"Throwback alert! R. Kelly and Usher collaborated on the smooth jam 'Same Girl' - can you handle the harmonies? Listen to the audio now and get ready to sing along!
Usher reportedly recorded a part that R. Kelly interpreted as Usher trying to "take his girl," leading to a disagreement that nearly halted the release. Resolution: The music video, directed by , was used to resolve this by introducing a "twist". The Infamous Video Twist r kelly ft usher same girl audio
At the time, it was considered a clever, lighthearted storytelling song. However, years later, an unverified audio recording allegedly from a private conversation between R. Kelly and Usher re-emerged online, giving the song a much darker and more controversial backstory. "Throwback alert
Music Video Twist: The video introduces a famous "Shyamalan-style" twist ending: it is revealed they were actually dating identical twins who shared nearly every detail, including their car, tattoos, and children. Listen to the audio now and get ready to sing along
, the song was eventually recorded by R. Kelly and Usher and peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Behind-the-Scenes Tension