Usher called out for being 'too touchy' with Alicia Keys as they perform at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime

Usher commences Super Bowl LVIII Halftime with his performance on 'Caught Up', followed by 'U Don't Have To Call'
UPDATED FEB 12, 2024
Usher called out for being 'touchy' with Alicia Keys at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime (CBS)
Usher called out for being 'touchy' with Alicia Keys at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime (CBS)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Alongside Taylor Swift, Usher became one of the most discussed celebrities at Super Bowl LVIII. In his opening performance with guest Alicia Keys, the singer faced criticism for being 'too touchy.' As Usher hugged Alicia from behind and lingered to savor the moment, fans expressed their displeasure. Many believed that Usher should have maintained some distance from the singer, especially considering she is a married woman.

After Usher and Alicia's performance, an angry fan questioned, "Why he being so touchy?" Another replied to this, "Bro they’re about to f**k on stage." Calling him not a good role model, one tweeted, "Another man’s wife, usher is not a good role model." 

"After being touch by the devil I don't love her anymore," one slammed User and Alicia's closeness. "She’s a married woman" another reminded Usher. "why is Usher rocking her ? That's someone's wife," wondered one.



 



 



 



 



 



 

Usher slammed for being 'too touchy' with Alicia Keys at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime (CBS)
Usher slammed for being 'too touchy' with Alicia Keys at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime (CBS)

Usher leaves fans stunned as he goes shirtless at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime

Super Bowl LVIII kicked off with Usher's performance of 'Caught Up,' followed by 'U Don't Have To Call.' In the midst of his energetic performance, Usher took a moment to remove his white shimmery shirt. Shortly afterward, he discarded his vest, revealing his abs to the audience. However, it seems that not many were captivated by his attempt to allure.

One tweet criticized, "Embarrassing. Think about the kids watching!" Another slammed him, "get this guy off the stage man he is hot TRASH." Furthermore, one claimed about his performance, "It’s so miiiiidddd, couldn’t they hire someone better?"



 



 



 

Usher called out for going shirtless at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime (CBS)
Usher called out for going shirtless at Super Bowl LVIII Halftime (CBS)

Who is Alicia Keys' husband?

Alicia Keys is married to Kaseem Dean, widely known as Swizz Beatz, a hip-hop artist, and music producer. Both were born and raised in New York City, and they first met each other in the 1990s.

However, during their initial encounter, their connection was not romantic. It wasn't until 2008 that their paths crossed again when they collaborated on a music project. In her memoir, Alicia shared, "The more we talked, the more I noticed how his mind worked. Beyond the baggy jeans and arm tattoos, there was depth. He was so aware of what was happening around the world."

In May 2010, they announced their engagement and the exciting news of expecting their first child together. On July 31, 2010, Alicia and Swizz tied the knot. Together, they have two children.

Alicia Keys is married to Swizz Beatz (Instagram/@aliciakeys)
Alicia Keys is married to Swizz Beatz (Instagram/@aliciakeys)

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