Usher's Pants Rip Open at Kids Inaugural Ball—Check Out the Crotch Shot

R&B star continues performance despite embarrassing wardrobe malfunction

By Rebecca Macatee Jan 25, 2013 4:55 PMTags

OMG, Usher is a pro—even when he's caught with his pants ripped open. Which seems to be a more and more frequent occurrence.

Yeah, the R&B superstar suffered a wardrobe malfunction onstage at the Kids' Inaugural Ball Concert last Saturday.

While dancing for a packed house of military kids (and yes, Sasha and Malia Obama) Usher's pants busted open at the crotch. But split seams are no setback for Justin Bieber's mentor!

Fortunately for us (not for him), a YouTube user captured a still shot of Usher's ripped pants and noted he "kept going despite wardrobe malfunction". Uh, the show must go on?

In any case, this is not the first time a democracy-inspired dance has required an outfit change for Usher. Back in October 2011, he ripped his pants while performing at Bill Clinton's Decade of Difference concert.

No need to be embarrassed, though, Ush. Politicians are always getting caught with their pants down!