JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation has teamed up with the NFL for a playlist in support of the 2024 football season, and it features the likes of Benny The Butcher, Rapsody and more.
Titled ‘2024 Songs of the Season,’ the playlist is described as a “season-long initiative highlighting music from superstars and emerging artists of all genres via ROC Nation distribution.” The songs will be played across all NFL platforms and broadcasts throughout the 2024-2025 season.
“Music is such an integral part of everything we do at the NFL, and this year’s Songs of the Season is all about capturing the energy and passion that defines the sport,” the NFL’s head of music Seth Dudowsky said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to once again partner with Roc Nation to showcase artists whose music will enhance the fan experience throughout the season, whether you’re at home or at an NFL stadium.”
In addition to Benny’s “BRON” and Rapsody’s “Back In My Bag,” the playlist also features Flau’jae’s Lil Wayne-assisted hit, “Came Out A Beast.” Check out the full list of songs below.
Benny The Butcher has always given kudos to JAY-Z’s influence over his career throughout the years. In 2023, Benny stopped by Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion and discussed some advice the Brooklyn icon gave him when he signed a management deal with Roc Nation in 2019.
“The thing about Hov, man, he is who he say he is,” Benny said. “He and Snoop, they remind me of each other. We had a bunch of conversations. He told me things that I didn’t want to hear, he told me things that I did want to hear — just all-around game.
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“He was basically just telling me … basically trying to keep Griselda together. Not saying that we was leaving, but he knew n-ggas’ contracts was up.”
He went on: “And before that, me and him had a three-hour conversation. He was asking me my plans. He was like, ‘Ok, I’ma bust this move and see what we can do.’”
The Butcher continued: “He went back, we all kicked it. It just ain’t go that way … But just because I’m not signed to Griselda — I’m Big Griselda. And I explained that to him and he was like, ‘Man, people gonna interpret it different.’”
