Usher Has Divided People With His Beyoncé April Fools Prank

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Usher's prank at Dreamville Festival yesterday was either one of the best or worst April Fools jokes ever.

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The "No Limit" singer got everyone excited during his set when he said he was bringing out Beyoncé as a special guest.

Usher at a podium
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But after several moments passed without a sight of her, something started to seem off. Peering backstage, Usher gestured for "Beyoncé" to hurry along and come to the stage, before returning to the mic and saying, "April Fools."

People were immediately ready to fight:

I'm "people," and I wasn't even there.

That was truly nasty work, lmao. I still love him, though.