Usher revealed on Instagram on Thursday why he had to postpone his tour performances.
The 45-year-old singer announced in a post on Instagram to his approximately 13.1 million followers that he had suffered a neck injury during a rehearsal earlier this week.
The Nice & Slow singer said he hoped that physical therapy and medical treatment would allow him to return to the stage, but unfortunately his injury has not yet healed.
Usher said doctors have advised him to cancel his scheduled performances this week, but that he should be ready for his August 20 concert in Washington, D.C.
The three shows scheduled for this week in Atlanta have been postponed until December at State Farm Arena.
Usher, who was photographed in Los Angeles in March, revealed on Instagram on Thursday why he was forced to postpone his concerts
Usher posted a post earlier this week heartfelt message on Instagram about canceling the first show for his Past Present Future tour.
He wrote that he needed to “give my body time to rest and heal,” without revealing the specific nature of his ailment.
“In my career spanning over 30 years, I have put 100% of my blood, sweat and tears into delivering the best performance and creating an unforgettable experience for my fans,” he began.
“I plan to do the same for this tour. Therefore, I have to postpone tonight’s show and reschedule it for a later date so my body can rest and recover.”
He continued: ‘You’ll still get a little bit of the past, a little bit of the present and a unique glimpse into the future on the new date, but you’ll also get to see 100% of me.
“The last thing I want to do is disappoint you, the fans who have been eagerly awaiting the start of this tour. But I wouldn’t be the entertainer I am if I couldn’t physically give you the best of myself.”
Usher indicated that attendees will receive more information about tickets and the new tour date soon.
“I can’t wait to celebrate this legacy with you,” he concluded.
DailyMail.com has contacted Usher’s representatives for comment.
It appears that Usher decided to postpone the event at the last minute.
On Monday he posted on social media, “ATL, I’m coming home. Night 1 of #PPF is in 2 days,” and as of Tuesday night, tickets and parking information for Wednesday’s show were still being sent out.
The 45-year-old singer posted on Instagram about his neck injury
Earlier this week he wrote that he needs to “give my body time to rest and heal,” without revealing the specific nature of his ailment; (seen in June)
“In my 30+ year career, I have put 100% of my blood, sweat and tears into putting on the best performance and creating a memorable experience for my fans,” he began. “I intend to do the same for this tour, which is why I must postpone tonight’s show and reschedule it for a later date to give my body a second to rest and heal; (seen at the 2024 Super Bowl)
Usher posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram about canceling the first show of his Past Present Future tour
The tour was scheduled to begin with concerts in Atlanta and then continue across the continent through the end of October.
He announced the tour days before his Super Bowl halftime performance, initially naming 24 dates in North America.
Due to popular demand, the tour was expanded to 58 shows, which would last through November.
The new concert dates in Atlanta are December 9, 10 and 12.
In 2025, concerts will resume in Europe, with a series of performances from March to May.
“The last thing I want to do is disappoint you, the fans who have been anxiously awaiting the start of this tour. But I wouldn’t be the entertainer I am if I couldn’t physically give you the best of myself” (seen with Alicia Keys at the 2024 Super Bowl)
Usher indicated that visitors will receive more information about tickets and the new tour date soon (seen in February)
The Past Present Future tour marks the culmination of an extraordinary few years for Usher.
In February 2024, he surprised audiences with a dazzling performance during Super Bowl halftime, just days after the release of his ninth solo studio album, Coming Home.
The spectacle became the most-watched Super Bowl halftime performance in history, averaging 129.3 million viewers.
The new tour also marks the conclusion of his acclaimed Las Vegas residency, where he performed 100 unforgettable performances.