

However, a rap act has never been chosen as the headliner at the widely seen extravaganza. Bill Simmons (who, it must be noted, is a world-class Boston homer) mentions in his Book of Basketball an anecdote about Bird and Bill Walton in one game. Bears Sports NFL 1st-and-10: Bears better brace for the best of Tom Brady After getting taunted by Aaron Rodgers, the Bears now face a red-hot Brady, who surely has vengeance on his mind after his costly brain cramp in the Bucs’ 20-19 loss to the Bears last year. Several Hip Hop stars – such as Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Diddy, Nelly, CeeLo Green, and Nicki Minaj – have hit the stage at the Super Bowl. Larry Bird was so good that he often got bored during games and set himself challengesto spice it up, like shooting everything but jumpshots left-handed for a game (and still scoring 47).

In 2016, fans of OutKast started a petition to get the Grammy-winning duo picked to be the halftime performers in their hometown. Mars suggested OutKast, T.I., Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, Jeezy, and Jermaine Dupri as possible selections. “ you have the opportunity to celebrate incredible Hip Hop Artist from Atlanta Next year,” tweeted the “Finesse” singer. Bruno Mars has an idea for the National Football League. There’s still a year before Super Bowl LIII takes place at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but questions about who will follow Timberlake for the 50-yard line showcase are already being asked. The lackluster response led to some viewers wondering if another artist should have been given the chance to entertain the crowd at the big game. (AllHipHop News) Justin Timberlake’s halftime performance at this year’s Super Bowl was met with mixed reviews.
