Michigan Performer Selected to Appear at Super Bowl Halftime Show
Can you imagine getting an out-of-the-blue phone call one day and being asked to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show? That’s pretty much the biggest stage in the world….
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Can you imagine getting an out-of-the-blue phone call one day and being asked to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show? That's pretty much the biggest stage in the world. Needless to say, that phone call would be met with plenty of excitement. I'm a singer myself (my single new "Scars" is here), and I'm pretty sure I would freak out, in a good way, if that opportunity came my way.
That's just what happened to a local Michigan rapper. He actually got a phone call asking him to appear at this year's Big Game.
Sean Forbes, a 40-year old deaf rapper from Detroit, has been selected to perform alongside Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl Halftime Show at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium.
This will mark the first time the Super Bowl halftime show will have ASL interpreters. Forbes and another deaf rapper, Warren (WaWa) Snipe, 50, will perform sign-language interpretations of the performances.
Forbes has a connection with Eminem, so it makes sense for him to be at the show. He was often at Ferndale's 54 Sound studio, where Eminem got his start. “So this is very much a full-circle moment, being from Detroit, being part of the Eminem camp — or even going back to being 12 and listening to N.W.A., Dre and Snoop on my Walkman,” Forbes told the Detroit Free Press. “My goal is to get out there, show what we can do, and have fun,” Forbes said. “And I want to open the door for other deaf performers.” We can't wait to watch you, Sean.
The Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday, and all eyes are on Matthew Stafford and he's goes all-out to bring Los Angeles the victory. A lot of Detroiters also feel that if Stafford wins, it will be a win for the Motor City.
Watching the Super Bowl is always a highlight for me. I love football, both college and NFL, and it's just so exciting to watch all the action and know millions of other o=people are watching with you.
As for the halftime show, sure, they always leave rock out, but you have to admit that the classic hip-hop bill they have is solid, including Detroit's own Eminem.
Read on for all the details, including the start time, teams playing (if you've been living under a rock!), halftime show, odds and more.
What time?
Super Bowl LV has a kick off time of 6:30 p.m. ET. It's weird to think that our California friends will be watching so early, at 3:30 p.m. PT. Live coverage on NBC and Peacock will start at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Who is playing?
Please tell me that you know this. But if not, the Cincinnati Bengals will go against the Los Angeles Rams at Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles.
Who will perform the halftime show?
It's a classic hip-hop bill of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
Who is singing the national anthem?
Mickey Guyton will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LVI.
How to watch the Super Bowl
Super Bowl 2022 will be televised by NBC and streamed live on Peacockin, plus NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App.
Odds of Matthew Stafford winning
According to PointsBet (Feb. 5 prediction), the Los Angeles Rams are a -200 favorite to win, and the Cincinnati Bengals are underdogs at +165. The point spread is Rams -4.5 (-110), Bengals +4.5 (-110).
