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From left, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent perform during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, February 13.
From left, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent perform during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, February 13.
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The Super Bowl halftime show, in photos

Updated 9:45 PM EST, Sun February 13, 2022
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See the best photos from this year's Super Bowl halftime show, which starred R&B singer Mary J. Blige and rappers Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg. There was also a surprise performance by rapper 50 Cent.

The stars performed on various stages designed to look like the world's coolest house party.
The stars performed on various stages designed to look like the world's coolest house party.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-2022-rams-vs-bengals%2Fh_1de0c337b493a38f8010188b7de15a95" target="_blank">Eminem takes a knee</a> during his performance, a gesture often done to protest racial injustice in the country.
Eminem takes a knee during his performance, a gesture often done to protest racial injustice in the country.
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50 Cent was suspended upside down as he gave a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-2022-rams-vs-bengals%2Fh_2829ecbaa666f07ed60ad95f7f647b87" target="_blank">surprise performance</a> of his hit "In Da Club."
50 Cent was suspended upside down as he gave a surprise performance of his hit "In Da Club."
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Mary J. Blige performed her songs "Family Affair" and "No More Drama."
Mary J. Blige performed her songs "Family Affair" and "No More Drama."
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Kendrick Lamar performs his song "Alright" with backup dancers.
Kendrick Lamar performs his song "Alright" with backup dancers.
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The show opened with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg performing "The Next Episode."
The show opened with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg performing "The Next Episode."
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Snoop Dogg performs at the start of the show.
Snoop Dogg performs at the start of the show.
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Eminem, with Anderson Paak on drums, performs his hit song "Lose Yourself."
Eminem, with Anderson Paak on drums, performs his hit song "Lose Yourself."
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Mary J. Blige performs on stage.
Mary J. Blige performs on stage.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
From left, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg appear on stage at the end of the show.
From left, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg appear on stage at the end of the show.
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Fans inside SoFi Stadium watch the halftime show.
Fans inside SoFi Stadium watch the halftime show.
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