Usher pulls out of ESPY Awards

Singer Usher Raymond is so distraught over his ex-stepson Kile Glover's critical injury that he has pulled out as a presenter at tonight’s ESPY awards, the NY Post is reporting. Kile is the son of Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Raymond, and local businessman Ryan Glover.

Kile, 11, was critically injured when he was hit by a speeding Jet Ski during an outing on Lake Lanier last weekend. Kile, and a 15-year-old female companion who was also injured, were airlifted to Egleston Children's hospital in Atlanta Friday.

Gossip website TMZ.com, citing unnamed sources, reported that doctors declared Kile brain dead on Sunday.

The Glover family released a statement to CNN on Tuesday asking for prayers and privacy. Usher was scheduled to appear on the sports awards show which airs at 9 p.m. on ESPN. Rob Riggle is hosting the 20th anniversary ESPYs celebration at the Nokia Theatre in LA.

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    • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/db78ef2b213fd6958c1aa6773fe9a6dc?s=80 jeniefrumdabloc

      Still praying for this family :tea:

    • KikiBlack

      That's very respectful of Usher. God bless the Glover-Foster-Raymond families.

    • KyCakes

      This is so sad... :wail:

    • capricorn83

      Such a sad situation.

      On a lighter note...Ush can cry on my shoulders if need be.

    • lady_cn

      Still :pray: for them all. I can only imagine the pain they must be in.

    • NaijaGal

      With this situaiton I hope him and Tamkea can resolve the custody issue without the courts involvement

    • Tertra114

      Understandably so

    • Secret

      Still praying for all involved. I hope the adults put forth what is more important in life than arguing with each other. God Bless

    • BrownskinQT

      Still praying for this family :newbie:

    • MZ_CARAM3L74

      Usher,you are a class act.

    • BoogieNites

      :pray:

    • Angiegirl

      Im glad he isnt one of those dudes that walk away from a marriage and dont care how the kids involved feel. SOme people dont realize when you get with someone that has kids you are just as much a part of their life as you are their parents.

      Good Job Usher! :grill:

    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgpRw9tiuM bnatural

      Angiegirl says:

      Im glad he isnt one of those dudes that walk away from a marriage and dont care how the kids involved feel. SOme people dont realize when you get with someone that has kids you are just as much a part of their life as you are their parents.

      Good Job Usher! :grill:
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      Yes, me too! :clap:

    • RIP: Pillow-pet (9/11 – 01/12)

      BLESS this poor family.

    • http://www.landofpure.net Fayla aka IWhipIt..WhipItRealGood:)

      i think that's great of Ush. & i also pray for a miracle for this child. either way, i sincerely hope this puts an end to the other drama they've been going thru as of late :pray:

    • YSoSrs

      That's good of him.

    • Bibi

      Usher on my good side these days :claps: to him.....

    • Ms.Fashion

      Please no one come for my neck. Not that it would matter because I will slay your AZZ but............

      This situation can shed light upon his childish actions and he can use it to as a light and stop being an AZZ in this whole situation. This can help Usher's mental status and perhaps allow him to learn about showing compassion and having decency.

      I just think what he has shown in handling his divorce is that Usher has Bytch tendencies.

      :coffee:

    • Bibi

      Please no one come for my neck. Not that it would matter because I will slay your AZZ but…………

      :rofl: Hey Ms. Fashion :waves:

    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWgEoaAYDY FeFe Feminine

      Ms.Fashion says:

      Please no one come for my neck. Not that it would matter because I will slay your AZZ but…………

      __________

      Had to come in and :hahaha: at this!

      hey girl!

    • OutsidetheBox

      *considers Fashy's neck* :think:

      :lol:

    • Ms. Everything

      I would expect nothing less but all the same I'm glad he's managed to do the right thing.

      Still praying

    • Angiegirl

      Ms.Fashion says:

      Please no one come for my neck. Not that it would matter because I will slay your AZZ but…………

      This situation can shed light upon his childish actions and he can use it to as a light and stop being an AZZ in this whole situation. This can help Usher’s mental status and perhaps allow him to learn about showing compassion and having decency.

      I just think what he has shown in handling his divorce is that Usher has Bytch tendencies.

      _____________________________

      Hey u know the saying......EVERYthing happens for a reason!
      Even if we dont see it at first....with that said.... :cosign:

    • Ms. Everything

      Ms. Fashion :lol: I was thinking along the same lines all you did was say what I was thinking (your neck is same from me :lol: )

    • WUT-IZ-SWAGU

      Angiegirl says:

      Im glad he isnt one of those dudes that walk away from a marriage and dont care how the kids involved feel. SOme people dont realize when you get with someone that has kids you are just as much a part of their life as you are their parents.

      Good Job Usher!
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      :preach:

    • Ms.Fashion

      Heyyyyyy @Bibi :waves:

      :lol: @FEFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Hey Bew!!! :hug:

    • Ms.Fashion

      OutsidetheBox says:

      *considers Fashy’s neck*

      _____________

      :lol:

    • Ms.Fashion

      Ms. Everything says:

      Ms. Fashion I was thinking along the same lines all you did was say what I was thinking (your neck is same from me )

      ___________

      TWINNNNNNNNNNN :hug:

      :lol:

    • YSoSrs

      I hope Kile somehow pulls through and that Tameka and Usher continue to act like adults no matter what happens.

    • luVn_liFe…

      :clap: Great Choice Urssh.
      :pray:

    • Natasha38

      YSoSrs says:

      I hope Kile somehow pulls through and that Tameka and Usher continue to act like adults no matter what happens.

      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      :clap:

    • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/db78ef2b213fd6958c1aa6773fe9a6dc?s=80 jeniefrumdabloc

      Ms. Fashion :rofl: :hahaha:

    • OutsidetheBox

      Me too @SIS. I really want font a "Look at God" on Kile's behalf!

    • capricorn83

      imo, the divorce and custody battle brought out the worst in both Usher and Tameka. I do hope this gives them a new perspective though.

    • lovezoe

      Big ups to Usher. Sometimes it takes bad to see good. I still say he loved her, but listened to the media.

    • http://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

      Ms.Fashion says:

      This situation can shed light upon his childish actions and he can use it to as a light and stop being an AZZ in this whole situation.
      _____________

      That's not going to happen. He's a very immature man, and people need to stop making excuses for his behavior. :tea:

    • Anna

      lovezoe says:

      Big ups to Usher. Sometimes it takes bad to see good. I still say he loved her, but listened to the media.

      ~~~~~~~~
      I was getting ready to type the same thing. I know he still loves her. Look at how hard they fight, you always fight harder w/the one you love. The media broke them up. I would not be surprised if they were secretly dating. I would not be surprised if Ush says forget my fans, I'm putting my family back together. His kids w/Tamkea are still young. I like Tameka, it was her attitude that needed adjusting.

    • hell_on_heels

      Very tragic....still lifting this family up in prayer (for both Usher's stepson and well as the other young lady). Just an all around sad situation.