Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, and 50 cent have been awarded their first time Emmy for being part of the Super Bowl Half-Time Show, not only it is their first ever, the show itself was the first to receive the coveted Tv trophy.
First half-time show to receive an Emmy
The first ever half-time show Emmy winner was a surprise for everyone, being in Los Angeles, the LA music scene had to represent their hometown, and what better way than to bring a brutal display of talent from all the performers to the most watched tv event in the US.
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s influence
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, pretty much dominate the hip hop and rap scene in the whole state, and when they give you the seal of approval, there is nothing that can stop you from achieving your goals as a musician, such is the case of fellow Californian Anderson .Paak also played drums during the celebration on Eminem’s performance.
Surprise: 50 Cent pulls up to the #SuperBowl halftime show. pic.twitter.com/j4ILHEe85G
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Eminem is an award shy of an EGOT
Speaking of Eminem, he is only a Tony away from achieving the EGOT, which is the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. If he would venture into acting in the theater he’d join a very select group of people.
Dr. Dre credited Nas and Jay-Z for doing the show
Dr. Dre is a music and business mogul and as far as many people are concerned, he has already done his part in music history, he made ‘The Chronic’ which is arguably the most influential album of all hip hop, he was part of the first gangster-rap group ever with NWA and he continued to be a legend, but he did not need to do the show, however, he was convinced by NAS and Jay-Z