Travis Scott, Big Boi confirmed to perform at 2019 Super Bowl with Maroon 5
Travis Scott and Big Boi will perform with Maroon 5 at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
After Maroon 5 was announced as the headlining act, they struggled to find other performers to support them on stage due to the NFL blacklisting Colin Kaepernick for his on-field protests.
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It was rumored last month that Scott, Big Boi and Cardi B were all reportedly in talks to perform at football’s biggest event. However, Cardi B turned down the performance in support of Kaepernick.
The NFL made the official announcement via Twitter of the supporting performers.
? It’s official: @maroon5 will take center stage at @SuperBowl LIII! They will be joined by @trvisXX and @BigBoi. #SBLIII ? ? pic.twitter.com/ApLrxzgWP4
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2019
Scott agreed to perform at the halftime show in the condition that the NFL partner with him to make a $500,000 donation to the Dream Corps, a company that supports social justice efforts.
“I back anyone who takes a stand for what they believed in,” the “Sicko Mode” rapper said in a statement. “I know being an artist that it’s in my power to inspire. So before confirming the Super Bowl Halftime performance, I made sure to partner with the NFL on this important donation. I am proud to support Dream Corps and the work they do that will hopefully inspire and promote change.”
Big Boi celebrated the news by sharing a hype video on Twitter.
#SBLIII ATL let’s get it ! pic.twitter.com/L7LUk2MV5e
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) January 13, 2019
Other artists that refused to perform at the 2019 Super Bowl include Rihanna and Jay Z.
Super Bowl LIII will air Feb. 3, 2019 from the Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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