‘Yeah!' Usher had us caught up with his star-studded Super Bowl halftime show (2024)

Usher delivered a medley of his megahits as he kicked off his Super Bowl halftime performance in true Las Vegas style on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

See photos from Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show

There was a giant marching band, dancers on roller skates, a red piano, and a star-studded stream of stars joining Usher on the stadium stage during his 13-minute performance.

Who performed with Usher during the Super Bowl halftime show?

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First up was Alicia Keys performing on a sparkling red baby grand piano to sing their duet, "My Boo."

Next, was H.E.R. walking out playing a solo on an electric guitar with backup dancers and singers on roller skates while a shirtless Usher had a costume change, in which he, too, glided around the stage in skates.

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Then the crowd went wild when Lil Jon appeared on stage singing a snippet of his "Turn Down for What" before Usher began to perform one of his biggest hits, "Yeah!" filling the stadium speakers.

‘Yeah!' Usher had us caught up with his star-studded Super Bowl halftime show (3)

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Ludacris and will.i.am then joined the stage with Usher and Lil John to finish out the song as the R&B star danced amid a bedazzled crowd to close the show.

‘Yeah!' Usher had us caught up with his star-studded Super Bowl halftime show (4)

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Usher spoke about what it meant to him to be in the Super Bowl halftime show, which he labeled as "One performance. 30 years in the making."

‘Yeah!' Usher had us caught up with his star-studded Super Bowl halftime show (2024)

FAQs

How much did Usher get for the Super Bowl? ›

Usher, like his Super Bowl halftime show predecessors, spent months preparing for the world's biggest stage — but he didn't get paid for any of it.

Why was Usher picked for the halftime show? ›

Usher was selected by Jay-Z for the event, as Jay-Z's Roc Nation has been the producer of the show since the agency partnered with the NFL in 2019. "Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Ever since his debut at the age of 15, he's been charting his own unique course.

Who performed with Usher at the Super Bowl 2024? ›

By Holley Ford • Published February 11, 2024 • Updated on February 11, 2024 at 9:27 pm. Usher performed the Apple Music Super Bowl 58 Halftime Show featuring cameos from Alicia Keys, Lil' Jon, Ludacris, will.i.am, Jermaine Dupri and H.E.R.

Did Usher have a good Super Bowl performance? ›

He certainly owned his moment. Usher's Super Bowl halftime show was no singular performance or an audition, but a coronation. He was receiving the torch carried by all the Black entertainers who preceded him, and reminding the world that the South still has something to say.

How much will Usher be paid for the Super Bowl 2024? ›

Usher Is Not Getting Paid to Perform at the 2024 Super Bowl

Turns out, Usher is earning literally $0.00 for giving everyone a free 15-minute concert in the middle of a football game.

Who turned down the Super Bowl halftime show in 2024? ›

The Real Reason Why Justin Bieber Turned Down.

Do halftime performers get paid? ›

NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy told Newsweek in 2022 that the league doesn't pay halftime performers an "appearance fee, but the artists are indeed paid union scale." But Newsweek reported that under the union agreement that would've been about $1,000 a day for the Jennifer Lopez and Shakira Super ...

What is Usher's net worth? ›

R&B singer and songwriter Usher has a net worth of $180 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2023, Usher made $40 million from 34 shows at his residency at Las Vegas' Dolby Live stage.

What is Usher's biggest hit? ›

Usher's Billboard Top 10 hits:
  • You Make Me Wanna.
  • Yeah!
  • DJ Got US Fallin' In Love.
  • U Got It Bad.
  • Burn.
  • OMG.
  • Without You.
  • Caught up.
Feb 10, 2024

Who did Usher marry? ›

Usher Gets Married After the Super Bowl. After an electric halftime show, the R&B star and his girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, tied the knot at a chapel in Las Vegas. It's been a big week for Usher.

How much did Usher get paid for Vegas? ›

While his first residency earned $18.8 million from 84,000 tickets sold, “My Way: The Vegas Residency” earned $95.9 million from 394,000 tickets sold — totaling to $114.6 million.

How many songs did Usher sing at halftime? ›

11 for the Super Bowl halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for a 13-minute performance.

What was the most successful Super Bowl halftime show? ›

With 121 million viewers, Rihanna's 2023 performance during Super Bowl LVII is the most-watched halftime show in history.

Who is the best Super Bowl singer? ›

1. Whitney Houston (1991) It is hard to get everyone to agree on one thing, but most people agree this is without question the greatest Super Bowl national anthem performance of all time.

How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? ›

NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy told Newsweek in 2022 that the league doesn't pay halftime performers an "appearance fee, but the artists are indeed paid union scale." But Newsweek reported that under the union agreement that would've been about $1,000 a day for the Jennifer Lopez and Shakira Super ...

How much does Usher make per show? ›

On a per-show scale, My Way: The Vegas Residency has averaged $1.198 million each night, surpassing $1.026 million from the OMG Tour and $698,000 from Truth Tour (2004-05). The latter run supported Confessions, the 2004 album that spawned four Billboard Hot 100 No.

How much is Usher's net worth? ›

R&B singer and songwriter Usher has a net worth of $180 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2023, Usher made $40 million from 34 shows at his residency at Las Vegas' Dolby Live stage.

How much money did Drake put on the Super Bowl? ›

Drake, who said on social media that he "can't bet against the swifties," placed a $1.15 million Super Bowl bet on the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers.

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