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Usher Announces ‘Past Present Future’ 2024 North American Tour Dates

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With his new album arriving Friday and his Super Bowl Halftime performance two days later, Usher has kept the ball rolling with the announcement of his “ Usher : Past Present Future” tour.

The singer, who recently wrapped his two-year “My Way: The Las Vegas Residency,” is planning to launch the 24-city trek starting on August 20 in Washington, DC. Throughout the tour, he’ll make stops in Brooklyn, Miami and Atlanta, as well as the inaugural performer at Los Angeles’ Inuit Dome. The tour will conclude with two nights at Chicago’s United Center on Oct. 28-29.

Usher has been on a hot streak in the run-up to the tour announcement. He’s currently prepping the release of his ninth album “Coming Home” for Feb. 9, featuring guest appearances from Burna Boy, Latto, H.E.R., 21 Savage and more. And just two days later, he’ll take one of the biggest stages in the world as the performer at the Super Bowl Halftime show. He also recently announced a headlining stint alongside Janet Jackson and Backstreet Boys at the Lovers & Friends festival, taking place in Las Vegas on May 4.

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” said Usher of the Halftime show. “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”

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Usher is Finally Going on Tour in 2024! Find Out If He's Coming to Your Hometown

The ''Usher: Past, Present, Future'' tour may be coming to a city near you. 

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The former  The Voice   Coach ( Seasons 4 and 6 ) recently announced an upcoming 2024 tour titled ''Usher: Past, Present, Future.''

The tour will come after his upcoming ninth studio album titled  Coming Home (which drops on February 9, 2024), his much anticipated Super Bowl performance, and his highly successful longrunning Las Vegas Residency . The ''Yeah!'' singer announced the tour himself via his official Instagram page on February 6. 

''U ready for me?'' he teased in the caption of the post. 

Usher also dropped a steamy single titled ''Boyfriend'' in August 2023 with a music video featuring Keke Palmer , and fingers crossed he'll perform the song during the tour. 

So far, he's confirmed 24 stops all across the USA, along with two shows in Canada. But will Usher be coming to a city near you? Read on for more details.

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The U.S. cities and dates of Usher's 2024 tour

The tour dates for ''Usher: Past, Present, Future'' are as follows: 

  • August 20: Washington, D.C., Capital One Arena
  • August 24: Baltimore, Maryland, CFG Bank Arena
  • August 27: Boston, Massachusetts, TD Garden
  • August 30: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wells Fargo Center
  • September 2: Toronto, Canada, Scotiabank Arena
  • September 3: Toronto, Canada, Scotiabank Arena
  • September 6: Brooklyn, New York, Barclays Center
  • September 7: Brooklyn, New York, Barclays Center
  • September 12: Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars Arena
  • September 17: Denver, Colorado, Ball Arena
  • September 21: Los Angeles, California, Intuit Dome
  • September 22: Los Angeles, California, Intuit Dome
  • September 28: Oakland, California, Oakland Arena
  • September 29: Oakland, California, Oakland Arena
  • October 4: Dallas, Texas, American Airlines Center
  • October 7: Austin, Texas, Moody Center ATX
  • October 11: Miami, Florida, Kaseya Center
  • October 12: Miami, Florida, Kaseya Center
  • October 17:  Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena
  • October 18: Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena
  • October 22:  Charlotte, North Carolina,  Spectrum Center
  • October 26: St. Louis, Missouri, Enterprise Center
  • October 28: Chicago, Illinois, United Center
  • October 29: Chicago, Illinois, United Center

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How do I get tickets to Usher's 2024 tour?

According to  USA Today , general sale begins Monday, February 12 at 10 a.m. via LiveNation.com . However, if you are a Citi card member of Verizon user, presale tickets will be available on 10 a.m. on February 7 via  Citi Entertainment program  and  Verizon Up . Starting February 9 at 10 a.m., fans can also sign up for pre-sale tickets here. 

More details about Usher's 2024 tour can be found on his website here .

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Usher just announced a new tour kicking off this summer. Here’s how to get tickets

Yeah, yeah, yeah! Usher is going on tour!

The eight-time Grammy winner announced the news on Feb. 6.

"U ready for me? Presenting USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE, starting August 2024!" he captioned a pos t on X of the t our poster.

The "Climax" singer has a new album, "Coming Home," that will be released Feb. 9, just two days before he headlines the Super Bowl halftime show . His "My Way" Las Vegas residency wrapped in December.

Usher chatted with TODAY.com after he appeared on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna Nov. 1 about these career milestones.

"What you've done in the past has obviously brought you to this place," he said. "Where you're going to go is a product of how you choose to spend the moments that you have presently. Whether it's celebrating with family, whether it's celebrating the history of what you've done, all of it is what being present is about for me right now."

He said the work he's put in during his career has led to this moment.

"I've worked really, really hard for 30 years. And now being able to have this grand moment of the Super Bowl is a celebration of life. A celebration of passion of an 11-year-old kid who just believed in something that nobody else saw and stayed committed to that. It's led to an amazing journey," he said.

When asked about his new album, he said "Coming Home" is a "return back to center, a return back to the beginning."

"If I started my career being signed to record companies as a way to find my way to what I ultimately want to do, and how I utilize all of what I've learned throughout those years to now represent me in the moment, it's a coming home," he added.

Selections from "Coming Home" in addition to Usher's classic hits will be a part of his "Past Present Future" tour.

Read on for ticket and tour information.

When does Usher's 'Past Present Future' tour start?

The "Past Present Future" tour launches Aug. 20 in Washington, D.C.

How to get tickets to Usher's 'Past Present Future' tour

The general on-sale begins Monday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. local time at livenation.com

There are also presales by Citi and Verizon, which open Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m. local time and run through Sunday, Feb. 11, at 10 p.m. Citi's presale tickets are for cardmembers only and Verizon's is only for their customers .

There are also VIP packages available. More information can be found at vipnation.com .

What are Usher's tour dates?

Aug. 20: Washington, D.C. — Capital One Arena

Aug. 24: Baltimore —  CFG Bank Arena

Aug. 27: Boston —  TD Garden

Aug. 30: Philadelphia —  Wells Fargo Center

Sept. 2: Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 3: Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Scotiabank Arena

Sept. 6: Brooklyn, New York — Barclays Center

Sept. 7: Brooklyn, New York — Barclays Center

Sept. 12: Detroit —  Little Caesars Arena

Sept. 17: Denver — Ball Arena

Sept. 21: Los Angeles — Intuit Dome

Sept. 22: Los Angeles — Intuit Dome

Sept. 28: Oakland, California — Oakland Arena

Sept. 29: Oakland, California — Oakland Arena

Oct. 4: Dallas — American Airlines Center

Oct. 7: Austin, Texas — Moody Center ATX

Oct. 11: Miami —  Kaseya Center

Oct. 12: Miami — Kaseya Center

Oct. 17: Atlanta — State Farm Arena

Oct. 18: Atlanta — State Farm Arena

Oct. 22: Charlotte, North Carolina — Spectrum Center

Oct. 26: St. Louis — Enterprise Center

Oct. 28: Chicago — United Center

Oct. 29: Chicago — United Center

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Usher Adds Dates to ‘Past Present Future’ 2024 Headlining Tour

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Fresh off his electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance , Usher has announced additional dates to his North American Usher: Past Present Future Tour, including back-to-back opening dates in Atlanta and extending the run through November.

​​“I was not exaggerating when I shared with the world that my performance would be a celebration of the past 30 years of my career. I will never forget the energy from the cast & crew, the fans in the stadium, the guest performers and the adrenaline from this monumental milestone in my career,” he said of his performance at Sunday’s Super Bowl in a statement. “I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it, my goal always is to bring people together and feel good through my music and performance.”

Presale tickets for Citi cardholders will be available beginning Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. local time, with general tickets available beginning Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. local time via Live Nation . More info is available on Usher’s website . 

The “Past Present Future” trek marks Usher’s first proper headlining tour since his 2014-2015 “UR Experience Tour.” In the nearly decade since, he’s largely played one-off gigs and festivals, though the past several years have been dedicated to his hit residencies in Las Vegas (plus a run in Paris). Back in December, Usher wrapped his “My Way” residency at the Park MGM after performing 100 shows. 

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USHER Announces Dates For 2024 ‘Past Present Future’ Tour

Following his incredibly successful two year My Way: The Las Vegas Residency run culminating in 100 sold out shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM, multi-platinum, 8-time GRAMMY award-winning global entertainment icon USHER is bringing his smooth R&B tracks, infectious smile and slick moves to fans all across the globe. USHER will be traveling across the country performing in celebration of his 30-year storied career including songs from COMING HOME , his ninth studio album slated for release on February 9, via mega/gamma.

Produced by Live Nation, USHER: Past Present Future 24-city tour will visit arenas across North America starting August 20 at Capital One Arena in Washington DC making stops in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Toronto, Atlanta and more, before wrapping up in Chicago at United Center on October 29.

Tickets will be available starting with Citi and Verizon presales (details below) beginning Wednesday, February 7. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Monday, February 12 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com

  • CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of USHER: Past Present Future. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for U.S. dates beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 10am local time until Sunday, February 11 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com .
  • VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers presale access for USHER: Past Present Future through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 10am local time to Sunday, February 11 at 10pm local time. For more details visit Verizon Up .

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, Meet & Greet and photo op with Usher, pre-show VIP Lounge, specially designed VIP gift item & more. For more information, visit vipnation .com .

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USHER: Past Present Future NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:

Aug 20 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena

Aug 24 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena

Aug 27 | Boston, MA | TD Garden

Aug 30 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center

Sep 2 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena

Sep 3 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena

Sep 6 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center

Sep 7 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center

Sep 12 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena

Sep 17 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena

Sep 21 | Los Angeles, CA | Intuit Dome

Sep 22 | Los Angeles, CA | Intuit Dome

Sep 28 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena

Sep 29 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena

Oct 4 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center

Oct 7 | Austin, TX | Moody Center ATX

Oct 11 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center

Oct 12 | Miami, FL | Kaseya Center

Oct 17 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena

Oct 18 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena

Oct 22 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center

Oct 26 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center

Oct 28 | Chicago, IL | United Center

Oct 29 | Chicago, IL | United Center

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USHER has changed music, culture, and countless lives. The multiple GRAMMY Award-winning diamond-selling international megastar, actor, dancer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist inspires change yet again.

Beyond selling over 80 million records worldwide and collecting dozens of awards, he has simultaneously lit up the small screen on NBC’s The Voice and the big screen in blockbusters such as Hustlers . He has also tirelessly distinguished himself as a devout humanitarian, raising tens of millions of dollars for various causes and uplifting youth via his New Look Foundation. Since 1999 he has been providing opportunities for young people in underserved communities and enabling them to flourish and achieve seemingly impossible dreams. A long-time supporter and Global Citizen Ambassador, USHER has performed at events since 2015 raising awareness to defeat poverty, defend the planet, and demand equity. A true outlier, he was equally at home on the stage of his sold-out My Way Las Vegas residency as he was on a 2016 government cultural mission to Cuba as part of President Barack Obama’s Presidential Committee for Arts and Humanities. In 2024 he will be celebrating 30 years as an entertainer, releasing his ninth studio album, COMING HOME .

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Usher has a confession — " Yeah! ," he's coming to your city.

