The NFL has announced that Atlanta will host Super Bowl LXII in 2028, with the game set to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The decision was made at the NFL Fall League Meeting in Atlanta after the proposal was reviewed by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and approved by full ownership.
“Renowned for its hospitality and rich sports culture, Atlanta is a world-class event destination and a natural fit for Super Bowl 62,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. He praised Arthur Blank, the Atlanta Falcons’ owner, for his leadership in securing the bid, highlighting his contributions to community engagement and economic development. Goodell expressed excitement for working with Blank, the Falcons, and local partners to create an unforgettable experience for fans worldwide.
This will be Atlanta’s fourth time hosting the Super Bowl and its second time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the first being in 2019.
Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta Falcons Owner and Chairman, called it “a tremendous honor” for both the city and the state of Georgia to be selected again. Blank expressed his gratitude to NFL leadership and fellow team owners, stating, “Mercedes-Benz Stadium was built to host the world’s largest sporting events, and we are honored to bring it back to Atlanta in 2028.”
In the lead-up to Super Bowl LXII, Atlanta will host various high-profile events, including NFL Honors, Super Bowl Experience, and Super Bowl Opening Night. The celebration will feature community programs and family-friendly activities across the city.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Super Bowl back,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council, emphasizing that Atlanta is uniquely positioned to host such a significant event.
Fans can already secure tickets through On Location, the NFL’s Official Hospitality Partner, by visiting OnLocationExp.com/SuperBowlLXII.
Kith has once again teamed up with the NFL to create a limited-edition collection for the 2024-2025 season. The collection spotlights five iconic teams: the Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, and New York Jets. The campaign features legendary New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree, adding a nostalgic touch to the collaboration.
This exclusive collection reimagines NFL artwork and logos through Kith’s unique aesthetic. It includes partnerships with renowned brands such as ‘47 for apparel, Mitchell & Ness for custom jerseys, Jeff Hamilton for premium leather jackets, and Riddell for miniature replica helmets.
Key apparel pieces include the Kieran Coaches Jacket, a color-blocked style featuring NFL team wordmarks, logos, and Kith’s collaborative branding. The Quarter-Zip Anorak is a lightweight vintage nylon jacket with embroidered team logos and a removable hood. The Reversible Ginza jacket offers two-in-one versatility, with active nylon on one side and mesh lining on the other. The Wyona Full Zip Sweater is a standout item with a chunky cotton knit, chenille team logos, and satin stitching.
Kith’s collaboration with Mitchell & Ness brings vintage-inspired NFL jerseys celebrating legends from each team, including Michael Strahan (Giants), Joe Namath (Jets), Bo Jackson (Raiders), Brian Dawkins (Eagles), and Dan Marino (Dolphins). Each jersey features era-specific designs with Kith Monogram details and co-branded tags.
Jeff Hamilton contributes to the collection with a series of limited-edition sheep leather jackets. These jackets feature all-over team logos, Super Bowl patches, and Kith artwork. Each jacket has a certificate of authenticity signed by Kith founders Ronnie Fieg and Jeff Hamilton.
Accessories in the collection include collaborative headwear with ‘47, made from cotton twill with microsuede brims, and custom Kith & ‘47 embroidery. Miniature helmets by Riddell featuring Kith’s “Just Us” tagline and Monogram stripe are also available.
The Kith for NFL 2024 collection will be released on Friday, September 27th, at 11AM EST/CET at Kith shops and online.
Nicki Minaj shared an interview between Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show producer Jesse Collins and Variety, on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. In the piece, Collins confirms that the choice of headliner ultimately comes down to JAY-Z. The legendary rapper’s decision to go with Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne has been controversial due to the game being held in New Orleans.
“It’s a decision that Jay makes,” Collins told Variety. “Since we’ve been on board with that show, he’s made it every year, and it’s been amazing. He’s always picked right!” In response, Minaj posted a laughing emoji. She had called JAY-Z out on X in defense of her longtime collaborator, Lil Wayne.
