On Sunday evening in Las Vegas, Usher took the stage at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in classic style. Dressed in a sequined sleeveless top, he soon shed layers to reveal his signature abs and high-energy moves. Kicking things off with “Caught Up,” Usher delivered a flashy, Vegas-worthy performance complete with a marching band and dancers, transitioning smoothly into hits like “U Don’t Have to Call” and “Love in This Club.”
The show featured appearances from his longtime collaborators. Alicia Keys stunned in a red catsuit, joining him for a heartfelt duet of “My Boo,” and Jermaine Dupri hyped the crowd as Usher honored his Confessions album with a powerful snippet of “Confessions Part II.” The show balanced high-octane production with intimate moments, like when the clock struck 7 o’clock for a quick “Nice & Slow” tease before flames erupted for “Burn.”
As Usher hit his groove, the focus shifted entirely on him for “U Got It Bad,” a shirtless reminder of why he remains one of R&B’s top performers. He then shifted gears back into party mode, bringing out H.E.R. for a guitar solo, followed by a roller-skating troupe and will.i.am for a dazzling rendition of “OMG.”
The grand finale was electric, with Lil Jon and Ludacris joining Usher for a beefed-up performance of “Yeah!” complete with dancers on stripper poles and Lil Jon’s iconic “Turn Down for What” intro.
In 2024, Usher proves he’s still the same magnetic performer he was decades ago—smooth, timeless, and impossible not to love. His most legendary years might be behind him, but no one does R&B quite like Usher, and after three decades, he remains unmatched.