Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary hip-hop crew, is officially set to light up the halftime show for the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day Classic. This isn’t just another game day performance, fam, this is the 87th annual holiday tradition getting a major remix, and it’s going to be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
The Lions’ Holiday Tradition Gets a Wu-Tang Upgrade
Get ready to mark your calendars: the Lions are hosting the Chicago Bears on Thursday, November 26, at Ford Field, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. This Thanksgiving Day Classic is a staple, a game the Lions have hosted pretty much every year since way back in 1934, only missing a few seasons from 1939 to 1944. Lions President and CEO Rich Haddad knows what’s up, saying, “Our Thanksgiving Day Classic is one of the greatest traditions in sports, and Wu-Tang Clan is one of the greatest performers in music. We are thrilled to have Wu-Tang headlining our Thanksgiving halftime show.” He also shouted out Marshall and Paul for their partnership.
And yeah, he’s talking about Eminem and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, who’s also the president of Shady Records. This is their second year executive producing and selecting the halftime performer. Rosenberg summed it up perfectly, “We often like to do things that are both exciting and unexpected. A Wu-Tang Clan Thanksgiving performance in Detroit certainly fits that description!” He added that both he and Eminem have been huge Wu fans since the early 90s, just like a whole generation of Detroit football fans. It’s pretty awesome they’re bringing the group to the stage this year.
Wu-Tang Forever: More Than Just Music
For real, if you know anything about music, you know Wu-Tang Clan is legendary. This isn’t just some random act. The group, made up of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard, was founded in Staten Island, New York, and has dropped eight albums as a group. Their influence stretches way beyond just music, hitting fashion, film, and TV too. Oh, and get this: they’re part of the 2026 class for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They’re even on a farewell tour right now, called “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber.” This isn’t just a halftime show, it’s a moment in music history happening right there at Ford Field.
So, get ready for Thursday, November 26, because when the Lions host the Bears, it’s not just about the game. We’re talking about a classic holiday tradition getting a seriously unexpected, exciting upgrade. Tune in on CBS and Paramount+ to catch all the action, and of course, the iconic Wu-Tang Clan owning that halftime stage.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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