The tone of the series can be turned in one game. The New York Knicks had pulled off an upset in Game 1 against the defending champions. It was officially a series now. That is exactly what will be on Jalen Brunson and the rest of the Kicks roster’s minds. They will look to set the tone of the series tonight as they face the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. More so, because the first game will be played at Madison Square Garden. Yes, the same arena has waited 25 years to host a conference final matchup. So, of course, the Knicks have to mark this special occasion with some festivities.
Madison Square Garden is not just any other arena, it’s the heart and soul of the Knicks. It is everything that the franchise represents and more. So, it’s only right that the fans tonight deserve the best time, not just through the intense on-court battle, but through entertainment. So, the Knicks have arranged a very special performance at halftime inside the MSG. Any guesses? Drumrolls, it’s none other than the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, who’ll perform in front of a sold-out crowd tonight as the Knicks take on the Pacers. It’s only fitting that a New Yorker through and through reps the city on this special night.
But the question is, how much is the music icon making for tonight’s grand performance?
How much is Mary J. Blige getting paid for tonight’s performance?
Well, this isn’t the first time Mary J. Blige has put her talents up on display in the NBA. She was part of a star-studded list performing at the 2022 NBA All-Star games that were held in Cleveland. The 54-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter featured alongside some of the biggest names. This included Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Ludacris, Gunna, and more. Moreover, she was also the talk of the town after her infamous picture hugging none other than His Airness, Michael Jordan, during the All-Star games. However, this time around, she will be performing it for her hometown, her team, and most importantly, her people. Keeping that in mind, the fans are already buzzing with excitement and cannot wait to see her live tonight.
February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; American singer Mary J. Blige during the first quarter in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Mary J. Blige’s love for the city is unimaginable, and that is reciprocated by her fans. Everyone is hoping that she performs her hit song “Family Affair” tonight, which is going to hit different at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Not just this, there are multiple hits she has produced over the years. This includes “Real Love“, “Everything“, “One“, and the list goes on… However, she has kept this performance under wraps, with not much known by anyone. Blige has not released what songs she’s going to perform or anything else. But rest assured, it will be an electrifying one! Moreover, there are no details of how much she will be making through this halftime show in Game 1 of this season’s Eastern Conference Finals.
Nonetheless, this performance is more about what she represents and her fans than money. One could assume that this will be out of love for the New York Knicks, of whom she is a big fan of and for her beloved fans. Blige has been a staple at Knicks games, and she will be rooting for her team tonight as well, given how much this Eastern Conference Finals appearance means to the city. Meanwhile, everyone will be hoping that by halftime, the Knicks must be leading, for them to truly enjoy Mary J. Blige’s performance. So, it will be on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and the others to ensure that they give the fans what they want tonight, as everyone eagerly awaits tip-off for Game 1 in New York.
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