The reunion between Justin Bieber and Ludacris was one of the most talked about moments in the run-up to the Super Bowl in San Francisco.
Sixteen years after the release of “Baby,” both artists shared the stage during the party organized by Sports Illustrated, which unleashed the euphoria of the attendees.
The rapper addressed the audience before performing the song that defined a generation and exclaimed: “Make noise for my brother Justin Bieber!”, asking the VIP guests to receive him with even more enthusiasm.
The atmosphere was filled with nostalgia when the song played, with Bieber’s vocal track accompanying the live performance.
While the latter encouraged those present to rap the most emblematic verse, attention focused on the Canadian singer.
At the end of the performance, the audience witnessed an unexpected gesture.JustinBieber jumped over the fences and went on stage to hug Ludacris.
“Be careful, be careful!” he warned when he saw how the now 31-year-old artist arrived on stage.
The evening was attended by numerous celebrities, including HaileyBieber, Justin’s wife, who entered discreetly with a group of friends and avoided the red carpet.
The reunion between Bieber and Ludacris was not the only surprising moment; Travis Kelce also appeared on stage with The Chainsmokers.
Despite the festive atmosphere prior to the Super Bowl, what caught the most attention was the closeness between the two after a long time.
Justin Bieber’s return to the 2026 Grammys had a high impact on his career.
During the presentation, the artist performed “Yukon” from his album SWAG, in a performance that went viral due to an unexpected detail.
He appeared on stage wearing only satin boxers from his own brand and black stockings, revealing his tattoos and abs.
The costume choice surprised the production, according to Ben Winston, executive producer of the gala.
The team had not planned for Bieber to perform that way: Winston said that the singer made the decision minutes before going on stage and that the rehearsals were brief and spontaneous.
“Perfect, see you on Sunday,” he would have said after just seven minutes of rehearsal.
During the performance, the public and users on social networks focused on the tattoo on the singer’s back, which many interpreted as Hailey Bieber’s face.
Online opinions ranged from admiration to humor;some associated it with an image of Jesus and others remembered the March 2020 cover of Elle, starring Hailey.
Bieber’s presentation was also marked by the reaction of Trevor Noah, host of the ceremony, who joked: “One wrong move… and we would have had to put it on OnlyFans.”
The phrase caused discomfort and was captured by the cameras, showing Alcantant with a forced smile and Hailey with a cordial expression.
Justin Bieber, who returned to the Grammys after a four-year absence, earned four nominations: Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for SWAG, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best R Performance
The gala also served to show the unconditional support of Hailey Bieber, who posted on Instagram: “That’s my baby,” accompanying a key moment for the artist.
The couple, with seven years of marriage and a son born in August 2024, once again captured media attention.
“He was always someone I loved and loved deeply. Obviously, it took work and overcoming things between us, but it was very worth it… He is an incredible man and an exceptional partner for life,” Hailey said for the aforementioned Elle.
