Usher Has Special Message For 'Strong' Women In NAACP Image Awards Speech
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The Super Bowl halftime show singer emphasized his love for family at Saturday's ceremony.
Usher paid tribute to the women in his life after being recognized with the President’s Award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
“They say behind or beside or with every strong man is a stronger woman and for that I thank my mother and I thank my beautiful wife, Jennifer, for holding me down,” he said, before giving a shoutout to his kids and his late grandmother, Ernestine Carter.
The singer, fresh off performing at the Super Bowl halftime show last month, got a special introduction from NAACP President Derrick Johnson before remarking on the honorary award that he dedicated to his family.
Usher, who also took home the award for Entertainer of the Year, said his mother had “made [him] understand what purpose lies with the opportunity to be able to speak to the entire world” through his music.
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