Usher’s Halftime Show: An Ode to the Southern Black Experience

He followed Jay-Z’s advice and did it for the culture

From left: Ludacris, Usher, and Lil Jon

The anticipation was great. For weeks fans gathered and predicted the set list; everything from which hits would be selected, to who would make a guest appearance, to the order of the tracks. Millions tuned in, excitedly singing and dancing along to what, for many of…