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Usher will be the headline performer at the 2024 Super Bowl half-time show, it has been confirmed.

The R& B star follows in the footsteps of Rihanna, whose dazzling set last February also functioned as the

" It's an honour of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list, " said Usher.

" I can't wait to bring The World a show unlike Anything Else they've seen from me before. "

The Singer was one of the biggest stars of the late 1990s and 2000s, with multi-platinum hits including You Make Me Wanna, Pop Ya Collar, Yeah! Burn and Confessions Pt II.

He previously played the Super Bowl in 2011, as a special guest of The Lead act, Black Eyed Peas - where he performed a breathtaking leap over will. i. am before landing in the splits.

Usher had been rumoured as a potential headliner for this year's show, which takes place in Las Vegas , after extending his residency in The City 's Park MGM hotel.

His participation is the latest result of The National Football League 's partnership with Jay-Z's entertainment agency Roc Nation , which was signed in 2019 to boost the quality of the Super Bowl halftime shows.

As well as Rihanna's show, The Company delivered the 2022 all-star team of Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar , Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg , Eminem and 50 Cent .

The Weeknd headlined in 2021, with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez playing a joint set in 2020.

The booking is so prestigious that many people turn down a fee in order to play. That includes Rihanna, whose performance this year was watched by 121. 017 million viewers - Making It the most-watched half time show in history.

Cognisant of that audience, Usher will release a new album on The Day of the Super Bowl . Titled Coming Home , it will be the follow-up to his 2016 release Hard II Love, which made The Top 10 of the US and UK album charts.

Speaking to Apple Music 's Zane Lowe , The Star hinted that he may bring special guests to share The Stage with him.

" Well, one thing I can say is I've collaborated with a lot of incredible artists throughout The Years , " said The Singer , who has recorded duets with Alicia Keys , Nicki Minaj , Justin Bieber and 21Savage.

He also reflected on The Legacy of stars like Michael Jackson and Prince, who brought R& B showmanship to the Super Bowl stage.

" You think about all The People who have played it and just the idea of how Jay-Z and Roc Nation have really brought a mindfulness to our culture, " He Said .

" Thirty years of a career deserves this kind of moment, " he added. " Some People wait an entire lifetime, you know what I'm saying? But I don't feel like this is my lifetime. I feel like I'm only kind of starting to really, really get comfortable. "

In a statement, Jay-Z said Usher would be a Perfect Fit for The Concert .

" Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Ever since his debut at the Age Of 15, he's been charting his own unique course, " said The Star in a statement.

" Beyond his flawless singing and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul. His remarkable journey has propelled him to one of the grandest stages in The World . I can't wait to see The Magic . "

Next year's Super Bowl will take place on 11 February, 2024, at the $2 billion Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium .

Source of news: bbc.com