Usheris sharing more details about how — and why — he’s giving R&B music the spotlight during his highly anticipatedSuper BowlLVIII Ihalftime show performancelater this month.
In an interview that airedonGood Morning Americaon Friday, he told reporter Kelley Carter that he considered struggles that past Black artists had to endure so that, at 45 years old, he could be the musician headlining the live entertainment during football’s biggest night.
Usher said that when planning his show, he thought about artists of the past “having to at some point, go through kitchens to even be able to perform for an audience.”
“They had to leave back through that same door, you know, fearing for their lives as they went to the next state to do the same thing,” he continued.
“So, I’m coming through the front door with this one,” Usher added with a smile.
Usher on Good Morning America.ABC News
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The “My Boo” singer had three decades worth of music to choose from for his halftime show set, and he told Carter that he also thought about his friends and mentors in the industry when planning the upcoming performance.
Usher performing in Detroit in December 2023.Scott Legato/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Scott Legato/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Usher also told Carter that the initial adrenaline rush that he got when he learned he was confirmed to headline the show wore off when he saw how much work it was, but, “I’m ready,” he said.
The “OMG” singer didn’t tease any specific details or surprises to expect from the performance, but he previously said in adigital cover interview withVoguethat he hopes people who only watch the Super Bowl for the football see his show and have a “healing” experience.
He also teasedat least one costume change, rollerskating and some guest appearances along with choreography.
Usher will perform during the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 11.
source: people.com
