Usher’s son Naviyd gave new life to one of his dad’s most memorable Internet moments with the TikTok app that has fans buzzing.
In the video posted to TikTok on Tuesday, November 12, Naviyd humorously reenacted Usher’s iconic “middle moment” on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’. In the clip, an all-star lineup performs an a cappella performance of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” to commemorate the Super Bowl in February 2015.
The original performance featured some of the biggest names in music, including Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Meghan Trainor and One Direction. Although each performer shined, it was Usher glancing left, right, up and down as if he would be placed in the middle that went viral, earning him a place in Internet history .
Now, years later, Naviyd has set out to recreate that unforgettable moment with a TikTok app that perfectly captures his father’s expressions and mannerisms, right down to the playful confusion.
Fans quickly embraced the video, flocking to social media to share their reactions and relive the laughs from Usher’s original moment. “Usher swore he’d be in the middle 😂😂😂,” one user joked, while another added, “Naviyd really has his dad’s sense of humor!” The TikTok brought a wave of appreciation and delight, as fans commented on how well Naviyd captured his father’s look and spirit.
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Even those who hadn’t seen the original Fallon performance found the TikTok entertaining, with comments like “The kid is such a natural!” and “It’s not like he grilled his dad 😭.” The humor between father and son struck a chord, blending nostalgia with a sense of newness. Naviyd’s recreation of the now-legendary “moment between” became a touching example of family humor and a viral hit, proving that some Internet moments never lose their power. attractive — especially when they are lovingly carried forward by the next generation.
— Originally published on Enstarz
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