Bobby Brown: Usher is Great, But Chris Brown Is the Closest Thing We Have to Michael Jackson

Bobby Brown has entered the chat in the ongoing Usher vs. Chris Brown debate.

Fans of both showmen have not only pit them against each other as this generation’s greatest male performers, but also as the next best thing to the ultimate entertainer: their idol Michael Jackson.

And while Brown showered praise on his industry friend and protege Usher during a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe on the ‘Club Shay Shay‘ podcast, the ‘Don’t Be Cruel‘ crooner gave the crown to Brown when comparing who’s the closest to the King of Pop.

See what he said inside.

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Bobby’s 2-hour interview with Sharpe was filled with quotable moments including his take on his career-at-large, marriage to Whitney Houston, brief love affair with Janet Jackson, and so much more.

A lauded performer himself, the New Edition star – after sharing fond memories of his time with Michael Jackson – was quizzed on who from today’s generation could stack up to the King.

“I would go with Chris Brown,” the 56-year-old said. “Chris Brown is a dancer, singer, and great entertainer. He goes out there and he does the ultimate stuff on stage and you just have to love it.”

Bobby was sure to clarify that he does have love for Usher as well.

“Usher’s also a great entertainer, but I’ve got to go with Chris on being as close to Michael as anybody could ever get,” he relayed to Sharpe.

That’s not all he said. Click here to see the full interview.