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Olivia Singh
2024-02-12T17:14:18Z
- Usher performed a medley of his biggest hits at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.
- A moment when he donned roller skates and danced across the stage inspired memes.
- Other moments from the halftime show, like the surprise guest appearances, also resulted in jokes.
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Usher's Super Bowl halftime show had it all: a setlist stuffed with hit songs, special guests, outfit changes, slick choreography, and even roller skating.
Before Usher took the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, a "warning" from Apple Music teased a performance that could cause singing, dancing, sweating, and more. But what fans didn't predict is that Usher's 13-minute performance would provide fodder for numerous memes.
Here are the best jokes from the halftime show.
Alicia Keys was the first special guest who joined Usher. Her voice cracked at the start of "If I Ain't Got You" — and it didn't go unnoticed.
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Alicia Keys…that opening note….#HalftimeShow pic.twitter.com/0Ct6UatDLJ
— HauteGirl🔥 (@HauteGirl86) February 12, 2024
Were the Keys in the room with us. Alicia? pic.twitter.com/y8RJtPS0i3
— Bunifa Latifah Halifah Sharifa Jackson (@POPOFFSON_) February 12, 2024
alicia find the keys girl https://t.co/g9mGwMiZq5
— janito (@yassnito) February 12, 2024
The collaborators got close while performing their 2004 duet "My Boo."
me and the man i told him not to worry about pic.twitter.com/xJbksinuNK
— Noor ✭ (@Noorthevirgo) February 12, 2024
Usher dappin up Swizz Beatz after that performance pic.twitter.com/RUlnhI8wnO
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) February 12, 2024
Jermaine Dupri made a cameo to introduce "Confessions Part II." People mistook him for musician CeeLo Green.
i thought this was ozempic ceelo green pic.twitter.com/sQdZvJ0ara
— shaumbé (@SHAUMBE) February 12, 2024
Am I the only one who thought Jermaine Dupri was Ceelo Green pic.twitter.com/06J7u2pVie
— Camille Stephens (@KeepRealCamille) February 12, 2024
MY MAMA THOUGHT JERMAINE DUPRI WAS CEELO LMFAOOOOOOOOO
— Big Civilian (@fadecorner) February 12, 2024
Usher began sweating profusely as the halftime show continued.
Usher after three songs pic.twitter.com/MP3fTSPrsp
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) February 12, 2024
As Usher started performing "U Got It Bad," he removed his jacket and his white tank — eliciting cheers from the crowd. His dance moves also inspired some memes.
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2023 Super Bowl: 2024 Super Bowl:
— Brian Cohen (@CohenBrian_) February 12, 2024
Rihanna is pregnant We’re all pregnant pic.twitter.com/gYlbFBakSt
Me when Usher took his shirt off pic.twitter.com/av0L3uBjrg
— Hopeful AF (@CarterJahad) February 12, 2024
usher my GOAT, but i cant stop laughing at my man pulling this move out at the super bowl pic.twitter.com/jgPgHmt7k2
— holmes (@charlesxholmes) February 12, 2024
When you feel a spider crawling around your body #AppleMusicHalftime #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/vwp9Uvh8DP
— Carl Sumner (@carlsumner93) February 12, 2024
Five-time Grammy winner H.E.R. shredded the electric guitar — but some people confused her with 10-year-old North West, Kim Kardashian and Ye's daughter.
why did my dumb ass think this was North West #Superbowl #halftimeshow pic.twitter.com/G7lEg3cbNW
— garlic breath (@lahonig) February 12, 2024
I really thought Ms Kim Kardashian got North West in the half time show #Usher #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/CcWqqJulGC
— Joey Bitch Boy Gorga (@realitea_time) February 12, 2024
Usher sang and danced along to "OMG" following an intro from will.i.am. — while gliding across the stage on roller skates. It was a highlight of the show.
usher on rollerblades with TURN DOWN FOR WHAT BLARING IN THE BACKGROUND? this is CINEMA pic.twitter.com/Mnc7CwVXny
— Lit (@_lmcarrr) February 12, 2024
— Sidelines - Bama (@SSN_Alabama) February 12, 2024Nobody:
Usher: pic.twitter.com/lFdKE2Narz
Usher’s dancers getting off the stage: pic.twitter.com/vU0jSLQaPI
— Jerry After Dark (@JerryAfterDark) February 12, 2024
us: we want justin bieber
— emma (@t0tallyh0t) February 12, 2024
usher: pic.twitter.com/LjH33OVLO4
Me if I was one of Usher’s backup dancers pic.twitter.com/ArA0B3w9B7
— dan jones (@danielwjones_) February 12, 2024
Millennials were thrilled by Ludacris and Lil Jon joining Usher to perform "Turn Down for What" and "Yeah!"
People over 25 when Ludacris came out during the halftime show pic.twitter.com/aByH0iGZDB
— Dr Grayfang (@DrGrayfang) February 12, 2024
If you never illegally downloaded any of tonight’s songs from limewire, I don’t want your opinion on the halftime show. https://t.co/3FNCixVrk2
— Between Clean Sheets | Cheyenne (@btwncleansheets) February 12, 2024
But people were also concerned for the man in the blue shirt who was thrown into the air during "Turn Down for What."
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someone check if this guy is okay… 😭 pic.twitter.com/eCmPihoIwx
— juju 💰 (@ayeejuju) February 12, 2024
Someone see if this man is okay… #SuperBowl #SuperBowl2024 pic.twitter.com/Fv0eREyM1Y
— Frank #RuppOut (@PargeyBCAFC) February 12, 2024
Many fans suspected that Justin Bieber, who previously collaborated with Usher, would dust off his purple Supras and appear onstage. Much to the disappointment of Beliebers, he stayed seated in the crowd with his wife, Hailey Bieber.
everytime the stage turns purple and justin bieber doesn’t come out pic.twitter.com/oBFQeCSxyr
— JACKIE (@siidneylynn) February 12, 2024
Me when Usher didn’t bring out Justin Bieber to sing with him #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/cJEVQXejYl
— V | she/her (@brownmanswh0re) February 12, 2024
usher brought all those people on stage and not one of them was justin bieber pic.twitter.com/vPYUeukJ4g
— 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕣 (@ohursovicious) February 12, 2024
me thinking justin bieber was gonna come out and perform with usher 🤡 pic.twitter.com/pA5670TpxY
— elise marie (@Elisemarie827) February 12, 2024
justin bieber sitting in his chair knowing everyone is expecting him to jump onto that stage with his purple supras pic.twitter.com/hduRClSIXa
— jojo (@helllojojo) February 12, 2024
everyone at the superbowl after usher completes his whole performance and doesn’t bring out justin pic.twitter.com/N4Rsj0NwTu
— sophia (@swapitdrws) February 11, 2024
Even though Usher excluded some fan-favorite songs from his performance, people were pleased by his halftime show.
Usher’s superbowl performance 🤯🚀❤️ ….. bring back so much memories! Man is GOATED!!
— Davido (@davido) February 12, 2024
It wouldn’t be #BlackHistoryMonth without some #BlackExcellence at the Super Bowl! Usher shared the stage with so many Black musical icons, and featured performances by the Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South and the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi! 👏🏿 pic.twitter.com/fpO4VeACUj
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) February 12, 2024
Usher is singing, dancing, and skating with a live open mic.. Not depending on tracks - but actually singing, dancing, and skating live…Some people can’t comprehend the amount of hard work, dedication, and focus — it takes to achieve this level of excellence… Yes,… pic.twitter.com/ILtslHCsk5
— HarrietEve9 (@HarrietEve9) February 12, 2024
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