Although Travis Scott to Jermaine Dupri have been criticized for taking part in Super Bowl-related events, their shows will go on.
LOS ANGELES — Travis Scott to Jermaine Dupri are among the music artists who have been criticized for taking part in Super Bowl-related events, but their shows — and many others — will still go on. That’s despite a political firestorm over whether social justice needs to be addressed at the NFL’s marquee event.
Dupri is hosting a concert series called Super Bowl Live, while Scott is expected to perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl Party two days before performing at Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. The packed week will also feature performances by Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Aerosmith, Diplo, Future and Lil Wayne.
The pressure on performers is part of the reaction to protests started by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues.
