Usher Claps Back at The Weeknd, Drops New Song With Ludacris and Lil Jon

etonline.com:

Usher isn't backing down from an unexpected beef with The Weeknd.The drama between the two singers started when The Weeknd claimed Usher copied his musical style with his 2012 hit, «Climax,» in an interview with.

The 30-year-old singer was discussing his extremely popular 2011 mixtape,, and its influence on the music industry." literally changed the sound of pop music before my eyes," he said. «I heard 'Climax,' that Usher song, and was like, 'Holy f**k, that's a Weeknd song.' It was very flattering, and I knew I was doing something right, but I also got angry.

But the older I got, I realized it's a good thing.»Since then, 41-year-old Usher has been subtly clapping back, without directly mentioning The Weeknd.