Tom Brady: Janet Jackson Halftime Incident Was ‘Probably Good For NFL’
On a new episode of his Let’s Go! podcast with Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray, Tom Brady expressed his thoughts on the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime performance where Janet Jackson…
On a new episode of his Let’s Go! podcast with Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray, Tom Brady expressed his thoughts on the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime performance where Janet Jackson suffered a wardrobe malfunction and part of her breast was exposed by Justin Timberlake. The pair were performing "Rock Your Body." The seven-time Super Bowl champ said it was "probably a good thing for the NFL."
"I didn’t see much. I’d much rather not see it when I’m playing," Brady said about Super Bowl halftime shows. "Even I remember when we beat Carolina…We came off the field and that was when we had the wardrobe malfunction with Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson. [The media was] asking me about that. I couldn’t even understand what they were telling me about. They said, 'Did you see the halftime show?' and I said, 'I didn’t see anything.' I was thinking about the game."
"It took a while for us to figure out exactly what had gone on," Brady continued. "I think in the end, it was probably a good thing for the NFL because everyone got to talk about it, and it was just more publicity and more publicity for halftime shows. Is any publicity bad publicity? That’s what they say, so, who knows?"
Jackson spoke about the incident during her self-titled 2022 Lifetime documentary.
"We talked once and Justin said, 'I don’t know if I should speak up and make a statement.' And then I was like, 'Look, I don’t want any drama for you. If I were you, I wouldn’t say anything,'" Jackson said. "Justin and I are very good friends and we always will be. We talked a few days ago. He and I have moved on and it’s time for everyone to do the same."
Timberlake apologized to both Jackson and his ex-girlfriend popstar Britney Spears for the role he played in the descending of their careers at the time.
"I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism," he wrote in a February post to Instagram. "I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed."
Rihanna killed her Halftime performance at the Super Bowl LVII. Although we are still recovering, now we're thinking about who the NFL should pick to headline Super Bowl LVIII. If they were to pick a hip-hop or R&B act for next year's big game, we've come up with a few suggestions to help get them started.
Take a look at 10 performers the NFL should consider for Super Bowl LVIII:
Drake
(Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)Drake would be the perfect candidate to headline the Super Bowl LVIII. He has a record-breaking discography and an amazing stage presence. He has also collaborated with many artists on this list as well as other musicians in different genres so bringing them out on stage would be a treat for non-hip-hop fans as well.
Nicki Minaj
(Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for TNT )Nicki Minaj has been holding the rap girlies down for years, and it's time she gets her flowers. Nicki's fifth studio album has been brewing but has no official release date, so while the anticipation is already high, why not release it weeks before next year's Super Bowl? She could even make a tour announcement after the show. The last time the rapper did a tour was for her fourth studio album <em>Queen</em> back in 2019.
Kendrick Lamar
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)Kendrick Lamar already got a taste of performing at the Super Bowl when he performed alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent during Super Bowl LVI. All of Kendrick's albums thus far have resonated with fans, so it wouldn't matter if he stuck to one album or did a medley of his biggest hits.
Chris Brown
(Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)Chris Brown not only has the pipes to get through a compelling performance, but he's also got the moves. The Virginia native could easily play his notable hits from his debut album or some of his music from the past few years.
Future
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)Like many of the artists on this list, Future has a long discography that goes back at least a decade. Hits such as "Mask Off" "Life Is Good," and "Codeine Crazy," are just some of the songs that could get the crowd going. Plus, he recently tweeted he's in "album mode" so what better way to gain excitement than to headline the Super Bowl?
Janet Jackson
(Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)While there was controversy the last time Janet Jackson took the stage at the Super Bowl, it would be a disservice to Janet fans to not let her have her solo moment on the world's biggest stage. This year, Janet is embarking on the <em>Together Again</em> tour, so she and her dancers would already be geared up and ready to go if the opportunity were to arise.
Doja Cat
(Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Coachella)Doja Cat is gearing up for her fourth studio album, but honestly, we are still recovering from <em>Planet Her</em>, which was released in 2021. She's a newer talent than most on the list, but her remarkable performance skill (plus the girl can rap AND sing) puts her in the running for someone who would have a show-stopping performance.
Mary J. Blige
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)If Mary J. Blige were to have a solo headlining performance at the Super Bowl, all she would need to do is run back "Family Affair" a couple of times, and we would be fine with that. Seriously though , after her viral death drop during the Super Bowl LVI, she proved once again how remarkable of a performer she is and why she is the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
Usher
(Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen)Imagine the stadium lights are off, and you hear in the intro to "Superstar" with a spotlight emerging on Usher. The eight-time Grammy Award winner would be a great choice for the next Super Bowl because he sure knows how to entertain. His Las Vegas residency got extended due to him selling out all 25 of his 2022 shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM. If the NFL wants an explosive Halftime Show, they know who to call.
Jay-Z
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Jay-Z mentioned he's turned down the Super Bowl before, which he raps in "Apes---" with Beyoncé. "Once I said no to the Super Bowl: You need me, I don't need you. Every night we in the end zone. Tell the NFL we in stadiums, too," he rapped. His feelings might have changed since the song came out in 2018 because the following year, he entered a deal with the NFL to enhance its live game experiences and to amplify the league's social justice efforts. Maybe this time around, he might reconsider hitting the big stage.
