On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs get the chance to make history with yet another Super Bowl ring. But before they can celebrate their victory, they must compete against the Philadelphia Eagles. With the Eagles competing in the Super Bowl not that long ago, the team hoped to walk away the winner. But besides the historic matchup, the Super Bowl offered fans a slew of performances from stars like Jon Batiste, Lauren Daigle, and even Kendrick Lamar. And with millions tuning in for the Super Bowl, here are the details on how much each performer hoped to earn.
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During the Usher halftime show at the Super Bowl, a staggering 123 million people tuned in. Although performers know the pressure of taking the stage in front of thousands, millions is an entirely different feeling. With little room of error, the singers worked to master their performance before Sunday’s game. But even with all the work and time going into a single performance, how much do they get paid?
The decision of the NFL compensating their performers has been a hot topic over the years. And while the NFL believed that their massive audience was more than enough, a representative explained that in 2025, the league would not only cover the cost of the performance but also pay the performers the “union scale.” Among the other costs the NFL looked to pay included travel expenses and hotel fees.
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Jon Batiste Walking Away From Super Bowl With Small Paycheck
While some singers are known to bring in millions for a single performance, the NFL only paid performers using the union outlines. Looking at the contract rules from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, it seems that performers, including Batiste, should walk away with about $1,000 per day.
Although $1000 isn’t going to break the bank, entertainment lawyer Lori Landew explained how some artists don’t mind given the exposure. “Some of those artists do not see their appearance as a political statement, nor do they see the show as a cultural battleground, but rather view their live performance as an opportunity to entertain an enthusiastic crowd and to share their music and their talent with millions of viewers.”
Don’t miss Batiste performing the National Anthem during the Super Bowl on Sunday, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox.
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