Post Malone took over Thanksgiving Day in a moment that felt equal parts full-circle, emotional, and pure entertainment. Yesterday, he headlined The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs — and whatever magic he brought to the field seemed to rub off. Dallas edged out Kansas City 31–28, and Cowboys fans were quick to call Post their unofficial good-luck charm.
For Post, the performance meant more than just music. He grew up a massive Cowboys fan. His father worked for the team, managing concessions at Texas Stadium when Post was a kid, which meant little Austin Post spent countless nights roaming the stadium hallways. Performing on that field as a global superstar? It was a moment that tied his childhood dreams straight to his present reality.
Posty ran through a tight set list that showcased both sides of his catalog — rap, pop, and his newer country sound. “Wrong Ones,” “Wow,” and the smash Morgan Wallen duet “I Had Some Help” all made the cut. The staging was simple, the energy was high, and Post sounded like he was having the time of his life. Still, the reaction was mixed. Some thought his vocals were off; others said he delivered exactly what you’d expect from a Post halftime performance: gritty, fun, and genre-bending.
But one debate absolutely dominated afterward: Post Malone should be the next Super Bowl halftime performer. Period.
The comment sections under nearly every clip of the performance were on fire with takes like:
“This needs to be the Super Bowl halftime instead of Bad Bunny, plz.”
“He should be the Super Bowl halftime show. He would have made sense.”
“Make this man the Super Bowl 61 halftime show.”
“America wants Morgan Wallen and Posty as the Super Bowl halftime show.”
“Feels like I just watched the Super Bowl halftime show.”
“He deserves the SB halftime.”
“Should’ve been the Super Bowl halftime show, NFL you screwed up.”
“Better than the last five Super Bowl halftime shows.”
Dozens of comments said the same thing: fans want Post Malone — with his insane list of collaborations and cross-genre hits — on the biggest stage in the world. And honestly, they’re not wrong. Few artists could move as seamlessly between rap, pop, rock, and country in a twelve-minute set. He could bring out everyone from Morgan Wallen to Swae Lee to Ozzy Osbourne, which would make for one of the most dynamic halftime shows in years.
This year’s Super Bowl halftime slot is already locked in with Bad Bunny, but the NFL has to be paying attention. If fan demand counts for anything, Posty is the clear favorite for next year — and based on yesterday’s performance, he’s more than ready for it.