When it comes to the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, it's Ursherr baby.
The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation made the announcement earlier today that the R&B legend will headline the big game's big show on February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," Usher said in a statement (via THR). "I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before. Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”
As part of the announcement, former NFL player Deion Sanders also got in on the fun and recreated the skit from Usher's "Confessions" video:
Deion Sanders recreating the classic “Confessions” skit for the announcement of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/qvhwFoWoY7
Obviously, Usher is an icon. His catalog of hits and deep cuts are well-established, and he's given the people nothing but jams across his multi-decade career.
And he's got some experience when it comes to the Super Bowl stage: He previously performed at the big game with Black Eyed Peas back in 2011 for Super Bowl XLV.
So the internet naturally had some opinions about Usher being confirmed for this year's festivities — especially in regards to other people who think that Usher doesn't have enough hits for the show itself. Read on:
usher has a DIAMOND album and 9 no.1 hits, he has the material for a superbowl halftime show, just because y'all don't know anything outside of your white pop girls doesn't mean he doesn't have enough on his plate 😭💀 https://t.co/8KJ38qiyBR
Usher gaining the coveted Super Bowl spot is so overdue, years overdue actually. But this timing is excellent — his undeniable Vegas dominance, his Tiny Desk, small chart resurgences as of late. It’s time for Usher’s reclamation. And above all a celebration of legacy.
