NFL Thanksgiving halftime shows: Who is performing during Cowboys, Lions, Packers games in 2025?

The NFL will roll out a three-game slate for Thanksgiving 2025. it will feature two key divisional matchups and a meeting of two if the league’s most storied teams. In between all the on-field action, there will be plenty to keep an eye on.

All three games — Packers vs. Lions, Chiefs vs. Cowboys and Bengals vs. Ravens — will feature a halftime performer.

Here’s what to know about the NFL’s 2025 Thanksgiving halftime shows in Detroit, Dallas and Baltimore.

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Lions halftime performer on Thanksgiving

Detroit native and rock artist Jack White will perform at halftime during the Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Packers.

The Lions will be hosting their 86th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic. Additionally, Detroit native and star rapper Eminem will serve as an executive producer of the halftime show. The Lions and Packers will kick off at 1 p.m. ET.

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Who is Jack White?

Jack White is a 12-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer who was formerly part of The White Stripes, the band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. After the group disbanded, White went on to pursue a solo career. Considered one of the greatest guitarists of the 2000s and a Detroit native, White has released six studio albums as a solo artist.

White has also formed other notable bands, including the Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.

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Cowboys halftime performer on Thanksgiving

Post Malone, a pop and hip-hop turned country artist, will perform at halftime of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving game at AT&T Stadium.

"Let's make it a party Cowboys nation," Malone said. 

Ahas been the case since 1997, the Cowboys' Thanksgiving halftime show will be part of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. Cowboys vs. Chiefs will start at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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Who is Post Malone?

Post Malone is an 11-time Billboard Music Award winner and 18-time Grammy nominee who has released music across rap, pop, rock and country. Early in his career, he broke through with his rap single "White Iverson," then went on to release the chart-topping albums "Stoney," "Beerbongs & Bentleys" and "Hollywood's Bleeding." The 30-year-old has recently shifted into country music, with his biggest hit coming alongside Morgan Wallen on "I Had Some Help."

Malone moved to Texas when he was young and is a well-known Cowboys fan, as his father became the team’s concessions manager.

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Ravens halftime performer on Thanksgiving

In the final Thanksgiving game, rapper Lil Jon will perform at halftime of Bengals vs. Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. 

The Ravens aren't a traditional host for Thanksgiving games, but they'll have a key AFC North showdown on deck for this year's holiday. Baltimore vs. Cincinatti will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET.

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Who is Lil Jon?

Lil Jon is a Grammy Award winning rapper from Atlanta. The 54-year-old, also a producer, is most well-known for his feature on Usher’s 2005 award-winning hit single “YEAH!” along with his 2013 record, “Turn Down for What,” in collaboration with DJ Snake.

This won't be Lil Jon's first NFL halftime show either, as he made a cameo in Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show. 

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