We are just days away now from the biggest annual sporting event in the United States. This year’s Super Bowl LVII will take place on Sunday (Feb. 12) in Glendale, AZ. Being played in State Farm Stadium, the game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Each of these franchises has won this game once in the last five years. For Philly, this is their first trip to the game since 2018. For the Chiefs, this is their third appearance since 2020.
But, as big of a matchup this seems to be, it might not even be the main attraction. Every year the big game is able to recruit superstars for their halftime show. This year, though, may end up being one of their biggest yet. Rihanna will be this year’s performer, as her preparations are being aided by JAY-Z and his company Roc Nation. After she graces the nation’s biggest stage this weekend, she also plans to embark on a headlining tour soon after. With this big of a moment ahead of us, even some of the players in Sunday’s game are excited.
Patrick Mahomes Gets Duped
How you gonna do our quarterback like that?
@PatrickMahomes | #SBLVII pic.twitter.com/OzkKMTbFfM
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 8, 2023
During the media day press conferences for the Super Bowl this week, Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a trick played on him. When bringing up Rihanna’s highly anticipated performance, a reporter mentioned how much Rihanna adores Pat. “Rihanna came out and said that you are the greatest quarterback ever. Hearing that, how does that make you feel?” he asked Mahomes. Excitedly, Mahomes replied by saying his family is probably looking forward to seeing Rihanna more than seeing him play. “It makes me feel great. She’s gonna crush it at halftime, I have family members that I think are more excited about the halftime show than they are the game. So whatever Rihanna says is like the gospel. I’m glad she went with me for that honor.”
However, the reporter immediately rescinded his statement, admitting that he was playing a prank on Pat. “She didn’t, Im just messing with you,” he said. Disappointed, Mahomes replied, “Aw, man. You got me up here smiling and smirking.” Regardless, Pat does not need the validation of celebrities to know his worth. He is undoubtably one of the best QBs in football. On the flip side, Rihanna is one of the best performers and musicians of her generation. She will surely remind the world of that this weekend, as sources have said she “can’t wait to kill it” out there.