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Maroon 5, who have been announced as half-time show performers, have also faced criticism over their appearance alongside rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi.
But some fans of Big Boi, who made his name in Outkast, were less positive about his decision to appear when he shared a news story about his performance online... Other fans supported his decision to perform while some said the rapper should kneel during his slot to support the protesting NFL players.
Some fans are happy that the show – and thus its late creator – got acknowledged. Others say it wasn't enough.
Dallas has long played "Sweet Victory" after home victories, which made its appearance during its game against the Minnesota Wild on Friday [Feb. 1] so perfect.
The list of artists who have declined to perform during the halftime show, to stand in solidarity with Kaepernick, includes Jay Z, Rihanna and Cardi B. (Adele and P!nk also declined for different or unspecified reasons.) The NFL finally made its halftime lineup official this week, confirming months of speculation that Maroon 5 will headline the show. But the additions of featured performances by hip-hop stars Travis Scott and Big Boi have only further escalated public criticism. Both Jay Z and Common have reportedly attempted to dissuade Scott from performing. An online petition that originally urged Maroon 5 to decline the invitation is now pushing for all three acts to take a knee during the performance in symbolic support of Kaepernick.
Scott's involvement, specifically, has prompted criticism from some. In an interview with TMZ, the Rev. Al Sharpton said he thought Scott 'should do what a lot of other major artists have done — say, 'I'm not going to participate.' You can't fight against Jim Crow and then go sit in the back of the bus,' he added. In a pair of tweets, the rapper Meek Mill responded to the news that Scott would be performing with, 'For what????' and 'He don't need that he on fire already!'
The Dallas Stars came to the rescue. At the February 1 home game against the Minnesota Wild the entire segment including the over-the-top song was played on the big screen over the ice.
