Favorite Black Celebs Spotted At Super Bowl LVIII

From Bey and Jay to Janelle Monae and Andra Day, we got you covered.

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Last night’s Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas featured a highly anticipated performance by the one and only Usher. The “Confessions” singer brought out special guests Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Lil’ Jon and Ludacris. However, they weren’t the only Black celebrities we spotted at the popular event. Here are a few of our favorite appearances.

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Beyoncé

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The Queen would snatch everyone’s edges with a Verizon commercial that teased new music before dropping two country songs after Usher’s performance: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” Here she is, looking stunning while watching the Super Bowl.

Jay Z and His Daughters

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Jay Z was a proud papa as he roamed the field with daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter. In 2019, he—with the help of his company Roc Nation—became NFL’s live music entertainment strategist to help produce the halftime performance.

Janelle Monae

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Janelle Monae is all smiles next to Aitana Rinab Perez at Super Bowl Sunday.

Ice Spice

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Ice Spice parties with friends Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.

Andra Day

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Andra Day gave a stunning rendition of the Black National Anthem on Sunday.

Alicia Keys

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Alicia Keys was a surprise guest during Usher’s halftime show, in which the pair performed “My Boo” together.

Travis Scott

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Travis Scott grinned from ear to ear as he was caught on the jumbo screen having a good time.

H.E.R.

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H.E.R. did exactly what she needed to do during a surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime performance.

Lil’ Jon

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Lil’ Jon had the crowd on their feet with a surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime performance.

Russell Wilson and Ciara

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Russell Wilson and Ciara had quite the epic date night as they looked on during Super Bowl LVIII.

La La Anthony and Winnie Harlow

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La La Anthony and Winnie Harlow took it easy at the popular sporting event.

Ludacris

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Ludacris and his perfect afro stunned the Super Bowl crowd during his surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime performance.

Jermaine Dupri

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Jermaine Dupri and his questionable attire introduced Usher for one of his songs.

Kanye West

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Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori donned all black at this year’s Super Bowl extravaganza.

Saweetie and Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union and Saweetie are sitting pretty at Super Bowl LVIII.

Queen Latifah

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Queen Latifah hasn’t a care in the world at this year’s Super Bowl event.

will.i.am

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The incomparable will.i.am made a surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime show.

Keegan Michael Key

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Keegan-Michael Key talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during Super Bowl LVIII.

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