Usher had an uplifting moment when he recognized Free Marie Wright, the former host of ‘106 & Park,’ among the audience at his recent concert.
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Usher Greets Free Marie Wright from ‘106 & Park’ at His Boston Concert
On Thursday, August 29, Wright posted a reel on Instagram to share her excitement with fans. In her post, she wrote, “About last night, @usher showered so much love in the hometown! ♥️ fur and the GRILLS 🤣🤣! Beantown, I LOVE you back infinity 🙋🏽♀️💚 Thank YOU and Goodnight…”
The video captured the moment Usher performed during the Boston stop of his ‘Past Present Future’ tour, where he suddenly noticed someone in the audience.
“Hold on, hold on, hold on,” Usher said, pausing his music. “Is that Free I see?”
As the video continued, Usher stepped off the stage to greet the former ‘106 & Park’ host, beaming with joy.
Watch the moment below.
Social Media Reactions
Fans took to social media to comment on the heartwarming interaction between Usher and Free, sharing their thoughts in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @kingofstyle1990 remarked, “FREE is a legend, and nobody matches what she and AJ did for music culture on 106 🔥🔥🔥🔥! What a time! You had to be there.”
Another user, @ayooo_shortywop, commented, “She really raised us! Like she was the babysitter after school! 🥰 WE LOVE YOU FREE! 💯‼️”
User @radiant_kee expressed, “We love Free! 106 was never the same after her and AJ’s run.”
User @alwayz_winning added, “This new generation will never understand the importance and cultural significance of 106 & Park! The show was HUGE for Black music!”
User @fineaxxdaniellee remarked, “She deserved that moment too 🔥🔥🔥.”
User @raw_shotography commented, “That love and respect for a legend in our generation. I love that… Free and 106 & Park was a HUGE deal for artists and fans.”
User @youngwill_i_am said, “She’s a living legend! A big part of our childhood.”
User @andi_.m89 shared, “That was cute because I genuinely smiled at my phone; this generation will never understand how special this moment is between them 🥰.”
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As previously reported by The Shade Room, Usher garnered attention earlier this week when he performed ‘Climax’ during one of his recent tour shows.
Footage of the event showed a woman’s joyful reaction as Usher approached her from the stage.
Watch the viral moment below.
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What Are Your Thoughts, Roomies?
