The NFL surprised many by announcing that R&B icon Usher will headline the coveted Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in 2024. While Usher joins music’s biggest stars with this gig, he likely won’t earn a paycheck. The league’s rigorous criteria for picking performers highlights how this gig bolsters careers more than bank accounts.

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Usher in Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in 2024

The halftime show of the Super Bowl is not ordinary in its essence; it represents a grandiose festivity of music and musicians. It’s an online stage in which some of today’s most prominent artists are discovered and groomed for stardom. And beneath all that glitz and glamour rest some really clever marketing strategies by the NFL in uniting two disparate worlds – Sports and Entertainment.

Usher’s inclusion in the Super Bowl LVIII further shows that football is ready to advance artistic value against monetary benefit. The league’s focus on prestige rather than pay further highlights that the league understands the dynamics of the music industry and reveals the symbiotic nature in which there is mutualism between NFL artists grace the halftime stage there.

Prestige Over Payment For Artists Including Usher

Like all Super Bowl headliners, Usher won’t be paid directly by the NFL for performing. Instead, the exposure garners immeasurable promotional value for musicians. Over 100 million viewers provide unmatched publicity.

Usher to take to the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show stage in 2024 - ABC News
Usher to take to the Super Bowl LVIII half-time show stage in 2024

“Artists do the halftime show for the exposure and the opportunity to promote upcoming projects,” an insider noted. The NFL spotlights their work rather than pay.

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Methodical Process For Picking Performers

The NFL takes an analytical approach to selecting halftime artists, considering data like album sales, streaming numbers, and previous tours.

Usher to Perform at 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show – The Hollywood Reporter
Usher to Perform at 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher’s legacy as one of R&B’s biggest names with multiple hit eras, Grammys, and continued relevance as a live draw made him a logical choice. His mainstream popularity crosses demographics.

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Potential For Co-Headliners or Guests

While Usher will anchor the performance, fans speculate whether he may be joined by a contemporary co-headliner and guests.

Usher Will Headline Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February 2024
Usher Will Headline Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February 2024

The NFL has gravitated towards these collaborative shows recently like Dr. Dre assembling a hip-hop powerhouse lineup in 2022. A strategic guest could broaden Usher’s appeal.

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The NFL’s rigorous selection process for Super Bowl halftime performers highlights how this coveted slot amplifies careers. While he won’t earn a paycheck, Usher can leverage this massive platform to showcase his enduring talent and open new doors.

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