Rolling Stone Live: MINNEAPOLIS, presented by Mercedes-Benz kicked off the big game weekend with a bang!
Despite subzero temperatures in the Twin Cities, the star-studded evening brought out some of the biggest names in entertainment including New York Giants Odell Beckham Jr., Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman, actors Issa Rae and J.B Smoove as well as artists Rachel Platten, Busta Rhymes, and more.
The music, as to be expected from Rolling Stone, undeniably stole the show. Grammy-nominated artist, Cardi B hung out backstage with close friend Justine Skye to support her fiancé Offset during his headlining performance with Migos. The renowned super group performed hits like Bad and Boujee and Motorsport following high energy sets from T-Pain, 21 Savage and DJ Cassidy all live-streamed by global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.
Throughout the event, produced by Talent Resources Sports, guests enjoyed Champagne Armand de Brignac Brut Gold and Rosé champagne from exceptionally rare large format bottles including a special presentation of a 9L Salmanazar Rosé bottle. Attendees also showed their support for American troops through Crown Royal’s bag stuffing initiative by packing commemorative camouflage versions of their iconic purple bag with nonperishable items to be sent overseas thanks to the brand’s national charity partner, Packages from Home.
Fresh off the red carpet, partygoers checked out the all-new Mercedes-Benz G 550. Celebrities were enamored as they took photos in front of two purebred sports cars from the awe-inspiring Mercedes-AMG vehicle range, the Mercedes-AMG GT R, and Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster.
Additional celebrity attendees included: Dr. Oz, Iron Chef Cat Cora, Eiza González and Kris Humphries, Julian Edelman, Dak Prescott along with former pro athletes, Ray Lewis, Tim Tebow, Emmitt Smith and Minnesota Vikings’ Trae Waynes, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, Dallas Cowboys’ Keith Smith and Dak Prescott, Washington Redskins’ Josh Norman, New England Patriots’ Shea McClellin, Kansas City Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt, and Los Angeles Rams’ Todd Gurley.
