How Fans Are Reacting To Usher's 'Flashy' Super Bowl Performance

American singer-songwriter and dancer Usher’s performance during the halftime show of the 2024 Super Bowl has received widespread acclaim from his fans on social media. The R&B icon treated audiences to a 15-minute show, featuring special appearances by artists like Alicia Keys, HER, Lil Jon, and Ludacris. Throughout his set, which included hits like Yeah!, Love in This Club, U Got It Bad, and My Boo, Usher displayed his exemplary dance skills and also did some eye-catching costume changes. Online reactions to Usher’s performance were overwhelmingly positive, with fans taking to platforms like X (formally known as Twitter) to express their admiration.

Many praised the singer-dancer’s seamless transitions between songs and his ability to entertain while effortlessly gliding on roller skates. One user described it as a “mazzaleen”, emphasising the epic nature of the performance.

Despite some wishing for a longer set, there was unanimous agreement that Usher’s performance solidified his status as a legendary performer. A fan added, “Usher really crammed everything that he possibly could into his set, and that’s why he’ll forever be the king. Deserved a longer set, but that was amazinggg!”

For many millennials, Usher’s halftime show was a nostalgic trip down memory lane, evoking memories of their childhood in the ’90s and 2000s. Some even went as far as asserting that the halftime show was tailored specifically for their generation. An X user wrote, “Gen Z gotta realize this Halftime Show ain’t for them. This is for us millennials!”

The duet of the song My Boo with Alicia Keys was a particularly touching moment, eliciting emotional responses from viewers who reminisced about the past. One comment read, “I cried at home as I watched the SuperBowlLVIII to see Usher performing the HalftimeShow as he sang My Boo with AliciaKeys!!! My favorite part of UsherBowl!!! I screamed nostalgically.”

“The nostalgia. The nod to ATL. The full commitment to R&B. The hips. The LIVE vocals. A perfect halftime performance. Idc idc idc UsherBowl,” wrote another viewer.

Before the show, Usher had hinted at the appearance of Lil Jon and Ludacris, promising a performance of their iconic collaboration, Yeah!. True to his word, the trio delivered an electrifying rendition of the hit song, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Usher reportedly said at a press conference, “I would be a fool to not play ‘Yeah!’ Let’s just start there. It would be foolish to make it all the way to Las Vegas—Jon is here, Luda’s here—and not play ‘Yeah!” reports USAToday.

In addition to his chart-topping hits, during his performance, Usher also treated fans to many classics. From Confessions, Pt II to Turn Down For What, Usher left no stone unturned in delivering a memorable performance.

As the final game of the American football season, the Super Bowl concluded with the Kansas City Chiefs emerging as the reigning champions after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime with a touchdown. However, it was Usher’s performance that stole the spotlight and left fans buzzing long after the final whistle.