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Usher Addresses Backlash To Alicia Keys Embrace During Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Usher says there was no ill intent behind his embrace of Alicia Keys at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Speaking with The Breakfast Club, he explained that he, Keys, and Swizz Beatz are all on good terms about the situation. Usher faced backlash online after the show for the way he held onto the iconic singer after performing “My Boo.”

“In no way is there anything that was done there that should have been viewed as bad or in any way perverted or anything like that,” Usher said. “No, it was literally about having fun because of a song that me and Alicia made many years ago and we celebrated it because of the legacy of it. No disrespect to anybody or anything like that.”

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Usher & Alicia Keys Perform At Super Bowl Halftime Show

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Usher performs with Alicia Keys during the Apple Music halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Usher also noted that he, Keys, and Swizz Beatz have “absolutely” shared a laugh about the situation in recent days. In response to the backlash, Swizz wrote on Instagram: “Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium. Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic. We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history. Go see GIANTS at @brooklynmuseum it’s open until July blessings.” Check out Usher’s latest comments on the performance below.

Usher Defends Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Alicia Keys wasn’t the only artist welcomed to the stage either. Ludacris, H.E.R., and more made appearances as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on Usher on HotNewHipHop.

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Alicia Keys Reinforces Her Love For Swizz Beatz Following Usher Embrace

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Alicia Keys became a trending topic on social media during the Super Bowl on Sunday night. Overall, this mostly has to do with the way she danced alongside Usher during her portion of the halftime show. There was one point where Usher held her from behind and they both gave off these massive smiles. Although some could argue it was harmless enough, some felt it was massively disrespectful to Keys’ husband, Swizz Beatz. In fact, some tried to make the argument that this was akin to cheating with more than just one other person.

Following the performance, Swizz Beatz hopped online and defended his wife from scrutiny. He felt like there was nothing to criticize and that people should back off. However, the hate continued to pour in, and for the most part, Keys was staying silent. Now, she has opted to weigh in on what has been said about her. Instead of acknowledging some of this hate directly, she has made it clear that she absolutely adores her husband.

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Alicia Keys Breaks Her Silence

“I love u sooo deeply. Beyond words. Beyond lifetimes. Beyond skies and universes. We soar!!!!” Keys wrote. The comments were filled with fans who were relieved that she would weigh in on this. After all, many were left feeling bad for Swizz Beatz. It is clear as day that his wife adores him and that the Halftime Show was purely for entertainment purposes. Regardless, people are still going to hate and do what they always do, which is speculate. For those who aren’t chronically online, there was probably nothing to actually apologize for or address.

Let us know what you thought of the Halftime Show, in the comments section down below. Did you think Usher went over the line with his affection for Alicia Keys? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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