Nicki Minaj Performs During Pink Friday 2 World Tour
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour – New York at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Live Nation)
“Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” Minaj wrote on X, earlier this month. “Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. S*** sad. House N***** TINGZ. but it’s GOOD FI DEM!!!!!!! No loyalty? Welp. then n***** will keep son’ing you!!!!!”
Nicki Minaj Responds To Jesse Collins’ “Variety” Interview
As for not choosing Lil Wayne, Collins said: “We love Wayne. There’s always Vegas odds on who’s going to get to perform it. But I think we’re going to do an amazing show with Kendrick, and I think everybody’s going to love the halftime show. I know Kendrick is going to work exceptionally hard to deliver an amazing show.” Check out Minaj’s reaction to the interview below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj on HotNewHipHop.
Last weekend, Kendrick Lamar announced that he’ll be headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The announcement has since prompted mixed reactions from social media users and peers. Many are outraged that the Compton-born performer was chosen over Lil Wayne, as the game will take place in his hometown of New Orleans. Others see it as the cherry on top of an already huge year for Kendrick, who came out victorious in his lyrical battle with Drake.
During a recent episode of New Rory & Mal, however, Mal claimed that Drake has been asked to headline the Super Bowl various times. His revelation left his co-hosts, and most viewers, incredibly skeptical. After all, turning an opportunity like that down on multiple occasions seems odd, as does the fact that this is the first the public is hearing of this.
“I don’t know why he would turn it down,” Mal added. “That’s up to the artist.” According to Bloomberg, however, sources have now shut this rumor down. “It’s a blatant lie,” one of them told the outlet. Reportedly, Drake hasn’t been offered the opportunity a single time in the five years since Jay-Z’s Roc Nation partnered with the NFL. With that being said, Mal also claimed that he spoke to Drake earlier this week. He said that the topic of Kendrick headlining the Super Bowl happened to come up.
Mal didn’t share too many details of what Drake allegedly had to say about it. He did suggest, however, that the Toronto rapper was unfazed by the announcement. “A lot of it was just laughing, man,” Mal said. “It’s just like ‘word this is what y’all want to see? Like, okay.’” What do you think of Bloomberg hearing from sources that Drake hasn’t actually been offered an opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl since the NFL partnered with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
It’s safe to say that the internet is pretty split on the decision to invite Kendrick Lamar to perform at Super Bowl 59. Drake fans are definitely seething right about now, especially with the potential for him to be dissed on one of the biggest national stages in the world. However, it seems that the majority of the people who disagree with this choice are Lil Wayne fans. With the NFL championship in New Orleans for the third time this century, supporters of his don’t understand the snub.
In just the five days since the reveal, we have seen multiple friends of his speak out against it. Birdman, Weezy’s daughter Reginae Carter, Master P, and and Cam’ron are just a few. Now, you can add fellow Hot Boys member Juvenile to that growing list. According to a repost from The Shade Room, the “Back That Azz Up” songwriter took to social media to share his passionate thoughts.
Instead of calling out JAY-Z and Roc Nation, Juvenile takes aim at the NFL and its controversial commissioner, Roger Goodell. “My hatred is toward the NFL”, he begins. “I feel like y’all should step in. Y’all have yet to put a hip-hop artist from New Orleans on the damn Super Bowl. I feel like every time y’all come here y’all should have someone from our city on it”. He continues, “But this time it hard when you don’t have Lil Wayne… I don’t see how the f*** y’all don’t have Lil Wayne doin’ the Halftime Show. Somebody that has a whole bunch of f***ing hits, and somebody that really deserves it, and somebody that can bring out multiple artists of all genres”. Juvenile signs off with a warning, saying, “So this goes out to you Roger Goodell. You comin’ into our city, suckin’ up our culture, and makin’ up all of this money… and leavin’ us dry… Gotta stop”.
What are your thoughts on Juvenile’s rant on the NFL being the one to blame for Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl snub? Do you think the commissioner will do anything about this? Are people’s frustrations about this decision to have Kendrick Lamar as the performer valid, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and the NFL. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Birdman has responded to the NFL choosing to have Kendrick Lamar perform at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show instead of his longtime collaborator, Lil Wayne. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), on Monday afternoon, the Cash Money Records co-founder wrote: “Hatin sh*t 4real.”
