The 2022 Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present Took Us to the West Coast For a Hip-Hop Celebration

By no means did we predict 5 artists would grace the Tremendous Bowl halftime stage collectively. However this 12 months’s grand efficiency from Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Dr. Dre, plus a shock look from 50 Cent, blew our minds and made historical past unexpectedly. The six music icons took over the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on Sunday for a celebration of West Coast hip-hop all orchestrated by Dr. Dre.

The epic efficiency took us via a medley of coastal hits, from Snoop and Dr. Dre’s “The Subsequent Episode” and “California Love” to Lamar’s “m.A.A.d Metropolis” and “Alright.” 50 Cent popped as much as carry out “In Da Membership,” whereas Blige took us manner again along with her songs “Household Affair” and “No Extra Drama.” Eminem helped shut out the present along with his “Lose Your self” anthem (assisted by Anderson .Paak on the drums), as Dr. Dre introduced it residence along with his signature tune “Nonetheless D.R.E.”

The mind-blowing efficiency from the hip-hop and R&B legends reminded us simply how a lot these genres dominate the tradition. And all of them have their fingers full with very busy solo careers this 12 months. Lamar has followers on the sting of their seats ready for his subsequent album to reach; Blige simply launched her newest album, “Good Morning Beautiful,” and is gearing up for season three of “Energy Guide II: Ghost;” Eminem opened up his Detroit restaurant again in September and held a pop-up for it in Los Angeles this weekend; Dr. Dre simply launched new songs for the primary time since 2015; and Snoop Dogg not too long ago acquired possession of Demise Row Information — although that information was adopted by a lawsuit for an alleged sexual assault and battery incident.

Every of those artists has a confirmed monitor file in music, however seeing their star energy all come collectively on stage for the primary time ever made for one hell of a present. Forward, check out some moments from their historic Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency!