Going into halftime with the score 17-14, the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs were locked in a heated battle that had fans around the country eager to keep watching while enjoying Thanksgiving dinner.
Before fans could get more of this exhilarating game, halftime arrived, and back where he grew up, award-winning singer Post Malone performed. The moment was especially meaningful for Malone, whose dad worked in concessions for the Cowboys.
How NFL Fans Reacted To Post Malone’s Halftime Show Performance
Despite the excitement of the game and the emotional connection to the performance, fans did not have the best reaction to the halftime show.
One fan voiced, “Post Malone is a horrendous performer.”
Post Malone is a horrendous performer
— KOZMIK (@KozmikDropz) November 27, 2025
“What happened to post malone dude why am i listening to a country version of wow,” one fan questioned.
what happened to post malone dude why am i listening to a country version of wow
— tag! (@taggartkent) November 27, 2025
Another fan joked:
post malone pic.twitter.com/vShgWhgdhB
— BELT (@bigblkenergy) November 27, 2025
One fan stated, “Damn Post Malone really is washed up hate to see it.”
Damn Post Malone really is washed up hate to see it
— Alex Perez (@xAlexPerez13) November 27, 2025
“I miss the old post Malone. Wtf is this s**t?” one fan lamented.
Another fan questioned, “I thought post malone was a rapper?”
I thought post malone was a rapper?
— Kevin Paz (@KevinPaz09) November 27, 2025
One fan said, “I like country music genuinely but Post Malone country music doesn’t do it for me.”
I like country music genuinely but Post Malone country music doesn’t do it for me.
— AllStarAkagi (@That_Guy441) November 27, 2025
“Post Malone was so much better before he went country…..” one fan added.
Post Malone was so much better before he went country….. #Thanksgiving #CowboysNation #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/Guv6CpO6uz
— Fred Davis (@TheFreddyD) November 27, 2025
Many fans expressed confusion or disapproval over Malone’s transition to country music. Before this shift in genre, he was primarily recognized for his rap and alternative work, but he has since become more active in the country music scene.
His country roots trace back to his upbringing in Texas, where his mother often played country music in the car, and he developed a strong admiration for artists such as Johnny Cash. Malone has referenced country influences throughout his career, most recently with his album F-1 Trillion. Given his established ties to Dallas, the performance appeared to be a natural fit, though some fans reacted negatively.
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Still, the good news was that the upcoming second half promised to be a strong finish — and one that seemed likely to go down to the wire.