Lil Jon, Usher, Justin Bieber.Photo:FilmMagic for Sports Illustrated, Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
FilmMagic for Sports Illustrated, Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Many fans were hoping to seeJustin Bieberpop up alongsideUsherduring the 2024Super Bowlhalftime show, but the pop superstar ultimately watched his friend’s performance from the stands. Now,Lil Jonis opening up about Bieber’s absence.
After joining Usher for “Turn Down for What” and “Yeah!” during the halftime show in Las Vegas on Sunday, the “Get Low” rapper, 53, reflected on the performance in a new interview withTMZ Liveand explained that Bieber “wasn’t really ready” to hop on stage.
“We wanted to put Justin in the show, so we had the idea of doing a version of the show with Justin in it,” said Lil Jon. “But I think Justin just wasn’t really ready. That’s a lot of rehearsal, a lot of responsibility, a lot of time and a lot of eyeballs. I don’t know if he was ready to do all of that, you know?”
“I mean, he definitely was there supporting Ush,” Lil Jon added of Bieber, 29, who watched the game with wifeHaileyin a suite at Allegiant Stadium. “They’re really good friends, and he definitely was supporting him regardless.”
The Grammy winner said Bieber “was thinking about” performing in the show, which also featuredLudacris,Alicia Keys,will.i.am,Jermaine Dupriand H.E.R., but ultimately did not attend rehearsals. “I don’t know if he was ready to have that undertaking,” he added.
Usher and Justin Bieber.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
“LOVE YOU MY BROTHER,” Bieberbegan the sweet message.
He went on to praise the Grammy winner’s 13-minute performance, which featured impressive choreography and a setlist full of hits like “Caught Up,” “Love in This Club,” “OMG” and “Yeah!,” among other songs.
“NOONE CAN SING AND DANCE THE WAY YOU DO,” Bieber wrote. “LOVE YOU FROM THE DEPTHS OF MY HEART.”
Usher.Ethan Miller/Getty
Ethan Miller/Getty
“BROUGHT THE ‘A’ TO THE WORLD,” theJusticeartist added, referring to Usher’s Atlanta hometown and how he repeated, “I took the world to the A,” at the end of his performance.
Bieber concluded, “ONLY YOU BABYYYYYY 😘.”
source: people.com
