TL;DR
- Jack White, a Detroit native, performed at the Lions Thanksgiving halftime show.
- Eminem, also from Detroit, helped select Jack White for the performance.
- White is a devoted fan of Detroit sports teams, especially the Tigers.
- This marks the first year Eminem led the halftime performer selection process.
This year's Thanksgiving football halftime shows feature a constellation of stars, making them a holiday tradition as ingrained as the game itself.
The Detroit Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers for the day's opening game, prompting the team to collaborate with Eminem to select a suitable performer. Ultimately, rock musician Jack White was chosen for the halftime show in Detroit, offering the recently inducted Hall of Famer an opportunity to perform for a national audience.
White is a perfect choice for the game, as he has a special connection to the city of Detroit compared with most other performers. Here's what you need to know about White's upbringing and sports fandom.
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Where is Jack White from?
Detroit, Michigan, is where Jack White was born and grew up, making him one of many musical talents to emerge from The Motor City. As the frontman for The White Stripes, White is a suitable selection to headline this year's halftime performance and engage with attendees.
This is the first year that Detroit's own Eminem led the selection process for the halftime show, so it’s not surprising he chose a fellow Detroit native. While White currently lives in Nashville, he still maintains a connection to his hometown.
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Jack White sports fandom
Being a Detroit native, Jack White supports the Lions and all other Detroit sports franchises. Despite his allegiance to the Lions, the rock musician is fundamentally a baseball enthusiast, as he has attended every Major League Baseball stadium and a devoted Tigers supporter.
Earlier this year, White attended a Detroit Tigers game versus the Colorado Rockies and also joined the Tigers' broadcast booth for one inning.
While White usually expresses his affection for Detroit at Tigers games, he's now set to seize a dream opportunity for Any Detroit native: performing at a Lions game.
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2025 NFL Thanksgiving games
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Packers @ Lions | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| Chiefs @ Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Bengals @ Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |