Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg set the stage on fire during a special Christmas Day NFL game, delivering a halftime performance so electrifying that it has ignited a passionate fan campaign. Viewers are now calling for him to replace the scheduled artist, Bad Bunny, at the upcoming Super Bowl LX.
A Festive Halftime Spectacle on Netflix
The iconic performance took place on December 25, 2025, during the NFL Christmas Gameday. The matchup featured the Minnesota Vikings versus the Detroit Lions at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In a significant shift for sports broadcasting, the entire halftime show was streamed live to a global audience on Netflix.
Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., brought his unique flair to the festive season. He creatively reimagined the classic Christmas poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore. The 54-year-old artist was joined by a massive ensemble, including a 30-person choir, drummer boys, and dozens of dancers, creating a vibrant holiday party atmosphere.
Fan Reactions: From Praise to Petitions
The rapper had the crowd cheering with a medley of his greatest hits. Songs like "Nuthin' but a G Thang," "Who Am I (What's My Name)?," and "Drop it Like it's Hot" resonated throughout the stadium. Netflix celebrated the show, dubbed "Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party," by sharing clips on social media platform X.
Almost immediately, impressed fans began voicing a strong opinion online. Many directed their comments towards the NFL, suggesting that Snoop Dogg should take over the halftime show for Super Bowl LX, which is scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The spot is currently slated for Latin superstar Bad Bunny.
Social media was flooded with demands for the change. One user exclaimed, "Cancel the crappy Bunny for the superbowl and get SNOOP in there!!" Another praised, "Awesome show. Better than a lot of super bowl halftime shows..." A third fan declared the performance "straight fire" and the "best Christmas gift ever." The sentiment was clear: numerous viewers believed Snoop Dogg's production set a new standard that the Super Bowl should follow.
A Star-Studded Christmas Celebration
The memorable night was not just a solo act. Snoop Dogg brought along famous friends to share the stage. He was joined by country music sensation Lainey Wilson and the legendary operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli along with his son Matteo Bocelli.
Other performers also contributed to the festive energy. The group HUNTR/X delivered a golden rendition of "12 Days of Christmas," while artists EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI from Netflix's animated film "KPOP Demon Hunters" took to the stage. Adding to the celebrity power in the audience was Snoop's longtime friend and bestselling author, Martha Stewart.
This spectacular Christmas show has undoubtedly placed Snoop Dogg at the centre of a new conversation. With the Super Bowl LX halftime show still months away, the vocal reaction from fans has created an intriguing storyline, putting pressure on one of the world's most-watched musical stages to consider a last-minute superstar switch.
