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

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.

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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

Rapper Sheck Wes is Balling Overseas For Paris Basketball | Been Ballin

Sheck Wes Takes his Basketball Talents to Paris Basketball

Photo Courtesy of Paris Basketball

New York Rapper Sheck Wes has been known for hits singles “Mo Bamba” and “Been Ballin”, now he is taking his talents to France where he will play in the Paris Basketball. Wes’s officially signed a contract that will allow him to compete in the PRO B League for the ‘21 season. The Parisians are anticipating a stellar debut performance from the Harlem native. According to Paris Basketball, Sheck Wes’s official game jersey was exclusively released on Saturday. For those that have been paying close attention to Wes, he’s been grinding in the gym with renowned NBA trainers Chris Brickley and Chris Johnson.

“We are glad to announce that Sheck Wes signs with Paris Basketball. ”

— Paris Basketball

Photo Courtesy of Paris Basketball (@lebougmelo)

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Sheck Wes Been Ballin

Sheck Wes has kept the dream alive after going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft. Before the kickstart of Wes’s music career, he had his sights on making it to the NBA. Back in 2016, Wes decided to put basketball aside to pursue a career in modelling. The Norman Thomas standout recalls skipping a playoff game to participate in Kanye’s Yeezy Season 3 show. That moment changed everything for him and the rise of Sheck Wes had begun. Fast forward to 2021 and Sheck Wes is balling overseas. Growing up in Harlem Wes honed his hoop skills playing alongside childhood friends and Orlando Magic Mo Bamba. Wes released the critically acclaimed hit single Mo Bamba in 2017, which speaks on his early recruitment as he rose to stardom and comparing it to the recruiting process of a 5-star recruit like Mo Bamba. The two are both a part of the sports and entertainment world living similar lives and re magnifying their Hometown Harlem, NY.

Photo by: HypeBeast

“All the things that I wanted from basketball I get now from Music, like damn a SLAM interview.. Amazing ”

— Sheck Wes

Paris Basketball

Since in existence, Paris Basketball has kept a pulse on urban culture. The intersection of fashion, sports and entertainment has cultivated a creative space for emerging talents globally. With the emergence of the Paris Basketball and Quai 54 (World Streetball Championships), basketball has now become immersed within the Paris culture. The Rendez-vous of Basketball and Hip-Hop will continue to elevate the experience on a global scale. With a prominent artist such as Sheck Wes, several other top-tier athletes will like to experience playing in a high-end leagues overseas. Sheck Wes has the potential to become the face of Paris Basketball for many years to come, From Harlem NY to Paris… Hoop Dreams never die.

Photo by: Cian Moore

“I will be taking my talents overseas to the beautiful city of Paris to join Paris Basket Club stay tuned. Paris Mon Telephone Sonne Toujours.”

— Sheck Wes

Published by: TGQ Inc.

Photography by: Paris Basketball, Cian Moore, Yoann Guerini

Featuring: Sheck Wes, Paris Basketball,

Written by: Hussein Abdullahi