In Las Vegas on February 11th, 2024, Post Malone headlined at the Super Bowl before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at the Allegiant Stadium. The halftime performance featured Usher, who was set to give an exciting show. Post Malone opened the show on the field before kick-off with his song rendition of ‘America The Beautiful’. The classic tune has been performed throughout history by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Jennifer Lopez.
During Post Malone’s performance, the camera captured Taylor Swift, who was seen swaying along with her arm around actor Blake Lively in the stands. When the pop star noticed she was on the big screen, she looked surprised before laughing out loud with Lively. Following Post’s song, Reba McEntire took the field and sang the US national anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’.
Usher claimed during a press conference that his halftime performance would be dedicated to the Black musical legacy. He talked about how Black artists had to ‘go through the kitchens’ before they could showcase their musical talent in front of audiences. He wanted to celebrate Black R&B performers who would be carrying this moment. Alicia Keys was announced as a special guest for Usher’s performance, with rumors about Justin Bieber’s appearance as well. Justin Bieber was spotted in Las Vegas before the game, adding more fuel to the fire.
The Super Bowl 2024 was a massive hit, with stellar performances by Post Malone, Reba McEntire, and Usher. Fans were thrilled to see such remarkable talent take center stage for the biggest sporting event in the US
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