Beyoncé reportedly earned an astonishing $20 million for her 13-minute halftime performance at the NFL’s Christmas Day game in Houston, Texas. This payout amounts to over $1.5 million per minute. The singer, originally from Houston, performed songs from her latest album, Cowboy Carter, during the game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium.
This is not the first time Beyoncé has received such a significant sum for a performance. She was also paid $20 million for her iconic 2018 Coachella set, which was later turned into a Netflix documentary titled Homecoming. Beyoncé’s latest performance was similarly tied to a collaboration with Netflix, though details about any upcoming project have not been confirmed.
While fans celebrated her electrifying set, Beyoncé also faced controversy for using a “gun finger” gesture during her performance, which is prohibited by the NFL and considered a “violent” gesture under its sportsmanship rules. The league enforces strict penalties for players who make such gestures, with fines often exceeding $10,000.
Despite the debate, Beyoncé’s halftime appearance has further solidified her as one of the highest-paid and most influential performers in the entertainment industry, showcasing her continued dominance in music and pop culture.
