On Feb. 11, Usher will take over Las Vegas once again to perform for the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show. And while we know he could very well perform the entire 13-minute set by himself, he’s teased that R&B will take centerstage and that he’d be bringing out folks who represent the genre in it’s truest sense.
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So, it’s in that vein, that we thought we’d make a list of folks we think might be fun additions to his already iconic set.
Alicia Keys
I don’t know about y’all but I know about this: we need to see Alicia and Usher together again to do “My Boo,” and that’s just not up for debate.
Beyonce
It’s a crying shame we’ve only gotten one collab from Bey and Usher over the years. How iconic would it be for us to finally see them reunited on one of the biggest stages?!
Jazmine Sullivan
If you were blessed enough to see Jazmine and Usher perform at the Roots Picnic in 2023, then you already know what kind of musical magic they can make.
Tank
Usher may be the King of R&B, but Tank is the genre’s love child. Plus, Usher said he wants the performance to feel like he’s singing directly to the women. Who better to help whisper sweet nothings than Mr. “Sex, Love, Pain?”
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige is a great performer (with stellar dance moves btw) and one of R&B’s most beloved pillars.
Ella Mai
Some folks may be sleeping on some of Ella Mai’s bops, but because I’m a huge fan of “Don’t Waste My Time”—which features her and Usher, we’ve got to give Ella a chance to shine.
Summer Walker
I’ve been bumping “Good Good” and the “Come Thru” Remix for a good reason. If we’re gonna center R&B, who better than Summer Walker?
Lucky Daye
For the way Lucky Daye slide on “Guess”—which samples Usher’s “You Don’t Have to Call” by the way—he deserves a cameo alongside him.
Ari Lennox
My favorite “Shea Butter Baby”?? This one is a no brainer.
Victoria Monet
Who is having a bigger moment than Victoria right now? If her song “On My Mama” and choreography isn’t proof she’s ready for the big stage—I don’t know what is!
Chloe
If you want somebody whose gonna match Usher’s energy—look no further than Chloe Bailey. From vocal range to dance moves, she’s more than ready.
Teyana Taylor
It’s beyond clear that Teyana Taylor can creatively direct the hell out of anything and her musical talent speaks for itself. Her and Usher together would definitely bring some major heat.
T-Pain
I know this might be an unorthodox pick considering the slight kerfuffle they had years ago, but T-Pain’s contributions to R&B can’t go unnoticed. I think it would be an underrated addition.
Honorable Mention: Lil Jon and Ludacris
OK, I know, they aren’t R&B acts but if Usher doesn’t bring out Luda and Lil Jon to do “Yeah,”—I might riot in the streets.
Honorable Mention: Plies
Four words: “Daddy’s Home.” The remix. Personally, I think he should open with this one but that’s just me!
