The NFL has announced that Usher will perform at Apple Music’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime ShowRoc Nation, X.
One of the most influential artists of this century, Usher was announced as the headliner for the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show this Sunday, and the reaction from fans was mixed because this is not his first Super Bowl appearance, previously having performed during half time. . . on stage in 2011 together with the Black Eyed Peas.
The show will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Usher’s Super Bowl announcement drew mixed reactions from fans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation know it’s impossible to please everyone when it comes to selecting an artist to perform at the Super Bowl.
While some fans were waiting for an announcement from Las Vegas’ homegrown talent, stakeholders decided to go the other way and give the stage to Usher, a proven show stopper and no stranger to performing on the Strip. thanks to his “My Way Las Vegas Residency”.
And while the consensus seems to be that Usher is a good choice, some question his ability to follow Rhianna’s performance last February, while others were confused by the choice because Usher has not had success recently.
Comments on “Hey NFL, you got something against us ROCK fans?”, “We wanted Drake”, “Kolon, when was the last time Usher was relevant?” , “Such a disappointing demotion” and “Back to 2006?” sounded the social media profiles of the NFL, Usher, Roc Nation and Apple Music, who made the simultaneous announcement. On the other hand, some fans expressed excitement over Usher’s 20+ years in the music industry and jumped to the artist’s defense:
“I saw his show in Vegas. He’s a great performer and has a voice to match. One of my favorites of the . last 20 years!”, “USHER SHUTS IT DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!” and “I’ve never been so excited for a halftime show – we’re good!”.
Blacksmith IN LAS VEGAS. APPLE MUSIC HALF USED. SBLVIII Kim Kardashian, Usher on the future and more covered in the newsletter The first creative teaser video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows Usher receiving an urgent call from none other than Kim Kardashian, along with old footage of Usher taking the call in the studio. Kim, sitting in a make-up chair and being groomed by some stylists, breaks the news of the biggest show of her life to a stunned Usher.
The dynamic is repeated with other main characters such as Coach Prime, Marshawn Lynch, Odell Beckham Jr. and even the current Usher asking his former self to get ready for the show. In response to the announcement, Usher expressed his gratitude through an NFL press release, saying, “It’s the honor of my life to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to give the world a performance like no other.
Otherwise. , they will be seen before me. Thanks to the fans and everyone who made this possible. See you soon.” Usher’s longtime collaborator and Roc Nation founder Jay-Z praised Usher’s journey from young debutante to global superstar, saying, “Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Since debuting at the age of 15, he has charted his own unique course . In addition to flawless vocals and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul.
His remarkable journey took him to one of the biggest stages in the world. I can’t wait to see the magic. As Usher takes the field at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, as Usher takes the field at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, fans can expect an unforgettable show on music’s biggest stage.
