In a major celebration of local musical heritage, rap legends E-40 and Too $hort are set to bring authentic Bay Area hip-hop to the NFL Honors stage. The iconic performers will deliver a special performance during the league's prestigious annual awards ceremony, scheduled for Thursday night in San Francisco.
A High-Profile Stage for Hometown Heroes
The NFL Honors event will be held at the historic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, with the broadcast beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC and NFL Network. For viewers preferring digital platforms, the show will also be available for streaming on Peacock.
This performance adds a distinctly Bay Area flavour to the Super Bowl week festivities, bringing hometown hip-hop royalty to one of the National Football League's most prominent stages. The timing is particularly significant as the Super Bowl itself will be held at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday, featuring a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Star-Studded Ceremony Details
Acclaimed actor Jon Hamm will host the NFL Honors ceremony, which serves to celebrate the league's top performances from the 2025 season. The evening will also include the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and the presentation of the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
The event will feature an impressive roster of presenters including comedians Tiffany Haddish and Tracy Morgan, social media personality Druski, sportscaster Rich Eisen, and actress Madelyn Cline. They will be joined by current and former NFL stars such as Michael Strahan, Steve Young, Micah Parsons, and Kurt Warner.
Legacy of Bay Area Hip-Hop Icons
E-40, with a career spanning over three decades, has become renowned for his distinctive, unorthodox rap flow and his ability to impart life lessons through his street-wise lyrical perspective. His influence on West Coast hip-hop is immeasurable.
Too $hort has solidified his status as a rap icon with an extensive catalogue of hits including "What's My Favorite Word?," "Blow the Whistle," "Shake That Monkey," and "The Ghetto." His contributions have helped define the Bay Area sound for generations of hip-hop fans.
Their joint performance represents a significant moment of recognition for Bay Area culture during one of the sporting world's biggest weeks. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl halftime show will feature global superstar Bad Bunny, creating a diverse musical lineup across the week's events.