Birdman isn’t the only person to complain about the NFL not including Wayne in the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Nicki Minaj also spoke up for him in a rant on Monday afternoon. “Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” she wrote on X. “Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. Sh*t sad. House N****R TINGZ. but it’s GOOD FI DEM!!!!!!! No loyalty? Welp. then n****z will keep son’ing you!!!!!”
Birdman Attends Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” Album Release Party
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 01: Birdman and Lil Waune attend Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” album release party on February 01, 2020, in Miami, Florida (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Young Money/Republic Records)
Additionally, Cam’ron came after JAY-Z during the latest episode of his It Is What It Is podcast. “It’s not really a secret. Lil Wayne had a problem with somebody before who’s kinda part of the organization running it. This is payback,” he theorized. Master P also suggested that Wayne should be tapped to perform during the show. The selection of Lamar comes amid his ongoing feud with Drake. In his announcement, he trolled Drake by remarking: “You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship — no round twos.” Drake had recently teased being ready for a “Game 2” on his Instagram Story.
Birdman Calls Out JAY-Z & The NFL
Check out Birdman’s post about the league’s choice to have Lamar headline over Lil Wayne below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show on HotNewHipHop.
Cam’ron thinks the NFL should’ve chosen Lil Wayne to headline Super Bowl LIX, considering the game is being held in New Orleans. He shared his take on Kendrick Lamar serving as the headliner during an episode of It Is What It Is after the league made the announcement on Sunday. He began by clarifying that he is a fan of Lamar and means no disrespect before going after JAY-Z.
“I love Kendrick Lamar, I loved the pop-out,” Cam started. “I think he’s one of the top artists of this generation, period. Hate the selection. It’s in New Orleans, and you don’t get Lil Wayne? That’s what we doing…not just Hot Boyz, Cash Money, all the songs Lil Wayne has done, whether it’s Blink 182…there’a no reason why Lil Wayne should not be performing at the Super Bowl.”
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free. Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)
From there, Cam further accused JAY-Z of being the person responsible for stopping Wayne from performing. “It’s not really a secret. Lil Wayne had a problem with somebody before who’s kinda part of the organization running it. This is payback,” he stated. After Mase chimed in to note Wayne and Drake’s connection, Cam added: “Bro, it’s ridiculous…Lil Wayne not to be performing in New Orleans for the Super Bowl is egregious, and it gotta stop.” JAY-Z and Roc Nation are serving as strategic entertainment advisors for the performance. In a statement of his own, JAY praised Lamar for his “artistic vision” and said his “impact will be felt for years to come.”
Cam’ron Speaks On The Super Bowl Halftime Show
Check out Cam’s full comments on the NFL’s decision below. They come after Cam recently accused JAY-Z of loving money more than hip-hop. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron as well as Kendrick Lamar and the Super Bowl Halftime Show on HotNewHipHop.
Master P wants Kendrick Lamar to bring out Lil Wayne for his headlining set during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The NFL announced the “Not Like Us” rapper will be performing at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, as the league kicked off Week 1 of the 2024 season. “Salute to Kendrick Lamar for performing at the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX.. well deserved,” the legendary rapper wrote on Instagram in response to the news. “He’s one of the hottest music artists in the world and has one of the biggest songs right now.”
He continued: “As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans I have to agree with the fans that Lil Wayne should be a part of this celebration as well. He’s one of the greatest Hip Hop artists alive, still relevant and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South. Life is too short! We have to give our legends their flowers while they are here. #Godisgood Change starts with us.” He finished by tagging the NFL, JAY-Z, and the Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell.
Snoop Dogg (center) and Master P during Super Bowl XL – PlayStation Game Over Post-Super Bowl Party at GEM Theater in Detroit, Michigan, United States. ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli)
Master P isn’t the only hip-hop legend to comment on the announcement. JAY-Z, who will serve as a strategic entertainment advisor for the performance along with Roc Nation, also reacted to the news with a statement. “His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally,” he wrote. “Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.” Super Bowl LIX will kick off on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Master P Has An Idea For Super Bowl LIX
Check out Master P’s post about the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Master P, Kendrick Lamar, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show on HotNewHipHop.