The multi-Grammy-winning singer announced the Usher: Past Present Future Tour to promote his upcoming album "Coming Home," out Friday, just days before his headlining Super Bowl 58  halftime show, presented by Apple Music, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Now, more fans around the country have the chance to see him in person for a 24-city arena tour starting in Washington, D.C. in August and ending in Chicago in October.

He previously described  the album as a "love letter … to the legacy of my career."

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Usher, 45, ended his sold-out Las Vegas residency in December after 100 shows, but many people have called on the "King of R&B" to take his talent on the road.

"Vegas has offered an opportunity to celebrate the past and celebrate the records, the No. 1s, the connection to the audience, the entertainment," Usher told USA TODAY for The Essentials series in November. "And then the Super Bowl moment offers not only that, but then a segue into the next chapter," teasing "Coming Home."

The singer/songwriter's chart-topping 2004 album "Confessions" has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and is the  best-selling R&B album of the 21st century  by a male artist.

"Confessions" celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, so it's possible he'll incorporate some throwback songs on this tour.

It's been a decade since Usher's last tour, aptly titled The UR Experience, which ran from 2014 to 2015.

How to get Usher tour tickets

Presale tickets for Citi card members and Verizon users will be available starting on Feb. 7. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead.

Citi and Verizon presale tickets can be purchased from Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. local time until Feb. 11 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program and Verizon Up , respectively.

General sale begins on Monday at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com .

Interested in going? Check out tickets at Vivid Seats , StubHub , SeatGeek , and Ticketmaster .

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Usher tour dates

  • Aug. 20 | Washington, D.C. | Capital One Arena
  • Aug. 21 | Washington, D.C. | Capital One Arena
  • Aug. 23 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • Aug. 24 | Baltimore | CFG Bank Arena
  • Aug. 27 | Boston | TD Garden
  • Aug. 28 | Boston | TD Garden
  • Aug. 30 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center
  • Aug. 31 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center
  • Sept. 2 | Toronto | Scotiabank Arena
  • Sept. 3 | Toronto | Scotiabank Arena
  • Sept. 6 | Brooklyn, New York | Barclays Center
  • Sept. 7 | Brooklyn, New York | Barclays Center
  • Sept. 9 | Brooklyn, New York | Barclays Center
  • Sept. 10 | Brooklyn, New York | Barclays Center
  • Sept. 12 | Detroit | Little Caesars Arena
  • Sept. 13 | Detroit | Little Caesars Arena
  • Sept. 17 | Denver | Ball Arena
  • Sept. 18 | Denver | Ball Arena
  • Sept. 21 | Los Angeles | Intuit Dome
  • Sept. 22 | Los Angeles | Intuit Dome
  • Sept. 24 | Los Angeles | Intuit Dome
  • Sept. 25 | Los Angeles | Intuit Dome
  • Sept. 28 | Oakland, California | Oakland Arena
  • Sept. 29 | Oakland, California | Oakland Arena
  • Oct. 4 | Dallas | American Airlines Center
  • Oct. 5 | Dallas | American Airlines Center
  • Oct. 7 | Austin, Texas | Moody Center ATX
  • Oct. 8 | Austin, Texas | Moody Center ATX
  • Oct. 11 | Miami | Kaseya Center
  • Oct. 12 | Miami | Kaseya Center
  • Oct. 14 | Miami | Kaseya Center
  • Oct. 17 | Atlanta | State Farm Arena
  • Oct. 18 | Atlanta | State Farm Arena
  • Oct. 20 | Atlanta | State Farm Arena
  • Oct. 22 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Spectrum Center
  • Oct. 23 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Spectrum Center
  • Oct. 25 | St. Louis | Enterprise Center
  • Oct. 26 | St. Louis | Enterprise Center
  • Oct. 28 | Chicago | United Center
  • Oct. 29 | Chicago | United Center
  • Oct. 31 | Chicago | United Center

Contributing: Anika Reed, Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY

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Usher has added a second date at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix as part of the Usher: Past Present Future Tour.

A day after bringing the house down at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with the elaborately choreographed, star-studded hit parade that was his Super Bowl 2024 halftime show, the R&B icon announced that he was adding downtown Phoenix to the tour with a Footprint Center concert on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

A day after that first announcement broke, a second Footprint Center date has been added for Sunday, Nov. 24, due to overwhelming demand.

The tour is in support of "Coming Home," an album he dropped Friday, days before his headlining performance at the Super Bowl.

He announced 24 cities last week in the leadup to the game. The additional dates were added due to "incredible fan demand," according to a press release. The R&B legend ended his sold-out residency in Las Vegas in December after 100 shows.

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What Usher said about his Super Bowl 2024 halftime show

In announcing the new tour dates, Usher reflected on his halftime show performance.

“​​I was not exaggerating when I shared with the world that my performance would be a celebration of the past 30 years of my career," he said.

"I will never forget the energy from the cast and crew, the fans in the stadium, the guest performers and the adrenaline from this monumental milestone in my career. I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it, my goal always is to bring people together and feel good through my music and performance.”

This is Usher's first metro Phoenix concert in 14 years

It's been a decade since Usher's last tour, The UR Experience, which ran from 2014 to 2015.

This is his first metro Phoenix performance since 2010, when the OMG Tour made its way to Desert Diamond Arena (then called Jobing.com Arena) in Glendale, Arizona.

How to get tickets to Usher's 2024 tour in Phoenix

Tickets for both Phoenix concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at ticketmaster.com .

Usher tour 2024 presales for Phoenix concert

Citi is the official card of the Past Present Future Tour, giving cardmembers access to purchase presale tickets from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, until 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, through the Citi Entertainment program.

For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com .

A VIP package presale also runs from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

Usher VIP package details

There is a variety of VIP packages that include premium tickets, a meet and greet and photo op with Usher, preshow VIP Lounge, a VIP gift and more.

For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Usher tour 2024: Past Present Future North America dates

Here’s every date on the Usher: Past Present Future Tour for 2024:

  • Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17 – State Farm Arena in Atlanta
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 20-21 – Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
  • Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore  
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 27-28 – TD Garden in Boston
  • Friday and Saturday, Aug 30-31 – Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
  • Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 2-3 – Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
  • Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7 – Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
  • Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9-10 – Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
  • Thursday and Friday, Sept. 12-13 – Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17-18 – Ball Arena in Denver
  • Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 – Intuit Dome in Los Angeles
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 24-25 – Intuit Dome in Los Angeles
  • Saturday and Sunday, Sept 28-29 -- Oakland Arena in Oakland, California
  • Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 3-5 – American Airlines Center in Dallas
  • Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7-8 – Moody Center ATX in Austin, Texas
  • Friday and Saturday, Oct 11-12 – Kaseya Center in Miami
  • Monday, Oct. 14 – Kaseya Center in Miami
  • Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18 – State Farm Arena in Atlanta
  • Sunday, Oct. 20 – State Farm Arena in Atlanta
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct 22-23 – Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26 – Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri
  • Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 28-29 – United Center in Chicago
  • Thursday, Oct. 31 – United Center in Chicago
  • ​​Saturday, Nov. 2 – Target Center in Minneapolis
  • Thursday, Nov. 7 – Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Sunday, Nov. 10 –Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
  • Friday, Nov. 15 – T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
  • Monday, Nov. 18 – Honda Center in Anaheim, California
  • Saturday, Nov. 23 – Footprint Center in Phoenix
  • Wednesday, Nov. 27 – Toyota Center in Houston

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18 March 2024, 09:18

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Will Usher be going on tour? What are the dates for Usher's UK tour?

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R&B singer Usher headlined the iconic Super Bowl halftime show on 11 February 2024 , and has since announced a UK & Europe tour alongside his North American dates.

The 'Confessions' singer has had a busy few years performing a residency in Las Vegas, and has even taken it to Europe with a residency in Paris, France.

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Since Usher has not done a worldwide tour since 2014's UR Experience Tour, 2024 will see Usher take on the US & Canada, and revealed he is taking it worldwide in 2025.

Where will Usher be performing? Will Usher come to the UK? Here's all we know.

Usher will be headlining the Super Bowl in 2024.

Is Usher touring the UK and Europe?

Usher WILL be performing in the UK and Europe in 2025, as he has just announced dates for his 'PAST PRESENT FUTURE' tour!

Usher says: “Europe, you ready? After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well - for shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.

This tour is both a celebration of the past 30 years and a glimpse into the future. We are just getting started!”

Usher is doing a huge 10 shows at London's O2 Arena!

USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE UK / EUROPEAN 2025 TOUR DATES:

Sat 29 March - London, UK – The O2 Arena - NEW SHOW ADDED

Tues 01 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Wed 02 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Sat 05 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Sun 06 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Tues 08 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Wed 09 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Fri 11 April – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Tues 15 April – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Wed 16 April – Paris, France – Accor Arena

Tues 22 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Wed 23 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo DomeFri 25 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Sat 26 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Mon 28 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

Thurs 01 May – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Fri 02 May – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Sun 04 May – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

Tues 06 May – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Wed 07 May – London, UK – The O2 Arena

Usher is set to perform a wide array of his hits.

Is Usher going on a World Tour in 2024?

Usher has announced he will be taking his tour to the US and Canada.

Sources told Billboard that he plans to announce a tour off the back of his Super Bowl performance.

"That same team is expected to spend the next four-and-a-half months routing, confirming and finalising a 2024 global tour that sources expect will be ready to go on sale moments after he steps off the stage."

Usher also dropped his album, called Coming Home, the week of the Super Bowl, and the rumours of the tour were true!

Usher is likely to perform his hits including 'Confessions' and 'Love in this Club'.

Where will Usher be performing in the US?

Usher has announced US and Canadian dates for his USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE tour.

  • Wed 14 Aug – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • Fri 16 Aug – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • Sat 17 Aug – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • Tue 20 Aug – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
  • Wed 21 Aug – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
  • Fri 23 Aug – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • Sat 24 Aug – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
  • Tue 27 Aug – Boston, MA – TD Garden
  • Wed 28 Aug – Boston, MA – TD Garden
  • Fri 30 Aug – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
  • Sat 31 Aug – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
  • Mon 02 Sep – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
  • Tue 03 Sep – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
  • Fri 06 Sep – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
  • Sat 07 Sep – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
  • Mon 09 Sep – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
  • Tue 10 Sep – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
  • Thu 12 Sep – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
  • Fri 13 Sep – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
  • Tue 17 Sep – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • Wed 18 Sep – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • Sat 21 Sep – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
  • Sun 22 Sep – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
  • Tue 24 Sep – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
  • Wed 25 Sep – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
  • Sat 28 Sep – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
  • Sun 29 Sep – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
  • Thu 03 Oct – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
  • Fri 04 Oct – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
  • Sat 05 Oct – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
  • Mon 07 Oct – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
  • Tue 08 Oct – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
  • Fri 11 Oct – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
  • Sat 12 Oct – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
  • Mon 14 Oct – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
  • Thu 17 Oct – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • Fri 18 Oct – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • Sun 20 Oct – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
  • Tue 22 Oct – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
  • Wed 23 Oct – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
  • Fri 25 Oct – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
  • Sat 26 Oct – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
  • Mon 28 Oct – Chicago, IL – United Center
  • Tue 29 Oct – Chicago, IL – United Center
  • Thu 31 Oct – Chicago, IL – United Center
  • Sat 02 Nov – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
  • Thu 07 Nov – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
  • Fri 08 Nov – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
  • Sun 10 Nov – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
  • Mon 11 Nov – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
  • Fri 15 Nov – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
  • Sat 16 Nov – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
  • Mon 18 Nov – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
  • Tue 19 Nov – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
  • Sat 23 Nov – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
  • Sun 24 Nov – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
  • Wed 27 Nov – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
  • Fri 29 Nov – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
  • Sat 30 Nov – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
U ready for me? Presenting USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE, starting August 2024! Tickets on sale Monday, Feb 12 @ 10am local. Sign up for the fan presale starting Friday, Feb 9 @ 10am | https://t.co/0yQPF9MEQd pic.twitter.com/gZRg2BTFfX — Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) February 6, 2024

What is the setlist for Usher's tour?

