“This ain’t 2005” – NFL fans have mixed reactions for Usher being named as the headliner for the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show
Last year's Super Bowl halftime show was headlined by Rihanna.
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The NFL Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Its halftime show is one of the most anticipated parts of the Super Bowl weekend. Some of the greatest artists have performed at halftime of the Super Bowl as it is regarded as a glowing achievement in an artist’s career. The halftime show of the 2024 Super Bowl in February will be headlined by Usher.
The announcement was done by a video featuring TV personality, Kim Kardashian. The Super Bowl next year will be held at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Usher will follow last year’s headline artist Rihanna who performed amicably during the Super Bowl in Arizona in February this year. That halftime show was the most watched halftime show in Super Bowl history.
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list,” Usher said in a statement. “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.”
Usher used the footage from his 2009 hit Confessions II and linked it with Kardashian calling him to deliver the news. Another star who is linked with playing in the halftime show next year is Taylor Swift, who is rumored to be dating the Kansas City Chiefs superstar TE, Travis Kelce.
Fans have mixed reactions to Usher being named the headline act for the 2024 Super Bowl
The R&B superstar, Usher was announced as the headline act for the upcoming Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Usher’s announcement came via a video posted by the NFL’s Twitter account featuring TV personality Kim Kardashian. Fans on social media had mixed reactions to the news. Check out some of the fan reactions below.
Usher will follow one of the best halftime shows in Super Bowl history. Last year’s Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by Rihanna was later revealed to be the most-watched halftime show in Super Bowl history. That is one tough act to follow. Some fans are thrilled with the announcement as they think Usher will do an impeccable job.
While some fans may have liked the announcement, other are a bit skeptical about Usher performing at the Super Bowl. One fan wrote ‘this ain’t 2005’ suggesting that Usher’s music won’t hold up with the younger audience.
In a statement about the news Seth Dudowsky, the head of music for the NFL, praised the singer saying, “Usher is an icon whose music has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape throughout his career, we couldn’t be more excited to have him headline this year’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. We look forward to working with Usher, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another Halftime Show for the history books.”
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