There Goes My Baby! Usher Fulfills 89-Year-Old Granny’s Dream Of Meeting Him & Fans Say She’s Still Got It (VIDEO)

Written by on November 13, 2026

There Goes My Baby! Usher Fulfills 89-Year-Old Granny's Dream Of Meeting Him & Fans Say She Still Got It (VIDEO) Laverne Tucker

There Goes My Baby! Usher Fulfills 89-Year-Old Granny's Dream Of Meeting Him & Fans Say She Still Got It (VIDEO) Laverne Tucker

Listen, 89 is clearly not too old to shoot your shot at meeting your favorite heartthrob! Laverne Tucker had one wish, and somehow, she ended up getting the full VIP treatment. From getting up close and personal with Usher to receiving a sweet surprise after the show, this grandmother is reminding everyone that a little star power never hurts. And judging by how their backstage moment went, it looks like Usher has officially gained himself a new grandma!

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Laverne Tucker Gets the VIP Treatment After Her Usher Wish Goes Viral

Laverne Tucker, 89, recently got the opportunity of a lifetime when she met Usher backstage during The R&B Tour’s stop in Atlanta. The heartwarming encounter came after a video her granddaughter shared began circulating online, revealing Laverne’s wish to see Usher and Chris Brown perform live. The video eventually caught the attention of music executive Jermaine Dupri, who seemingly stepped in, promising to help make her dream a reality. And he certainly delivered!

Moreover, Laverne made it to the Atlanta concert, where she finally came face-to-face with Usher. The two shared a warm embrace, with the grandmother resting her head against the singer’s chest. Never one to miss an opportunity to show some affection, Laverne also told Usher how handsome he was and playfully claimed him as her grandson.

Usher Makes Sure Granny Gets Her Flowers, Literally!

But the sweet moment didn’t end backstage. Following the concert, Usher sent Laverne a beautiful bouquet of flowers accompanied by a handwritten card. The note read, “It’s really great to know now that we are family”. Usher also shared a video of their interaction, giving fans another glimpse of the special encounter. He captioned the post, “Grannie showed out in her cherry red 🍒”, giving Laverne her well-deserved flowers for showing up and showing out!

Fans Say Granny Still Got It At 89!

Of course, folks weren’t about to let this one slide without running straight to Usher’s comment section! Fans couldn’t get enough of Laverne, with some declaring that granny still has it at 89. While others joked that Usher is officially going up on her family wall right alongside her other grandkids. Listen, she didn’t just get a hug; she gained a whole new family member!

One Instagram user @therandbtour commented, “Our grannie ❤️”

This Instagram user @meahevans added, “THATS MY GRANNY🥹 Everyone was SO KIND. Thank y’all everything, Granny’s still over the moon”

And, Instagram user @sydblaylock wrote, “Love this ❤️❤️❤️”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @partyboi_duece shared, “Granny been turnt since 1966 🔥👏🏾”

While Instagram user @notkarltonbanks shared, “Omg she made it!!!”

Finally, Instagram user @millylee81 said, “His picture gonna be on the mantle with the rest of the grandkids”

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