So far, no setlist has been confirmed for his tour.

However, we have a strong indication of what he might perform thanks to his Vegas residency.

Here is the setlist Usher performs during his Vegas residency (via Setlist.fm).

1. “My Way”

2. “Caught Up”

3. “U Don’t Have to Call”

4. “Love In This Club”

5. “Party” (Chris Brown cover)

6. “Lil’ Freak”

7. “Lovers And Friends” (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz cover)

8. “Good Love” (City Girls cover)

9. “I Don’t Mind”

10. “Bad Girl”

11. “Good Kisser”

12. “My Boo”

13. “Superstar”

14. “Can U Handle It?”

15. “Dance (A$$)” (Big Sean cover)

16. “I Don’t F*ck With You” (Big Sean cover)

17. “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)”

18. “I Need A Girl” (Diddy cover)

19. “Trading Places”

20. “U Remind Me”

21. “You Make Me Wanna…”

22. “Throwback”

23. “U Got It Bad”

24. “Nice & Slow”

25. “Climax”

27. “Confessions”

28. “Confessions Part II”

29. “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love”

31. “Yeah!”

32. “Without You”

How can I get tickets?

You can get tickets to the US and Canadian dates here .

For UK & Europe, can get tickets here: USHERWORLD.COM

Paris, France. 25th Sep, 2023. Usher performs at La Seine Musicale concert hall in Paris, France on September 25, 2023. Photo by Christophe Meng/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News

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9 Reasons Why Usher's 'Confessions' Is R&B's Definitive Blockbuster Album

Just before Usher kicks off his extensive world tour, the R&B superstar celebrates the 20th anniversary of his magnum opus, 'Confessions.' Here's a look at the ways the album changed the genre — and cemented Usher as an icon.

"All of us have our Pandora's boxes or skeletons in our closets," Usher told MTV News while promoting his 2004 album, Confessions . "I've got a lot of things and stuff built in me that I just want to let go of."

He sure wasn't kidding. The concept album, and loosely based around his relationship with TLC 's Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas — essentially played out like a prime-time soap opera set to music. But its brutally honest narrative and earworm hooks connected like no other contemporary R&B record before or since, solidifying Usher as one of music's modern greats.

In fact, Confessions was the second-best selling album of the 2000s (only behind *NSYNC 's 2000 juggernaut, No Strings Attached ), thanks in part to four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers and a string of attention-grabbing videos that allowed Usher to showcase his skills as a singer, dancer, actor, and all-round loverman.

Just after delivering a career-defining Super Bowl halftime show performance, Usher celebrates  20 years of Confessions on March 23. To commemorate the anniversary, here's a look at why Confessions remains the R&B scene's definitive blockbuster.

It Saved The Record Industry 

Thanks to the rise in illegal downloads and decline of "Total Request Live" - friendly blockbusters, the music industry began 2004 staring down a fourth consecutive year of declining sales. Step forward their savior, Usher Raymond IV.

Confessions shifted a colossal 1.1. million copies in its first week, the highest number since Eminem 's The Eminem Show in 2002, and didn't stop selling. By the end of December, its total had ballooned to nearly eight million — double its closest competitor, Norah Jones ' Feels Like Home , to become the year's biggest commercial smash.

Usher's magnum opus was widely credited with getting the American public back into record stores again, resulting in a 1.6 percent increase in overall album sales. But Confessions ' journey wasn't done there. In 2012, it was awarded diamond status, joining TLC's CrazySexyCool and Boyz II Men 's II as the only R&B representatives in the exclusive club, with its current tally now reportedly standing at 18 million!

It Invented Crunk&B 

Crunk, an energetic form of southern hip-hop defined by its 808 basslines, kick drums, and general party-starting vibes, originated in the mid-1990s. But it took nearly a decade for the sound to crossover from the Miami underground to the top of the charts. And then the lead single from Confessions took the scene to another level.

With its high-pitched synth hook, emphatic beats, and hype man chants from the subgenre's self-proclaimed king Lil Jon , "Yeah!" had all the hallmarks of a crunk classic. But Usher's smooth, soulful tones and Ludacris ' playful rhymes gave the dance floor anthem a much stronger melodic edge, prompting critics to coin a new term, Crunk&B.

Several artists took note of the crunk and contemporary R&B crossover, with both Ciara 's "Goodies" and Chris Brown 's "Run It" also topping the Hot 100. But "Yeah!" remains the sound's crowning glory, as proven by the diamond status it achieved right before Usher's Super Bowl halftime show (Usher is also now only the third ever Black artist to have a diamond-certified single and album, alongside Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston ).

It Further Bridged The Gap Between R&B And Hip-Hop 

While previous albums Usher , My Way, and 8701 had all been grounded in slick, soulful R&B, Confessions was a concerted attempt to bridge the gap between his signature sound and the grittier world of hip-hop. The man himself admits that he took just as much inspiration from Eminem and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony as his usual suspects, like Michael Jackson and James Brown, to create an album that was aimed equally at the bedroom and the clubs.

Alongside the famous guest appearances from Lil Jon and Ludacris, the LP also drew upon the production talents of Roc-A-Fella regular Just Blaze . Meanwhile, on the special edition, Jadakiss laid down some bars on "Throwback," while the remix of "Confessions Part II" boasted rhymes from Shyne, Twista , and Kanye West .

That's not to say thatNot that Usher forgot his roots, though., Has proven by his collab with Keys ("My Boo"), recruitment of legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis , and contributions from long-time collaborators Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox all helped remind of his R&B prowess. "I feel like it is the base of everything," Usherhe said about his love of R&B at the time. "I want to make it more prominent."

It Was A GRAMMY Favorite 

Although Ray Charles posthumously won the most awards of the night, the 2005 GRAMMYs undoubtedly still belonged to Usher. The R&B star not only took home three golden gramophones, but he also brought the house down thanks to a spellbinding duet with the Godfather of Soul.

A sharp-suited Usher first took to the stage for an epically choreographed performance of Confessions ' fifth single "Caught Up," before James Brown — who even at the age of 71 still had several moves of his own — popped up for a joint rendition of his classic, "Sex Machine."

Usher was no doubt in a celebratory mood. By this point, he'd picked up three of the eight categories he'd been nominated in: Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Yeah!," and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal alongside Alicia Keys for "My Boo." (As of press time, Usher has won eight GRAMMYs and received 23 GRAMMY nominations.)

It Brought A Confessional Side Back To R&B 

From Marvin Gaye 's Here, My Dear to D'Angelo 's B rown Sugar , some of the greatest R&B records of the 20th century resulted from artists baring their souls as if their lives depended on it. This was an approach that had largely fallen by the wayside as time went on, with some suggesting that the genre gradually became more emotionally stunted.

Usher, on the other hand, had no qualms whatsoever about laying it all on the line, namely the ups and downs of his relationship with Thomas. On the falsetto-voiced "Burn," he willingly displays devastation over his breakup ("I'm twisted 'cause one side of me's telling me that I need to move on/ On the other side I wanna break down and cry"). And even by the penultimate track, "Take Your Hand," he still seems to be in a state of torment ("In your loving, every time I feel your touch/ Second thoughts, more doubts started building up").

Usher's confessional approach continued in 2008 with Here I Stand 's love letter to then-wife Tameka Foster and then again in 2010 with the divorce-themed Raymond vs. Raymond . And many other R&B artists, including Janelle Monae and Beyoncé , have since made career bests by delving similarly deep into their personal lives.

It Inspired A Generation Of R&B Lotharios 

Think of any R&B lothario who's emerged in the last 20 years and chances are they've been heavily inspired by Confessions . Jason Derulo has said as much, describing it as a "classic album" and "just start to finish awesome"; Ne-Yo echoed that sentiment to BBC Radio 1 , calling it "flawless top to bottom." While Bryson Tiller explicitly told Fuse he wanted to make a record in the same vein. And you can hear its influence in everything from Drake 's more romantic offerings to August Alsina's intimate revelations.

And 10 years after Robin Thicke co-penned and co-produced Confessions ' sensuous bedroom jam, "Can U Handle It," he released his own breakup tale with 2014's Paula .  Though he hasn't ever explicitly cited Confessions as an influence, Paula is a concept album about Thicke's real-life marriage breakdown, which essentially doubled up as a begging letter to his estranged wife.

It's A Storytelling Masterclass 

In 2023, it was announced that an untitled drama series inspired by Usher's back catalog was in the works. No doubt that the project, said to be "about Black love in Atlanta and individuals looking to find a place to call home," will draw heavily upon the storytelling masterclass that is Confessions .

Take "Truth Hurts," for example, the relationship tale in which Usher initially presents himself as the wounded party before revealing that he was, in fact, the one being adulterous ("I've been blaming you when I'm the one that's doing wrong/ I'ma go on/ My guilty conscience is the real reason I wrote this song").

Usher also appeared to enjoy keeping audiences guessing about whether his confessions were truly autobiographical or borrowed from the album's male-centric production team. See the two title tracks, which suggested the lothario had himself become a father following a one-night stand, when in reality, the paternity drama was all Dupri's.

"We wanted the media to ask us questions," the latter admitted to Vibe in 2014, citing Michael Jackson as a key attention-grabbing influence. "Nobody knows who the f— Billie Jean is. We're still looking for her."

It Helped Breathe New Life Into Several Soul Classics 

While much of Confessions was interested in pushing R&B forward, it wasn't entirely averse to getting a little nostalgic. The record is filled with cleverly chosen samples from the soul of yesteryear, from Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ' "Is There a Place for Me" on "Take Your Hand" to Willie Hutch 's Mack's Stroll on "Superstar" and Preston Love's "Chili Mac" on "Whatever I Want."

And nearly 20 years before Doja Cat repurposed a Dionne Warwick classic to chart-topping effect on 2023's "Paint the Town Red," Usher brought the Motown legend into the contemporary R&B world by borrowing from "You're Gonna Need Me" on the aptly titled "Throwback."

It Broke Multiple Chart Records  

You know an artist has reached true greatness when they start being mentioned in the same breath as The Beatles . In 2004, Usher became the first act since the Fab Four to have both the biggest and second biggest-selling singles of Billboard's year-end chart with "Yeah!" and "Burn," respectively. And this was far from the only major milestone Confessions achieved. 

Until Taylor Swift 's Fearless spent an additional fortnight in the top spot in 2009, the album's nine weeks atop the Billboard 200 was the longest run of the millennium. And with "Confessions Part II" also reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100 (ironically, replacing "Burn"), Usher not only became the first artist in  history to achieve three consecutive chart toppers, but also the first act to spend more than half a calendar year atop the Hot 100 at 28 combined weeks. 

