The NFL has revealed that pop superstar Rihanna will be the half-time performer at the Super Bowl in Arizona in February.
The nine-time Grammy winner announced the news on Twitter by sharing a picture of an NFL-branded football.
In a press release released on Sunday night, the 34-year-old was referred to as a “generational talent” by the organizers.
According to the NFL, this year’s 14-minute performance attracted more than 120 million viewers, making it one of the most sought-after music events.
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar were among the all-star lineup. The program was honored with an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).
“Rihanna is a once in a generation artist who has been a cultural force throughout her career,” the NFL’s head of Music Seth Dudowsky said.
And Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation entertainment company will help organise the performance, called the star a “woman of humble beginnings who has surpassed expectations at every turn”.
“A person born on the small island of Barbados who became one of the most prominent artists ever. Self-made in business and entertainment,” he added.
— Rihanna (@rihanna) September 25, 2022