Alright so first I grabbed my coffee and opened Twitter, you know how rumors start popping up months before the Big Game. Scrolled through endless fan pages and supposed “insider” accounts. Saw Usher’s name everywhere. Again. Felt like déjà vu – man’s been rumored every year since 2015.
Figured I needed better sources than just tweets shouting “OMG USHER CONFIRMED!!!” Clicked over to some decent entertainment sites I usually trust. Skimmed headlines. Noticed a pattern: Post Malone getting mentioned consistently in the “likely” columns by multiple outlets. That felt more solid than random tweets.
Started piecing together the puzzle:
- Checked who had new albums dropping late 2024 or early 2025. Big factor. Found Olivia Rodrigo dropping right before the playoffs. Perfect timing.
- Looked at who toured recently near the host city. Big stadium tours leave gear and crew ready to go. Justin Timberlake wrapped a major tour last fall near there. Hmm.
- Went back and watched clips of the Apple Music sponsorship announcements. No direct clues, but the vibe screamed “younger, global acts” to me.
Dug deeper into those reputable sites trying to find their actual sources. One reporter mentioned “conversations happening” with Post Malone. Another hinted at Olivia Rodrigo’s team being in discussions weeks ago. These felt like actual reporting, not just guesses.
Checked past performers. League loves returning stars sometimes. Remembered Rihanna last year – big comeback energy. Could JT pull that off again? Maybe as a guest? Everyone loves a surprise cameo.
Putting my prediction list together looked like this:
- Olivia Rodrigo: Young, massive hits, album timing.
- Post Malone: Genre-blending, reliable performer, strong buzz.
- Surprise Guest: Prob Justin Timberlake. Old vibes meets new.
- Wild Card: Maybe a regional Latin star like Bad Bunny? League pushes for global eyes.
Cross-checked tour schedules. Olivia has a gap right then. Posty’s schedule? Open. Timberlake? Quiet. It clicked. Felt like a solid, realistic guess compared to the crazy Usher/Taylor Swift fantasy mashups flooding the internet. Shoulda bought stock in the Weeknd rumors a few years back – nailed that one. This feels just as concrete.