Twenty years on, Confessions is still the highest-selling record by a Black artist this century. And further exemplifying his staying power and impact across the globe, Usher will soon embark on a lengthy world tour that has sold out from Brooklyn to Berlin — a momentous way to honor the album that changed the R&B game.

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17 Love Songs That Have Won GRAMMYs: "I Will Always Love You," "Drunk In Love" & More

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17 Love Songs That Have Won GRAMMYs: "I Will Always Love You," "Drunk In Love" & More

Over the GRAMMYs' 66-year history, artists from Frank Sinatra to Ed Sheeran have taken home golden gramophones for their heartfelt tunes. Take a look at some of the love songs that have won GRAMMYs.

Editor's Note: This is an update to a story from 2017.

Without heart-bursting, world-shifting love songs, music wouldn't be the same. There are countless classic and chart-topping hits dedicated to love, and several of them have won GRAMMYs.

We're not looking at tunes that merely deal with shades of love or dwell in heartbreak. We're talking out-and-out, no-holds-barred musical expressions of affection — the kind of love that leaves you wobbly at the knees.

No matter how you're celebrating Valentine's Day (or not), take a look at 18 odes to that feel-good, mushy-gushy love that have taken home golden gramophones over the years.

Frank Sinatra , "Strangers In The Night"

Record Of The Year / Best Vocal Performance, Male, 1967

Ol' Blue Eyes offers but a glimmer of hope for the single crowd on Valentine's Day, gently ruminating about exchanging glances with a stranger and sharing love before the night is through.

Willie Nelson , "Always On My Mind"

Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, 1983

In this cover, Nelson sings to the woman in his life, lamenting over those small things he should have said and done, but never took the time. Don't find yourself in the same position this Valentine's Day.

Lionel Richie , "Truly"

Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, 1983

"Truly" embodies true dedication to a loved one, and it's delivered with sincerity from the king of '80s romantic pop — who gave life to the timeless love-song classics "Endless Love," "Still" and "Three Times A Lady."

Roy Orbison , "Oh, Pretty Woman"

Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, 1991

Orbison captures the essence of encountering a lovely woman for the first time, and offers helpful one-liners such as "No one could look as good as you" and "I couldn't help but see … you look as lovely as can be." Single men, take notes.

Whitney Houston , "I Will Always Love You"

Record Of The Year, Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, 1994

Houston passionately delivers a message of love, remembrance and forgiveness on her version of this song, which was written by country sweetheart Dolly Parton and first nominated for a GRAMMY in 1982.

Celine Dion , "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic)"  

Record Of The Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, 1999

This omnipresent theme song from the 1997 film Titanic was propelled to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 as the story of Jack and Rose (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and GRAMMY winner Kate Winslet) swept the country.

Shania Twain , "You're Still The One"

Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song, 1999

Co-written with producer and then-husband Mutt Lange, Twain speaks of beating the odds with love and perseverance in lyrics such as, "I'm so glad we made it/Look how far we've come my baby," offering a fresh coat of optimism for couples of all ages.

Usher & Alicia Keys , "My Boo"

Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, 2005

"There's always that one person that will always have your heart," sings Usher in this duet with Keys, taking the listener back to that special first love. The chemistry between the longtime friends makes this ode to “My Boo” even more heartfelt, and the love was still palpable even 20 years later when they performed it on the Super Bowl halftime show stage.

Bruno Mars , "Just The Way You Are"

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, 2011

Dating advice from Bruno Mars: If you think someone is beautiful, you should tell them every day. Whether or not it got Mars a date for Valentine's Day, it did get him a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona , "Fool For You" 

Best Traditional R&B Performance, 2012

It's a far cry from his previous GRAMMY-winning song, "F*** You," but "Fool For You" had us yearning for "that deep, that burning/ That amazing unconditional, inseparable love."

Justin Timberlake , "Pusher Love Girl" 

Best R&B Song, 2014

Timberlake is so high on the love drug he's "on the ceiling, baby." Timberlake co-wrote the track with James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon and Timbaland, and it's featured on his 2013 album The 20/20 Experience , which flew high to No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Beyoncé & Jay-Z , "Drunk In Love"

Best R&B Performance / Best R&B Song, 2015

While "Drunk In Love" wasn't the first love song that won Beyoncé and Jay-Z a GRAMMY — they won two GRAMMYs for "Crazy In Love" in 2004 — it is certainly the sexiest. This quintessential 2010s bop from one of music's most formidable couples captures why their alliance set the world's hearts aflame (and so did their steamy GRAMMYs performance of it).

Ed Sheeran , "Thinking Out Loud"

Song Of The Year / Best Pop Solo Performance, 2016

Along with his abundant talent, Sheeran's boy-next-door charm is what rocketed him to the top of the pop ranks. And with swooning lyrics and a waltzing melody, "Thinking Out Loud" is proof that he's a modern-day monarch of the love song.

Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper , "Shallow"

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance / Best Song Written For Visual Media, 2019

A Star is Born 's cachet has gone up and down with its various remakes, but the 2018 iteration was a smash hit. Not only is that thanks to moving performances from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, but particularly thanks to their impassioned, belt-along duet "Shallow."

H.E.R. & Daniel Caesar , "Best Part"

Best R&B Performance, 2019

"If life is a movie/ Know you're the best part." Who among us besotted hasn't felt their emotions so widescreen, so thunderous? Clearly, H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar have — and they poured that feeling into the GRAMMY-winning ballad "Best Part."

Kacey Musgraves , "Butterflies"

Best Country Solo Performance, 2019

As Musgraves' Album Of The Year-winning LP Golden Hour shows, the country-pop star can zoom in or out at will, capturing numberless truths about the human experience. With its starry-eyed lyrics and swirling production, "Butterflies" perfectly encapsulates the flutter in your stomach that love can often spark.

Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber , "10,000 Hours"

Best Country Duo/Group Performance, 2021

When country hook-meisters Dan + Shay teamed up with pop phenom Justin Bieber, their love song powers were unstoppable. With more than 1 billion Spotify streams alone, "10,000 Hours" has become far more than an ode to just their respective wives; it's an anthem for any lover.

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Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show Was More Than A Performance, It Was A Celebration Of Black Excellence

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Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show Was More Than A Performance, It Was A Celebration Of Black Excellence

From celebrating Atlanta's HBCU culture to shining light on Southern rappers like Ludacris and Lil Jon, Usher brought the brilliance of the Black South to Las Vegas.

In the days leading up to Usher’s Super Bowl performance , the singer waxed poetically about the significance of this moment not only in popular culture but for Black music.

Speaking with Kelly Carter on "Good Morning America," Usher reflected on the history of Black entertainers who performed for the masses under restrictive laws . Although a majority of those laws have been overturned, it would be remiss to not think about the recent series of court cases that have targeted Black musicians, such as Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug , whose music is currently being used against him in court . 

For singers like Usher who have been privy to the ways in which Black music — and those who create it — have been mistreated, his halftime performance was as much as a statement as it was a tribute to those who came before him. "I'm coming through the front door with this one," Usher told Carter.

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It is only fitting that the performance opened with lines from "My Way" — the title of his Las Vegas residency, which has featured a who’s who of prominent figures in pop culture — before launching into "Caught Up." Usher then descended from his anointed throne in a crisp, all white Dolce & Gabbana ensemble, he began a Michael Jackson -inspired dance routine with an array of backup dancers; the standout being renowned celebrity choreographer Sean Bankhead.

Usher made it clear early on, however, that his performance was no mere spectacle. He paused to deliver a testimony, one that bears repeating despite his new album and $100 million-earning Vegas residency : "They said I wouldn't make it, they said I wouldn't be here today, but I am." 

Once the air cleared and Usher thanked his momma for her steadfast advocacy and faith in him, he led Allegiant Stadium in a sing along of "Superstar." The track from 2004’s Confessions recently inspired a viral challenge on TikTok. 

A consummate performer and supporter of his peers, Usher wasn't content to simply highlight his own success. The singer transformed Allegiant Stadium to " The Yard " — the singular place at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, where students gather to talk, discuss, and have fun — and filled it with music. 

Usher’s Yard included a performance of "Love In This Club" with the assistance of two members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. , the second oldest Black fraternity in the U.S. The trio was supported by the Jackson State University marching band, known as the "Sonic Boom of The South," to finish the song. 

Even his brief moment of affection with singer Alicia Keys , who joined the singer for "My Boo," can be described as a "homecoming hug." Homecoming is another HBCU tradition, where alumni convene at their respective campuses and greet their former flame with a hug.

When Jermaine Dupri entered the stage to announce the 20th anniversary of Confessions , the transportation was complete. The audience was no longer in Vegas, but in Atlanta, the Black Mecca of the world. And Usher is Atlanta’s nucleus.

It is here that the spirits of Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye , and Prince accompanied Usher as he bewitched millions with a singular microphone and momentum stage presence. A haze of purple clouds and smoke led the way for singer H.E.R. , the night’s self appointed "Bad Girl" and her crew of roller skating baddies.

While Usher may have began the halftime show with the enthusiasm of a young boy who just got his chance to perform a solo in the church choir, by its end he was fully inhabiting his chart-topping sex icon persona. Will.i.am ’s voice rippled through the stadium as Usher, donning a blue and black Off-White outfit reminiscent of football shoulder pads, glided onto the stage with an aura that is equal parts charismatic and sinful sweet. 

Skating, a main tenant of Atlanta’s culture, is embedded in Usher’s ethos and a part of his larger business. The singer loves skating and owns several skating rinks.

Usher finished the extravagant performance with "Yeah!" — a song beloved in Atlanta and far, far beyond. That the song is turning 20 this year and still resonates with a global audience (not to mention a football-loving one) is further evidence that Usher truly is the "King of R&B."

"Your moment is your moment. And this is a moment I’ve prepared for during the last 30 years," Usher told Billboard ahead of the Super Bowl. 

He certainly owned his moment. Usher's Super Bowl halftime show was no singular performance or an audition, but a coronation. He was receiving the torch carried by all the Black entertainers who preceded him, and reminding the world that the South still has something to say. 

Surrounded by Ludacris and Lil Jon ,  strippers, and his own marching band, Usher closed the night out with the A-Town Stomp and one important phase: "I took the world to the A!" 

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Usher Electrifies Las Vegas with Triumphant Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: 6 Best Moments

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Usher Electrifies Las Vegas with Triumphant Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: 6 Best Moments

R&B superstar Usher ran through his career of hits, from “U Got It Bad,” “Burn” and “Yeah!” to “My Boo,” “Love in This Club,” “O.M.G.,” and more during his halftime performance at Super Bowl LVIII.

He’s (still) got it bad! Usher lit up Super Bowl LVIII with an electrifying halftime show filled with a career-spanning setlist, drool-worthy dance moves and a parade of surprise guests including Alicia Keys , Ludacris , Lil Jon , H.E.R. , will.i.am and more.

Days before taking the stage at Allegiant Stadium, the eight-time GRAMMY-winning R&B superstar opened up to Apple Music about the creative approach he took to planning his halftime show. “What I did is, I was very mindful of my past, celebrating my present, which is here in Las Vegas, and thinking about where we’re headed in the future, and that was really the idea,” he said. “What songs do I feel people know me for? What songs have been a celebration of all of the journey of what life and love and emotion has been offered in my music?

