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The US sporting world came alive as one of the biggest sporting events of the year took place on Sunday night. Legends and celebrities across various industries celebrated the Super Bowl LVII clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Moreover, the half-time performance from Rihanna left the sporting world in awe. NBA stars like Magic Johnson, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan’s daughter took to their social media to comment on the Grammy award-winning singer for her spellbinding act. Additionally, a 3x NBA champion joined the bandwagon expressing his admiration for the show. 

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Multiple Grammy award-winning artist Rihanna took the center stage during the traditional half-time performance. The star mesmerized the crowd with 12 songs on her first live performance in seven years. MJ’s daughter, Jasmine Jordan was captivated by the performance as she shared a picture of the event on her Instagram story and wrote, “Shine bright my baby.” 

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Heats’ legend joins fellow NBA stars to praise Rihanna

Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade was impressed by the half-time act, sharing a post on his Instagram story with the words, “RIH!!!!!!!” The post featured Rihanna performing ‘All of the Lights’ in her shiny red jumpsuit. During the show, fans spotted the singer’s baby bump, confirming her latest pregnancy. The Caribbean star took a break from live performances after her first child with rapper ASAP Rocky. Moreover, the rapper was seen cheering Riri on from the field.

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Lakers legend LeBron James tweeted, “Rih got so many killer tracks!!!!

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Apart from celebrities, millions of fans across the globe enjoyed her performance from the comfort of their homes. 

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The Chiefs win the Super Bowl in a tight finish

The Eagles and Chiefs scripted a perfect showdown for NFL fans with a thrilling finish to Super Bowl LVII. The Chiefs had the last laugh with a 38-35 victory in the end. Despite his ankle injury, Chief’s QB Patrick Mahomes won the NFL’s MVP Award for his contributions both on and off the field.

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What did you make of the half-time show by Rihanna? Comment your favorite song from the singer’s lineup in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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