The Super Bowl Halftime star reveals his life’s highs and lows in an exclusive PEOPLE cover story this week, like never before.

Oh, how utterly surprising and groundbreaking! Usher, the unstoppable force in music, apparently needed a global journey of self-discovery to realize he’s still relevant. In a riveting revelation, he opens up about the tough times when he pondered quitting music because, shockingly, he felt his efforts weren’t being celebrated enough. The lack of support was stifling, you see. But fear not, dear readers, for Usher embarked on a soul-searching trip to Thailand, Africa, India, Tokyo, and London – because nothing screams “deep introspection” like a globe-trotting adventure.

Lo and behold, after this profound journey of self-reflection, Usher discovered the secrets of the universe and, oh, conveniently found a new partner who happened to be his best friend. What a heartwarming surprise! Who could have seen that coming? And in a truly unexpected turn of events, they decided to tie the knot at a Las Vegas drive-thru chapel, just after his Super Bowl performance. Because nothing says “forever” like a quick pit stop at a drive-thru chapel in Vegas. Bravo, Usher, for this awe-inspiring tale of self-discovery, romance, and a happily-ever-after that no one could have possibly predicted.