Everyone was energized by Usher’s 2024 Suρer Bowl halftime performance.

On Sunday, Suρer Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, the 45-year-old R&B singer gave a 13-minute performance that spanned his entire career. For this occasion, he gave his all. At Allegiant Stadium, the superstar (whose actual nаme is Usher Raymond IV) channeled the charismatic energy of Las Vegas into his performance. The hitmaker was accompanied during his performance by a large troupe of dancers adorned in feathered costumes reminiscent of showgirls, acrobats, baton whirlers, and a complete marching band that performed across the field.

Usher commenced the performance from the center of the field, seated on a sofa. He removed a white cloak inspired by Liberace in order to unveil a white Dolce & Gabbana suit embellished with crystals. “Caught Up,” a track from his critically acclaimed 2004 album Confessions, was the opening track he performed to begin the performance. He proceeded to perform “U Don’t Have to Call” and declared graciously, “They predicted I wouldn’t make it, but I am. “Hello Mama, this is what we created for you.” He proceeded to a smaller stage, where he performed “Love in this Club” after performing a brief interlude from “Superstar” while maintaining his dynamic choreography throughout.

A star-studded array of special guests attended the event, with Alicia Keys, who was also attired in a red Dolce&Gabanna ensemble, arriving first. After performing her own song “If I Ain’t Got You,” the 43-year-old singer began her portion of the set. Usher ultimately joined her for a duet, and the two then performed a rendition of their song “My Boo” together. They embraced as their collaborative performance came to a close. Usher performed “U Got It Bad,” “Confessions Part II,” and “Bur𝚗” while donning a single glove, ostensibly in homage to the late Michael Jackson. He then removed his shirt to expose his impeccable six-pack of abs and an initial-engraved diamond pendant by Jacquie Aiche. His impressive electric guitar solo during “U Got It Bad” was accompanied by H.E.R. Throughout the remainder of the set, surprise performers appeared one by one, such as Ludacris on the finale “Yeah!” and Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, and Lil Jon, who performed his own Һit “Turn Down for What” and “OMG,” respectively. Usher concluded his performance by allocating attention to the present while allocating energy to his past, recreating segments of his My Way Las Vegas residency, including choreography performed atop strιpper poles and roller skates. “By bringing the globe to the A. “I brought the world to the A,” he reiterated at the conclusion of the performance, alluding to his birthplace of Atlanta and divulging how the momentous achievement in his career felt like a complete circle.

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Before Usher, this will be his inaugural Suρer Bowl halftime performance. In the past, he appeared as a guest artist during the Black Eyed Peas’ 2011 AT&T Stadium halftime performance in Arlington, Texas. Usher described being named the headlining performer at the 2024 Suρer Bowl halftime performance in September 2023 as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” “It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the Suρer Bowl, crossing that off my priority list. I am ecstatic to present the world with an exhibition unlike anything they have ever before witnessed from me. The supporters and all those who contributed to the realization of this opportunity are to be thanked. He promised to see him “very soon” in a statement. During performance preparations, Usher reflected on the past struggles of African American artists.

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During an appearance on Good Morning America, he reflected on the fact that musicians in the past were sometimes required to perform in kitchens in order to reach an audience. “Without a doubt, they returned through that very door, apprehensive for their lives as they proceeded to the following state to repeat the ordeal.” Usher stated, “Therefore, I am entering through the front door with this one.” In addition to “tons of notes” from his children and support from former Suρer Bowl halftime performers Katy Perry and Rihanna, Usher received praise from both.