What to know about Eminem, Super Bowl 2022 halftime show performer

By NBC Sports StaffFeb 13, 2022, 7:43 PM EST

The NFL Super Bowl LVI is live right now which means the 2022 halftime show is almost here. NBC Sports has you covered with all you need to know about the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show including a closer look at one of the night’s performers: Eminem.

Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar will collectively headline this year’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The 2022 Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 13 and can be watched and streamed live on NBC and Peacock.

After releasing his debut album Infinite in 1996 and Slim Shady EP in 1997, Eminem signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment which led to the release of The Slim Shady LP in 1999. Both of his follow-up albums, The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show, were nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Since then, he has released seven more studio albums, with the most recent one coming in 2020. In addition to his music career, Eminem made his acting debut in 2002 with 8 Mile, an autobiographical musical drama film about his life. The movie was a box office success and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself.”

Take a look at more of Eminem’s biography and career accolades below:

Eminem’s biography

Where is Eminem from? He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and grew up in Detroit, Michigan and Missouri
How old is Eminem? Age: 49
What is Eminem’s full name? Marshall Bruce Mathers III

Eminem’s music career

Career: Rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, actor
Genre: Hip hop
First major label album: The Slim Shady LP released on February 23, 1999
Most recent album: Music to Be Murdered By released on January 17, 2020
Record label: Shady, Aftermath, Interscope
Grammy nominations: 44
Grammy wins: 15

Notable Songs by Eminem

My Name Is (1999)
The Real Slim Shady (2000)
Stan featuring Dido (2000)
Without Me (2002)
Cleanin’ Out My Closet (2002)
Lose Yourself (2002)
Sing for the Moment (2003)
Just Lose It (2004)
Encore featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent (2004)
When I’m Gone (2005)
Shake That featuring Nate Dogg (2006)
Not Afraid (2010)
Love the Way You Lie featuring Rihanna (2010)
The Monster featuring Rihanna (2013)
River featuring Ed Sheeran (2017)
Homicide with Logic (2019)
Godzilla featuring Juice Wrld (2020)
The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady with Kid Cudi (2020)

How to watch Super Bowl 2022

When: Sunday, February 13, 2022
Kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)
Where: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
TV Channel: NBC
Live stream: Peacock, NBCsports.com, NBC Sports app

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Chris Simms’ 2023 NFL Draft WR Rankings: Zay Flowers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba top list

By NBC Sports StaffMar 28, 2023, 4:10 PM EDT

The 2023 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and across all positions, fans are eagerly tracking the names to know to see what prospects can bolster their team in the upcoming season. A top-quality pass-catcher is on the wish list for more than a few franchises, and ahead of the draft on April 27th, Chris Simms broke down his picks for the top five wide receivers in this year’s draft class, starting with Boston College’s Zay Flowers, who’s been rumored to be of interest for both the Saints and the Patriots. Stay tuned to the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast for the next month as Simms breaks down his rankings for every position group, and read on for the rest of his wide receiver rankings.

Chris Simms’ 2023 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Rankings

Tier One

1. Zay Flowers, Boston College

2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

Tier Two

3. Quentin Johnston, TCU

4. Michael Wilson, Stanford

Tier Three

5. Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee

Simms Breaks Down 2023 Draft WR Rankings

The following are highlights from Simms’ WR draft rankings. For Simms’ in-depth analysis, read below for a breakdown on each prospect and be sure to subscribe to Chris Simms Unbuttoned for an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football.

No. 1 Zay Flowers (Boston College)

What Simms Said: “The position versatility – he can play inside or outside. Some of the best releases in the draft are from Zay Flowers. He is pedal to the metal every play, every cut, everything he does. The build, the style of running…I think he looks like Antonio Brown. He is an unbelievable route runner, along with the explosive athlete. You’re really getting a three-in-one here with speed burner on the outside, speed burner on the inside, and slot receiver inside. I wrote Jaylen Waddle, that’s a guy he reminds me of…(He) plays bigger than his measurables say. To me, he’s a top-20 pick.”

