Usher and Alicia Keys’ Steamy Super Bowl Halftime Show Hug Has the Internet Ablaze

Keys made a special appearance during Usher's halftime show performance.

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Noted sex symbol and R&B legend Usher tore the Super Bowl Halftime Show up, and spawned a meme while he's at it.

Special guest Alicia Keys came out to perform "If I Ain't Got You" and "My Boo" with the man of the hour, and a photo of Usher giving Keys a passionate hug is giving the internet a lot to think about.

Someone check on Swizz Beatz. pic.twitter.com/4NrCIDbLcZ

— Complex (@Complex) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @Complex

Swizz Beatz watching Usher dance with Alicia Keys pic.twitter.com/q74rw8jCgP

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @KingJosiah54

Kind netizens are concerned about Keys' longtime husband, noted hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz. Some have even theorized what they would do if they were in his shoes, while others are praising Usher's undeniable charm.

Swizz Beatz seeemed aware of people's reactions. The producer hopped on Instagram and reacted, writing that people are focusing on the "wrong things" and priased both Keys and Usher for their performance.

"Y’all talking about the wrong damn thing !!! y’all don’t see that amazing dress covering the entire stadium," wrote Swizz. "Tonight’s performance was nothing but amazing with 2 amazing Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that song is a classic… We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history."  

Take a look at what fans were saying below.

I'ma crash out if I was Swizz Beatz pic.twitter.com/hl56Nq1oDT

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @big_business_

Hugging somebody wife this way is crazy, Usher just don’t gaf 😂#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/i5r1xxIDlQ

— drake hate club president (@CynNotABaddie) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @CynNotABaddie

Swizz Beatz when he see Alicia Keys and Usher pic.twitter.com/M5F3Y1HHZG

— Aye Yo B (@BeSmoove7) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @BeSmoove7

Swizz Beatz watching Usher right now: pic.twitter.com/QSk8sA4mC4

— 6ojack . (@TeeJay2304) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @TeeJay2304

Keke Palmer baby daddy somewhere talmbout “SEE!!?” https://t.co/pqa0oRYsXZ

— TIKI (@whoDAfuckisTIKI) February 12, 2024
Twitter: @whoDAfuckisTIKI

Keys and Beatz got married in 2010 and have two children together. Usher, who is notably much more private, is reportedly in a relationship with music executive Jenn Goicoechea, with whom he shares two children with. They reportedly obtained a marriage license just before his Super Bowl performance. He also has two other children from previous relationships.

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