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Rap Star Wiz Khalifa to Rock Steelers vs Jets Rivalry Halftime

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The AFC showdown between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers just gained star power. Rapper Wiz Khalifa, Pittsburgh’s own, will headline the halftime show, turning MetLife Stadium into a hip-hop celebration.

Wiz Khalifa’s connection to the Steelers is legendary. His anthem “Black and Yellow” became the soundtrack of Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl XLV run and remains the defining song for Steelers Nation every football season.

“Performing for Steelers fans always feels like home,” Wiz Khalifa said in a statement. “It’s about pride, loyalty, and carrying Pittsburgh everywhere I go. Sunday night, MetLife will feel black and yellow.”

The Jets enter 2025 with playoff hopes behind their young stars, while the Steelers fight to reclaim AFC North supremacy. Adding Wiz Khalifa makes this primetime clash more than a football game — it’s culture.

NFL officials said the halftime booking celebrates artists with genuine ties to the teams they represent. Wiz, born in Pittsburgh, embodies the grit and swagger that mirrors Steelers football tradition perfectly.

When the second quarter ends, fans won’t just get entertainment — they’ll get their anthem live. MetLife Stadium will shake to Black and Yellow, uniting Steelers Nation and echoing across the NFL stage.

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