The latest Super Bowl halftime show follows in the footsteps of previous shows that have been used to make a statement. Want a daily wrap-up of all the news and commentary Salon has to offer? Subscribe to our morning newsletter, Crash Course. He unapologetically rapped the lyrics while sharing the stage with Snoop Dogg. In particuar, they objected to the line, "Still f**king with the beats, still not loving police," in his 1999 hit single "Still D.R.E." They ordered him to omit the anti-cop lyrics, but Dre, who reportedly contributed more than half of the show's total budget, took his shot. Dre's songs, going back and forth on content for weeks. The Daily Mail reports that the NFL also attempted to "disgustingly censor" some of the more outspoken lyrics in Dr. Of course, kneeling wasn't the only aspect of the halftime show that the NFL tried to control. It's likely one of the reasons why rap hasn't been the central feature of halftime before. No wonder Candace Owens faced backlash for supporting the show's "undeniable hip-hop and R&B excellence." Hip-hop has a history of protest that is part of its excellence. RELATED: The 25 best hip-hop protest songs ever Sure enough, after performing his 2002 Oscar-winning hit "Lose Yourself," Eminem dropped to his knee for several minutes while Dre played piano in the background. Eminem had previously expressed solidarity with the cause, once honoring Kaepernick's efforts in a freesteyle rap during the BET Hip Hop Awards and later, including Kaepernick in the lyrics of his 2017 song "Untouchable." Prior to his performance, the NFL had also advised the rapper not to take a knee. While Dre reluctantly complied, Eminem did not. Dre's request to take a knee – the gesture of protest against racial injustice and police brutality that was popularized by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick – during his performance. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem - who refused to heed guidelines about what they could or couldn't do on stage.Ī few hours before Sunday's game, Puck News reported that the NFL had denied Dr. But the biggest highlight was the star-studded lineup - Dr. From nostalgic throwbacks to a high-energy set list, this year's goosebump-inducing Super Bowl halftime show lived up to its hype and delivered more than anticipated.
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