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Post Malone's 2025 halftime show reviews: A look at the top and bottom reactions to the music star's Thanksgiving performance.

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TL;DR

  • Post Malone performed three songs during the Thanksgiving halftime show, including country music.
  • Critics noted concerns about Post Malone's vocal delivery, with some finding it off-key.
  • The performance was measured against Jack White's earlier show, which featured a surprise Eminem appearance.
  • Post Malone paid tribute to Marshawn Kneeland with a pin during his approximately seven-minute performance.

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The NFL presented a full Thanksgiving schedule. Three contests occurred during the day, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Dallas Cowboys in the middle matchup.

Thanksgiving Day football games have received a treatment akin to the Super Bowl. These games are scheduled in exclusive primetime slots, and the NFL has prioritized offering viewers premium entertainment during the halftime break. Unlike most halftime performances during the regular season, which aren't typically televised, the Thanksgiving games now feature a dedicated stage and are broadcast in the same manner as the Super Bowl.

The Chiefs-Cowboys game is musical artist Post Malone featured a halftime performance by a singer who performed three songs. He began with "Wrong Ones" from his latest album, "F1 Trillion.". His last song, "I Had Some Help,", is also featured on his new country album. In between, he performed "Wow,", a track from his third studio album that includes a reference to Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. 

Malone faced a significant challenge. While he's a major musical artist, Jack White, who performed during the Lions-Packers halftime show, delivered an outstanding performance, establishing a high standard for the remainder of the event. 

AllSportsPeople provided real-time updates and critiques of Malone's performance at halftime of the Cowboys vs. Chiefs game on Thanksgiving Day. 

STREAM: Watch Post Malone's halftime show LIVE with Paramount+

Reviews of Post Malone's halftime performance

The halftime performance lasted approximately 7 minutes. Regardless of fairness, Malone's act will be measured against White's earlier performance. The Detroit audience enthusiastically received the initial act and cheered loudly when Eminem made a surprise appearance to perform a song. Malone opted not to feature any guest performers, instead performing a country song, followed by an older track, and concluding with another country song. 

Certain supporters expressed dissatisfaction upon realizing Malone's performance would primarily feature his latest release, marking his initial foray into country music. 

Critics voiced concerns about Malone's vocal delivery. While his earlier work featured more auto-tune, and some was present during this show, a significant number of attendees felt his sound was off. 

Although not a formal review, the specialists from both squads experienced the performance. Their position group typically exits at halftime to practice kicks before the second half commences, so they aimed to be prepared once the show concluded. 

The vast majority of the reviews on the internet resembled something similar to this. 

While not everyone had a negative experience at the event, the tunes were quite memorable despite Malone's potentially off-key performance. 

Live updates on Post Malone's Thanksgiving halftime performance

This section will be updated when the performance begins. All times ET. 

6:18 p.m. Malone concluded his performance by thanking the audience and giving a special mention to Kneeland. In total, Malone's set ran for approximately seven minutes, during which he performed three songs. 

6:15 p.m. -- Malone then sang "I Had Some Help" going back to "F1 Trillion."

6:14 p.m. -- Malone's follow-up to "Wrong Ones" is "Wow", from his third studio album, "Hollywood's Bleeding.". "Wow" altered the mood from its country roots, yet a lyric within the track states, "Last call, Hail Mary, Prescott touchdown, ayy (yeah)", referencing Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. 

6:13 p.m. Malone sports a Cowboys patch featuring the number 94, a tribute to Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide earlier this season. 

6:12 p.m. -- Malone begins his performance with, "Wrong Ones" off of his album "F1 Trillion."

6:11 p.m. -- The break starts with Post Malone sharing a message about contributing to the Salvation Army via its Red Kettle initiative.

6:03 p.m. -- The game has gone to halftime. Next up, Post Malone.

5:50 p.m. -- The game has reached the two-minute warning. However, this doesn't signify that Malone's show will commence in two minutes. You'll probably be fine to check the game's status again at 6 p.m. ET, and then you might have to watch the conclusion of the half. If it resembles the first game of the day, the broadcast will likely aim to transition to the show shortly after halftime begins. 

5:17 p.m. -- The second quarter has just commenced. The initial quarter lasted 37 minutes. Tune back into the game around 5:40 p.m. ET to gauge their proximity to halftime. 

5:00 p.m. Malone is scheduled to perform during the day's second halftime show. Jack White, the initial headliner, electrified the Detroit audience by bringing out Eminem, setting a high standard for Malone. 

4:40 p.m. The game's commencement was at 4:41 p.m. ET. If you're only interested in the halftime performance, you can rejoin the game at 5:20 p.m. ET to see how things are progressing. 

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Where to stream Post Malone's Thanksgiving halftime performance

The Chiefs and Cowboys are scheduled to play in the second of three Thanksgiving Day contests. This game will be broadcast on CBS, with kickoff from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, slated for 4:30 p.m. ET.

Those who've cut the cord can stream the game via Paramount+ or Fubo. The latter service currently provides a complimentary trial period, and its channel selection features CBS. 

When does Post Malone's halftime show begin

  • 5:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. CT (approximate time)

Pinpointing the precise start time for Malone's halftime performance is challenging. It's entirely contingent on how quickly the Chiefs and Cowboys play. Should the teams favor a ground game and maintain possession, the show might commence as early as 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT. Conversely, if offenses frequently pass, drop passes, or go out of bounds, the game clock will advance at a slower rate, potentially delaying the start until 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT.

AllSportsPeople will offer real-time updates on the anticipated start time of the halftime show. To catch the performance, monitor the game's progress around 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT and plan accordingly. 

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NFL halftime shows typically run around 13 minutes, meaning any entertainment must be brief. The league will extend this duration for major performances during primetime games. For instance, the Super Bowl halftime show commonly lasts 25 to 30 minutes, with the musical act usually performing for 12 to 15 minutes. 

While the Thanksgiving halftime performance garners more notice than usual, it doesn't get the complete duration afforded to a Super Bowl halftime event. Expect Malone's act to run for approximately eight to ten minutes. 

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