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Dr.Dre, Snopp Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar to Headline NFL Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show by Hussein Abdullahi

Super Bowl LVI Partners With Roc Nation to Headline Star-Stubbed Line-up

With Super Bowl LVI approaching, the NFL recently released their new trailer for the halftime show of the ages. The All-star cast features Southern California’s trio Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Nine-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige and lyrical genius Eminem. The five musical legends will take the biggest stage in sports put on a show for the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. Super Bowl LVI will take place live from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 13, 2022. Super Bowl LVI returns to Los Angeles for the first time since 1999. This year’s halftime show will mark the third year of the NFL’s partnership with Pepsi JAY-Z’s Roc Nation. The NFL in conjunction with Pepsi and Roc Nation have collaborated to bring these Billboard hitmakers together for a cultural landmark moment. Back in 2019, JAY-Z joined alliances with the NFL to enhance live game experiences and amplify social justice issues. In addition, Roc Nation is responsible for advising the selection of artists for major NFL performances like the Super Bowl. The 12-minute performance will feature some of the quintet’s landmark hits.


NFL Releases New Trailer for Super Bowl Halftime Show

With the Super Bowl “Halftime Hype” at an all-time high, the NFL released a new first-of-its-kind trailer titled The Call. This halftime show is being promoted like a motion picture film. Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar are all showcased in the trailer directed by Felix Gary Gray. F. Gary Gray has been responsible for creating iconic black LA films including, Straight Outta Compton, Friday, Set It Off. Gray wanted to capture a unique moment that symbolizes the profound impact of music culture.

To be able to write a love letter to California and to Los Angeles… it doesn’t happen often, and i don’t think it’ll happen not like this. - F. Gary Gray
— F. Gary Gray

The trailer includes a subtle Southern California connection between both superstars Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg seen getting the call from Dr. Dre. Dre earlier released a statement saying that performing at Super Bowl LVI would be one of the biggest thrills of his career. For the Queen of R&B, Mary J. Blige will be the only female in this line-up. Mary will be appearing in her second halftime show performance. In 2001, Mary performed alongside Nelly, NSYNC, Brittney Spears, and Aerosmith at Super Bowl XXXV. The trailer climaxes with Dr. Dre’s hit single California Love as the artists arrive at SoFi Stadium, where they will take one of the biggest stages in sports. With four teams on the quest to Super Bowl LVI, The LA Rams are one win away from their first super bowl appearance since 2000. The Halftime show will air live on NBC.

Written by: Hussein Abdullahi

Published by: TGQ Inc.

Featuring: NFL

The 2021-2022 NBA season will mark a milestone with 75th anniversary by Hussein Abdullahi

The NBA Celebrates the 75th Anniversary Throughout 2021-2022 Campaign

The NBA will celebrate the 75th anniversary throughout the entire 2021-2022 campaign. The NBA 75 will pay tribute to the defining moments throughout the league’s history. Throughout generations of basketball, the NBA 75 will honour the legacies of current and former players and coaches. The NBA will continue its efforts to promote the league while supporting the communities across the globe. This season the NBA will feature NBA75 Classic Match-ups to celebrate the historical moment in league history. The November 1st game between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks marks the 75th anniversary of the league's first game which, was played between Toronto Huskies and the Knicks on November 1st, 1946.

The NBA has unveiled the NBA 75 logo which will appear throughout the ‘21-22 season. (Photo Courtesy @nba)

The NBA has unveiled the NBA 75 logo which will appear throughout the ‘21-22 season. (Photo Courtesy @nba)


In 1996 the NBA named the 50 greatest players list featuring Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and more. In late October, the NBA will unveil the list of the 75 greatest players. A flashback in history while turning a page to the present. With anticipation for the upcoming season, the NBA 75 will give global fans a display of the league's rich history.

The NBA 50 Greatest Players in History include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain(Photo Courtesy of @NBA)

The NBA 50 Greatest Players in History include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain

(Photo Courtesy of @NBA)

“The 2021-22 season will be truly special as we celebrate 75 years of NBA basketball, We look forward to honoring the players and teams — both past and present — who have inspired generations of fans around the world.” - Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner


NBA captures unique history with short film NBA Lane

In its 75 years of existence, the NBA has grown not only in size, but its global reach is special. The advancement of global stars which include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Kevin Durant has assisted in boosting the league as a hot commodity. The NBA commemorates the 75th Anniversary by sharing the short film NBA Lane with millions of fans. The film shares a unique display of the NBA’s rich history while strolling down memory lane.

“ We talk a lot about the NBA family, how do we bring that NBA family to life and welcome our fans into that family? There couldn’t be any better place on earth then a place where legends and current players and upcoming players get to hang out together.” - Kate Jhaveri, NBA Chief Marketing Officer

Julius Irving, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robinson, Kevin Durant, LeBron James are just some names in NBA Lane. The NBA Chief Marketing Officer, NBA Kate Jhaveri wanted to capture a moment in history that merged the NBA family with their global fans. The legend-filled film was created courtesy of the creative ad agency Translation and directed by Rick Famuyiw. The video includes references that resonate with NBA fans like Gary Payton's signature glove, Mutombo’s famous finger wag and Kareem teaching Dirk how to perfect his patenting skyhook. An ode to the NBA's 75th anniversary! The ability to capture seven decades of history in a 3-minute video is astonishing. The celebration begins as the countdown to opening day is approaching. 

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