Post Malone recently gave Beyoncé a shout-out after making an unexpected guest appearance at her Christmas Day halftime performance during the Texans-Ravens game at NRG Stadium in Houston. Beyoncé brought high energy holiday spirit along with her Cowboy Carter vibes riding onto the football field on horseback dressed in a snowy-white cowboy hat plus sparkly cowgirl outfit. This performance highlighted her dynamic ability as both a recording artist plus a live performance personality. The Houston performance came to be known as the Beyoncé Bowl given it was such a major production.
Post Malone Joins Beyoncé On Stage To Perform “LEVII’S JEANS” During Holiday Halftime Spectacle
Beyoncé performed live with country singer Shaboozey then brought on Post Malone to perform their collaborative hit “LEVII’S JEANS.” Malone expressed thanks to Beyoncé on Twitter on Saturday December 28 following the performance acknowledging both this opportunity along with the chance to work together on the song. Post Malone praised Beyoncé's art and shared talent with the rest of the world and shared he loved her and her creative expressions. Many fans on Twitter expressed excitement with some sharing hopes for another potential collaboration in the future among both performers.
“Beyoncé Bowl” Showcases Album Debuts, Blue Ivy’s Cameo And A Nod to Family With On Stage Dance
The Christmas halftime show marked the very first instance that Beyoncé performed music from her Cowboy Carter album live with the audience. Blue Ivy age 12 Beyoncé’s daughter made an appearance at the event concluding with “Texas Hold ‘Em”. Beyoncé adapted her lyrics of song stating “Then spin me in the middle Blue I can't read your mind” with the mother and daughter pair performing a complex coordinated dance routine. The ending portion of the show included Beyoncé being elevated from the floor creating an awesome ending for all to appreciate her stage presence. Other numbers included "16 Carriages,” "Blackbiird" which featured Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Tiera Kennedy and Tanner Adell “My House” and "SPAGHETTII”. The show further brought on stage a live a cappella group during “AMERIICAN REQUIEM”. This powerful show was deemed “The Beyoncé Bowl” by the many social media outlets following this live production with multiple song variations and a nod to Texas roots.
Houston Hometown Performance and Preparations Shared With Local News Outlets By Team
The Christmas Day Halftime performance at NRG Stadium was specifically significant to Beyoncé who had a hometown showing in Houston. Hans Schroeder NFL executive vice president of media distribution told Newsweek that the “Single Ladies” singer looked forward to performing there. Schroeder further stated the Houston Texans showed high energy for show production within their stadium ensuring smooth experience for those attending. This game was shown with first ever live streamed game with NFL on Netflix showing how big the scope of the event truly was.
Tina Knowles Responds To Negative Critics and Internet Trolls During Daughter’s Halftime Special
Beyoncé rarely speaks out about critics publicly however mother Tina Knowles stood up for her daughter responding to online negativity by resharing a fan message saying 'people will always ALWAYS always have some negative ish to say'. Tina Knowles described it as strange to use your time to watch someone you hate and do not think talented. Tina Knowles also described these online trolls as obsessed with her daughter secretly admiring while trying to publicly tear her down. She further responded by stating ‘So go to another channel when it's halftime watch goofy cartoons’ that were meant to deflect negative attention that her daughter receives online due to success in music industry. She claimed she learned from daughter ‘No weapon formed against me shall prosper’ referencing her strong spirit in all things. The comments showcase many fan feelings toward social media that often has hateful speech targeted to female artists within pop culture.
Netflix Success With Live Christmas Day Game Leads to Stand Alone “Beyoncé Bowl” Performance Special
Beyoncé performed songs from the Cowboy Carter country album during the halftime show while being shown on Netflix during its very first live broadcast with the NFL leading to a 27 million U.S. viewer peak. Beyonce’s 13 minute show also featured Shaboozey Post Malone and also her daughter Blue Ivy all sharing moments on the live stream performance. The full event can now be viewed on Netflix which was formatted into stand alone event special titled Beyoncé Bowl. Beyoncé paid homage to her Texas roots while presenting live renditions for her large fan base in America on Netflix live showing.
NFL-Roc Nation Partnership And Civil Allegations Against Jay-Z are Being Addressed by Roger Goodell
While Jay-Z did not join the family show the Beyoncé's halftime event occurs after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell commented about a league partnership with Roc Nation in regards to recent civil suit with rape accusations that targeted her husband. Roger Goodell stated the NFL acknowledges the accusations and Jay-Z's strong response to such accusations stating litigation was already ongoing however their relationship is remaining consistent along with preparation with Super Bowl as ongoing collaboration efforts. Jay-Z faced accusation of a civil suit refiling on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs by an accuser from 2000 where it is alleged Jay-Z assaulted a thirteen-year old girl. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledges this on going civil trial publicly demonstrating his need to address all public matters within the NFL at this time .