## Detroit Icons Energize Thanksgiving Game
Detroit natives Jack White and Eminem shared the stage during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game. The performance blended the White Stripes’ “Hello Operator” with Eminem’s powerful anthem “’Till I Collapse.”
### A Musical Fusion of Rock and Rap
White opened the show with his signature guitar riffs from “Hello Operator,” setting a raw and electric tone in Ford Field. Moments later, Eminem joined in, delivering his verses from “’Till I Collapse” while the crowd erupted in cheers. The collaboration brought two distinct Detroit sounds together — garage rock and hip-hop — in a seamless live mashup.
### A Celebration of Detroit Spirit
The show served not just as an entertainment highlight but as a celebration of the city's musical heritage. Fans praised the performance for capturing Detroit’s grit and creativity, with many calling it one of the most memorable Thanksgiving halftime shows in recent years.
> “This is Detroit,” one fan commented online. “Nobody does it like this city.”
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*Author’s summary: Jack White and Eminem’s joint performance at the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game united rock and rap to celebrate Detroit’s musical legacy in a thrilling live mashup.*
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Pitchfork on MSN — 2025-11-28