Ahead of Usher’s much-anticipated performance at the Super Bowl Halftime show, rumors of Justin Bieber joining the hip-hop artist have been doing the rounds of the internet. Usher has been teasing fans with the announcement of special guests joining him for the event, and Bieber seems to be the perfect candidate.

After Bieber’s diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt syndrome last June, fans were skeptical of an appearance. However, his latest posts on Instagram have raised their hopes for a surprise.

Bieber Fever to reach Super Bowl?

As per TMZ, Usher has already contacted the pop star for a collaboration for the Sunday performance. After the cancellation of Bieber’s ‘Justice’ tour, fans had lost hope of seeing him perform live in the near future. Ramsay Hunt syndrome has left the singer with half of his face temporarily paralyzed. But he recently shared a post on Instagram, which has left fans guessing. He’s seen singing and hinting at a surprise performance.

Usher too, confirmed the popstar’s recovery in an interview with Extra. “He is doing great. Seeing him on vacation, we managed to hang out with each other, and I think that whatever he may be experiencing right now, it’s actually really great to see that he has the support from his fans and his family.” Keeping in mind the bond shared by the two singers, Bieber is the most likely to join Usher on stage.

A bond that goes back years

Usher has been a mentor to Justin Bieber through the years. When a young Bieber ventured into the word of music with his first studio album, ‘My World 2.0,’ he collaborated with the R&B artist for the song ‘Somebody to Love.’ Usher is also credited with launching Bieber into mainstream success, after he watched the young star’s YouTube video. Since then, he has constantly supported Bieber through his success and controversies alike.

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