Usher Accused Of “Sexualizing” Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis
Usher had one job at the 2019 ESPY Awards last night and that was to honor Marine Corps veteran Kirstie Ennis, whose miraculous recovery has inspired many.
Ennis lost her leg during her second Afghanistan deployment, but triumphed still, and Usher was to present her with the Pat Tillman Award for Service. BUT, right after a clip detailing her achievements, he went on to make an inappropriate comment that has the internet up in arms.
“And if that wasn’t enough, you guys don’t know, she also, too, climbed in Joshua tree — naked,” Usher told the crowd, just before welcoming Ennis to the stage.”She deserves an award for that, alone. Tattoos, crazy.”
Those watching are accusing Usher of sexualizing Ennis and bad timing. See his remarks for yourself HERE, plus the innanet chimes in on the flip.
Ouch Usher that was theeeeee worst timing of a joke I've ever seen #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/gj7RDsT8iY
— Samantha👽🤦♀️🐱 (@immarobokitty) July 11, 2019
Did Usher just say what I think he said???? #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/zrPKJpNqva
— . (@LuvJaz23) July 11, 2019
Did anyone else just see Usher ruin a female’s shining moment by ending his speech about her with something sexual? Im dumbfounded #ESPYS
— 𝙴𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢 (@emgrebz) July 11, 2019
Ffffuuuucking men. We spent 5 minutes watching a bio of a woman who lost her leg in combat. Climbing mountains all over the world. And Usher has to make a joke about her being naked. Fuuuucking guys please do better ffs.
— Christian B (@cbrelltweet) July 11, 2019
Usher wtf kinda comment was that before handing out by far the most serious award of the night 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #ESPYS #espys2019
— Stop N’ Pop Podcast (@stopnpop_nba) July 11, 2019
Damn it Usher, time's up man. Just cancelled yourself. #ESPYS
— 50-38 (@apd1731) July 11, 2019
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woman wins award for accomplishing amazing things and surviving indescribable pain. man sexualizes her at the last minute. #espys
— wendy (@wini_s) July 11, 2019
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