It's official — Usher is set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February.

Longtime music fans collectively breathed a sigh of relief — Usher is one of this generation's best live performers, and his halftime show has a very high probability of ranking as one of the best ever. No pressure.

Usher, who's been killing his Vegas residency for the past couple of years, talked about the fateful phone call from Jay-Z, letting him know he was next up for the performance.

"But when I got this call… he said, 'It’s time, it’s magic time. You know, it's time for you to have that moment.' I'm like, 'What are you talking about?'" Usher recalled of his conversation with Jay-Z, according to People. "He's like, 'The Super Bowl.' I'm like, 'Oh, you ready? Absolutely.' And it was like this was destined to happen," Usher later added. "I think that everything that led up to that moment, going to Las Vegas for my residency for the last two years. The legacy, obviously, that is the music, the celebration of entertainment in that place. It's the City of Lights. You know, it's always been a place where entertainers go and find love and passion, connection to their fans. So for the Super Bowl to have made its way to Las Vegas while we were in Vegas, having such an amazing two years…"

Usher's performance marks the fifth consecutive halftime show Jay-Z's Roc Nation has produced under his partnership with the NFL. In 2020, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira performed, while in 2021, The Weeknd took the stage. In 2022, it was an ensemble performance headed by Dr. Dre and featuring everyone from Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem, to 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige – that performance won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special. In 2023, Rihanna was the headliner.

The Super Bowl will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on Feb. 11, 2024.