The first Sunday of the 2024 NFL season featured some big news about Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. It has nothing to do with the teams that will end up participating with the Lombardi Trophy on the line, but instead, we now know who will perform in the halftime show.
Kendrick Lamar announced on Sunday via his social media channels and his YouTube page that he will take the stage during halftime of the biggest football game of the year. In the video, which you can see at the top of the post, Lamar feeds footballs into a JUGS machine in front of an oversized American flag before addressing viewers.
“You ready?” Lamar asks. “Exactly. What’s the deal everybody? My name’s Kendrick Lamar, and I’ll be performing at Super Bowl LIX. Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship, no round twos, let’s get it. BOOM. I wouldn’t want you to miss it — meet me in New Orleans, Feb. 9, 2025. Wear your best dress, too, even if you’re watching from home. Let’s go.”
The NFL season is finally upon us, and that means fans will spend their Sundays (and Thursday and Monday nights) locked in for the next four months. One of the great things about sports is that fandom is often the same no matter who you are, and you can find some of the biggest stars from the world of music, sports, and entertainment losing their mind right alongside normal folks.
Sure, they get some perks like sideline passes and luxury suites, but the rollercoaster of emotions is all the same. With that in mind, we wanted to go through all 32 teams to identify their biggest and most prominent celebrity fan.
Atlanta Falcons: Ludacris
With respect to Usher, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, T.I., and the many other Atlanta-based artists that are also Falcons fans, Ludacris gets the nod here by being not just a star in the world of music, but also of film thanks to his incredible work in the Fast & Furious franchise. Also, no one else other than Luda has ever rappelled from the rafters for a pregame performance at a Falcons game.
NO ONE, circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills, and no one is a more famous Bills supporter than the legendary Chris Berman. Boomer narrated the Bills hype video a year ago and while there are some other celebs and artists that are Bills fans, like Benny the Butcher, Berman gets the nod.
Carolina Panthers: Stephen Curry
One of the easiest picks on this list, Curry grew up in Charlotte and is by far the most well-known fan of the Panthers. He famously grew close to Cam Newton during his time as the franchise’s signal caller.
Chicago Bears: Barack Obama
Do we really need to explain this one? Obama is a well-documented Chicago sports fan, and even hosted the 1985 Chicago Bears at the White House during his time in the Oval Office.
Cincinnati Bengals: George Clooney
Despite being born on the other side of the Ohio River in Kentucky, Clooney grew up in and around Ohio, and even got a few tryouts with the Cincinnati Reds. He never tried out for the Bengals from what we can tell, but he loves them nonetheless.
Cleveland Browns: LeBron James
Some people may quibble with this, as James pretty openly loved the Cowboys earlier in his NBA career. But he’s since denounced Dallas and fully embraced his hometown team.
Dallas Cowboys: Jay-Z
Hov is from Brooklyn, but he’s not a fan of the Giants or the Jets. Instead, he’s the son of a big Cowboys fan, and as a result, he was raised to be a Cowboys fan.
Denver Broncos: Kate Hudson
While Hudson was born in California, she spent her childhood in Colorado, and as a result grew up a huge fan of the Broncos. As she’s explained, she was a big fan of Peyton Manning before he joined the team in 2012, and was awfully excited when he became the team’s signal caller.
Detroit Lions: Eminem
Like most Lions fans, Eminem has seen some stuff, and he’s been a fixture at their games for years, even before they built themselves up into a Super Bowl contender. Now, they’re one of the best teams in the NFL, and you can usually bet that he’s at Ford Field when they’re playing.
Green Bay Packers: Lil Wayne
Weezy’s rooting interests are famously all over the place. In the NFL, that means he supports the Green Bay Packers, to the point that he once did a spin on Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” ahead of the Packers’ matchup with the Pittsbugh Steelers in the Super Bowl. You can probably guess this, but the title of that track: “Green and Yellow.”
