The Best R&B And Hip Hop Super Bowl Performances of All Time
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Matty Willz
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February 12, 2022
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Updated February 12, 2024
Social media is still buzzing following Usher’s epic performance at halftime of last night’s Super Bowl LVIII. The Atlanta native performed hit after hit in what’s now recognized as the longest Super Bowl halftime performance of all time! Usher, his backup dancers/singers, and guests performed live for a total of 13 minutes, nearly two minutes longer than Rihanna’s performance in 2023. In addition to Usher, more A-list artists made an appearance. Including Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Lil John and will.i.am.Related Stories
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September 26, 2022
Rihanna is headlining Super Bowl LVII and social media is absolutely loving it. Yesterday, before a slew of Week 3 games across the NFL got underway, the league made noise by declaring the nine-time Grammy winner as the next main Super Bowl halftime performer. No other artists have been announced at this time. Rihanna made the announcement alongside the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music. The Super Bowl will be played on February 12th in Glendale, Arizona. Rihanna is among the best-selling female musicians of all time and will join a lengthy list of R&B and hip-hop SB performers. Last year hip-hop royalty Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent shared the same stage. The year prior The Weeknd shouldered the load by himself. What is your favorite Super Bowl halftime performance of all time? Keep scrolling to see our favorite SB performances (descending by year, newest to oldest) EVER!1. 2024 – Usher
2. 2023 – Rihanna
3. 2022 – Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent
4. 2021 – The Weeknd
5. 2019 – Justin Timberlake
6. 2019 – Travis Scott
7. 2016 – Bruno Mars and Beyoncé
8. 2013 – Beyoncé
9. 2011 – The Black Eyed Peas
10. 2012 – Nicki Minaj
11. 2007 – Prince
12. 2004 – Janet Jackson
13. 1996 – Diana Ross
14. 1993 – Michael Jackson
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