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Lil Jon to Headline Ravens-Bengals Halftime Show

11/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 27, 2025, Lil Jon will headline the halftime show for Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals game at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Lil Jon is known for performances and is expected to perform tracks like Get Low, Yeah!, Turn Down For What.
The show aims to energize fans after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
There is speculation about surprise appearances by Usher and Ludacris to boost audience excitement.

History

Historical Context

The Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show on February 1, 2004, featuring Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, ignited a media firestorm after Timberlake exposed Jackson's breast, leading to over 540,000 complaints to the FCC. This incident, dubbed "Nipplegate," prompted stricter broadcasting regulations and heightened scrutiny of televised performances, significantly impacting the entertainment landscape and shaping future Super Bowl halftime shows.

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Story summary

On November 27, 2025, Lil Jon will headline the halftime show for Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals game at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Lil Jon is known for performances and is expected to perform tracks like Get Low, Yeah!, Turn Down For What.
The show aims to energize fans after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
There is speculation about surprise appearances by Usher and Ludacris to boost audience excitement.

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