Usher performed at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this month for the Super Bowl Halftime Show and he recently revealed that his performance contained some bits and pieces of tribute to honor R&B icons who paved the way for him; did you spot them?
The musician recently sat down for an interview with "The Breakfast Club" where he noted that the public might have missed some of the easter egg tributes he added to his performance as a nod to his favorite artists.
One recognizable hidden detail was the empty drum kit which is his way to pay homage to the late drummer Aaron Spears, but there was so much more that many fans might not have caught when it first aired.
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"What you don't realize is that there are so many gems you have yet to unlock. You only caught one," he told the host Charlamagne The God.
Usher Pays Tribute to His Favorite Artists
One of the details that the host noticed was Usher's homage to Michael Jackson's dance moves as it was very noticeable.
However, he also paid homage to Marvin Gaye. In addition, he also paid tribute to Bobby Brown by removing his shirt while his tank top was for Teddy Pendergrass.
Later in the conversation, Usher added that the "piano moment" was for Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, and another bit was for Luther Van Dross.
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"I'm delivering in all things that I do when I bring the culture of what I am and what has made me who I am everywhere I go, even right now," he said. (via Billboard)
Other musical acts that he paid tribute to during the show were the Jackson 5, the Gap Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Zapp.
Usher Initially Revealed Plans Before the Super Bowl
Without giving the full context, Usher had already mentioned his plans for his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance just days prior.
He previously spoke with GMA to share that the biggest night in TV in 2024 will focus on him paying homage to Black artists who became an integral part of the music industry.
The day of his performance came and he indeed shocked people with his highly-energetic performance and he also featured some collaborators like Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Lil Jon, and many more.
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