The Weeknd set to headline Super Bowl LV halftime show in February: ‘I’m humbled, honored and ecstatic’
R&B singer The Weeknd is set to headline Super Bowl LV halftime show in February.
The 30-year-old hitmaker teased fans throughout the week about the big announcement, only to reveal his status as a showstopper on Thursday morning.
Weeknd — who’s real name is Abel Tesfaye — announced he’s ‘performing on the iconic stage’ Feb. 7 in Tampa Bay, Florida at the Raymond James Stadium.
Blinding Lights: The 30-year-old hitmaker teased fans throughout the week about the big announcement, only to reveal his status as a showstopper on Thursday morning
‘We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,’ he said in a statement.
‘I’m humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year.’
The Weeknd released his fourth studio album in March, After Hours, and reportedly broke the record for the most global pre-adds in Apple Music history with more than one million users.
‘We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,’ he said in a statement. ‘I’m humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year’
Jay-Z, who began working with the NFL in 2019, and Roc Nation are set to produce the show.
‘The Weeknd has ushered in a sound all his own. His soulful uniqueness has defined a new generation of greatness in music and artistry,’ he said. ‘This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.’
‘We are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,’ Brian Rolapp, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer, said. ‘Halftime Show performances have a history of excellence and creativity and we look forward to seeing what he will bring to Super Bowl LV.’