Rap has been a staple in pop culture for over 40 years. However, rappers have yet to be named as headlining acts during the Super Bowl halftime show. The Black Eyed Peas performed at the Super Bowl in 2011, but they’re really a pop music act that incorporates elements of hip-hop.
Bruno Mars believes that should change. Following Super Bowl 52 and Justin Timberlake’s lackluster performance, Mars gave his ideas for Super Bowl 53 which will take place in Atlanta.
. @NFL you have the opportunity to celebrate incredible Hip Hop Artist from Atlanta Next year.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 5, 2018
. @NFL Outkast. T.I Gucci, lil jon, Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri just to name a few. it would be the best party Tv has ever seen!
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 5, 2018
Atlanta rappers have dominated the music charts and hip-hop culture for over 20 years. There are enough mainstream hits between OutKast, T.I., Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and Ludacris to carry the halftime show. OutKast could carry the show by themselves, but it would be fitting to pay homage to the Atlanta artists who followed in their footsteps.
The committee that selects the Super Bowl’s halftime act should to take the opportunity to allow Atlanta artists to perform at the biggest game of the year.
So we need Outkast next year at Atlanta’s Superbowl.
— Thick Saban (@RaveenTheDream) February 5, 2018
The Super Bowl halftime show in Atlanta next year has to be Outkast. Has to be, right?
— Andy Demetra (@AndyDemetra) February 5, 2018
The Super Bowl is in Atlanta next year? You already know who needs to do the halftime show. pic.twitter.com/KOYL9ijiXX
— Charles J. Moore (@charles270) February 5, 2018
