Halftime(2022)

: Executive produced by Roc Nation (Jay-Z), the show was seen as an effort by the NFL to reconcile with the hip-hop community after years of racial tension and controversies surrounding its hiring practices. Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show 2022 Recap | DEHH

The performance featured a "Music Avengers" style assembly of legends, many of whom were mentored or produced by Dr. Dre : Halftime(2022)

: Many critics and fans noted the show heavily appealed to millennials , serving as a "nostalgia trip" through the hits of the late '90s and early 2000s. Key Controversies & Statements : Executive produced by Roc Nation (Jay-Z), the

The 2022 Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, titled , was a historic milestone as the first performance to center entirely around hip-hop and its cultural legacy. Headlined by Dr. Dre , Snoop Dogg , Eminem , Mary J. Blige , and Kendrick Lamar , the show was a high-energy celebration of West Coast rap and its three-decade evolution. It took place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, serving as a "love letter" to the Los Angeles area with sets featuring local landmarks like Tam's Burgers #21 and Eve After Dark. Core Lineup & Surprise Guests Key Controversies & Statements The 2022 Super Bowl

Despite its celebratory tone, the show was marked by tension between the artists and the NFL:

: In addition to being the first all-hip-hop show, it was the first time sign language interpreters ( Sean Forbes and Warren "WaWa" Snipe) were included in the halftime broadcast.

: Opened the show with "The Next Episode" and "California Love".