Kenya Moore, star of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," recently found herself in the spotlight after attending Usher's Las Vegas residency show. The encounter led to a viral moment that sparked reactions and comparisons to Usher's previous viral interaction with Keke Palmer.
On November 5th, Moore shared a video of Usher serenading her during the Saturday night (Nov. 4) show, with the caption showing her grinning. Two days later, on Nov. 7, she “confessed” how she felt about the experience in the Instagram caption of a photo with the “Confessions” artist.
In a four-point list, Kenya admitted that she had “a time” and confirmed that her “soul was snatched.” She went on to say Usher “smells insane.” She then teased fans on both sides, saying she’d “say YES” if Usher “asked.” But, within the same bullet point, she clarified that she was referring to starring in a music video.
Her smile didn’t fade a single time, and for a hot second, Kenya and Usher shared a ‘lil slow dance!
Dressed in a fitted white dress with cutouts along the sides of her torso, hips, and thighs, there was no way that Usher could miss her as he made his way through the audience. "Ooh girl you got them hips out, they gon' be talking about you tomorrow saying' she put that thang on, baby, yes she did, yes she did," sang the R&B crooner as he approached Moore, who had a huge smile plastered across her face.
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When asked how she was doing, she responded, "Great now," as Usher closed the gap of space between the two. At one point, the 45-year-old stood behind the former fashion model as they swayed to the music. Moore was fully enthralled in the moment as she clasped hands with the "Confessions" singer.
The heat of the moment and gaze from the onlooking audience members created a scene as she clasped her hands around Usher's and attempted to wrap his arms around her waist. While still standing behind her, the maneuver did little to stop Moore from giving into temptation, as she then proceeded to run one hand down Usher's shoulder and towards his groin area.
Here is a short video of that moment:
Comments online ranged from playful to suggestive. “Kenya hands got lost I see,” wrote one person. A second individual commented, “She was ready to risk it all.” And a third suggested that a romantic connection between the two entertainers was not a far-fetched idea. “Thing is…this could work! Usher loves a mature woman and she’s BAD!!
An X user implied that Moore was into the serenading trap due to the demise of her marriage to estranged husband Marc Daly. The two tied the knot in June 2017 but split for good in May 2021. For two years they have been at a stalemate in divorce proceedings, which include a custody battle over their 5-year-old daughter, Brooklyn.
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Despite the viral moment, the concert link-up is unlikely to lead to anything beyond. Usher has been with his girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, since 2019. They have two young children together, and Usher has two older sons with his ex-wife, Tameka Foster.
Usher is currently in a public relationship with Jennifer Goicoechea. They share a three-year-old daughter named Sovereign Bo. Last month, he shared a loving birthday post for Jennifer, admitting he “couldn’t ask for a better partna.” As for Kenya Moore, it’s unclear if she’s boo’ed up at the moment. In May, she confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that her divorce proceedings are still ongoing with her estranged husband, Marc Daly. She filed to end her four-year marriage in 2021. The former couple share a four-year-old daughter.
Usher’s Vegas residency has gone viral dozens of times. Meanwhile, Usher - despite being a taken man - has caused viral conversations with his serenades to female celebs at his residency shows.
You’ll recall Keke Palmer’s boyfriend, Darius Daulton, landed in hot water online after reacting to Keke’s outfit at Usher’s show this past summer. The pair of entertainers caused more viral chaos when she starred in his “Boyfriend” video not long after.
After breaking the Internet over their close encounter, the duo then teamed up for the ultimate trolling, Keke appeared in Usher’s Boyfriend video.
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The interaction between Usher and Keke Palmer sparked controversy when Palmer's boyfriend publicly criticized her outfit choice. The situation further escalated when Palmer appeared in Usher's "Boyfriend" music video shortly after.
Here is a comparison table:
| Event | Participants | Outcome | Controversy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usher serenades Kenya Moore | Usher and Kenya Moore | Viral video, fan reactions | Speculation about a potential romantic connection |
| Usher serenades Keke Palmer | Usher and Keke Palmer | Viral video, music video collaboration ("Boyfriend") | Public criticism from Palmer's boyfriend, debate over outfit choice |
Usher continues to prove he’s one of the world’s greatest entertainers. He is headlining the SuperBowl Halftime Show in February.
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