With Rihanna’s long-awaited Super Bowl performance in the rearview mirror, people were naturally buzzing about who’s going to perform the mid-show next half. However, when people started suggesting that Usher should keep the honor, one user shared a sizzling shot and quickly sparked some controversy!
One user questioned whether Usher had enough ‘Pop/Hip-Hop Hits’
When people started hyping the idea of a potential future Usher halftime performance, one user chimed in by stating that she doesn’t believe “he has enough copies.” hit pop/hip-hop” to do so.
“I know you guys think Usher should perform the next SB but I don’t think he has enough pop/hip-hop hits.”
I know you guys think Usher should perform the next SB but I don’t think he has enough pop/hip-hop hits. 🫤
– Dear Ashley… (@ asj519) February 13, 2023
Twitter defends Usher’s honor
Immediately, a large number of Twitter took notice of the user’s statement and they began to appear in quote tweets!
Many users expressed complete skepticism about the notion that Usher wouldn’t be able to get a stellar Super Bowl performance.
You guys don’t respect Usher to the extent that you’re not Beyoncé’s only co-worker in this damn music. That was crazy to me. He’s also a performer just like her and THAT’s better than JLO. However, do you want to believe that he can’t make it to the Super Bowl??? With his DISCOVER?!
— NOT $AP ROCKY FENTY JR II. (@GlamazonJay) February 13, 2023
In what world doesn’t Usher have enough pop/hiphop hits to perform at the Super Bowl??? https://t.co/RjAa4FT6kl pic.twitter.com/9JT74uTQbu
— Bella Goth | Tisha Campbell News ️ (@WickedNFine) February 13, 2023
Who told this woman that the midtime show had to be pop music? https://t.co/RijkIndMky pic.twitter.com/MNMMDZ4SOT
– Sugar Daddy syntax (@F12Riseup) February 13, 2023
Preamble?! Like Usher Usher?! Like Usher Raymond?! https://t.co/ds1bDPcWRH pic.twitter.com/po9daNW9mO
– Varnell Hill (@DreBeKnowing) February 13, 2023
Others went on to analyze how Usher had more than enough hit pieces to put on a great mid-half performance.
this is why often, you guys should sit out of music conversations
1. pop hits = popular hits
2. Pop songs can be of any genre as long as it’s POPULAR
3. Usher’s has 52 posts in the top 100 billboards. 18 songs reached the top 10 hits. Top 9 songs
so yes he has enough https://t.co/HCEVKu516o– bayou (@bayoubabineaux) February 13, 2023
Their whites have disappeared from the power of “yes” alone. Be serious. 😂
And even though we went into his oontz oontz era, everyone else loved it. https://t.co/9r5UDxyssa
— We are losing recipes! (@SoualiganAmazon) February 13, 2023
People having an opinion on pop culture content without doing any research to me is crazy https://t.co/d1AISCIPfc
— Romeo S (@PalIahAbdul) February 13, 2023
Catch up
Yes
You don’t have to call
Oh my God
Love in this club
i don’t mind
Good kisser
Hi dad
my path
You make me Wanna
Unlimited& don’t forget he can add ballads to it because Rihanna did. Don’t play with Usher during Black History Month https://t.co/ibal5BpJjn
– Queen bee (@_beenykole_) February 14, 2023
It is also argued that, judging by some of the artists who have performed over the past few years, Usher is more deserving of this honor.
WEEKND has enough hits but not Usher? pic.twitter.com/jlpXW6iLmI
– The infamous DIRI (@Mahottie) February 13, 2023
In the end, there are many people who admire this ratio while other users claim that they are just enjoying the presentation.
This is a crazy rate https://t.co/WCxnyyJe3l pic.twitter.com/0j58RKdMGC
– ️ (@RobbBeaux) February 13, 2023
Together everyone gets on your ass in time #Dark History Month https://t.co/sZ7Q2gFars pic.twitter.com/1VWJ6mjQ9B
– Store: SRC (@SunshineScottee) February 13, 2023
Just here to smoke this pack https://t.co/3EIh0tiH4H pic.twitter.com/qYVqeMvV0c
— PhD (In Thuganomics) QuaMonstarG (@QuaMonstarG) February 13, 2023
OP doubles down: ‘Beyoncé would be a better choice’
All of this backlash resulted in the original poster leaving a reply and criticizing critics as “deliberately confusing”. She also further elaborated on her original statement by clarifying that it was “not an insult to the artist Usher.” Instead, she simply doesn’t think he has “enough *pop* hits for a *13* minute medley performance.”
She also ended by stating, “Beyoncé would be the better choice.”
Y’all are being intentionally obtuse. Not R&B. Pop music. Cross hits. He didn’t have enough *pop* hits to perform the *13* min medley. It will be fine. That’s not a disagreement with the artist Usher. Bc you don’t think they will consider him? 🙄. Beyoncé would be a better choice.
– Dear Ashley… (@asj519) February 13, 2023
Do you think Usher is a good candidate to perform at a future Super Bowl halftime show? Also, do you think R&B has a place at these events or should they stick with pop and hip-hop repertoire?
