: The performance drew immense engagement, with 133.5 million views, making it one of the most-watched halftime shows in history. It also drove massive sales gains for the artists' back catalogs.
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 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 : The performance drew immense engagement, with 133
: All artists joined Dr. Dre on stage for "Still D.R.E." to close the show. Cultural Impact & Milestones Headlined by Dr
: Opened the show with "The Next Episode" and "California Love".
: Delivered a powerful rendition of "m.A.A.d City" and "Alright" accompanied by an entourage of dancers.