Usher and Ludacris Celebrate ‘Yeah!’ Going 13x Platinum Post Super Bowl

Usher and Ludacris announced the popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, heralding a momentous achievement related to Usher’s chart-topping hit single ‘Yeah!’ featuring collaborations with Ludacris and Lil Jon. This iconic track, which has solidified its place in music history, recently reached a monumental milestone by attaining an impressive 13 times platinum status.

The celebratory tone was set by Ludacris, who took the initiative to share the exciting news with fans and followers. Through his post, Ludacris unveiled the remarkable accomplishment of ‘Yeah!’ amassing an astonishing 13 million units, a testament to its enduring popularity and widespread acclaim.

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This achievement was further underscored by Ludacris receiving a Spotify plaque, proudly showcasing the track’s monumental accomplishment of amassing 1 billion streams. Expressing gratitude and enthusiasm, Ludacris attributed the song’s enduring success to the unwavering support of fans, especially after the electrifying performance of ‘Yeah!’ during their Super Bowl appearance just two days prior.

Usher, echoing the sentiments of celebration, chimed tweeting Ludacris’s post. Notably, this historic milestone marks the first time Usher, Ludacris, and Lil Jon have collectively achieved a song with 1 billion Spotify streams, further solidifying their place in music history.

In the wake of their Super Bowl halftime performance, Usher’s extensive catalogue experienced a surge in streaming activity, with ‘Yeah!’ leading the charge. According to Billboard, the track witnessed a notable increase in official on-demand U.S. streams, soaring to 4.8 million streams from February, compared to 2.3 million streams just two days prior.

Usher’s electrifying performance during the Super Bowl halftime show was a highlight of the evening, featuring an impressive lineup of special guests. The festivities kicked off with Alicia Keys, who joined Usher for a soulful rendition of their collaborative track ‘My Boo’ following her performance of ‘If I Ain’t Got You’.

Usher continued to captivate the audience with hits like ‘Confessions Part II’, ‘Burn’, and ‘U Got It Bad’, the latter accompanied by a subtle homage to the late Michael Jackson as Usher donned a single glove during the performance.

-Sushmita Sarkar