Usher’s halftime show comes on the heels of a monumental year and a half for the star, following his sold-out 100-show Las Vegas residency, My Way, at the Park MGM’s Dolby Live Theater. The R&B heartthrob also released Coming Home — his ninth studio album (and first in nearly a decade) on Friday — just two days before his epic performance.

Below, GRAMMY.com broke down all the best moments from Usher’s momentous halftime show.

That Grand, Las Vegas-Style Entrance 

From the drop, Usher let us know his Super Bowl set would be a celebration of all things Sin City as the camera wove through acrobats, showgirls, contortionists and dancers to reveal the R&B icon in all his glory — dressed in a dazzling white cape and seated on a mirrored thrown. 

From there, he launched into a high-energy rendition of “Caught Up,” one of the five consecutive top 10 singles from his landmark 2004 album Confessions . Not even an acrobat being launched through the air could distract from Usher’s swagger as he sauntered across the field.

A Sweet Shout-Out to His Mom

Transitioning between 2003’s “U Don’t Have to Call'' and a snippet of Confessions deep cut “Superstar,” Usher took a moment to recognize the magnitude of the occasion with a shout-out to his mother, Jonetta Patton. “But if you do call, know that God answers prayers. They said I wouldn’t make it. They said I wouldn’t be here today, but I am. Hey, mama, we made it. Now this — this is for you. My number one,” he said before crooning, “Spotlight, big stage / Sixty-thousand fans screamin’ in a rage.”

A Nostalgic Duet with His “Boo”

Usher’s halftime performance really hit its stride once he broke into his 2008 No. 1 hit “Love in This Club” with a full marching band. But the end of the song delivered the first big surprise of the night as the singer gestured across the field to introduce none other than Alicia Keys.

Seated at a futuristic red piano with a majestic cape of the same shade billowing behind her, the 16-time GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter performed a snippet of her own 2004 single “If I Ain’t Got You” before being joined by Usher on their No. 1 hit “My Boo.” 

The pair’s decades of friendship were palpable as they belted out, “I don’t know about y’all but I know about us, and uh / It’s the only way we know how to rock / It started when we were younger, you were mine / My boo” and the number ended with both stars grinning ear to ear as Usher wrapped his arms around Keys. 

“Burn”-ing Up to Confessions

With producer Jermaine Dupri playing hype man, Usher celebrated the 20th anniversary of Confessions by running through a medley of songs from the 14x-platinum album, including “Confessions Part II” and a soaring take on “Burn,” which was undeniably one of the standout vocal moments of Usher’s entire set.

The star also put his sex appeal on full display, tearing away his glittery silver top to reveal a simple white tank as he performed “U Got It Bad” — only to remove that as well, finishing the song shirtless and glistening with sweat before ceding the spotlight to H.E.R. on an electric guitar.

“O.M.G.,” That Roller Skate Choreography!

Joined by will.i.am, Usher returned to stage dressed in a sparkling black-and-blue ensemble and roller skates — incorporating a popular moment from his recent residency as he ran through his 2010 chart-topper “O.M.G.” by nailing the choreography on wheels. For added measure, he finished off the section by skating deftly through will.i.am’s legs and striking a pose. 

Peace Up, A-Town Down

Of course, the grand finale of Usher’s halftime set couldn’t be anything but “Yeah!,” his smash worldwide hit that became the longest-running No. 1 of 2004 and an inescapable soundtrack to the early 2000s. Enlisting help from collaborators Lil Jon and Ludacris, Usher turned Allegiant Stadium into an all-out dance party and brought his halftime show to a triumphant climax with the song’s infectious, shout-it-out chorus.

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Usher's Biggest Hits, From Baby-Making Slow Jams To Dance Floor Classics

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Usher's Biggest Hits, From Baby-Making Slow Jams To Dance Floor Classics

As Usher preps for the Super Bowl halftime show and his first album in nearly a decade, revisit the entertainer's biggest hits and underrated gems that made him the King of R&B.

With eight GRAMMYs, over 65 million albums sold, and nine Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s, Usher is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of his generation. And 20 years after his diamond-certified magnum opus, 2004's Confessions , the 45-year-old triple threat is reminding fans and critics alike that he's still got it.

In the midst of his highly successful (and twice-extended) Las Vegas residency, Usher was announced as the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show headliner, coinciding with the Feb. 9 release of Coming Home — his first solo studio album in eight years. On paper, Usher is the perfect halftime performer that checks all the boxes: the voice, the choreography, the stamina, the hits, the charm. If his electrifying appearance alongside the Black Eyed Peas ' 2011 performance is any indication of how Feb. 11 will go, it's bound to be one for the books. 

Super Bowl halftime shows usually last around 13 minutes, but for an artist of Usher's caliber, the high-stakes performance is over 30 years in the making. In 1991, a 13-year-old Usher appeared on Star Search , which led to an audition with LaFace Records. While singing Boyz II Men 's "End of the Road," he displayed his knack for captivating an audience even way back then, before appearing on the soundtrack for the 1993 film Poetic Justice starring Janet Jackson and Tupac . 

His debut single, "Call Me a Mack," mostly flew under the radar at the time, though his star power gleamed in the accompanying video. In the decades since, Usher's eight albums and 16 No. 1 hits on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart have helped him earn the unofficial title of "The King of R&B," paving the way for other household names like Chris Brown , Trey Songz, Ne-Yo , and protégé Justin Bieber .

Though the aptly titled Coming Home marks his first solo album since 2016's Hard II Love , he's continued to whet fans' appetite with several one-off singles, including "Bad Habits" and "Glu." For the lead single from Coming Home , "Good Good," he recruited Summer Walker and 21 Savage , signaling a new chapter for the music veteran. Following his announcement, Usher described the forthcoming LP as a body of work that not only honors his legacy, but tells "a story that is open to interpretation and that will connect with people in different ways."

As the world awaits Usher's Super Bowl halftime show and new music, GRAMMY.com is revisiting 15 songs that made him a force to be reckoned with in entertainment.

"You Make Me Wanna," My Way (1997)

Three years after his 1994 self-titled debut album failed to garner much attention, Usher crashed the second half of the decade with his breakout hit "You Make Me Wanna." Inspired by the then 19-year-old's real-life experiences of juggling multiple women, he sings frankly about being stuck in a love triangle: "You make me wanna leave the one I'm with/ Start a new relationship wit' you."

Peaking at No. 2 on the Hot 100, "You Make Me Wanna" set Usher's career ablaze as the lead single off 1997's seven-time-platinum My Way album — helping him stand out among a sea of fellow R&B newcomers, including Joe and Ginuwine.

In 1998, the success of "You Make Me Wanna" also earned Usher his first-ever GRAMMY nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year, he was chosen as Janet Jackson's opening act for the U.S. leg of her Velvet Rope Tour, setting a precedent for the show-stopping performances he's since become known for.

"Nice & Slow," My Way (1997)

So many of Usher's best songs focus on the art of lovemaking, but "Nice & Slow" is notable as his first No. 1 on the Hot 100 — and for cementing his sex symbol status.

Only 20 years young at the time, Usher delivers suggestive lyrics (e.g., "I got plans to put my hands in places/ I never seen, girl you know what I mean") with such bravado that it's easy to mistake the then-budding entertainer for someone twice his age.

Moments before laying down the sensual track, producer Jermaine Dupri set out to create a "ballad that's gonna knock out the world," he said in 2003's The Billboard Book of Number One Hits . Over 25 years later, "Nice & Slow" is still quintessential Usher, as it gave way to a long string of slow jams like "Do It To Me" and "Climax" that make the ladies swoon.

"Bedtime," My Way (1997)

Around the release of Confessions , Usher declared himself a "sexaholic" (which he later refuted). But the hearthrob's sexual appetite first appeared on his album My Way , as evidenced by one of the LP's closing tracks, "Bedtime." In the opening line, he sings, "Craving your body all through the night/ Feels like I'm going through withdrawals."

Penned by R&B mastermind Babyface , the number is structured a little bit like a lullaby but isn't as captivating as "Nice & Slow." Still, it earns a spot on this list for being one of the very first in his catalog to ooze grown and sexy vibes.

"U Remind Me," 8701 (2001)

Kicking off his now-iconic 8701 era, "U Remind Me" follows Usher as he falls for a girl who resembles his ex, but ultimately decides against dating her for that very reason.

Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis , "U Remind Me" shares similarities to "You Make Me Wanna" as both songs center around inner conflict, but the most noticeable difference is the vocal delivery. His runs and ad-libs carry more weight in "U Remind Me," which also charted higher internationally. According to what Jimmy Jam told MTV at the time, the goal was for "people to hear Usher sing and go, 'This boy can sing. He's a singer.'" 

Becoming his second No. 1, "U Remind Me" paid off critically for him as well, earning the child prodigy his first GRAMMY for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2002.

"U Got It Bad," 8701 (2001)

After "U Remind Me," Usher slowed things down with his third chart-topper, "U Got It Bad," which is believed to be about then-girlfriend, Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas of best-selling female group TLC , who also stars in the accompanying video.

Interpolating Prince 's "Adore" and Maxwel l's "Fortunate" from 1987 and 1999, respectively, "U Got It Bad" finds Usher struggling to accept that he's fallen deep for someone, a slow-burning feeling intensified by a guitar solo that soars midway through. The smoldering track showcased that he was a fully developed star capable of conveying emotion in addition to crafting tunes that fill the dance floor.

"Yeah!" feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris, Confessions (2004)

Usher was at his commercial peak when he tried his hand at crunk music à la "Yeah!" with Lil Jon at the helm. Somewhat of a catalyst for his foray into EDM (more on that later), "Yeah!" marked the first of four consecutive No. 1s off Confessions and Usher 's longest-running chart-topper at 12 weeks. Naturally, it was crowned the most-played song of 2004 despite the label's hesitation to release it as a lead single.

Of all of Usher's party anthems, "Yeah!" wins for holding its relevance 20 years later; to this day, it remains a staple at wedding receptions, sporting events, and countless other celebrations. Plus, Ludacris ' scene-stealing guest verse, where he rhymes "ridiculous" and "conspicuous," is forever etched in our memory.

In 2005, Usher added to his GRAMMY collection after "Yeah!" took home Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. It was such a smash that "Ursher, Jon and Luda had to do it again" in 2004's "Lovers and Friends," which narrowly missed the No. 1 spot, and then again with "SexBeat" in 2020.

"Burn," Confessions (2004)

True to the diaristic nature of Confessions , "Burn" sees Usher grappling with the aftermath of a failed relationship. "Sendin' pages I ain't supposed to/ Got somebody here, but I want you/ 'Cause the feelin' ain't the same/ Find myself callin' her your name," he laments in the second verse.

"Yeah!" took Usher's stardom to the next level, but "Burn" gave fans a deeper glimpse into his personal life. By then, his two-year relationship with TLC's Chilli had run its course. As Usher noted himself to MTV News, "It's unfortunate when you have to let a situation go because it's not working. Although you may want to stay, you've got to let it burn."

That level of vulnerability resonated with broken hearts everywhere; "Burn" dethroned "Yeah!" when it skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100. Subsequently, Usher held the No. 1 and 2 spots on the chart, becoming the first artist to achieve such a major feat since the Beatles 40 years earlier. 

"Confessions Part II," Confessions (2004)

While "Burn" saw Usher pulling back the curtain, he left it all on the table in one of the most talked about songs of his three-decade career: "Confessions Part II."

