Taking center stage at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium were rap and hip-hop icons, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg.
Dr. Dre appeared from behind a console and introduced Snoop Dogg, who performed “The Next Episode” with Dr. Dre, followed by “California Love.”
The Next Episode. #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/nuN5PXBYe1
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2022
Making a surprise appearance in an even more surprising way, 50 Cent hung from the ceiling of a club atmosphere as he sang his iconic hit “In Da Club,” while surrounded by dancers.
Wow. @50cent #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/8UlJW57gEX
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2022
Mary J. Blige delivered a stunning performance of “Family Affair” and the soul-bearing “No More Drama.”
MARY. J. BLIGE. 👑 #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/jRKg9F1ELV
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2022
Kendrick Lamar performed his hit “Alright” while surrounded by a group of dancers in black suits with “Dre Day” written on the sashes.
Dre Day. @KendrickLamar @DrDre #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/W9tFZfSRsf
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2022
Eminem took this stage surrounded by a band, which included Anderson .Paak on drums, and performed his chart-topping hit, “Lose Yourself.”
.@AndersonPaak sighting! #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/E4sRcUzKd9
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2022
Dr. Dre appeared on the piano to kick off his explosive performance of “Still D.R.E.,” where he was joined by the rest of the Halftime Show ensemble, including Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige.
THAT. WAS. INCREDIBLE.
Dre. Snoop. Mary. Eminem. Kendrick. 50 Cent. What a show. #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/FKz8YKhhAt
— NFL (@NFL) February 14, 2022
Fans can watch the full Pepsi Halftime Show by clicking below.
Celebrities like John Legend, LeBron James, and Kerry Washington were quick to share their enthusiastic reactions, calling it the best Halftime Show ever.
“Dooooope halftime show!!” Legend wrote.
Dooooope halftime show!!
— John Legend (@johnlegend) February 14, 2022
James added, “OMG!!!!!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!! THE GREATEST HALFTIME SHOW IVE EVER SEEN!!!”
OMG!!!!!!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!! THE GREATEST HALFTIME SHOW IVE EVER SEEN!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 14, 2022
“Officially lost myself. This halftime show is CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZY,” Washington said.
Officially lost myself. This halftime show is CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZY.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 14, 2022
The hype for this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show began three weeks ago when Pepsi released “The Call,” a video trailer that introduced the performers and featured a medley of their iconic songs “Rap God,” “The Next Episode,” “Family Affair,” “HUMBLE.,” “Still D.R.E.,” and “California Love.”
Fans can re-live the magic of the Pepsi Halftime Show by watching and downloading the Super Bowl LVI Live Visual Album.
