Timberlake Includes Prince Tribute at Halftime

A large image of Prince is shown, left, as Justin Timberlake performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Sunday, 04 February 2018 08:56 PM EST ET

Justin Timberlake's  paid tribute to Prince during his Super Bowl halftime performance with a cover of "I Will Die 4 U."

The singer's set started out in an underground portion of U.S. Bank Stadium made to look like a club filled with lasers and dancers. Timberlake emerged from into the stadium and performed a dance-filled set that included "Sexyback" and "Cry Me A River."

Timberlake danced atop the NFL logo and then with a marching band for "Suit & Tie."

The singer kept on his feet before taking a seat at a white piano to perform "I Will Die 4 U" with footage of Prince projected onto a long screen in the middle of the stadium.

Before the game, there were rumors that Timberlake would use a hologram of Prince during his performance, drawing criticism from fans and those who knew the late superstar.

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