The Weeknd is stirring the pot with Usher claiming that he copied his music style on his hit song "Climax".  In Variety's recent cover story, The Weeknd discussed his career's journey, turning 30, and his new album "After Hours" when he mentioned that he feels that he inspired Usher's "Climax". He says that his 2011 mixtape "House of Balloons" is the pioneer to the new age alternative R&B style.