R&B legend Usher’s performance at this year’s edition of the American National Football League Super Bowl was marred by technical glitches, with some of his fans accusing organisers of the event of sabotaging the musician.
While thousands of adoring fans screamed as he took to the stage with his dances, the musician’s microphone seemed to be cut off, rendering him inaudible to fans at home and in the stadium.
The sound problem only seemed to be alleviated when the singer was joined by Alicia Keyz on stage. He was also joined in performance by actor and rapper Ludacris later.
Sound problems would return later on, marring a performance at an event that is regarded as a highlight in the careers of most artistes.
On social media, fans of the singer were scathing of the organisers, they analysed Usher’s performance, with some alleging that there was a conspiracy against the musician.
“Why did they do Usher so dirty with that trash audio quality?” one person asked.
“Who was doing the mic check because I can’t hear Usher’s voice that well,” another wrote with crying emojis.
“I’m glad they swapped his mic. I was going to be so disappointed if Usher couldn’t hit those notes like he used to,” one chimed in.
“That was a different show. Lots of surprise elements something new.”
“Wish the mic was louder but solid 7/10. Old people are a little lost but whatever,” commented another fan.
A fifth shared, “I don’t know what is worse: The offense in the first half or Usher’s mic.”
