‘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.

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.

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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.

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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 paid 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.

Who was the star of the most watched Super Bowl halftime show? ›

Rihanna. Rihanna performs during Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. With 121 million viewers, Rihanna's 2023 performance during Super Bowl LVII is the most-watched halftime show in history.

Who choreographed Usher's Super Bowl halftime show? ›

— Working with some of the biggest stars and helping assemble Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show is a dream turned reality for Little Rock native Sean Christopher Freeman. But behind the moves lies much more than just a talented choreographer. "I'm still a kid from Little Rock," Freeman said.

Who was the band that performed with Usher? ›

Usher's Super Bowl halftime show featured Jackson State marching band.

How much did Michael Jackson get paid for the Super Bowl? ›

Michael Jackson famously requested $1 million to perform at the 1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The NFL said no and he eventually balked and performed for free.

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

The Real Reason Why Justin Bieber Turned Down.

What was the most infamous Super Bowl halftime show? ›

1. Janet Jackson wardrobe mishap (2004) The most well known and infamous halftime moment is the one featuring Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.

Did Usher sing turn down for what at the Super Bowl? ›

Who sings 'Turn Down for What'? Well, during the Super Bowl, Usher sang "Turn Down for What." But the original song was performed by Lil Jon — who helped sing it during the performance — in a collaboration with producer DJ Snake.

How many people watched Usher halftime? ›

Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance was the most-watched ever—averaging 129.3 million viewers. Michael Jackson's halftime performance continues to hold the record as the highest-rated in history, with 133.4 million US viewers tuning in.

Who sang with Usher for the halftime show? ›

Usher and Alicia Keys perform during the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Joining the R&B legend on stage also was Alicia Keys who decked out in a stunning red jumpsuit.

Did Usher meet Michael Jackson? ›

The first time I got a chance to meet Michael was onstage at Madison Square Garden. There were tons of people on the stage, and I just remember losing my mind. Like, Oh my God, that's Michael Jackson right there. I was just over his right shoulder.

Is Usher a Haitian singer? ›

He was born Usher Terry Raymond IV on 14 October 1978 in Dallas, Texas to Jonetta Patton (O'Neal) and Usher Terry Raymond III. His mother is of African-American heritage while his father claims both African-American and Haitian heritage.

How much do celebrities get paid for Super Bowl? ›

Despite the euphoria surrounding the event, entertainers do not get paid to play the Super Bowl. At least not what they usually make. They only make union scale for the performances, according to AZ Central, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK.

How much does Usher make per show? ›

How much does Usher make per show? Based on gross ticket sales of close to $1 million per show on average, Usher likely rakes in at least a few hundred thousand per performance.

How much do ushers get paid at the Hollywood Bowl? ›

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The estimated total pay range for a Usher at Hollywood Bowl Group is $16–$20 per hour, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Usher base salary at Hollywood Bowl Group is $18 per hour.

How much did Alicia Keys get paid for the halftime show? ›

How much did Alicia Keys get paid for appearing the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Like every other artist who has performed on the Halftime Show stage, Alicia Keys was not paid for Super Bowl performance.

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