: Performed a medley including "Family Affair" and "No More Drama".
The performance featured a "Music Avengers" style assembly of legends, many of whom were mentored or produced by Dr. Dre : Halftime(2022)
: Reports suggested the NFL attempted to "micromanage" lyrics, such as Dr. Dre's line "still not loving police" in "Still D.R.E." and Kendrick Lamar's lyrics about police in "Alright". Dre ultimately kept his line in the final performance. : Performed a medley including "Family Affair" and
Despite its celebratory tone, the show was marked by tension between the artists and the NFL: Dre's line "still not loving police" in "Still D
: In addition to being the first all-hip-hop show, it was the first time sign language interpreters ( Sean Forbes and Warren "WaWa" Snipe) were included in the halftime broadcast.
: Executive produced by Roc Nation (Jay-Z), the show was seen as an effort by the NFL to reconcile with the hip-hop community after years of racial tension and controversies surrounding its hiring practices. Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show 2022 Recap | DEHH
: Eminem took a knee after his performance, a gesture widely interpreted as a tribute to Colin Kaepernick's protest against police brutality, despite reported NFL requests not to do so.