This is a playful nod to mutual respect and artistic freedom, proving Usher is still at the top of his game and willing to experiment with new sounds.
Fans are screaming because this is the first time Usher has seemingly engaged with Drake's recent work since the 'Slow Motion' leak disaster in 2020.
Usher performed the remix on IG Live Nov 2. Drake's 'Habibti' album peaked at No. 34 on Hot 100. Usher's tour grossed $77.4M in September.
If this remix drops, it’s the collab we’ve been waiting a decade for. If it doesn’t, it’s just another tease from a man who knows how to keep us hooked.
For ten years, the internet has held its breath for a definitive Usher and Drake collaboration. We got whispers in 2014 at OVO Fest. We got the infamous 'Slow Motion' leak in 2020 that never made the cut.
But on Monday night, November 2, Usher finally broke the ice. During an impromptu Instagram Live studio session, the R&B legend previewed a sultry remix of Drake and Loe Shimmy’s track 'I’m Spent.' The move wasn’t just a casual listen; it was a calculated, confident flex that sent fan bases into a frenzy. The audio snippet, which Usher seemingly titled 'U Spent,' features his signature croon layered over the woozy R&B beat.
But it’s the lyrics that are causing the real drama. Usher sings, 'All I was tryna do was spazz out on this remix / Got so many hits I damn near almost forget / That’s why I’m doing something new / It’s gon’ be some s–t on there that you can f–k to / It’s gonna be some s–t on there to make love to too.' It’s a direct acknowledgment of his legacy while simultaneously throwing shade at the sheer volume of his catalog.
He’s reminding everyone that he’s not just a feature artist; he’s the blueprint. Context is key here, and the receipts are heavy. This preview comes shortly after Usher’s 'COMING HOME' era, which saw him perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February 2024 and earn a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album.
Meanwhile, the track he’s remixing, 'I’m Spent,' was a standout from Drake’s May album 'HABIBTI,' which peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. This isn’t just a random jam session; it’s two titans of the industry acknowledging each other’s recent moves, even if it’s unofficial. Despite the hype, insiders warn not to hold our breath for an official release just yet.
It remains unclear if 'U Spent' will ever see the light of day or land on Usher’s next project. Usher is currently deep in the trenches of the 'R&B Tour' with Chris Brown, which just resumed on Thursday, November 5, in Atlanta. The tour has been a financial juggernaut, grossing $77.4 million in September alone and selling 423,000 tickets.
With dates in LA, New Orleans, and Houston coming up, Usher’s schedule is packed. But if there’s one thing tea-rex knows, it’s that when Usher starts singing about 'spazzing out' on a Drake track, something is definitely brewing. Stay tuned.
