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COVID-19 Threatens Dr. Dre’s Investment in Super Bowl Halftime Show
Dr. Dre has got a lot to worry about. Quite a few media outlets are reporting the rumored cancellation of Dre’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show because of COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, cancellation isn’t great for Dre. He reportedly invested millions into the show. So, if Half-time is cut, then he loses his investment.
Does Dre Have Insurance From Super Bowl?
Well, a cancellation insurance policy is certainly a thing. Yes, Dr. Dre has coverage. So, one would think Dre wouldn’t have anything to worry about in this Super Bowl situation. Not in this case. Unfortunately, there always seems to be some catch. Cancellation insurance is null when it comes to COVID-19. As noted,
The nullification of coverage happened because COVID-19 is on the Communicable Disease exemption provisions list.
So, because of Omicron and the resurgence in cases, it’s looking more and more likely that the producer extraordinaire might lose his investment.
Super Bowl Hype
The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched programs annually. Many artists consider performing on stage, for one of the biggest audiences in the world, a true privilege. This year’s Dr. Dre performance at Super Bowl promised to be a significant event for Hip-Hop fans.
The streaker, who ran out during the 2021 Super Bowl game. Image source: Marca.
The lineup of performers included Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dog, and Eminem, top-tier talent. And without a doubt, the artists were excited about giving the masses something to remember. The legendary Snoop Dogg was quoted as saying,
“We plan on putting together a great show to give the people something that they been waiting on.”
So How Are Things Looking For Dre?
The Dre’s Super Bowl halftime show is done for if COVID cases continue to surge especially given the rise of Omicron. Cancellation is terrible news. He fronted a great deal of the money to bring the Hip-Hop legends to the bowl stage. Cancellation equals a few million dollars.
What About The Super Bowl?
Despite the possibility of canceling the halftime show, the bowl will go on.
“The NFL made it clear it wants fans in the stands, and if that can’t happen at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium, the game could be moved to say, Dallas.”
With hopes, things change: Dre gets his investment’s worth, and we get the entertainment part. So, we are keeping our fingers crossed.
Interested in more on what’s happening in Dr. Dre’s life, check out FMHipHop’s retrospective articles.
Written by Renae Richardson
