“Usher literally helped this man establish his career”: Justin Bieber Becomes a Public Enemy After Refusing Usher’s Super Bowl Offer
As the Super Bowl ended with the Kansas City Chiefs as the winner, fans are now expressing discontent with Justin Bieber for turning down the opportunity to sing with Usher during the Super Bowl Halftime show.
Seems like it’s time for Justin Bieber to face some criticism and mocking from fans, as they expected the Baby hitmaker to be duetting with renowned pop star Usher. The Hey Daddy singer transformed the stage into a gala with surprise guests like Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Lil Jon, Ludacris, Will.i.am, and Jermaine Dupri. But Bieber’s absence has been widely discussed among fans due to their awareness of Usher’s contributions to Bieber’s career.
Fans Express Unhappiness With Justin Bieber For Refusing to Perform With Usher
Usher‘s significance in Justin Bieber is not only acknowledged by the pop star but also by their fans. The duo is known for their long-standing friendship and how the My Boo singer helped Bieber transform into a globally renowned singer. Not only is Usher a mentor to the Love Yourself singer but also a decade-long pal.
Throughout the years, they have been highly supportive of each other, and when it was out that Justin Bieber refused to share the stage with Usher during the Super Bowl Halftime show, fans found it hard to swallow. Following this news seems like the Never Say Never singer is becoming a public enemy.
usher literally helped this man establish his career…saying he’s not feeling it is just disrespectful
— jonny (@smgiscoming) February 12, 2024
Who does Justin Bieber think he is 😭😭
— fan account (@Asensii20) February 12, 2024
I hope that’s fake cause if so that’s really disheartening to hear usher helped him get signed like…
— PONYBOY IS BRAT🐎 (@mentaeilness) February 12, 2024
“Not feeling it” probably means he can’t perform at the level required to be next to Usher anymore so he declined instead of embarrassing himself.
— Paige (@PaigeySpice) February 12, 2024
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While many fans are frustrated with Justin Bieber, others believe that he lost an incredible opportunity to bring the craze back since the singer hasn’t been so active with stage performances lately. Usher and Bieber collaborated for Somebody To Love, a song that came years back.
In 2022, when Usher spoke about spending time with Justin Bieber amid his battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome (via Extra), he added “I am happy that I was at the beginning of and I am still a part of to this day, as a friend”. The Nice and Slow singer signed a then-teenage Bieber to Raymond Braun Media Group, a company he co-owns with Scooter Braun, in 2008.
Why Did Justin Bieber Refuse to Perform at The Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Now that it’s all over the internet that Justin Bieber literally refused to perform with his mentor and close friend, many might wonder about the reason behind this startling decision. According to Page Six, a source shared that the Sorry hitmaker “wasn’t feeling it.” So does that mean there’s some tension between the two? Absolutely not.
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The outlet also revealed that everything is going well with Bieber and Usher and added:
“There’s no bad blood between Usher and Justin. Justin just wasn’t up for it — he just wasn’t feeling it.”
After the Halftime show concluded, fans lauded Usher for lighting up the stage with other artists and making it even more memorable by honoring the legacy of iconic singer Michael Jackson by removing one of his gloves.
However, despite not performing with Usher, Justin Bieber and his wife were captured vibing on the singer’s song during his performance. The Never Let You Go singer then praised his pal and acknowledged his work through an Instagram post.