In "Part I," he sings about having a "chick on the side," but "Part II" marks the point of no return as he confesses to impregnating his mistress. As expected, "Confessions" sparked rumors that Usher got another woman pregnant while dating Chilli. In reality, it was recorded before their breakup and based on Jermaine Dupri's situation. Still, Usher delivers the story as if it was his own.

Even though "Confessions Part II" revolves around infidelity, it's difficult to not feel sympathetic toward him as the track winds down: "This by far is the hardest thing I think I've ever had to do/ To tell you, the woman I love/ That I'm havin' a baby by a woman that I barely even know/ I hope you can accept the fact that I'm man enough to tell you this," he says in the spoken interlude.

"My Boo" feat. Alicia Keys, Confessions (2004)

Usher and Alicia Keys were both at the top of their game when they joined forces for "My Boo," an ode to young love that's guaranteed to make you cry nostalgic tears of joy. Even the most cynical hearts can't resist singing along: "I don't know about y'all, but I know about us and, uh/ It's the only way we know how to rock," a twenty-something Usher croons in the outro.

The romantic duet is even sweeter when you realize that Usher and Keys have known each other since they were teenagers. Their undeniable musical chemistry won a GRAMMY for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals.

At the time of its release, "My Boo" went straight to No. 1, which means he spent an astonishing 28 weeks atop the Hot 100 in 2004, proving that the year unequivocally belonged to none other than Usher.

"Bad Girl," Confessions (2004)

"Caught Up" was the final single off of Confessions , but Usher's reign could have carried well into 2005 and possibly even '06 if deep cuts like "Throwback," "Superstar," "Can U Handle It?" and "Bad Girl" were released as singles. The latter appears as a snippet in the beginning of the music video for "My Boo," leaving you wanting more.

In "Bad Girl," Usher prefers women who look "fresh out of Elle magazine" and can buy their "own bottles." Fueled by hypnotic electric guitar riffs, "Bad Girl" exemplifies his fondness for a late-night rendezvous: "Look at them bad girls moving it/ Making faces while they doing it/ Ah, I want to take one to the restroom/ So close, I'm smelling like your perfume," he sings in the second verse.

The song also took on a life of its own when Usher performed it at a 2005 concert special with Beyoncé , who steals the show without ever touching the mic.

"Best Thing" feat. Jay-Z, Here I Stand (2008)

When "Best Thing" arrived, Usher and Jay-Z were both newlyweds. So, of course, Usher was feeling particularly inspired by then-wife Tameka Foster.

Recorded during Hov's Heart of the City Tour, "Best Thing" celebrates commitment over "trickin' and kissin' miscellaneous chicks." Of the song's background, Usher reportedly said , "If you are a playa, you're a playa. If you're a real man, you're a real man, but you know you got to — in some point in life — you've got to grow up. Grow away from certain immaturities."

He and Foster divorced the next year, but "Best Thing" speaks to something bigger: the beginning of his transition into manhood.

"OMG" feat. will.i.am, Raymond v. Raymond (2010)

With easygoing lyrics like "I fell in love with shawty when I seen her on the dance floor/ She was dancing sexy, pop-pop-popping, dropping, dropping low," "OMG" sounds like a continuation of "Yeah!" but with hints of Eurodance.

Written and produced by Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am , "OMG" gave Usher's post- Confessions career a much-needed boost. Despite spawning the No. 1 single "Love in This Club," his previous studio effort, 2008's Here I Stand , was deemed a commercial disappointment. 

Although "OMG" was criticized for Usher's use of auto-tune, the party classic thrusted him back to the top. What's more, he displayed a willingness to reinvent himself at a time when EDM started to infiltrate the charts. It not only became Usher's ninth No. 1 hit, but it produced his first of four entries on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, while paving the way for his other dance-pop hits like Pitbull -featuring "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" and "Without You" with David Guetta .

"Numb," Looking 4 Myself (2012)

At first listen, "Numb" may sound like just another synth-heavy banger about leaving your troubles on the dance floor, but the song is actually a well-crafted culmination of what was going on behind the scenes for the R&B superstar.

In the years leading up to his seventh album, Looking 4 Myself , Usher experienced some turbulent times. Months before their divorce, Tameka Foster went into cardiac arrest prior to undergoing cosmetic surgery (depicted by scenes of Usher comforting a woman in the hospital in the accompanying video for "Numb"). A couple years later, fans booed him after he walked off stage mid-show in Berlin. Then, in the midst of a highly publicized custody battle with Foster, his 11-year-old stepson died after a tragic jet ski accident.

In true Usher fashion, he sang and danced through the pain: "Keep on doing the same old thing/ And you expecting change/ Well, is that really insanity/ Or just a losers' game?" he ponders in the second verse.

Stalling at No. 69 on the Hot 100, "Numb" is one of Usher's lowest-charting songs — but along with "Sins of My Father," which deals with breaking generational curses, it spotlights his depth as an artist.

"Tell Me," Hard II Love (2016)

Usher set out to make music he wanted to with 2016's Hard II Love . Though it marked his first album to miss the top spot in eight years, the 15-track LP is a welcome return to his R&B roots. He does just that in "Tell Me," a nearly nine-minute carnal extravaganza that acts as the album's centerpiece and encompasses the physical, emotional, and spiritual connection between two lovers.

At face value, "Tell Me" boasts Usher's endurance in the bedroom, but on a deeper level, it's about intimacy — an element missing from a great deal of today's R&B, especially from the male perspective. His golden falsetto shines through, making eight and a half minutes sound like the sweetest serenade.

"Boyfriend" (2023)

Last summer, things got interesting when Keke Palmer stopped by Usher's acclaimed Vegas residency, where she was serenaded by the "There's Goes My Baby" singer. Seen by millions, the lighthearted moment turned negative when Darius Jackson, the father of Palmer's child, publicly shamed her for the sheer outfit she wore to the show.

But in the name of entertainment, Usher seized the moment, flipping the controversy into a new earworm. Adding fuel to the fire, Palmer stars in the video, which appears to be filmed in Vegas. And the lyrics are as cheeky as they come: "Somebody said that your boyfriend's lookin' for me/ Oh, that's cool, that's cool/ Well, he should know I'm pretty easy to find/ Just look for me wherever he sees you."

The stunt jokingly earned Usher the nickname "Domestic Terrorist," but more importantly, it illustrated his power to still generate buzz as a well-established artist amid the rise of R&B's new class comprising younger male singers like Steve Lacy , Jvck James, Brent Faiyaz , and Lucky Daye .

Thirty years after his debut, Usher proves he's the last of his kind with the voice, sales, and stage presence to back it up. In a recent interview with Vogue , he described his highly anticipated Super Bowl performance as a "celebration for everybody, for all of us, from the beginning up until this point." 

It'll be the single biggest showcase of his career, but judging by his showmanship, he'll meet the moment while reminding the world of his greatness as a new, exciting era begins — one that demonstrates he's still at the top of his game.

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The Unforgettable Journey of Usher's ‘Confessions’: A Masterpiece in R&B History 20 Years Later

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By 2004, Usher Raymond IV was well-established as a major star of contemporary R&B. Her previous two albums, “8701” in 2001 and “My Way” in 1998, were both multi-platinum sellers, featuring numerous singles that went number one on the Billboard Hot 100. He was so successful as a fixture in pop culture that he appeared in several films, such as “The Faculty” and “Light It Up.”

Everything would change with his fourth album, “Confessions,” and Usher catapulted from a star into a global icon.

After a whirlwind romance with Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas from TLC ended in 2004, many speculated that “Confessions” was an autobiography of Usher’s life a la Marvin Gaye’s “Here My Dear" album. While the album is semi-autobiographical, the source material for the LP was not Usher’s life experiences alone.

“There is a great deal of truth in that album,” Usher said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, noting that he held several friends in the industry and had “talk sessions” with friends in the industry who shared their experiences.

“We would sit around, and I would say, ‘Yo, check your egos at the door, and let’s just really be honest,'” he recalled. “‘Everybody has to speak their truth.'”

Those sessions resulted in an impeccable body of work that, with its official release on March 23, 2004, forever shifted the landscape of R&B and pop music.

Grammy-Award-winning songwriter/producer Byran Michael Cox said that the album's creative process was a continuation of their past efforts that yielded major success.

“Working on ‘Confessions’ was just an extension “8701. We felt like we were going to work on the next album with that possibility of success,” Cox told BET.com. “We were doing what we normally would do. We had no idea of the massiveness we were embarking on. We had no idea what was coming. We just started writing songs.”

Along with Cox, Usher collaborated with Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis, Just Blaze, Usher's brother James Lackey, Dre, and Vidal, who provided the sonic backdrop as producers on the album. The organic chemistry is evident as each track fits seamlessly with the other. But the project got off to a rocky start.

After completing more than 40 tracks for the album that he finished, Usher turned the project into L.A. Reid, the then president of Arista Records . He was stunned when Reid told him something was missing from the project. Dismayed, Usher returned to the drawing board to record additional songs and eventually linked up with fellow Atlanta natives Lil Jon and Ludacris . The result of that collaboration would be the first single “Yeah.”

Written alongside Sean Garrett, Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Robert McDowell , and LRoc, “Yeah” was a departure from Usher’s signature sound by incorporating the “crunk sound” with his smooth, sensual vocals. The song would land at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for twelve weeks. "Yeah!" amazingly stayed on the Hot 100 charts for forty-five weeks. At the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, “Yeah” won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and was nominated for Record of the Year.

“Burn” was the second single from the album (originally supposed to be the lead single), and was instantly another smash that dealt with the ramifications of broken relationships, the scarlet thread of the album. Written by Usher, Dupri, and Cox, the US Billboard Hot 100 for eight non-consecutive weeks and succeeded "Yeah!" at number one.

“Confessions Part II" was another collaboration with Usher, Dupri, and Cox, and details a man coming clean to his wife that he impregnated a woman he’s having an affair with. It became Usher’s third consecutive number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying at the top spot for two weeks. Although many believed Usher was singing about his relationship with Chill, it was an interpretation of Dupri’s experience.

"We were together when he recorded that album," Chilli said in an interview with Us Weekly . "All of those songs on 'Confessions,' that was about Jermaine Dupri's situation. Usher was just singing it. But people kind of bought into it, it was just the timing of our breakup when the album came out."

Cox added, “We were just doing what felt good. ‘Confessions’ is interesting because there are two versions. The record company didn’t really like the first version. We were off it because that was the only version we had of the song. But me and Jermaine loved the concept of the song so much and he came up with the idea to do ‘Part II.’ At the time, R. Kelly had out ‘Ignition’ and it was popping but nobody but a few of us heard ‘Part I’ because ‘Part II’ was the hit. We did the same thing with “Confession II.”

Other singles, "My Boo," a duet with Alicia Keys, another number one, and “Caught Up” (Peaking at number 34), kept the album in heavy rotation long after its initial release.

Although it spans over 21 tracks, “Confessions” has no misses. Even deep cuts such as the Just Blaze-produced “Throwback” featuring Jadakiss, the seductive “Superstar,” and the fan favorite “Bad Girl” are staples of Usher’s live shows. 

Hailed by critics and a commercial juggernaut out of the gate, “Confessions” would be the second-best-selling album of the 2000s decade, with over eight million copies sold in 2004 and more than 20 million sold worldwide, his best-selling album. The album was also ranked 432 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

Cox expressed his gratitude for being a part of such a transcendent project.

