Usher Establishes R&B Legacy with a Wild Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher brought a legendary career spanning almost three decades, highlighted by a recent renaissance that included a lucrative Las Vegas residency, to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Even though the R&B icon had already gained a lot of respect and cultural significance, it was still a big deal for him to be the star of such an event.

Usher praised his mother for supporting him on his way to the Super Bowl stage and reflected on his past experiences facing naysayers during his performance. His early singles, "My Way" and "U Make Me Wanna," drew in a devoted following that couldn't help but join him in his happy moment.

Despite being classed as "rated U" from Apple Music, the show was unquestionably intense, including a busy cast of supporting performers and dazzling visuals evoking the feel of Las Vegas. But occasionally, Usher was overpowered by the show's fast-paced format, and his sound mixing could have been better.

Usher performed a mashup of his classics in spite of the mayhem, expertly fusing lines from songs like "Superstar" and "Nice and Slow." There were brief moments of relief during his slick dancing and exceptional ballad performances, such as "U Got It Bad," where he and special guest H.E.R. displayed their vocal prowess.

Famous artists who worked with Usher on stage included Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Will.I.Am, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, demonstrating the range of his musical impact.

Even if there were moments when the presentation appeared haphazard, Usher's position as the King of R&B was uncontested. Even with a few slip-ups, the show proved his continued popularity and the enormous number of successes he has amassed over the years.

Usher and his group turned the stage into a glamorous football display as the concert came to a finish with a passionate performance of "Yeah," honoring his Atlanta roots and making a lasting impression on Super Bowl watchers all over the world.