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Meet Super Bowl halftime star Usher’s happy blended family: the ‘Yeah’ singer has 4 kids from 2 baby mamas, including current partner Jenn Goicoechea – but which already critiques his performances?

Who is Super Bowl halftime show performer Usher’s family? Photo: @usher/Instagram
Who is Super Bowl halftime show performer Usher’s family? Photo: @usher/Instagram

  • Ahead of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Grammy Award winning singer and coach on The Voice has talked about his support system: his partner and four children
  • With two teenage sons by ex wife Tameka Foster – Usher ‘Cinco’ Raymond V and Naviyd Ely – and two toddlers with Jenn Goicoechea – Sovereign Bo and Sire Castrello – he certainly has his hands full

As the Super Bowl quickly approaches, taking place on February 11, the excitement for Usher’s halftime show is palpable.

On January 12, Apple Music released the trailer for his performance, which featured everyone from LeBron James to BTS’ Jungkook jamming along to his best known song, “Yeah”.

Usher called his Super Bowl performance “30 years in the making” in his trailer. Photo: @usher/Instagram
Usher called his Super Bowl performance “30 years in the making” in his trailer. Photo: @usher/Instagram
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As we’ve learned from Jennifer Lopez’ Halftime documentary, or Rihanna’s comments about the toll the show took on her body, prepping for one of the biggest performances in the world is no joke.

So who’s got Usher’s back through all his hard work?

USHER: 30 Years in the Making | Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show (Official Trailer)

Here’s what you need to know about the Grammy award-winning singer’s girlfriend and four children, who he’s dubbed his “support system”, per People.

Who is Usher dating?

Usher’s girlfriend is Jennifer Goicoechea, who also works in the music industry – albeit behind the scenes. Photo: @usher/Instagram
Usher’s girlfriend is Jennifer Goicoechea, who also works in the music industry – albeit behind the scenes. Photo: @usher/Instagram

Usher, aka Usher Raymond IV, is dating music executive Jennifer “Jenn” Goicoechea. The pair reportedly began dating around October 2019 – or at least that’s when the rest of the world knew, after they were reportedly spotted kissing backstage at the Hollywood Bowl.

What does Jennifer Goicoechea do?

Jennifer Goicoechea works in the showbiz industry. Photo: @boogsneffect/Instagram
Jennifer Goicoechea works in the showbiz industry. Photo: @boogsneffect/Instagram

Goicoechea is senior vice-president of A&R at Epic Records, which is owned by entertainment behemoth Sony. A&R stands for “artists and repertoire” – in other words, she heads up talent scouting and managing the musicians.