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Lil Jon headlined the Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Thanksgiving halftime show at the M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday

Updated on: Nov 28, 2025, 08:38:35 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Lil Jon headlined the Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Thanksgiving halftime show at the M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday. As the 54-year-old took the stage, thousands of fans in the stadium sang along.

Lil Jon performed at the Ravens vs Bengals halftime show (Instagram/Lil Jon)

Jon performed some of his top hits at the Ravens-Bengals game. Fans shared videos and photos on social media.

Who is Lil Jon?

Lil Jon (born Jonathan H. Smith, January 17, 1971, Atlanta) is the Grammy-winning rapper, DJ, and producer who became the undisputed king of crunk in the early 2000s. Fronting Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, he exploded with platinum hits like “Get Low,” “Yeah!” (with Usher & Ludacris), and “Turn Down for What” (with DJ Snake). Known for his signature ad-libs (“YEAH!”, “OKAY!”, “WHAT?!”) and high-energy calls, dreadlocks, grills, and pimp chalices, he turned hype into a global brand.

Beyond music, he’s appeared on Celebrity Apprentice, launched energy drinks, and became a viral meme. In 2024-2025, he re-emerged as a surprise country-crossover star, collaborating with artists like Shaboozey and performing at major events.

Earlier in the day, Post Malone performed at the Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys halftime show. Ahead of the Thanksgiving show, Malone told the Cowboys, “I'm from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It's a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”

Malone also paid tribute to late Cowboys star Marshawn Kneeland by wearing a No. 94 patch on his jacket.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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