Usher Records The Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show

Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show set a new record with 129.3 million views, surpassing Rihanna’s 121.018 million in Super Bowl LVII.

Katy Perry’s Super Bowl XLIX performance finished third with 121m, followed by Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl LI performance with 118m.

Coldplay, Beyoncé, and Bruno Mars’ Super Bowl 50 collaboration rounded out the top five with 115.5m. Usher’s performance included a marching band, colorful costumes, and a costume change, including a roller-skating performance.


The A-Town artist reflected on some of his greatest hits, while during his 15-minute performance. Usher’s wardrobe was full of great pieces, like the glove that paid homage to Michael Jackson and the customized Air Jordan shoes decked out in chrome with blue details.

His performance of ‘My Boo’ with Alicia Keys drew viral attention. The show also featured H.E.R. and opened with a performance of ‘Caught Up.’ He also included members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated as background dancers.