NFL responds after Eminem takes knee in Super Bowl half-time show
The NFL Super Bowl half-time show was widely praised as one of the best ever and Eminem was lauded after taking a knee at the end of his performance.
Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg opened the show inside the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in a performance that sent many on a trip down memory lane.
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Snoop was wearing the colours of the Rams, which also showed who he was supporting.
The half-time show included Mary J Blige, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem.
However, it wasn't until the end of Eminem performing 'Lose Yourself' did the controversy start.
After finishing his song, Eminem took a knee and buried his head.
The move was in line with Colin Kaepernick's stand in the NFL when he took a knee during the National Anthem back in 2016.
The move was rumoured to be against the NFL's instructions to Eminem.
“Players have been taking knees since 2016 without sanctions, so musical talent wouldn’t be held to a different standard," an NFL official told the New York Post.
Fans react to Eminem's knee during Super Bowl
However, many viewers went on to praise Eminem for taking a knee on such a big stage.
Eminem kneels during the halftime performance, after NFL officials reportedly shut down the idea #SuperBowl https://t.co/sHMyZB1FuW pic.twitter.com/UigAAEqemu
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) February 14, 2022
Eminem kneels after NFL asked him not to. Don't tell a goat how to behave#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/AYSnXknk2J
— Meri’ ⚓️ (@OkayItsMeri) February 14, 2022
Eminem is the man. Great to see him take the knee after his performance.👏👏 #SuperBowl #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/fqmsag66Fc
— Max (@nordstrom_max) February 14, 2022
One Moment.
About to Lose Yourself with this Eminem Masterpiece. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/PKS1WUqGDJ— Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) February 14, 2022
The NFL reportedly told @Eminem he could not kneel tonight.
They seemed to have forgotten he does not give a f**k 💯🎤 @drdre #Eminem #SBLVI #SuperBowl #PepsiHalftime #HalfTimeShow pic.twitter.com/CbNEdjh7Rb— Frank Young (@FY3TV) February 14, 2022
Straight up: Eminem taking a knee to stand in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick is what made this #SuperBowl actually SUPER! ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/UCfrypL7nY
— Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) February 14, 2022
The show was also widely praised as being one of the great NFL half-time performances.
THAT WAS A BOMB OF RADICAL LOVE THANK YOU #SuperBowl HALFTIME SHOW!! Incredible!! That’s what it’s all about!!
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 14, 2022
.@KingJames is out here living his best life during the #SuperBowl halftime show. pic.twitter.com/cWhMw9CjL2
— Karisa Maxwell (@KarisaMaxwell) February 14, 2022
Bruh!! If someone told me back in the day, they would be crip walking during a Super Bowl halftime show, I would say they were crazy!!! Man, this show felt good!!! #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/bWjM7f92Er
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) February 14, 2022
The Rams defeated the Bengals 23-20 to become just the second NFL team to win the Super Bowl on their home ground.
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