Rae Sremmurd tapped as first-ever headlining performance for tentpole event, along with performances from DJ Esther Anaya, Jessie James Decker, Las Vegas Academy Choir and Blue Man Group
New York, NY (January 26, 2022) – The NFL today announced the entertainment lineup for The 2023 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. The multi-day event will kick off with skills competitions on Thursday, February 2, which will air from 7:00-8:30 PM ET on ESPN, and continue on Sunday, February 5 at Allegiant Stadium, where fans can catch all of the action live and in person, including the culmination of skills challenges, the first-ever AFC vs NFC Flag football games and the first-ever Pro Bowl Games headlining performance from RAE SREMMURD. Tickets on sale now at probowl.com/tickets.
Rae Sremmurd, the award-winning duo featuring brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi debuted their first platinum-selling album “SremmLife” in 2015. They’re known for releasing massive hits such as “Black Beatles,” “No Type,” and “No Flex Zone.” Since their explosive start in the music industry, they’ve dropped two critically acclaimed albums “SremmLife 2” and “SR3MM.” Swae Lee has also been nominated for two Grammys for his work with Post Malone on “Sunflower,” which is now RIAA certified 17x platinum. The duo is currently working with longtime collaborator Mike Will Made-It to create their highly anticipated forthcoming album “SREMM4LIFE.”
During pregame and throughout the game, fans will be able to hear from in-house hosts, including five-time Pro Bowl player LADAINIAN TOMLINSON, seven-time Pro Bowl player NICK MANGOLD, and Las Vegas Raiders host SIBLEY SCOLES. In addition, JASON NEGRON will serve as MC.
For pregame entertainment, the LAS VEGAS ACADEMY CHOIR will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The Las Vegas Academy consists of over 900 students who are taught performing arts courses in band, orchestra, vocal music, guitar, jazz, mariachi and piano. Country singer JESSIE JAMES DECKER will perform the national anthem. The artist and reality TV star released her debut album in 2009 and wrapped her “The Woman I’ve Become” tour in August 2022.
Fans at Allegiant Stadium will also be treated to special pregame and in-game sets from DJ ESTHER ANAYA, the resident DJ of the Los Angeles Chargers and Resorts World in Las Vegas, The Pro Bowl Games’ host city. Additionally, the world-famous BLUE MAN GROUP will perform. An American performance art company that was formed in 1987, Blue Man Group is a trio of funny, playful, and irreverent bald and blue men, who have become globally famous for their unique performances, which merge music, art, comedy, and non-verbal communication.
Fans can visit probowl.com/tickets to buy tickets to the Sunday of The Pro Bowl Games, which start as low as $35. Sunday’s slate of events will also be televised from 3:00pm-6:00pm EST on ESPN.
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About Rae Sremmurd
In the mid-2010s, Rae Sremmurd emerged from Tupelo, Mississippi as a duo with a knack for party-oriented anthems. In 2014 they signed to Mike Will Made-It’s Ear Drummers Records in partnership with Interscope Records and released their debut album “SremmLife” in 2015. The full-length project landed at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart and is RIAA certified Platinum. It includes iconic singles “No Flex Zone,” “No Type” and the Young Thug and Nicki Minaj-assisted “Throw Sum Mo,” which quickly propelled them to superstardom.
They wasted no time releasing their 2nd album “SremmLife 2” in 2016 which included their first Billboard Hot 100 #1 song, “Black Beatles”. The single not only revolutionized viral challenges across the world but also held the #1 spot for 7 consecutive weeks. The duo recently released their new single “Torpedo” to kick off 2023 and they’re currently putting the final touches on their highly anticipated 4th studio album, “SREMM4LIFE” set to be released this year.
About Las Vegas Academy Choir
The Vocal Department of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts consists of over 250 singers from every corner of the Las Vegas Valley. They are the largest Major at the 12-time Grammy award-winning Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. This program consists of five major choral ensembles, a contemporary music ensemble (Contemporary Voices), an a cappella ensemble (Echo), and an opera/musical theater ensemble (On Stage). As the voice of LVA, The Vocal Department has performed all around the community, including for Star Wars in concert, Barry Manilow, Andre Rieu, with the stars of the Broadway show Memphis, Producer Kenny Ortega, Foreigner, The Eagles, the nationally-televised NFL Draft, with Wayne Newton for a nationally-televised Raiders game and with Hugh Jackman on his world tour in summer of 2019. These students are talented, driven, and focused – with a true passion for singing. Although they come from many different backgrounds, their goal is the same – to share their love of music.
About Jessie James Decker
Singer, songwriter, TV personality, fashion designer, beauty and lifestyle influencer/entrepreneur, and 2x New York Times best-selling author, Jessie James Decker has emerged as a multi-platform juggernaut juggling fashion brands like her personally designed Kittenish line with four retail stores and growing, along with her television hosting duties. Signed to Warner Music Nashville, Jessie’s passion for music has made the multi-talented artist one of music’s true breakout firebrands, with over 200 million streams. The singer’s authentic style immediately captivated listeners everywhere on her 2009 self-titled debut. She continued to keep it real with her second studio album, 2017’s Southern Girl City Lights, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Jessie lives with her husband, retired NFL player Eric Decker, and their three children, in Nashville, Tennessee.
About DJ Esther Anaya
Esther Anaya is a Colombian-born music producer, DJ, Violinist, and Singer/Songwriter. Known for her unique sounds and imaginative performance, she has over 20 years of musical training and over 10 years of professional performance experience. Originating out of a classical music conservatory, she gravitated toward pop, Latin and electronic music. From collaborating with Rihanna to producing music with Snoop Dogg and opening Maluma’s European Fame Tour, she has performed across over 20 countries and has shared the stage with some of the most iconic artists in the world. In addition to on-stage performances, Esther Anaya produces original music in both the Latin and electronic dance categories.
About Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters, and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy, and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to additional domestic residencies in Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and World tours, reaching more than 50 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information, please visit Blueman.com.
