Usher is set to hit the big stage of this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show and although details behind his performance are being kept a secret, he spilled out some of the things that fans should expect from the show.
The musician, who is also set to release a new album days before the major performance, dropped by "Good Morning America" to tell his fans that his halftime show will be an outlet for him to pay homage to Black artists who have been in the industry decades ago as they helped him become recognized publicly.
"I think about what our country has kind of represented for Black artists, you know, having to at some point go through kitchens to even be able to perform for an audience, but they had to leave back through that same door, fear for their lives as they went to the next state to do the same thing," he told the host Kelly Carter.
Usher Credits the People Who Came Before Him
Later in the interview, the R&B star recalled his early days in the industry, saying he didn't start where he is at the moment and he didn't amass the fame alone.
He credited those people who came before him as they have been a big part of it and as a form of gratitude, he is till "carrying them with me."
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"All of my fans, my loved ones, the people who may have felt like they have been forgotten, they haven't. I'm carrying you right with me when I walk on that stage that night," he added. (via Billboard)
To those who wanted to see the musician perform, save the date as he will be this year's headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The sporting event will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 11, 2024.
For the game proper, the Kansas City Chiefs will go against the San Francisco 49ers.
Usher New Album 2024
The recent news comes after Usher unveiled the official tracklist of his new album "Coming Home" which will feature 20 songs and a handful of collaborators.
Some of the musicians included in the album are H.E.R., Jung Kook, Pheelz, The-Dream, Latto, 21 Savage, Summer Walker, and Burna Boy.
Usher's new album will be available for purchase and streaming on major music platforms starting on February 9, 2024.
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