Usher gives Justin Bieber advice about dating fans

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Recording artist Justin Bieber attends a Halloween appearance at Barnes and Noble at The Grove on October 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Usher has advised Justin Bieber against dating his fans.

Usher, 16-year-old Bieber’s mentor, told him to enjoy his success but to learn from his own mistakes and keep a distance from his fans.

“I tell Justin you’ve got to love all your fans without falling in love with them,” he said.

“I can’t say I’ve never dated a fan but it’s not a good idea. I tell him to understand that you are a fantasy to them and you should be mindful of that.”

“And I encourage him to not take success so seriously so early. Have fun with it. And make friends!”