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Some time ago, Usher sparked excitement among fans when he posted a 14-second TikTok video cosplaying and paying tribute to Satoru Gojo, a character from the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen. The anime has gained mainstream popularity, and Usher’s nod to it generated a significant response from the fandom.
In September 2023, the release of chapter 236 of Jujutsu Kaisen caused a massive reaction on the Internet, with fans expressing their excitement and, in some cases, sharing spoilers across various platforms. The hashtag “#Gojover” trended, and some fans even sent hate comments and death threats to the creator, Gege Akutami, over an unexpected twist in the story.
Despite the controversy, the defeat of Gojo against Sukuna inspired a wave of funny memes, some of which caught the attention of unexpected figures, including Usher. The anime fandom managed to involve Usher in the Jujutsu Kaisen craze, and the singer posted a TikTok video in response to the trend, further fueling the excitement.
Anime fans often create meme videos by incorporating certain songs, and Usher’s “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” became associated with the return of Gojo from the Prison Realm. This lighthearted trend took a surprising turn, leading to a Change.org petition requesting Usher to perform “Daddy’s Home” in memory of Gojo at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The petition, as of January 21, has gathered over 35 thousand signatures.
The outcome of this petition remains to be seen, and fans are eagerly awaiting to find out if Usher will fulfill their wish on February 11, 2024, during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The collective power and undying love of Jujutsu Kaisen fans might once again make history.