her father, to which he replied, “Weird?” Not long after, Carpenter shared her dad’s response on Instagram. Usher caught wind of the post and quickly hopped into the comment to offer his apologies to the singer’s father. “My apologies, Mr. Carpenter,” he wrote.

Back in February, Usher addressed another viral incident he shared with a popular female entertainer. The Confessions singer joined Keke Palmer on her podcast to reflect on the now-infamous concert interaction that sparked a heated debate online.

The moment unfolded at an Usher concert, where Palmer, dressed in a sheer black gown, joined the R&B star for a playful dance. While the exchange was lighthearted, it set off a firestorm when Palmer’s then-partner, Darius Jackson, publicly criticized her outfit. “You a mom tho…” he wrote under a post of the performance, igniting a conversation about parenting, public image, and personal freedom.

Palmer’s presence at the concert had already drawn attention, but Jackson’s comment turned it into a viral spectacle. Some defended his stance, arguing that motherhood comes with certain expectations. Others saw it as an attempt to police Palmer’s choices, reinforcing outdated notions about how women, especially mothers, should present themselves.