In Week 5, the Monday night matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars will return to EverBank Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs will enter the game on an even note, 2-2, while the Jaguars will be riding high on their 3-1 scorecard. Both teams have won back-to-back games, which is why the arena is expected to be sold out. However, the momentum of the game will be set even before the kickoff, as an R&B group will perform the national anthem before the game.

​A Sunday morning post made from the R&B group CitiLimitz and their announcement of performing for the first time at the NFL increased the hype for the game.

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CitiLimitz released the news about performing the national anthem before the game through their

threads official account on Sunday. They also mentioned that the Jaguars have invited them to perform. “Check us out this Monday night singing the National Anthem for the @jaguars x #Chiefs game at 8 pm est. TUNE IN FAM! This is a big look for us! Big thank you to the @jaguars for inviting us to be a part of their #Mondaynightfootball Huge honor and blessing!” CitiLimitz posted on threads. And now with the news out, fans are curious about who CitiLimitz actually are.

Who’s performing the national anthem before the Chiefs vs the Jaguars game?

CitiLimitz is a vocal trio from Chattanooga, Tennessee. It consists of three brothers: 18-year-old Deshundre (aka Dre) and 17-year-old twins Amari (aka A.T.) and Amarion (aka Marion). They were singing since they were born. Gospel singing was their beginning, as their grandfather was a pastor. They formed the band at the tender age of 12 and rose to recognition after appearing on The Ellen Show as young performers in 2019.

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The group was first discovered by Kevin Wales, the CEO of Sound of Young America, and he signed CitiLimitz to Republic Records/UMG. The group then went on to release their debut single “Say No More. The trio of musical brothers has even appeared on the 20th season of America’s Got Talent in 2025. Currently, they have singles like The Most (2025), Wherever You Like (2024), and It’s All About You (from “The Waterboyz”) on different streaming platforms.

How NFL halftime pay works: What CitiLimitz might be earning?​

While specific payment details for CitiLimitz’s national anthem performance haven’t been disclosed, NFL artists typically don’t receive traditional appearance fees. Instead, performers receive union scale payment – the minimum guaranteed compensation under union contracts.

NFL anthem performances aren’t primarily about monetary compensation – the real value lies in exposure to millions of viewers watching both on television and in the stadium. This visibility drives fan interest, prompting searches for the artist and their music catalog.

The platform provides emerging artists like CitiLimitz invaluable promotional opportunities that can translate into streaming numbers, concert ticket sales, and long-term career growth that far exceeds any single performance payment. For many performers, the national anthem slot serves as a springboard to broader recognition rather than a significant payday.

The Career Impact: What This Means for

While CitiLimitz gained momentum from their America’s Got Talent performance, the NFL national anthem slot provides exponentially greater visibility. The group’s current social media presence, 15,600 YouTube subscribers and 222,000 Instagram followers, could experience significant growth following the televised performance.

NFL performances frequently generate viral moments on social media platforms, with even brief clips spreading rapidly across Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Artists often experience immediate spikes in streaming numbers, follower counts, and engagement that persist beyond the initial exposure.

The performance positions CitiLimitz perfectly to capitalize on heightened interest in their upcoming music releases. The national anthem slot has historically served as a launching pad for emerging artists, translating temporary visibility into sustained career momentum through increased bookings, streaming revenue, and fan base expansion.

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However, the fans aren’t confined to YouTube and viral short clips alone, as they will also flock to streaming platforms like Spotify. The same happened with Usher after his Super Bowl performance; his Spotify streams increased by 550 percent in the US alone after the gig. The CitiLimitz can also go on a similar path if everything goes well.