You know what they say: “The more, the merrier.” And when it comes to celebrating a Super Bowl victory, why not pull out all the stops? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, who once threw a party; he gathered a glittering lineup of stars for showstopping a cappella rendition of Queen’s iconic anthem, We Are the Champions.
Now, let’s be real. If you’re going to celebrate a championship, it might as well be done with some of the biggest names in music. Fallon took a stroll down his contacts list, and wow, what a collection of talent! Joining him were the likes of Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood, Usher, Meghan Trainor, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and even the ever-so-charming One Direction.
And speaking of Usher, you must see his recent viral meme moment during this performance.
We Are the Champions: Usher’s Adorable Confusion Takes Center Stage
The video kicks off with Jimmy Fallon belting out the opening lines of the beloved Queen classic as The Roots lay down the rhythm (see TIME). One by one, the superstars joined in, transforming a classic rock anthem into a star-studded celebration of sportsmanship. Carrie Underwood started strong, and it felt like a joyful game of musical chairs with each new voice stepping into the spotlight, leaving viewers in awe.
But let’s talk about Usher—did anyone catch his recent viral meme moment during this performance? While he can sing like nobody’s business, he hilariously found himself in a bit of a pickle. Positioned in the bottom left of the screen, he was completely oblivious, glancing left and right as if expecting his fellow singers to magically appear beside him.
It was like watching a puppy chase its tail—adorably lost! Fans couldn’t resist the urge to edit the video, putting him front and center, transforming his moment of confusion into a meme masterpiece. Now, instead of looking lost, he’s the undeniable star of the show! Check out the fan-edited video below:
This delightful mix-up didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who took to social media to share their thoughts:
they did usher dirty LMAO
— realgiaa (@realgiaa) October 18, 2024
Usher after seeing that commercial pic.twitter.com/Lbz8fboM43
— MaskedbyMorant🎭 (@MafiaMorant) October 18, 2024
they did that shi to embarrass him 😭😭
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) October 18, 2024
I just know he was too geeked while recording😭😭
— 4KT WHO YOU HATE (@royal_bobby24) October 18, 2024
did him soooo dirty lmfaooo
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) October 18, 2024
They really did their best to embarrass him😭😭
— Thanatos☆ (@Ybthanatxs) October 18, 2024
It seems that Usher’s charming bewilderment sparked a wave of hilarious reactions as people joined in on the fun, making light of his unintentional solo performance.
And let’s not forget the backstory: We Are the Champions isn’t just any song; it’s the anthem of victory, the battle cry for every sports fan who has ever cheered for their team. Written by the legendary Freddie Mercury and released in 1977, it’s been the soundtrack to countless celebrations—and, let’s be honest, the go-to karaoke choice for anyone brave enough to take on those soaring high notes.
What did Usher learn from Diddy?
Not every mentor is a paragon of virtue—some are more like a mixed bag of tricks! Case in point: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Usher. The former certainly played a pivotal role in shaping Usher’s business acumen in the cutthroat music industry.
In an enlightening chat on Club Shay Shay, Usher shared his thoughts on his former mentor. He expressed gratitude for the lessons learned, saying,
That man helped me understand life. He helped me understand what it was to be an artist; he helped me understand what it was to be passionate about something. He helped me understand culture. He helped me understand business at a different level, because I’m seeing him go from his independence to then becoming Puff Daddy. And I got a front-row seat looking at that. Thank God that I had that experience.
Reflecting on his time at “Puffy Flavor Camp”, Usher recalled (via Howard Stern):
In the ’90s, do you understand what that’s like? It was curious. I got a chance to see some things.
Curious, indeed! He was exposed to a lifestyle that was, well, a bit beyond what most 13-year-olds could grasp.
It was pretty wild. It was crazy…
While Usher is enjoying his moments of viral fame, Diddy finds himself knee-deep in legal issues. As the storm brews from the latest round of controversies, one can’t help but notice that the Bad Boy mogul is dealing with a whirlwind of legal troubles that would make anyone’s head spin.