“I’m proud to be part of the legacy of ‘Confessions.’ I think it's one of the most important albums of the 21st century and definitely one of the most important R&B albums,” Cox said. It says a lot about where we were creatively, where we were mentally, and where we were in our lives at that moment.

Showcasing vulnerability, brutal honesty, impeccable songwriting, and cutting-edge production, “Confessions” has aged like fine wine. Without question, it is Usher’s masterpiece and one of the best albums of the last twenty years, regardless of genre.

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Old Usher Interviews About Sean Combs' Wild Sex Life Uncovered: 'You Never Knew What Was Going to Happen'

Some old Usher interviews about Sean "Diddy" Combs and sex in the music industry are raising eyebrows.

The newfound scrutiny comes after Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation on Monday, March 25. This came after he was accused of sexual misconduct in a series of lawsuits that started late last year.

Usher said that Combs introduced him to "a totally different set of s--t – sex, specifically," during a 2004 interview with Rolling Stone .

"Sex is so hot in the industry, man," the singer said. "There was always girls around. You’d open a door and see somebody doing it, or several people in a room having an orgy. You never knew what was going to happen."

More than a decade later, Usher elaborated on these claims during a 2016 interview with Howard Stern. He admitted to seeing "curious things" in the 1990s after he went to live with Combs at age 14.

"I went there to see the lifestyle," the musician said. "And I saw it. But I don’t know if I could indulge and understand what I was even looking at. It was pretty wild. It was crazy. There were very curious things taking place and I didn’t necessarily understand it."

When Stern asked Usher if he would let his son live with Combs, the singer replied: "Hell no."

Usher was the headliner of the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show . His representatives didn't immediately respond to Q 's request for comment.

Investigators found firearms at Combs' homes in Miami and Los Angeles, three unnamed sources told NBC News . It's not clear what kind of weapons were recovered.

Combs had his phone confiscated by federal officials on Monday after his plane was stopped in Miami. He was reportedly on his way to the Bahamas.

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The music mogul's associate Brendan Paul, 25, was arrested on drug charges shortly thereafter after investigators allegedly found cocaine and cannabis edibles, The New York Post reported . He was later released on a $2,500 bond.

Combs' two adult sons – Justin, 30, and King, 25 – were briefly detained during the Los Angeles raid, but were not arrested. They are not believed to be part of the probe.

Combs' attorney Aaron Dyer condemned the raids in a statement on Tuesday, March 26.

"There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated," he said. "Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities."

The statement continued: "Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way. ... This unprecedented ambush – paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence – leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits."

The statement then addressed the multiple sexual abuse lawsuits that have been levied against Combs over the past few months, saying: "There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."

Old interviews where Usher spoke about Sean 'Diddy' Combs' wild sex life have been uncovered.MEGA

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Ed Gamble’s tour poster looks bizarrely different after ban on the tube

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Ed Gamble has found quite an interesting solution after a poster promoting his new tour was banned. 

The comedian , 38, is currently advertising his upcoming live stand-up Hot Diggity Dog tour, which promises to provide viewers with his classic ‘ranting, raving and spluttering’.

It’s being billed as having him ‘mincing a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you’.

Although it makes a lot of sense that the poster for it shows him covered in ketchup and mustard while a half-eaten hot dog sits on a table in front of him, it ended up being changed before making it to tube stations.

That was because having the delectable food item actually breaches Transport for London’s advertising policy .

When the posters were sent to TfL for display on the Underground, the Off Menu podcast host told to alter the image because it failed to comply with the organisation’s advertising policy on featuring foods high in fat, sugar and salt.

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He then swapped the hot dog for a cucumber to get the promotional material on display.

In a post on Instagram, the comedian described it as a ‘career highlight’.

‘TfL told me I couldn’t have a hot dog on my poster to promote my @hackneyempire shows in June. I guess I’m dangerous? So I’ve replaced it with a cucumber. Eat your greens, Kids!’ he wrote.

Although many were perplexed by the ‘silly sausage rule’ and said they ‘didn’t understand’ it, many others also poked fun at what happened.

‘If anything, they made you make a poster where you finished a meal without eating your greens,’ follower Max commented on the post.

edgamblecomedy ?Ed Gamble has hilarious response after being forced to change tour poster showing 'unhealthy' hot dog Liked by roxyhorner and 10,096 others edgamblecomedy's profile picture TfL told me I couldn?t have a hot dog on my poster to promote my @hackneyempire shows in June. I guess I?m dangerous? So I?ve replaced it with a cucumber. Eat your greens, kids! 1d

The changes came after nearly £10,000 was spent on the design and print of the posters.

However Ed said he didn’t ‘have a problem’ with the TfL regulations and they ‘make sense’ to him.

‘But the new posters promote something way more harmful – the idea that cucumbers pair well with ketchup and mustard,’ he shared.

‘I’m not sad to have to remove the hot dog, it was only featured on the poster because I wanted to eat during the photoshoot.

‘Hopefully it’s not too late to change the title of the show to Cu Diggity Cucumber?’

A spokesperson for TfL has also said it ‘welcomes all advertising on our network that complies with our published guidance’.

‘Following a review of the advert, we advised that elements would need to be removed or obscured to ensure it complied with our policy,’ they told the same publication.

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‘A revised advert is now running on the network and we are always happy to work with people to ensure adverts follow our policy.’

The ban on junk food advertising across London’s public transport network came into force in 2019.

Regulations forbid posters for food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar on the Underground and Overground, as well as buses and bus shelters.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said at the times that the rules would help tackle child obesity rates in the capital.

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Sabrina Carpenter Says Being on the Eras Tour 'Feels Like a Broadway Show': 'I Feel So Lucky That I Get to Watch Taylor'

"It makes me want to tour the world again, which is a good feeling," the pop star said of joining Swift out on the road

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Like Swifties across the globe, Sabrina Carpenter is in complete awe of the Eras Tour .

In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan , the pop star, 24, opened up about opening for Taylor Swift 's career-spanning concert at stadiums around the world. The "Nonsense" singer compared the Eras Tour's top-notch performances and spectacle to feeling "like a Broadway show," and shared how "lucky" she feels to get to watch the pop superstar, 34, up on stage.

"It almost feels like a Broadway show because everything is so synchronized but at the same time feels so in the moment," Carpenter told the magazine of Swift's acclaimed live show.

"That’s an art," the "Feather" singer added. "It’s really hard to teach. It’s really hard to learn."

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The pop artist explained that watching the Grammy winner — whom she supported in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, Australia and Singapore — every night left her feeling motivated. "I feel so lucky that I get to watch Taylor perform every time," she shared. "It makes me want to tour the world again, which is a good feeling."

The Emails I Can't Send artist explained, "After a show, I think a lot about what I want to do differently the next time and what I want to do with my own show in two years."

Carpenter also noted that she enjoyed visiting places that she hadn't previously been to on the tour. While the singer/actress admitted that traveling so much in the past few months has taught her that she has to work on "getting everything to quiet down," she said that the opportunity has also left her inspired.

"I’m grateful for my inability to turn my brain off at times because that’s when I come up with ideas," the singer-songwriter said. "I feel creative. I feel excited."

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Carpenter told Cosmopolitan that the Eras Tour was a learning experience not just because she got "to watch one of the greatest performers ever night," but because she felt as though she could use the opportunity to grow as a performer herself.

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"My favorite thing to do has always been to watch people who look so comfortable in their bodies onstage, like Madonna and Britney [Spears] and Prince ," Carpenter shared. "Sometimes when you don’t have a mirror in front of you and you can’t actually see how you look, a lot of the learning comes from watching a video back and thinking, 'Oh, I thought I was giving more than I was actually giving .' "

For the former Disney Channel star, that mean learning "to be larger than life in some capacity," given how small her 5-foot frame felt on the stage.

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After first joining Swift in late 2023 for several shows in Mexico City, and then playing her first two legs of 2024 international dates, Carpenter recently wrapped her stint as the opening act on the Eras Tour.

Shortly after the "Because I Liked a Boy" singer and the hitmaker finished their final dates together in Singapore, Carpenter posted to Instagram to share a thoughtful farewell post to the tour .

"That’s a wrap for us on the eras tour :’)" she began the caption of a post featuring photos of her and Swift on the road together.

"Sitting at home reflecting on what a whirlwind this was and how very honored I feel to have been part of it," she continued. "I want to thank every crowd for being so welcoming and generous to us and making some of the most impressive friendship bracelets I’ve ever received."

After shouting out the "hardworking" crew, Carpenter wrote, "And the most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Taylor."

"I feel so lucky to witness the magic that is you and this tour," the musician added. "There is truly no one like you and there never will be! I love you with all my heart and I will cherish this taybrina era (and all the eras) till the end of time 💞💞💞."

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Kendrick Lamar Just Dissed Drake and J. Cole. Here’s Why.

Kendrick Lamar sent shots at Drake and J. Cole on “Like That.” Here’s a breakdown of the diss and a full explanation of how we got here.

Kendrick Lamar just sent shots at both Drake and J. Cole .

On Future and Metro Boomin’s new album We Don’t Trust You, Kendrick dedicates his “Like That” verse to refuting the concept of rap’s “Big 3,” commenting on Drake’s “sneaking dissing,” and poking fun at the Drake-Cole collab “First Person Shooter.”

On “Like That,” Metro cleverly samples Eazy E’s “Eazy-Duz-It” to set the stage for Kendrick, who gets everything off his chest about the cold war that’s been brewing between him and Drake over the past decade . The track is riddled with elite wordplay and real rapping, but the road to this diss record feels sudden. Here’s a breakdown of how we got here.

What did Kendrick say and what does it mean?

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Kendrick did not mince his words on “Like That,” sending several direct shots at Drake and some subliminals for J. Cole.

Midway through the verse, Kendrick raps, “Fuck sneak dissin', ‘First Person Shooter,’ I hope they came with three switches,” referencing Drake and Cole’s collaborative track on For All The Dogs . Kendrick is calling out how Drake notoriously loves sending subliminal shots without dropping names in his disses, and Cole gets included in the diss because of how Kendrick says he “hopes they came with three switches.” It seems Kendrick hasn’t enjoyed seeing Drake and Cole forming such a close public alliance recently, going on tour together and constantly praising each other, so he includes bars like, “Niggas clickin' up, but cannot be legit.”

Kendrick goes on to rap, “Motherfuck the ‘Big 3,’ nigga, it’s just big me/I’m really like that/And your best work is a light pack/Nigga, Prince outlived Mike Jack.”

Here, he overtly rejects the concept of the “Big 3” narrative that positions Drake, Cole, and Kendrick as the three best rappers alive , choosing instead to crown himself as the lone king, like he’s done before . He also shits on Drake’s discography by calling his best project a “light pack,” before slyly using Drake’s affinity for Michael Jackson against him by likening himself to Prince, another music legend who lived longer, before closing the verse with his most clever wordplay on the track: “For all your dogs getting buried/That’s a K with all these 9s, he ‘gon see Pet Semetary. ” The “K” and “9” refer to Kendrick’s initial and a 9-millimeter gun, as well as “canine,” which connects to his previous line that’s about Drake’s For All The Dogs album . 

The verse is littered with shots at Drake. Earlier in the verse, Kendrick raps, “D-O-T, the money, power, respect/The last one better/It’s a lot of goofies with a check,” calling back the iconic LOX song, but also saying that respect is more important than money and power, leading to a double entendre about “a lot of goofies with a check,” which references Drake’s Nike endorsement.

