Super Bowl Half-Time Show: Fans Dream the Perfect Kanye West Show With a Pinch of Salt on Usher’s Day

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Rapper Kanye West performs onstage at Live Earth New York held at Giants Stadium on July 7, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)
Super Bowl LVIII is causing quite a stir, with the Kansas City Chiefs squaring off against the San Francisco 49ers for the highly coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. The halftime show, a potential showstopper, is set to feature the legendary Usher. More so, promising an electrifying performance at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taylor Swift has made an appearance at the game to support her beau Travis Kelce. Also, fans fervently champion her inclusion to add a touch of magic to Usher’s halftime spectacle.
Beyond Usher’s gig, the anticipation hits a fever pitch as Timbaland threw his hat in the ring, hoping for Kanye West to grace the Super Bowl halftime stage. This desire for unexpected guests has deep roots, stemming from the perennial wish for Ye to pull off a surprise act. This gained momentum as Ye is gearing up to host another listening party for ‘Vultures 1’ in LA. However, Ye’s penchant for unpredictability, exemplified by past Super Bowl no-shows, left fans cautiously hopeful, well aware of the rollercoaster ride that comes with counting on the elusive artist.
wish Kanye could do a Super Bowl halftime show but that man can NOT be trusted near a mic in front of America 😭😭 https://t.co/c0cZ7G5Sro
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) February 11, 2024
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In the ongoing halftime saga, Rihanna in 2023 seized the spotlight with her triumphant return to the stage at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. Her medley of chart-toppers, including the collaborative gem ‘All of the Lights’ with Ye, sent fans into a frenzy. Interestingly, there was a collective breath-holding moment as viewers half-expected Ye to make a spontaneous cameo during Rihanna’s performance.
Yet, amid the thrill and excitement, Ye’s devoted fanbase is grappling with the reality check of his unpredictable nature. Despite the fervent desire to witness his Super Bowl halftime magic, fans navigated Ye’s uncertainty along with their desires.
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West, with his album making waves globally, added his unique touch to the music scene. While the Super Bowl halftime has been a stage for various artists and even Deadpool and Wolverine’s trailer releases. The prospect of Ye, a man of his own terms, gracing the halftime show felt like a distant dream for his dedicated fanbase. They began contemplating all the potential outcomes if Ye were to make an appearance. Their wishes peeked through, seasoned with a hint of skepticism.
we all know what happened last time 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/RssDFkMkOZ
— Tifu ⛧ (@therfu_) February 11, 2024
Bros gonna start talking about Hitler if his given the opportunity 😭 pic.twitter.com/FlOeIX07Rh
— Joyboy (@Joyboy21st) February 11, 2024
Bro would bring out trump 😂
— 🤝 (@lifelock6) February 12, 2024
Reflecting on Ye’s past antics, like dropping names such as Swift and Elon Musk during the Chicago listening party while releasing ‘Carnival,’ fans anticipated that his involvement at the Super Bowl would stir up extra controversy.
Carnival after the superbowl would go crazy especially with another rant after
— somerandomguy (@vladjrfan98789) February 11, 2024
Among the wishful thinkers were fans who, despite voicing their desires, harbored a sense of impending disappointment. They understood the bitter pill that Ye’s potential absence from the halftime show might be.
Even just that 10 to 20 minutes could be such a generational performance but it's impossible to trust him with that
— Anishinaabe Soul (@gavin_parished) February 11, 2024
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That would be the best Halftime show ever! He'd probably show up for it at the end of the 3rd Quarter though 😂
— Zach Gendron (@iAmGendron) February 11, 2024
As the glitterati descended upon LA for the Super Bowl extravaganza, Ye decided to play his own cards by hosting another listening party in the city of angels. It is a clash of two grand spectacles. Also, with Ye’s penchant for dancing to his own tune, only the ticking clock would unveil whether this Super Bowl or some future halftime show would witness the fulfillment of his fans’ fervent wishes.
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