Lamar Jackson did not sneak a peek at Beyoncé’s halftime show during the Ravens and Houston Texans game on Christmas, but most of Baltimore did.
The last time Beyoncé performed at a Ravens game was the Super Bowl on Feb. 3, 2013, where the team defeated the San Francisco 49ers in one of the greatest games in franchise history. That same dazzling energy that guided the team to victory almost 12 years ago once again set the tone for the dominant 31-2 victory over the Texans Wednesday.
In an oversized white cowboy hat, Beyoncé performed hits from her latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” during halftime of the Christmas game. Equipped with sparkling costumes, cowboy boots, cameos from other artists and of course, dancing, Beyoncé delivered a performance that could have served as a Christmas gift for fans across the globe — but not Jackson and the rest of the players.
Jackson joked after practice last week that he was going to watch some of Beyoncé’s performance despite being in the middle of the game.
“[It’ll be my] first time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game — that’s dope,” Jackson told reporters. “I’m going to go out and watch. Sorry, Harbaugh, sorry. Sorry, fellas.”
When asked after the game Wednesday whether he watched some of the show, Jackson replied, “No, I was locked in. That was just for you all. I was in here, in the locker room preparing for the second half.”
Joining Beyoncé on the field were A-list guests including Post Malone and Shaboozey, who were featured on Beyoncé’s most recent album. She also brought in country singers Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell and Tiera Kennedy.
Performer and Baltimore native Brittney Spencer represented her hometown Wednesday during the big game, singing and dancing with Queen B on the field. Spencer also sang on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album, released in March 2024 in yet another solid showing for the city.
Alongside Beyoncé was her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, who has performed with the Grammy award-winning artist in 2023 as a dancer during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour.
Whether it was fate, luck, skill or the Beyoncé effect, the Ravens delivered a win that some may call Déjà Vu.
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