Usher Addresses Performance W/ Alicia Keys, Talks Swizz Beatz

Usher is reflecting on his viral Super Bowl performance with Alicia Keys while sharing the conversation he and her husband, Swizz Beatz, had afterward.

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Usher Reflects On The Performance While Sharing His Convo With Swizz

On Monday, February 19, ‘The Breakfast Club’ posted an exclusive interview with the singer via YouTube. About nineteen minutes into the conversation, Charlamagne Tha God delved into “unhinged moments” from the singer’s previous performances.

The conversation began off with Usher speaking on his 2014 viral VMA performance with Nicki Minaj. Nevertheless, he also shared his tackle his recent Super Bowl halftime performance with Alicia Keys.

Moreover, the singer appeared to deal with social media users who believed he was too affectionate along with his married collaborator.

“Under no circumstances was anything that was done there must have been viewed as bad or in any way perverted,” he explained. “No, it was literally about having fun due to a song me and Alicia made a few years ago. And we celebrated due to the legacy of it. And no disrespect to anybody or anything like that.”

From there, Usher explained that he and Swizz “absolutely laughed” concerning the social media opinions and memes during a conversation afterward.

Watch his full statements below.

Social Media Weighs In

Instagram user @iknowwhereiwanttoeat wrote, Usher said yall higher ask someone 😂”

While Instagram user @middyking15 added, Usher got some real iconic moments 😭💯”

Instagram user @bigtjones75 wrote, “‘Don’t leave your girl round me true player foreal…’ he’s been telling us for years 😂”

While Instagram user @heartshapebooty added, Whatever PR coach usher had/have have to get entangled with this recent generation. He handles crazy questions with ease and I really like that for him ❤️”

Instagram user @emeraldavril wrote, He’s a preformer 😂 he gone do whatever & i find it irresistible”

Swizz Beatz Previously Addressed The Singer’s Viral Performance With His Wife

“Y’all talking concerning the incorrect d**n thing!! Y’all don’t see that tremendous dress covering your complete stadium. Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing, with two amazing Giants! Congrats @ Usher and my love @ aliciakeys that song is a classic,” Swizz shared via post on Instagram.

Clearin' The Air! Usher Addresses Criticism Of Super Bowl Performance With Alicia Keys & Speaks On His Convo With Swizz Beatz (Video)
LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 11: Usher and Alica Keys perform during Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Most recently, Alicia Keys opened up about how her and Swizz keep their marriage strong amid the test of time.

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