2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Legendary Rap Takeover

Super Bowl halftime performers Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar all took the stage this year to put on a legendary show. Millennials and Gen Xers all joined hands to celebrate this high-profile lineup of hip-hop royalty, with their combined total of 44 Grammy Awards.

The show began with Dr. Dre. The 56-year-old producer, rapper and mogul presided over the festivities like the hip-hop boss that he is. Not only has he proudly repped California from day one — helping to put West Coast rap on the map — but his work with all of the other artists on the stage has propelled them to some of their highest heights.

Snoop Dog came out to rap alongside Dr. Dre showcasing a California family reunion with “California Love” – Snoop filling in for the late Tupac Shakur. You could feel all of the love beaming through the stadium.

Mary J. Blige stood out, being the only female amongst the male rappers. She performed her Dre-produced hit “Family Affair”, followed by “No More Drama”. Picking things back up from her dramatic ballad, Eminem came out in his signature black hoodie to perform is Oscar-winning No. 1 hit “Lose Yourself”. A perfectly song to get the crowd hyped during the midway of the big game.

A more recognizable face to the newer generations was Kendrick Lamar – another California native. He performed his socially charged single “Alright” in a dramatic, theatrical bit, as he does.

With the five performers set in stone, the crowd went wild to see the surprise guest 50 Cent performing his Dre-produced hit “In Da Club”.

This halftime show, which scanned as an oasis of racial comity if not quite progressivism, was the third orchestrated as part of a partnership between the N.F.L. and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports company, Roc Nation, that was struck in the wake of the kneeling protests spawned by Colin Kaepernick in 2016. And so there was Eminem, rapping “Opportunity comes once in a lifetime” at the end of “Lose Yourself,” putting his right hand to his head, and dropping down on his left knee.

Progressive, powerful and simply legendary.

Miami Becomes the Lease Affordable Housing Market in the United States

Welcome to Miami, Florida where the price of a home is rising faster than wages! Miami has recently taken the title of being the most expensive housing market in the country, surpassing New York City and Los Angeles.

Home prices in Miami have soared during the pandemic, propelled by the migration of out-of-state buyers and renters, many of whom have moved from the Northeastern part of the country.

Wages, however, are not rising at the same pace. In fact, a household in the city of Miami would have to contribute 78.7 percent of its income toward homeownership costs, according to RealyHop’s February affordability index. This is based on a median home price of $589,000 and a projected median household income of $43,401.

Rent has also jumped exponentially. One report found that rent in Miami rose 38% in 2021 – the highest gains nationwide.

Much of the local workforce, such as healthcare, education and first responders would need to earn more than three times their median annual salary to purchase a home, and nearly double their salary to rent a one-bedroom unit.

Experts predict price growth will slow as interest rates rise, but sales will continue to increase.

TOP 5 Super Bowl Prop Bets

This weekend, on Sunday, Feb 13, 2022, the biggest game of the year takes place. It's the Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56. The odds are set as the Rams are the favorite (-166) playing at home in their brand new SoFI stadium and the Bengals are the underdogs (+170). If you are looking to bet on the big game these are some of the best parlays from our experts to make some money this Sunday.

Some of the best-projected performers are Odell Beckham Jr. (WR), Cooper Kupp (WR), and Joe Burrow (QB). Here are 5 parlay prop bets all with plus good to put some extra queso on your chips while watching the big game. Choose wisely, may luck be on your side, and always remember to gamble responsibly.