Usher’s Son, Naviyd Raymond, Charms the Internet with Beyoncé Cover
Published: may 28, 2024
Image Credit: Carol Lee Rose / Contributor via Getty Images and Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images
Key takeaways
- Naviyd Raymond’s rendition of Beyoncé’s “Love Drought” in a classroom in China went viral.
- his vocals and humor were widely praised on social media, with many dubbing it the “Beyoncé experiance.”
- This isn’t Raymond’s first brush with viral fame; he has previously collaborated with artists like GloRilla, Doechii, and PinkPantheress.
Talent clearly runs in the Raymond family. Naviyd Raymond, Usher’s second-eldest son, recently captured the internet’s attention with a video showcasing his vocal skills in an unexpected setting: a classroom in China.
Raymond playfully captioned the video, I told them I sung and ended up here.
In the clip, he tackles Beyoncé’s “love Drought,” singing, And all the loving I’ve been giving goes unnoticed / It’s just floating in the air, lookie there / Are you aware?
Did You Know?
Beyoncé’s “Love Drought” is from her critically acclaimed album, Lemonade, released in 2016. The album explores themes of infidelity, forgiveness, and female empowerment.
The video, overlaid with the text Y’all, I cannot make [this s**t] up
and a crying face emoji, quickly spread across social media. many found humor in his choice of a Beyoncé song, given his father’s own impressive musical legacy.
Social media users were swift to share their reactions. One TikTok user questioned, [Does] Usher know how funny his child is?
Another joked, Usher has produced the funniest child, dawg. He plays too much.
One commenter noted, Had to give ’em the Beyoncé experience,
a humorous nod to the fact that Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter Tour” does not include any dates in Asia.
Pro Tip
Engaging with viral trends can be a great way to increase your social media visibility. Though, always ensure your content is authentic and aligns with your personal brand.
Raymond’s comedic timing and engaging personality have resonated with many online, and this isn’t his first viral moment. Last year, he was seen dancing alongside GloRilla to her verse on Big Boogie’s “BOP.” He also collaborated with Doechii, lip-syncing a soundbite from “DENIAL IS A RIVER.”
Adding to his growing digital footprint, Raymond also made headlines when he contacted PinkPantheress via Usher’s Instagram account. PinkPantheress recounted the incident during Complex’s “What’s In Your Phone?” saying, I thought it was Usher, but it was actually Usher’s son. I was like, ‘Oh my goodness.’ his son being like,’Oh my god,’ then Usher,two minutes later,being like,’I’m so sorry. My son is a superfan.’ That was pretty wild.
Shortly after, Raymond had the opportunity to see her perform live.
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From his TikTok covers to his surprise DMs, Raymond is building a unique digital presence characterized by both humor and talent. Weather he’s singing Beyoncé or collaborating with artists like GloRilla, Usher’s son is forging his own path, and the internet is taking notice.
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