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Maroon 5 to Perform at the Super Bowl in Atlanta
Maroon 5 to Perform at the Super Bowl in Atlanta
Source: Maroon 5

The Funniest Twitter Responses to Maroon 5 Headlining the Super Bowl in Atlanta Instead of Outkast or Migos

Maroon 5 to Perform at the Super Bowl in Atlanta Source: Maroon 5

Atlanta, get ready for...Maroon 5?

This year, the Super Bowl will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. It's the first time since 2000 that Atlanta has hosted a Super Bowl. So, it's going to be a special occasion.

READ:Bruno Mars Wants Outkast, Jermaine Dupri, And T.I. To Play Super Bowl 2019

For years there have been rumblings about having Outkast perform at the Super Bowl. Last year, Bruno Mars even mentioned what his dream Atlanta halftime performance would be: Outkast, Jermaine Dupri, and T.I.

On Wednesday, September 19th, Billboard confirmed who the halftime performance was going to be: Maroon 5, a band from Los Angeles, California.

Now, Maroon 5 is good band. And a very popular one, who is about to have another number one hitBut Maroon 5 isn't what you think when you think of Atlanta performances. You think of the many iconic acts Atlanta has birthed, from Outcast to Future to T.I. to Gucci Mane.

READ:8.66 Performers We'd Rather See at The Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

Twitter was not happy with this. And, per usual, they came with the jokes:

Super Bowl LIII goes down on February 4rd 2019. Maroon 5 will be headling the halftime show. Cardi B and Travis Scottwill also make appearances.

Source: Billboard