January 17th 2024.
As Super Bowl LVIII approaches, Usher is gearing up to headline the highly-anticipated event. And as if that wasn't exciting enough, the talented singer also landed his first-ever cover on Vogue magazine. However, the magazine is facing criticism for their decision on how to feature Usher on the cover.
On January 17, Vogue took to social media to announce Usher's debut cover, which featured him alongside model Carolyn Murphy. While the spread focused on Usher's impressive 30-year career and his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance, many fans were left wondering why he had to share the cover with someone else.
In their Instagram post, Vogue stated that the Winter 2024 Digital issue would feature Usher discussing his career, love for fashion, and what fans can expect from his halftime show next month. Along with the post, they also tagged Murphy, who shared the cover and additional shots on her own page. She praised Usher for being "a leading man in every sense" during their photoshoot. However, the cover received mixed reactions on both Instagram and Twitter. Many viewers were confused about why Usher was sharing his first cover with a white woman and a youth football team.
Some Instagram users even asked who the woman on the cover was, while others simply didn't understand the concept of the cover. The backlash was even more fierce on Twitter, with many questioning why Usher was "in the background" of his own cover. Some users even compared it to LeBron James's 2008 cover with Gisele Bundchen, which also sparked controversy.
Despite the criticism, Usher remains focused on his upcoming performance at the Super Bowl. In an interview with Vogue, he shared his excitement for bringing R&B music to the main stage during his halftime show. "This night was specifically curated in my mind to have R&B take the main stage," he said. "Not just R&B music, but R&B performance, R&B connection, R&B spirit."
Usher's performance follows in the footsteps of Rihanna, who headlined the Super Bowl in 2023 and became the most-watched halftime show of all time with over 121 million viewers. With Usher's impressive talent and passion for R&B music, there's no doubt that he will deliver an unforgettable performance.
In the midst of the controversy surrounding his Vogue cover, Usher remains focused on his music and using his platform to amplify R&B music. And while some may question his star power, there's no denying that Usher is a talented artist who deserves recognition and a solo spot on the cover of Vogue.
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