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Early this morning (Sunday evening over in the US), Super Bowl LVI wrapped up.
That’s Super Bowl 56 if Roman numerals aren’t your thing.
The Los Angeles Rams scored a late touchdown to snatch a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
During the half-time break, or Half-Time Show as it’s marketed, fans were treated to performances by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem.
There were also surprise appearances by 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. Yes, that misplaced full stop is how his name is written.
Billboard has the deets:
Dr. Dre and Snoop kicked off the star-studded set by performing “Next Episode” together, before Dre dove into a “California Love” performance in honor of the late Tupac. Next, 50 Cent surprised fans with a rendition of “In Da Club,” before Mary J. Blige delivered her hits “Family Affair” and “No More Drama.”
The camera then panned to Kendrick Lamar, who performed “Alright.” Eminem followed, appearing onstage with Anderson .Paak behind him on drums to perform “Lose Yourself,” with Slim Shady also taking a knee during his set. To wrap up the impressive set, Snoop Dogg returned with Dre for “Still D.R.E.”
Fourteen minutes felt way too short as the hip-hop dream team finished off their performance by all standing on stage together.
To watch the entire show, you’ll have to click ‘Watch on YouTube’ below:
Let’s dabble in some memes:
50 cent waiting for his turn like:#PepsiHalftime #HalfTimeShow pic.twitter.com/l8nHDRpU5Q
— mal (@__mallymal__) February 14, 2022
I’m telling my kids this is the Avengers. #PepsiHalftime #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/4cdFqHdGpj
— Mike Schaffer 🏠 (@mikeschaffer) February 14, 2022
me when Eminem hit us with the “Mom’s Spaghetti” #SuperBowl #SuperBowlLVI #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/zRMUICG7f6
— rivka🌙 (@parkersffh) February 14, 2022
I can not 😂 #HalfTimeShow #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/5CcNzXZXeN
— Aspen Brooke (@aspen_brookee) February 14, 2022
For context, here’s 50 Cent’s surprise appearance:
50 Cent with the surprise appearance #PepsiHalftime #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/5KydQTYjki
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 14, 2022
NFL: “DONT KNEEL DURING YOUR SHOW.”
Eminem: #HalfTimeShow pic.twitter.com/0Pee9CdONX
— Vampire Hunter Dee (@MetaversalCash) February 14, 2022
the only thing we’ll ever agree on #SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow pic.twitter.com/umJFIP8RoM
— 🔴 (@coochieplier) February 14, 2022
Let’s take a moment to enjoy Ben Affleck not quite vibing on the same level as J-Lo:
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Cardi B, and Offset watching the #PepsiHalftime. pic.twitter.com/9K0ooZvBc8
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 14, 2022
Here’s Eminem:
Eminem took the #PepsiHalftime stage surrounded by a band, which included Anderson .Paak on drums, and performed his hit song “Lose Yourself.”
pic.twitter.com/jxszTCilAP— Hunter Jackson In The Morning (@hunterjacksonfm) February 14, 2022
And Kendrick Lamar:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance #SuperBowl #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/TxFbvE81gI
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) February 14, 2022
To finish, a moment of silence for conservative attention-grabber Charlie Kirk, clearly tweeting from his parent’s basement:
The NFL is now the league of sexual anarchy. This halftime show should not be allowed on television.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 14, 2022
Okay, that’ll do.
[source:billboard]
