Usher joined guests Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris and Herr at tonight's Super Bowl 2024 halftime show.
The R&B star promises surprise guests and a show celebrating his past and present as he headlines the show at Allegiant Stadium.
Usher, known for hits including “Yeah!”, “OMG” and “You Make Me Wanna…”, teased guests during an Apple Music press conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, telling fans what to expect. .
He was eventually joined by rappers Lil Jon and Ludacris on their 2004 smash single “Yeah!”
Usher commented at his press conference: “I'd be a fool not to play 'Yeah,'” Usher said. “Let's start there. It's stupid to go to Las Vegas – John's here, Luda's here – 'Yeah!'
Alicia Keys also appeared with Usher, singing a duet on “If I Ain't Got You” and their 2004 single “My Boo.”
Usher was joined by HER, who played guitar on “You Got It Bad.”
Usher played:
- “caught”
- “Love In This Club”
- “If I Don't Get You” (with Alicia Keys)
- “My Boo” (with Alicia Keys)
- “Confessions, Pt II” / “Nice & Slow” / “Let It Burn” (Mixed)
- “You Got It Bad” (with Her)
- “Back For What” (with Lil Jon)
- “Yes!” (with Lil Jon and Ludacris)
Taylor Swift was rumored to be joining Usher as she returned from a tour in Japan to see her partner Travis Kelce compete in the game. In 2011, Swift sang “Yes!” during her Speak Now World Tour. He invited Usher on stage for a duet.
The Super Bowl is the final game of the American football season. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a touchdown in overtime.
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