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Dr. Dre answers a question during a news conference for the Super Bowl LVI halftime show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl performers vow to open doors for more hip-hop

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 10, 2022 10:52 AM EST

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 07, 2021 04:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Colin Kaepernick wants to play in the NFL, even if he has to compete to get on the field. A source close to Kaepernick told The Associated Press on Friday: “Colin has always been prepared to compete at the highest level and is in the best shape of his life.” Kaepernick released a video earlier this week saying: “5 a.m. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still Ready.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Column: Jay-Z sells out Kaepernick, grabs big money from NFL

By Paul Newberry Aug. 15, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York. The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism. The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.” (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
Jay-Z defends NFL deal with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick

By Mesfin Fekadu Aug. 14, 2019 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2018, file photo, hip hop artist Travis Scott watches warmups before an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets, in Houston. Big-name entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm that engulfed the NFL will be in the spotlight. Scott has fallen under scrutiny for his upcoming Super Bowl appearance. The rapper agreed to participate in the halftime show if the NFL made a joint donation to an organization fighting for social justice.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets 2/9/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

Big Boi performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Review: Thank U, Next: Maroon 5's halftime show was basic

By Mesfin Fekadu Feb. 04, 2019 10:22 AM EST

New England Patriots' Sony Michel dives for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Patriots set Super Bowl records with 6th title

Feb. 04, 2019 12:59 AM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 file photo, Cardi B performs "I Like It" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Cardi B says she received an offer to perform at the Super Bowl, but struggled with the decision to turn down the lucrative opportunity in support of ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Grammy-nominated rapper told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, that she had "mixed feelings" after she declined to take the stage at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
Cardi B declined Super Bowl halftime with 'mixed feelings'

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 01, 2019 11:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2014, file photo, Lil Jon arrives at the iHeart Radio Music Festival at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Lil Jon says he understands Maroon 5’s decision to cancel its news conference to discuss the band’s Super Bowl halftime performance with reporters. Maroon 5, with frontman Adam Levine, was supposed to speak with the media Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, to promote their Super Bowl 53 appearance, but decided to cancel and let their “show do the talking.” (Photo by Andrew Estey/Invision/AP, File)
Lil Jon supports Maroon 5 canceling halftime press event

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 31, 2019 06:13 PM EST

Correction: Super Bowl-Ads-Preview story

Jan. 31, 2019 03:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — In a story Jan. 30 about Super Bowl ads, The Associated Press erroneously named one of the astronaut twins. The two are Mark and Scott Kelly, not...

FILE - In this Sunday, March 11, 2018 file photo, Adam Levine, left, and James Valentine of Maroon 5 perform during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Maroon 5 has canceled its news conference to discuss the band's Super Bowl halftime performance, choosing to not meet with reporters as most acts have done during the week leading up to the NFL's big game. The NFL announced Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 that “the artists will let their show do the talking as they prepare to take the stage this Sunday.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Maroon 5 cancels Super Bowl halftime news conference

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 29, 2019 09:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. Ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick helped start a wave of protests by kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. Big-name entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm and engulfed the NFL will be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Entertainers address social injustice issues at Super Bowl

By George Henry And Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 25, 2019 08:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Big Boi and Travis Scott will join Maroon 5 in this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Maroon 5 had been the widely reported halftime show act since September, but the NFL officially announced the band as its headliner Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)
Big Boi, Travis Scott to join Maroon 5 in Super Bowl show

Jan. 13, 2019 03:53 PM EST