No. 2 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State

What Simms Said: “The speed is not blazing…but what’s off the charts good is the guy’s quickness and route running. His ability to come off the ball and be going 70% and almost jump in the air at the six-yard mark…it’s like Allen Iverson with an unbelievable crossover dribble. He’s got this unbelievable ability to change direction and then accelerate in a hurry. His ability after the catch…the first guy never tackles him…He reminds me of Jarvis Landry, to a greater version. This guy is about as high level of a route runner as you’re going to see in college.”

No. 3 Quentin Johnson, TCU

What Simms Said: “Tee Higgins-ish with more explosive ability than Higgins had coming out. He can catch the six-yard shallow cross and run 80 yards for a touchdown. His ability to jump – it’s a 40.5 inch vertical – plus he’s 6’3” and his arms look like they’re ridiculously long. He’s Drake London-ish from last year, except he doesn’t have the route running but has more of the straight speed…He’s one of the most physically impressive wide receivers in recent memory. You don’t see a lot of the route variety…but he shows the ability to change direction with the ball in his hands. He has better feet, quickness, and suddenness than most people with his size.”

No. 4 Michael Wilson, Stanford

What Simms Said: “This is where we’re going to go a little unconventional…But if you watch the film, you go, ‘There’s no doubt this is one of the best three or four receivers in this draft.’ There’s nothing he doesn’t do that’s top-notch…He ran a 4.58 at the Combine in the 40, (but) he plays way faster than that…The physical specimen is real, let alone the refined things you like to see in a receiver are real too. He can be another guy who could be inside or outside because he’s got the pure size and strength and speed to beat you outside but has the route running and it looks like the smarts to be that slot guy that catches your eye as well.”

No. 5 Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee

What Simms Said: “If you like speed, then you like Jaylin Hyatt…This is a track start, straight-liner, DeSean Jackson-, Will Fuller-ish type of receiver. So, there’s going to be things about him that you love, there’s going to be some things about him that I’m not crazy about. He’s not a great route runner…I truly question whether he can do it, unlike the other guys where I try to piece things together. You can watch a bunch of catches and he never makes anybody miss, that’s not his game…If there’s a seam straight away, watch out…If he gets a free release or gets off the line of scrimmage the right way and you have a safety that doesn’t get back instantly, see ya. It’s going to be a 60-yard post for a touchdown. That’s where he’s special.”

For more preview content of the 2023 NFL Draft, stay tuned to Chris Simms Unbuttoned, ProFootballTalk and NBC Sports EDGE for all the latest updates, player analysis and mock drafts.

Chris Simms’ 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings: The top QBs, WRs, RBs, and more ahead of draft weekend

By Mary OmatigaMar 27, 2023, 2:56 PM EDT

The 2023 NFL Draft takes place on Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Click here for the full first-round draft order to find out when your team is picking.

Ahead of this year’s draft, Chris Simms has already started analyzing the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. So far, Simms has revealed his highly anticipated list of the top 5 quarterback prospects and wide receivers. See below to find out who made the top 5 names for each position and be sure to check back for updates!

Be sure to subscribe to Chris Simms Unbuttoned for more on the 2023 NFL Draft as well as an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football.

Chris Simms’ 2023 NFL Draft Position Rankings:

Chris Simms’ 2023 NFL Draft QB Rankings:

C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
Bryce Young, Alabama
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
Anthony Richardson, Florida
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA and Will Levis, Kentucky

Chris Simms’ 2023 NFL Draft WR Rankings:

Zay Flowers, Boston College
Jaxon Smith-Njibga, Ohio State
Quentin Jonston, TCU
Michael Wilson, Stanford
Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee

How can I watch the 2023 NFL Draft live?

ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network will air all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

What time does the NFL Draft start?

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft will get underway on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Rounds two and three will commence Friday at 7 p.m. ET, with Saturday’s final rounds at 12 p.m.

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