Swizz Beatzisn’t here for any hate toward his wifeAlicia Keys.
Keys joinedUsheras a special guest during hisSuper BowlLVIII halftime show on Sunday, and her voice cracked while singing her hit “If I Ain’t Got You” — prompting criticism from some fans. The following day, Beatzposted to Instagramand defended his wife’s performance.
“Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium,” wrote the record producer, 45, directing attention to Keys' red Dolce & Gabbana bejeweled catsuit and billowing organza cape, which she shed after singing “If I Ain’t Got You” at the piano.
“Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats@usherand my love@aliciakeysthat song is a classic,” continued Beatz, acknowledging the two R&B stars' rendition of their 2004 hit “My Boo” during the halftime performance.
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“We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history,” added the musician, whose real name is Kasseem Daoud Dean, in defense of his wife’s performance during the halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Usher and Alicia Keys perform during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty
In addition to Keys' guest appearance in the halftime show,H.E.R.joined Usher to play guitar during “U Got It Bad” and “Bad Girl,” while Jermaine Dupri spoke onstage,Will.i.amjoined for “OMG” and Lil Jon rapped “Turn Down for What” — beforeLudacrisentered the mix for the grand finale, “Yeah!”
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Usher and Alicia Keys perform during the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
When Usher wasannounced as the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show headlinerin September 2023, the superstar called it the “honor of a lifetime.”
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before. Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon,” he said in a statement.
source: people.com
