Usher has been confirmed as the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show performer after appearing in a brilliant skit with Kim Kardashian.
The 44-year-old singer is set to headline the show, presented by Apple Music, on February 11, 2024, taking place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking the first time the final will take place in that city.
In the promo clip, Usher can be seen on the other end of a phone call to Kim - fresh off her American Horror Story: Delicate acting success - as she informs him he will be the performer getting the coveted honor of headlining one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
See the announcement below:In the clip, Kim can be seen telling Usher the news - who appears in disbelief and makes her promise its real - before Kim asks for tickets for her, all her family, and all of the kids before Usher rings off.
Speaking about the honor of taking on the Halftime Show, Usher said in a statement: "It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list.
"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.”
The musician has had 18 top 10 hits in the Billboard Hot 100 across his stellar career, with number ones including 'Yeah!' featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris, 'My Boo' with Alicia Keysm and 'U Got It Bad'.
Seth Dudowky, head of music for the NFL added in a statement: "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."
The upcoming show will be the fifth year the NFL and Roc Nation have teamed up to produce the Halftime Show after striking a deal in 2019.
The partnership led to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez taking the stage in 2020, The Weeknd headlining 2021, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar bringing a hip-hop showcase to 2022, and Rihanna rocking 2023's show - and announcing her second pregnancy on stage.
Jay-Z said in a statement after the news was announced: "Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Ever since his debut at the age of 15, he’s been charting his own unique course. Beyond his flawless singing and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul.
"His remarkable journey has propelled him to one of the grandest stages in the world. I can’t wait to see the magic."
Oliver Schusser, Apple' VP of Apple Music, Apple TV+, sports and Beats, echoed the sentiment, adding: "The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most highly anticipated music events of the year and we’re excited to bring this legendary show to fans all over the world in Spatial Audio, along with tons of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists and so much more across Apple Music.
"We are so proud of what we were able to accomplish together with the NFL and Roc Nation last year and now with the insanely talented Usher set to take the stage we’re looking forward to another incredible Halftime Show from one of the world’s all-time greatest performers."
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