Usher Puts Himself on the ‘R&B Mount Rushmore’ Alongside Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Whitney Houston [Video]

Usher is paying tribute to the R&B legends who paved the way before him.

During an E! News interview, he shared his ideal R&B Mount Rushmore with his four most significant R&B favorites.

“I get to put myself up there,” he said initially around the 1-minute mark. “Marvin Gaye is going up there, Michael [Jackson] is going to be up there, Prince is going to be up there, and I’d put a few incredible female vocalists like Whitney Houston up there. It doesn’t necessarily have to just be men.”

Usher’s interview precedes his Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in February 2024.

So far, Usher is staying tight-lipped about his upcoming performance but revealed he’s studying iconic acts like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Maroon 5 for inspiration.