Usher Will Strap On Roller Skates For His Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show is right around the corner this weekend -– and yeah, we guess the football game will be cool, too. Jokes aside, a lot of people are very excited for this spectacle, as its build-up and “rollout” involved a brand new album and a lot of interesting promo material and artist link-ups. Not only that, but it seems like the R&B star’s recent Las Vegas residency (where he will perform again for the Super Bowl) will play a pretty large role here. For example, he told Access Hollywood that he would bring back a roller skating sequence from that run of shows.

“When you think about skating, it’s not just rolling and the music,” Usher remarked about the upcoming performance. “It’s also to what you wear. It’s how you feel. Somewhere during the pandemic I had this bright idea to just go back to having fun, and that’s what this is. I want to offer the same thing to people who come here to dance, and listen to music, have a few drinks, and just chill out or even get on skates and have a good time. Again, you might fall down but you get back up, but you have fun.”

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Usher attends Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

In addition, Usher’s history with roller skating is actually pretty well-documented, and manifested in a big way a couple of years ago. Back in 2022, he joined Q-Tip, Meek Mill, and more artists to help open Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The Dallas native performed for its opening night ceremony as a headliner, and is also the company’s brand ambassador. We hope that these artist connections mean that there’s a chance the Super Bowl halftime show will host some special guests.

Meanwhile, these rumors about folks like Alicia Keys coming out with the 45-year-old will probably continue with fervor until we get the show. What are you looking forward to the most about this upcoming performance? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, stick around on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Usher.

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Usher Will Show Off His Roller Skating Skills During His Super Bowl Halftime Show This Weekend

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Usher is just a few days away from performing at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas, and he is giving fans a glimpse of what to expect — including some fun tricks. As an early teaser, he mentioned that he would be recreating a roller skating sequence that played a role in his Vegas residency, which wrapped last year.

Roller skating plays a big role in Usher’s life. In 2022, he joined a bunch of celebrities including D-Nice, Q-Tip, Gayle King, Meek Mill, and more to help open the Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at NYC’s Rockefeller Center. Usher also serves as the company’s brand ambassador, and he performed “U Don’t Have To Call” as the headliner for the opening night party.

“When you think about skating, it’s not just rolling and the music. It’s also to what you wear. It’s how you feel,” he told Access Hollywood.

“Somewhere during the pandemic I had this bright idea to just go back to having fun, and that’s what this is,” Usher added. “I want to offer the same thing to people who come here to dance, and listen to music, have a few drinks, and just chill out or even get on skates and have a good time. Again, you might fall down but you get back up, but you have fun.”

As for other possibilities of what to expect, Usher might bring some surprise guests to the Super Bowl, including Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, and more.

Summer Walker Roller Skates With Jeremih, Denies Dating Rumors

Summer Walker hopped on her Instagram Story last night, sharing a series of clips from a night on the town. She looks to have enjoyed a roller skating excursion with some friends, as well as fellow hitmaker Jeremih. Jeremih posted his own clip of himself skating alongside Walker, which has managed to get social media users talking. As the performer just recently broke things off with her ex, Lil Meech, the discussion has been pretty heated.

Some users are now speculating that her and Jeremih could be more than friends, while others strongly disagree. Naysayers even include Walker herself. While several are suggesting that the duo’s body language looked flirtatious, many note that they are strictly friends. Others are also urging people not to rush Walker into another relationship. Luckily, it appears as though the songstress has got it all under control. She took to the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk, squashing the speculation. Walker says that they weren’t even there together intentionally, claiming that they just happened to be at the same place at the same time.

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“That man has never touched me & never will, no disrespect, he happened to be there when I was there , celebs go skating too, T.I, Tiny, Usher and many more be at cascade,” she wrote. Walker continued, “damn y’all make my a** itch I can’t do nothing without y’all tryna be in my business.”

Clearly, things between Walker and Jeremih are not heating up, and she doesn’t appreciate the speculation. Regardless, she seems to have been living her best life amid the breakup. She’s been surrounding herself with loved ones, spending more time doing activities she enjoys, and focusing on her career. It looks like the 27-year-old doing all the right things to move forward, taking to Instagram this week to let the public know, “Ima always choose me.”

