The Southern College Human Jukebox Marching Band is marching into the highlight this Tremendous Bowl season, and they aren’t doing it alone. Following an electrifying efficiency throughout the Nightcap’s Reside Tremendous Bowl Present, the famed HBCU band acquired a major monetary enhance because of former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson.
Sharpe and Johnson inspired the viewers to donate to the band throughout the present. The duo made headlines after they publicly dedicated to assist the band financially, pledging a complete of $50,000. “I’m going to be the primary to donate. I’m going to present $25k out of my very own pocket,” Sharpe introduced to the group.
Johnson didn’t hesitate to observe go well with, asking, “So in case you donating $25k, I received to match what you doing, Unc?” Though Sharpe playfully insisted he didn’t should match the donation, Johnson emphasised, “However I ought to.”
“The most effective band within the land met one of the best podcast within the recreation, and the end result? Unmatched power, unforgettable moments, and an electrifying efficiency,” the band shared partially on Instagram.
The Southern College Human Jukebox additionally carried out throughout the Tremendous Bowl Opening Live performance on Sunday on the Caesars Superdome, an enviornment the place they’ve made memorable appearances. The pregame efficiency adopted their 2025 Rose Parade, a number of Essence Festivals, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performances.
Their participation within the Tremendous Bowl highlighted their unbelievable abilities, emphasised the significance of group assist, and confirmed the pleasure that comes from representing traditionally Black faculties and universities on such a grand stage.
With alumni backing and supporters like Sharpe and Johnson, the Human Jukebox continues to thrive, showcasing the expertise and tradition of HBCUs to a wider viewers.