Why did he come after Drake and Cole now?

Drake and J. Cole have been friends for a long time (remember the video of them buying hundreds of copies of Born Sinner at Target a decade ago?) but they’ve been spending much more time together ever since Drake performed at Dreamville Fest 2023. On tour together over the last few months, they’ve given each other flowers onstage several times, and their No. 1 record “First Person Shooter” features a hook that’s focused entirely on how Drake and Cole are “as big as the Super Bowl.” Kendrick hasn’t dropped any new solo music since 2022’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, and given how active both Drake and Cole have been over the last two years, the conversation of the “Big 3” has become more squarely focused on these Big 2 recently, which might have fired up Kendrick’s competitive energy and pulled him away from those backyard workouts.

Drake and J. Cole have been friends for a long time (remember the video of them buying hundreds of copies of Born Sinner at Target a decade ago?) but they’ve been spending much more time together ever since Drake performed at Dreamville Fest 2023 . On tour together over the last few months, they’ve given each other flowers onstage several times, and their No. 1 record “First Person Shooter” features a hook that’s focused entirely on how Drake and Cole are “as big as the Super Bowl.” Kendrick hasn’t dropped any new solo music since 2022’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, and given how active both Drake and Cole have been over the last two years, the conversation of the “Big 3” has become more squarely focused on these Big 2 recently, which might have fired up Kendrick’s competitive energy and pulled him away from those backyard workouts .

Why do Kendrick and Drake have tensions?

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The cold war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been bubbling for a long time now, dating all the way back to 2013 when Kendrick dropped “Control” and Drake seemingly sent a subliminal at him later that year on “The Language” when he rapped, “I don’t know why that they been lyin/ But your shit is not that inspirin.” Kendrick immediately shot back during TDE’s 2013 BET Cypher when he said, “And nothing’s been the same since they dropped ‘Control’ and tucked the sensitive rapper back in his pajama clothes.” 

Ever since then, there have been back-and-forth subliminals between the two for years, and some fans have theorized that Drake’s recent comments about not wanting to take a break from music in the form of “super-lengthy disappearances for the sake of mystery” might have been a shot at Kendrick, who is famously mysterious and even said that he had gone “months without a phone” during his time away from the public eye before dropping Mr. Morales & The Big Steppers . These guys have been very competitive with each other for the majority of their careers, and these petty jabs have now culminated in Kendrick sending direct shots at Drake.

Why did Cole get dissed, too?

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Cole catching a stray in a Kendrick diss primarily focused on Drake reminds me of that 50 Cent “Why he say fuck me” meme, because it feels so random at first glance. Drake and Dot have a volatile history, but Cole and Kendrick have always been relatively friendly with each other. They’ve worked together multiple times over the years, most recently in 2019 when Kendrick lent his vocals for the Revenge of the Dreamers 3 intro “Under the Sun.” Cole also gave Kendrick praise during his visit to Lil Yachty’s A Safe Space podcast in November 2023, saying that he would “never verbally say he’s bigger than any of them niggas because I respect the swords, I know what they are capable of at all times” while discussing the “Big 3” debate and where he thinks he stands amongst them. 

Kendrick likely sent shots at Cole because of his proximity to Drake. On 2023’s “Evil Ways,” Cole raps, “High up in arenas where they see they favs/AKA me and Drizzy Drake, we the wave,” which could be perceived as Cole leaving Kendrick out of the conversation. However, while Drake made a point to emphasize how he and Cole are at the top of the rap game on “First Person Shooter,” Cole makes sure to acknowledge Kendrick on the same song, rapping, “Love when they argue the hardest MC/Is it K Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me?/ We the Big 3 like we started a league.” So he might just be guilty by association in this situation. 

Some fans are theorizing that Cole may have sent subliminal shots at Kendrick elsewhere on the song when he rapped, “Everybody steppers, well, fuck it, then everybody breakfast/And I’m bout to clear up my plate,” which could potentially be a reference to Kendrick’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. But that feels like a reach, because Cole spoke positively about Dot earlier in the verse, and also gave him props in Lil Yachty’s podcast which was released after the song had come out. 

Is Future beefing with Drake, too?

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Fans are speculating that the title track of We Don’t Trust You includes shots at Drake from Future, who repeats, “Fake written all over you/Hate written all over you” throughout the song. At first glance, these lines could refer to literally anyone who has crossed Future, but in the second verse, he raps, “You a nigga number one fan dog/Sneak dissin, I don’t understand dog/Pillow talkin, actin like a fed dog/I don’t need another fake friend dog,” which is clearly aimed at someone more specific, and people think it’s Drake. 

The two of them have been close for a very long time, so Future could be referencing Drake when talking about “fake friends,” and the Toronto rapper has a history of so-called “sneak dissing” in his songs and on social media. This is all speculative, but considering the recent beef between Metro Boomin and Drake , and the fact that Future allowed Kendrick’s diss to be on his album, the fans might be on to something here.

Why is Metro Boomin in the middle of it all?

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Metro Boomin and Drake have been quietly feuding for months now, even though the Atlanta producer claimed he had no problems with the OVO rapper at the end of last year. "Are u and Drake seriously beefing or is it not that deep," a fan asked Metro in a since-deleted series of tweets. Metro responded by saying, "Not deep at all lmao," but based on the lyrics in We Don’t Trust You, these sentiments clearly didn’t last. 

Back in December, Metro tweeted and deleted criticism about award shows, clearly upset that Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss won more awards than his album Heroes & Villains . "Her Loss still keeps winning rap album of the year over H&V,” Metro tweeted. “Proof that award shows are just politics and not for me. Idc about awards honestly, the true award and REWARD is knowing that the music I spend so much time on brings joy to peoples everyday lives."

Drake responded to these comments in a livestream shortly after, calling out all of the tweet-and-deleters. “And to the rest of you,” he said, “the non-believers, the underachievers, the tweet-and-deleters, you guys make me sick to my stomach, fam.” The two have since unfollowed each other on social media as well.

Metro hasn’t sent any direct shots at J. Cole, but fans have unearthed a tweet from 2011 where Metro called Cole’s music boring. “Don’t get me wrong. J. Cole is talented,” he tweeted at the time. “Anytime I can’t sleep , Friday Night Lights puts a nigga out cold. Sleep on track 1.” That was over a decade ago, however, and in Cole’s first Might Delete Later vlog , he revealed that he was in the studio at the same time as Metro, and even made a point to compliment the producer’s well-crafted beats, so it’s unclear if the two still have any lingering issues.

What’s going to happen next?

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This is anyone’s guess, but if Drake’s history with rap beefs has taught us anything, he never forgets anything and he’s usually not afraid to fire back in some way. It wouldn’t be surprising if Drake addressed Kendrick’s bars (and possibly his strained relationship with Future and Metro) during the next stop on his tour with J. Cole. 

He could even go the “Duppy Freestyle” route and let an entire song fly. If that does happen, it could spark an exciting back-and-forth between Kendrick and Drake, something Dot has likely been waiting for after years of trading subliminals. This verse feels strategic on Kendrick’s part, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s already prepared to respond if Drake fires back.

As for Cole, he has been on a ridiculous feature run over the last few years and it looks like he’s been gearing up for his next studio album, The Fall Off, so he’s in prime shape for any kind of lyrical sparring. “Like That” wasn’t really directed at him as much as it was at Drake (and he’s had a strong relationship with Kendrick up until this point) so I predict Dot will get a phone call from Cole before he gets a verse. 

Regardless, it’s always great for hip-hop whenever the biggest rappers in the game are actively challenging each other, and moments like this are bringing the exact kind of energy to the genre that it needs right now.

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From May through August, AC/DC is embarking on their European ‘Power Up Tour’ in support of their 2020 album with special guest The Pretty Reckless where they’ll perform in countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, France, and more.

“We are thrilled to finally announce the Power Up European Tour,” the band shared on X , formerly Twitter.

“Angus (Young), Brian (Johnson), Stevie (Young), and Matt (Laug) will be joined by (former Jane’s Addiction bassist) Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff (Williams).”

This summer run will be the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s first time official trek since the 2016 ‘Rock Or Bust World Tour.’

Most recently, the “Thunderstruck” rockers dusted off their guitars for the 2023 Power Trip Festival where they performed alongside heavy mainstays Metallica , Tool , Iron Maiden , Guns N’ Roses, and Judas Priest .

And if you want to see them live overseas this summer, we found tickets for a handful of gigs.

At the time of publication, prices start at $103 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.

Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $104 to $529 before fees.

Want to take the “Highway To Hell” with Angus, Brian, and the band?

We’ve got everything you need to know and more about AC/DC’s 2024 European ‘Power Up Tour’ below.

All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.

AC/DC European tour tickets 2024

A complete breakdown of all AC/DC concert dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)

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AC/DC set list

On Oct. 7, 2023, AC/DC played their first show in over seven years at Power Trip.

Although it was a festival gig, they didn’t skimp and played 24 tracks.

Here’s what they took to the stage that night, courtesy of Set List FM .

01.) “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)” 02.) “Back in Black” 03.) “Demon Fire” 04.) “Shot Down in Flames” 05.) “Thunderstruck” 06.) “Have a Drink on Me” 07.) “Hells Bells” 08.) “Shot in the Dark” 09.) “Stiff Upper Lip” 10.) “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” 11.) “Shoot to Thrill” 12.) “Sin City” 13.) “Givin the Dog a Bone” 14.) “Rock ‘n’ Roll Train” 15.) “You Shook Me All Night Long” 16.) “Dog Eat Dog” 17.) “High Voltage” 18.) “Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be” 19.) “Riff Raff” 20.) “Highway to Hell” 21.) “Whole Lotta Rosie” 22.) “Let There Be Rock”

23.) “T.N.T.” 24.) “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)”

AC/DC new music

Way back in November 2020, AC/DC dropped “POWER UP.”

Their 17th studio album — comprised of 12 raucous tracks — fits right in with the band’s earlier output.

Rockin’ bangers like “Realize,” “Shot In The Dark” and “Wild Reputation” are on par with anthems like “Dirt Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and “T.N.T.”

This is truly a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” kind of record.

If you want to have your face melted off by the Aussie rockers once again, you can find “POWER UP” here .

AC/DC band members

According to the band’s statement on social media, here’s who you’ll see onstage — maybe even in their trademark schoolboy uniforms — should you catch them live in Europe.

Angus Young lead guitar, occasional backing vocals (1973–present) Brian Johnson lead vocals (1980–2016, 2018–present) Stevie Young rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–present; touring 1988) Matt Laug drums (2023–present) Chris Chaney bass guitar (2024–present)

The Pretty Reckless

At all shows, AC/DC will be joined by frontwoman Taylor Momsen’s band.

Formed in 2009, the hard rockin’ group is known for megahits like “Heaven Knows” and “Make Me Wanna Die.”

If you want to hear them for yourself, you can find The Pretty Reckless’ complete discography here .

Hard rockers on tour in 2024

Can’t make it to Europe?

That’s totally cool — many of the heaviest acts around are touring all over North America this year.

Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.

•  Metallica

•  Iron Maiden

•  Judas Priest

• Alice Cooper with Rob Zombie

•  ZZ Top with Lynyrd Skynyrd

Who else is on the road? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 here to find out.

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