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Lil Baby Almost Wipes Out At Roller Rink

A recent clip shows Lil Baby almost falling while roller-skating with friends. The clip features Lil Baby losing his footing, and clutching on to a nearby skater to regain his balance. The video’s caption references the rapper’s upcoming tour, reading, “Don’t fall twin. We got a tour this summer,” along with a laughing emoji.

Last month, Lil Baby announced his “It’s Only Us” tour, which kicks off in July. It features over 30 dates across the U.S. The summer tour will also feature The Kid LAROI, Rylo Rodriguez, GloRilla, Gloss Up, and Hunxho. He later dropped “Go Hard,” alongside an accompanying video. He teased the previously-leaked track’s music video on Instagram prior to releasing the full version. Fans also spotted Lil Baby’s ex, Jayda Cheaves in the music video.

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Lil Baby Nearly Falls

In April, Instagram model Daliesha Keyes shared a DNA test for her son, claiming that Lil Baby is the father’s child. “For all the haters and everyone who was trying to silence me, the truth out now,” she wrote alongside a DNA emoji. Internet detectives quickly brought forth evidence that supports the idea that Keyes could have been lying. Users said that the paternity test appears to be photoshopped, claiming that the original image is from another DNA test found elsewhere on the internet. He has not responded to allegations that the child is his.

Last month, the rapper was also seen dining out with Khloe Kardashian. The photos naturally sparked rumors that the two may have been on a date, much to his fans’ dismay. “Protect Lil Baby at all [costs]. He must not fall prey to the Kardashian clan,” one social media user wrote. Another added, “His music ’bout to be ass now.” The rumors have not been confirmed nor denied, and some commenters suggested that the two could have just been out as friends. “Y’all do know two people can just go out and eat without their needing to be anything else right,” one fan wrote.

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T.I. Shows Off Roller Skating Skills, Channeling “ATL” Character

T.I. appears to be living a pretty peaceful life these days. Recently, the rapper settled his long-standing beef with Boosie Badazz. According to both parties involved, the feud has come to an end. Recently, Boosie spoke about the situation in an interview with VladTV. He revealed that he had apologized to T.I. He also shed light on his thoughts and emotions throughout the process. Boosie expressed the feeling that both of them were able to resolve their differences like “bosses.” While the tension between them gradually subsided over time, it is reassuring to have solid confirmation of their reconciliation.

Boosie began his remarks by stating, “It just went like two bosses handling it, man.” He emphasized that they have children who love each other, and initially, they didn’t see eye to eye. As such, they engaged in a back-and-forth exchange where both of them expressed their perspectives. However, Boosie acknowledged that he understood T.I.’s viewpoint, and T.I. understood his. Boosie took the initiative to offer an apology to T.I. to help mend their relationship.

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T.I. Is No Stranger To The Rink

T.I. hit his fans with a wave of nostalgia this week. The rapper-turned-actor decided to relive his role from the 2006 movie ATL by putting on a pair of skates and hitting the rink. In the cult classic film, set in an Atlanta-based skating rink and revolving around the lives of its regulars, T.I. portrays the character Rashad. His group in the movie is renowned for their skating skills, and it appears that some of those abilities have stayed with him. A video clip, which is featured above, began circulating on social media on Wednesday, showing T.I. effortlessly gliding around the rink. The comments section quickly filled with references and nods to the 2006 movie, evoking a sense of nostalgia among viewers.

In a recent interview, it was revealed that Nick Cannon was also up for T.I.’s part in ATL. “I don’t know if he elaborated on this when he was talking to Shannon Sharpe, I was supposed to do ATL,” Cannon said. The father of twelve has had several big roles, but many did not know of his involvement with the 2006 film. However, Cannon was presented with the choice of two roller skating movies that year. One was ATL, of course, and the other was Roll Bounce. The latter has gone on to become a mid-aughts classic in the eyes of many. Cannon, however, did it for the money. “The bag was a little bigger over at Roll Bounce with less days work; so I chose that one,” he said. Would you have preferred seeing Nick over T.I. in ATL? Let is know in the comments!