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Cincinnati Bengals player Evan McPherson soaked up the halftime show duringSuper Bowl 56.
The rookie kicker, 22, stayed on the field to watch this year’s star-studded performance, which featured a medley of artists, includingDr. Dre,Eminem,Mary J. Blige,Kendrick LamarandSnoop Dogg.
McPherson was spotted enjoying the show with other spectators while his teammates gathered in the locker room after the first half. At halftime, the Bengals were down at 13-10.
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In footage posted to theNFL Twitter account, McPherson can be seen grinning and laughing while watching the halftime show. As he sits on a bench on the sidelines, McPherson smiles at the camera and throws his hands up.
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“@McPherson_Evan is literally just one of us watching the #PepsiHalftime show 😂,” the NFL tweeted.
Prior to Sunday’s game, McPherson toldTMZthat he was considering staying on the field to watch the show.
“Normally, we go into the locker room and then just turn around and come right back out to warm up,” he said. “I don’t know if they’re gonna force us in the locker room [and say], ‘You can’t stay out and watch anything.’ "
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Lamar, 34, performed “Alright” before Eminem, 49, took the stage with “Lose Yourself.” The group of powerhouse performers joined together to close out the impressive spectacle as a group.
source: people.com
