Gabrielle Cheyenne, whose reaction during an onstage moment with Usher went viral, has explained the incident. She said she had hoped to be selected by Chris Brown instead.
Speaking on TMZ Live, Cheyenne said her response would have been completely different. According to her, she is a bigger fan of Chris Brown than Usher.
The viral moment occurred during the artists’ joint R&B Tour stop in Nashville. Social media users widely discussed her seemingly unenthusiastic reaction on stage.
Cheyenne Says She Expected Different Performer
Cheyenne revealed that she attended the concert with her mother. Initially, both were seated on the floor before receiving a VIP seating upgrade.
However, she said organisers did not explain why they were being moved. She later discovered the upgrade was connected to an onstage appearance with Usher.
According to Cheyenne, she would not have accepted the upgrade if she had known beforehand. She said she believed there was a chance she could be selected for Chris Brown’s segment instead.
Fan Responds to Online Criticism
Following the viral clip, Cheyenne faced significant criticism online. Nevertheless, she rejected claims that she deliberately refused the opportunity.
She stressed that nobody declined to go on stage during the concert. Additionally, she defended her decision to participate in the moment before thousands of fans.
Cheyenne also addressed criticism from social media users in her hometown of Chattanooga. She suggested that some reactions stemmed from jealousy over the experience.
Neither Usher nor Chris Brown has publicly commented on the incident. Meanwhile, their joint tour is scheduled to continue with upcoming performances across the United States.