Houston Texans: Paul Wall
Paul Wall loves all things Houston, which includes being the most prominent supporter of the most recent franchise to join the league — the Texans played their first game on Sept. 8, 2002, and less than 18 months later, The Iceman dropped his debut studio album, “Chick Magnet.”
Indianapolis Colts: Rob Lowe
No, this is not a Parks and Rec bit, and yes, he has a team and doesn’t just wear that NFL hat everywhere. Lowe loves the Colts, and famously sent some tweets back in 2012 about how he heard Peyton Manning was going to retire. This, of course, did not happen, but Manning got cut by the Colts not long after and freed up a path for him to join the Broncos.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Lil Duval
There are a handful of celebrities the internet will tell you have ties to the Jaguars (Bill Murray, somehow?) but no one is more vocal or visible about their Jags fandom than the comedian and artist who shares a name with the county they play in — where DUUUUVVVAAAALLLL is the rallying cry.
Kansas City Chiefs: Taylor Swift
Do we really have to explain this one? While folks like Rob Riggle and Paul Rudd are well-documented Chiefs fans, Swift has constantly been at their games since her relationship with Travis Kelce began. It’s gone pretty well for the Chiefs, which one the Super Bowl last year.
Las Vegas Raiders: Ice Cube
You can say other people on this list are more famous than Ice Cube, but you can’t say that anyone on here is more closely tied with a team than Cube is with the Raiders. He vocally and prominently supported the team during their time in Los Angeles in the 1980s and ’90s, and he’s been the most famous face of Raider Nation ever since.
There are a lot of celebrities that make their way to Rams games in L.A., but Lamar’s been around the team for some time and you’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger star in the world of music this year after his victory lap around Drake over the summer. Way back in 2016, Lamar and ScHoolboy Q went out to Rams training camp to run some routes and have some fun.
Miami Dolphins: DJ Khaled
The Miami-based artist and producer loves all of South Florida’s teams, and has some 1-of-1 Dolphins Jordan 11s to show his fandom.
I honestly don’t know which of them is the more famous one at this point, so I’ll just lump them together. Pats owner Robert Kraft has made friends with many celebrities, but no one has deeper ties to the Patriots than the Boston natives.
New Orleans Saints: Emeril Lagasse
With respect to Harry Connick Jr., in this house we stan the original celebrity chef, Emeril Lagasse. The New Orleans native makes a mean bowl of gumbo and loves his Saints.
New York Giants: Tracy Morgan
The Giants have a number of famous fans, as you’d expect for a team representing New York, but no one is a bigger fan of the G Men than comedian Tracy Morgan.
New York Jets: Adam Sandler
The Sandman loves his Jets, and to be honest, he’s a perfect avatar for Jets fandom. No one does over-the-top frustration on screen better than Sandler and that’s how every Jets fan feels every season.
Philadelphia Eagles: Bradley Cooper
There are a number of options here, from Philly rapper Meek Mill (although he loses some points for his friendship with Pats owner Robert Kraft) to Miles Teller, but Bradley Cooper gets the choice here. He’s become a rabid Eagles fan and said he’d rather see the Eagles win a Super Bowl than win an Oscar.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Snoop Dogg
It seems like Snoop has the incredible ability to support every team in every sport at all times. But he’s been a Steelers fan since the 1970s, dating back to when he’d watch them battle the Raiders on TV.
San Francisco 49ers: Kamala Harris
The Niners have a ton of prominent fans — E-40, Julia Roberts, Saweetie, Andy Samberg, etc. — but none of them are currently running for President of the United States. Kamala Harris, however, is, so she gets the nod here.
Seattle Seahawks: Will Ferrell
While he is a California native, Ferrell grew close to now-former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll during his time at USC. And if there are any questions about his bona fides as a Seattle fan, Ferrell answered them when he made clear that he is still upset they did not give the ball to Marshawn Lynch.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Hulk Hogan
The most famous fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Hulk Hogan.
Tennessee Titans: Ed Sheeran
“How in the world did Ed Sheeran become a Tennessee Titans fan?” Well, good news! The answer to that is right here. The short version is he moved to Nashville when he came over to the States and adopted the Titans, but we can also pretend he was just a huge Steve McNair and Eddie George guy.
