Post Malone Celebrates Marshawn Kneeland During Halftime Performance
Post Malone delivered an electrifying performance during the halftime show of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game.
The 30-year-old singer took the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday, November 27.
During his set, Malone entertained the crowd with a mix of his hit songs, including “Wrong Ones” and “I Had Some Help.” He was accompanied on stage by a group of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders while performing “Wow.”
Malone also honored the memory of the late defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who tragically passed away earlier this month at the young age of 24. He paid tribute by wearing a blue pin featuring “94” on his jacket, in reference to Kneeland’s jersey number. Malone concluded his performance by looking skyward and declaring, “We love you 94.”
Earlier this month, Malone expressed how “honored” he felt to perform at the Thanksgiving game as a lifelong Cowboys supporter.
“Being from Texas, I grew up as a Cowboys fan and have watched this halftime show for years,” he shared. “It’s truly an honor to be involved with the Red Kettle Kickoff alongside The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys, bringing hope to countless individuals.”
The 29th annual Red Kettle Kickoff encourages fans to contribute to The Salvation Army’s initiatives throughout communities nationwide.
“The Red Kettle Campaign transcends tradition — it’s a vital lifeline,” said Cowboys co-owner Charlotte Jones in a statement. “Every ring of a bell signifies that even small acts of kindness can create real joy. We are proud to join forces with The Salvation Army once more and are thrilled to have our biggest fan, Post Malone, share his remarkable talent and energy with fans across the country.”
While Malone has strong ties to the Cowboys, he also shares connections with their Thanksgiving Day opponent, the Chiefs. In a February 2024 episode of Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, Travis revealed that Malone has tattoos honoring him and his teammate Patrick Mahomes.
“Did you know Post Malone got our signatures tattooed on his arm?” the Chiefs tight end mentioned to Jason, explaining that both he and Mahomes attended Malone’s concert in Kansas City, Missouri, after celebrating their Super Bowl victory in 2020.
After the concert, the three played beer pong and made a wager that the loser would have to get tattoos of the winners’ signatures.
“A tattoo artist just happened to be in the room. After we beat him, we signed a piece of paper, and I’m pretty sure that right after the show, he went to that tattoo artist and got it inked. I respect that he kept his word,” Travis recounted, adding that Malone also got a tattoo of the Chiefs logo.
Following the Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl victory, Malone notably swapped his Cowboys jacket for a Chiefs one at Brittany Mahomes’ suggestion during an afterparty.
Malone has further musical ties to the Chiefs through his collaboration with Taylor Swift on “Fortnight,” the lead single from her 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department, especially since Travis’ fiancée, Swift, 35, is a passionate Chiefs supporter.
