{"id":101978,"date":"2023-05-11T04:04:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T04:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/11\/wyclef-to-perform-at-brittney-griners-first-wnba-home-game-since-release-from-russia\/"},"modified":"2023-05-11T04:04:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T04:04:13","slug":"wyclef-to-perform-at-brittney-griners-first-wnba-home-game-since-release-from-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/11\/wyclef-to-perform-at-brittney-griners-first-wnba-home-game-since-release-from-russia\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyclef To Perform At Brittney Griner’s First WNBA Home Game Since Release From Russia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brittney Griner<\/strong><\/a>‘s simply days away from returning to the WNBA court docket — and anticipation is at an all-time excessive for Mercury followers — however the pot is about to get a bit of sweeter … 3x Grammy winner Wyclef Jean<\/strong><\/a> might be performing a particular halftime present in honor of BG’s homecoming!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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TMZ Sports<\/strong> has discovered the Phoenix Mercury have teamed up with The Sum, a brand new music platform from Anagram Studios, to usher in Jean to carry out throughout their May 21 sport in opposition to the Chicago Sky on the Footprint Center to have a good time Griner’s return on what might be her first house sport for the reason that Russia ordeal.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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We’re advised one of many songs Wyclef will sing is Bob Marley<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s iconic hit, \u201cOne Love\u201d … the place Jean might be joined by 200 followers who might be chosen<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>to carry out dwell with the 53-year-old musician.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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He will even placed on a postgame live performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Of course, it will be a celebration when the star heart hits the hardwood in entrance of hometown Mercury followers this season … after lacking all of final season whereas she was detained<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The 32-year-old endured 9 months in a Russian jail cell\/jail camp, earlier than coming house in December due to a prisoner swap<\/strong><\/a>. There was initially doubt Griner would ever hoop once more, however she rapidly put that sentiment to mattress … saying she was coming again.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The WNBA champ finally signed<\/strong><\/a> a 1-year cope with the Mercury in February … and mentioned she will be able to’t wait to play this upcoming season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“Look ahead to all these moments. Just waking in on the primary house sport, the grind, the sweat, the blood,” Griner mentioned throughout final month’s press convention. “Just taking all that in. I missed it.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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And, it isn’t simply BG who’s pumped … Mercury president Vince Kozar<\/strong> cannot wait for his or her house opener!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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\u201cMay 21 is going to be an unforgettable experience for our fans and we\u2019re thrilled to have the opportunity to have an award-winning artist the caliber of Wyclef Jean join us in celebrating BG\u2019s return and a new Mercury season,\u201d Kozar advised us.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re so grateful for the partnership with The Sum and excited for how their show will elevate our in-arena experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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