SUMMARY
- Usher headlined the Super Bowl 58 halftime show, delivering phenomenal performances of his songs.
- Alicia Keys joined Usher as a special guest during the halftime show.
The Kansas City Chiefs have rightfully been handed over the trophy for the Super Bowl 58. The Super Bowl is the most charismatic event in the league which also witnesses the presence of a star-studded gallery. The extravagant halftime show is an important part of the event that attracts millions. This year the eight-time Grammys awardee headlined the show.
The R&B fame, Usher suave the Super Bowl stage with his phenomenal performances of the songs that he had crafted over a span of thirty years. He was styled in his patented fashion of gloves and a flamboyant jacket. This fashion choice of the singer was questioned by his fans. The intrigue of the people increased even more after Usher made his Super Bowl appearance.
Even in the pregame interview, he was cited as being true-blue to his staple fashion statement. During the performance, he was seen wearing white gloves on his left hand. Many speculations have been raised about this attribute of the singer. Some say that it is the way in which Usher pays homage to Michael Jackson, who is considered to be his ideal.
Who joined Usher as a special guest during his performance in Super Bowl halftime show?
Usher rocked the stage on his big night at the halftime performance, but he was not alone. Alicia Keys joined the 45-year-old singer and began her performance with a bang. She started it with her hit, “If I Ain’t Got You” and then later sang her 2004 duet, “My Boo.”
Usher’s guitarist H.E.R. played her tunes in a solo performance. She played songs like Burn and Bad Girl.
usher and alicia keys performing ‘my boo’ at the #superbowl pic.twitter.com/l9XfOOv3BK
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Usher appeared on his roller skates as he sang his chart-topper “OMG.” In an interview with CBS Usher expressed his extreme gratitude for the opportunity he had received for performing at the league’s most glamorous match. His performance added to the enthralling match of the Chiefs against the 49ers.
Was this Usher’s first performance at the Super Bowl halftime show?
Many have assumed that 2024 was Usher’s debut year at the Super Bowls. However, this is not the case, Usher had made his appearance at the Super Bowl’s halftime show long back. He had made a guest appearance to perform his iconic collab of ‘OMG’ with Will.i.am. This dates back to the year 2011 when the show was headlined by the Black-Eyed Peas.
This year Usher was also supported by various stars who entered his set. This included Ludacris, J Balvin, Anderson, and many more. He had performed for about fifteen minutes and the entire cost of production is estimated to cross $15 Million. Usher also released his ninth album this week which also got a lot of publicity and an unwavering hype regarding it has been created by his performance.