Country artist Shaboozey expressed his gratitude to the Detroit Lions after his halftime performance during the NFL team’s Thanksgiving Day game became a viral sensation on social media.

The performance, which took place during the Lions’ thrilling 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, quickly caught the attention of viewers both in the stadium and at home.

Shaboozey, whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, took the stage mid-game, captivating the audience with a dynamic medley of songs.

His set began with “Last of My Kind,” a track from his album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, featuring Paul Cauthen, and concluded with his popular hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

The performance was not only a hit with fans but also sparked widespread discussions online, with many fans sharing their praise.

The 29-year-old singer, who blends country music with rap, is no stranger to the spotlight.

He first garnered attention in 2018 for his collaboration with Duckwrth on “Start a Riot,” a track featured on the soundtrack of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

However, 2024 has been a standout year for Shaboozey. He recently worked with Beyoncé, contributing to two songs on her country album Cowboy Carter.

At the same time, his own single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” achieved major success, spending 19 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” is particularly notable for referencing J-Kwon’s 2004 hit “Tipsy,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts.

Shaboozey’s meteoric rise in both the country and hip-hop scenes has made him a prominent figure in the music industry.

Reflecting on his rapid ascent, Shaboozey posted on social media, “From a 250-capacity venue to an NFL halftime show in one year is insane. What can’t God do?”

The performance did not go unnoticed by fans and sports commentators.

Many took to social media to praise Shaboozey’s halftime show, with some humorously noting that his time on the field seemed to last longer than the Bears’ possession of the ball.

Prior to the performance, the Lions had built a commanding 16-0 lead over the Bears, which commentators pointed out during Shaboozey’s performance.

Jonathan Jones, a senior NFL reporter for CBS Sports, jokingly tweeted, “Shaboozey is going to be on the field longer than the Bears offense.” CBS Chicago’s Matt Zahn replied to Jones’ post, adding, “It was close, but go Bears! Bears 1st half time of [possession]: 7:06. Shaboozey (unofficial) time on field: 6:26.”

Despite the playful banter, many viewers expressed genuine admiration for Shaboozey’s show.

Brad Galli, sports director at Detroit’s ABC affiliate  News, commented on the performance, saying, “Shaboozey rocked the halftime show at Ford Field.

The Lions scored a great performer and did it big on Thanksgiving.”

An enthusiastic post from the World Champion Network, an NFL news site, also praised the performance, stating, “This

In addition to the Thanksgiving performance, there has been growing speculation that Shaboozey might make a surprise appearance at another major event this holiday season.

He is rumored to be among a list of potential guest stars for Beyoncé’s upcoming performance in Houston during the second of two NFL games on Christmas Day, where the Houston Texans will face the Baltimore Ravens.

This news has only added to the excitement surrounding Shaboozey, further solidifying his place as an emerging star in both the country and hip-hop music scenes.