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2025 NAACP Image Awards: 5 Times Usher Proved He’s the GOAT of Cross-Generational Collabs

With hits like “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, the industry veteran shows why he’s the ultimate bridge between R&B eras.

When it comes to bridging the gap between musical eras, Usher is a standout contender.

The R&B icon has been delivering timeless hits for decades, seamlessly adapting to evolving sounds while collaborating with the next generation of talent. His ability to musically connect with newer artists has solidified his status as the GOAT, and his recent nomination at the NAACP Image Awards 2025 for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) for his soulful track “Coming Home,” featuring Burna Boy, is yet another testament to his enduring impact.

From silky smooth harmonies to dancefloor-ready bangers, here are five times Usher teamed up with younger stars to remind us why his influence transcends generations.

  • Usher x Summer Walker – “Come Thru”

    When Atlanta’s finest join forces, magic happens. Usher and Summer Walker’s sultry collaboration reimagines his 1997 classic “You Make Me Wanna…” into a fresh anthem for the new generation.

  • Usher x Ella Mai – “Don’t Waste My Time”

    Ella Mai’s rich vocals blend seamlessly with Usher’s in this feel-good track about protecting one’s energy. The duo’s chemistry shines, reminding fans that R&B’s golden era is alive and well.  

     

  • Usher x Summer Walker, 21 Savage - “Good Good”

    Featured on his ninth album, “Coming Home,” “Good Good” is a vibey track that perfectly balances the crooner's timeless R&B style with Summer Walker’s soulful delivery and 21 Savage’s laid-back rap flow.

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  • Usher x Pheelz - “Ruin”

    Usher and Pheelz's “Ruin” from the former's album “Coming Home,”is a sultry blend of R&B and Afrobeat that effortlessly bridges continents.

  • Usher x Burna Boy “Coming Home”

    Another stand out from his 2024 album “Coming Home,” this year’s nominee, is a musical collaboration between R&B and Afrobeats of last year fans were not expecting. The music video is well on its way to earning a million views. 

    Watch the NAACP Image Awards live on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/PT on BET.

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