Beyoncé lit up the stage throughout Netflix’s debut live-streamed NFL Christmas Halftime Present, delivering a high-octane efficiency that set social media ablaze. Going down in her hometown of Houston, Texas, at NRG Stadium through the Texans vs. Ravens sport, the occasion marked a milestone for Netflix because it expands its enterprise into reside streaming—a transfer met with skepticism after the platform’s earlier struggles, together with technical glitches through the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson struggle.
This efficiency was the primary time Beyoncé carried out songs from her GRAMMY-nominated, genre-defying album, Cowboy Carter, reside. Followers had been handled to a stunning setlist that included tracks like “Blackbiird” and “Spaghettii/Riiverdance.” The finale noticed Beyoncé fairly actually ascending to the rafters as the gang roared, and he or she carried out “Texas Maintain ’Em.”
Notably, Beyoncé seemed to be again in peak kind, delivering intense choreography with heavy footwork, deep bends and noteworthy vigor—a stark distinction to the extra restrained motion she adopted throughout her Renaissance World Tour. The vitality and precision of her dancing had been a spotlight of the efficiency, reminding followers of her unmatched stage presence.
Beyoncé additionally welcomed her collaborators in for the enjoyable. She opened the set with “16 Carriages” after which segued into “Blackbiird,” joined by Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts. Later within the present, Bey was joined by Publish Malone and Shaboozey for the songs “Levii Denims” and “Spaghettii” respectively. The chemistry between Beyoncé and Malone may seemingly be felt all over the place.
In a nod to her roots and the album’s Western-inspired theme, the present featured iconic visitor appearances celebrating rodeo tradition, together with trailblazers like Myrtis Dightman Jr., the primary Black bull rider to compete professionally, and Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’s first Black rodeo queen. The Texas Southern College Ocean of Soul Marching Band added their signature vitality whereas Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, danced alongside her, eliciting cheers from followers worldwide. Former longtime dance captain Ashley Everett additionally returned triumphantly after sitting out Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour.
Followers had been left buzzing after the efficiency when Beyoncé posted a shock video teaser. The clip confirmed her astride a horse, waving an American flag, earlier than the date “1.14.25” appeared—sending the BeyHive into overdrive with hypothesis about an upcoming tour or visuals for Cowboy Carter.
Houston itself was buzzing with pleasure through the large sport. SirDavis American Whisky, the model Beyoncé co-founded, hosted energetic watch events at choose bars and eating places throughout the town. These occasions featured SirDavis drink specials, picture cubicles and unique screenings of Beyoncé’s halftime present. The festivities continued post-game, with specialty cocktails and celebratory vibes flowing at numerous Houston hotspots.
