Why Justin Bieber Allegedly Turned Down Performing With Usher At The Super Bowl

If you were let down by Justin Bieber’s absence during this year’s Super Bowl halftime performance, we have some answers about why the pop star didn’t join Usher for the show.

On Sunday, Usher hit the stage to deliver a nostalgic set amid the Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers match. He brought out special guests Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, will.i.am and H.E.R. But one fan-favorite was notably missing — Justin Bieber.

While fans speculated on social media for weeks over who would team up with Usher, many assumed the “Somebody To Love” singer was a clear choice to appear onstage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with his mentor and longtime friend, Usher.

TMZ reported on Friday that Usher was talking directly to Bieber about potentially collaborating for the halftime event, which wound up being part of the most-watched Super Bowl in history.

On Monday, a music industry source told Page Six that Bieber wasn’t up to performing, explaining, “There’s no bad blood between Usher and Justin. Justin just wasn’t up for it—he just wasn’t feeling it.”

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