According to Usher, his iconic collaboration with pop star Justin Bieber almost didn't happen.
In an exclusive interview with People, the "My Way" singer opened up about meeting Bieber after his Confessions album and how coveted the up-and-coming performer was in the music industry. In fact, the Canadian singer even caught the attention of former boy band member Justin Timberlake.
"We built a friendship, but this would obviously create a partnership that would span us forever, and it was a bit of a bidding war between me and Justin Timberlake," Usher told the publication. "I was like, I'm not certain that I could understand each and every producer that this artist could benefit from, but what I can tell you is I'm going to give you my passion, and I'm going to give you every bit of what I have to offer."
Usher went on to say that he was able to convince Bieber to sign with Scooter Braun, his former manager, by reminding the artist that "there can only be one Justin."
