Coco Jones Honors Whitney Houston at Super Bowl 2026

At Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, R&B star and Bel-Air actress Coco Jones delivered a stirring rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" that doubled as a high-fashion homage to a music legend. Performing before the Seattle Seahawks took on the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium, Jones modeled her entire look after Whitney Houston’s iconic 1991 Super Bowl appearance.

The tribute was a carefully orchestrated nod to the 35th anniversary of Houston’s legendary "Star-Spangled Banner" performance, blending 1990s athletic nostalgia with modern elegance.

The Look: A Karl Kani Custom Homage

To recreate Houston’s "effortless cool," Jones collaborated with legendary designer Karl Kani, often cited as the "Godfather of Urban Fashion." The ensemble was designed to strike a balance between a classic athletic tracksuit and a red-carpet-worthy silhouette.

Jones stepped onto the field in a white, cropped zip-up athletic jacket featuring a bold red stripe across the chest and right arm—a direct mirror of the patriotic windbreaker Houston wore in 1991. To modernize the outfit, Kani added a voluminous white high-low skirt with a dramatic train and bedazzled red, black, and green stripes on the sleeves. These details celebrated Black History Month and Pan-African pride, adding a layer of cultural depth to the visual tribute.

Completing the look was a thick white headband, Houston’s signature accessory from her 1991 performance, which Jones wore over sleek, pulled-back hair.

A Vocal Masterclass with Spiritual Weight

While the fashion was a highlight, Jones’s vocal delivery was the anchor of the performance. Accompanied by an eight-piece string section, she provided a melodic and emotionally grounded interpretation of the Black National Anthem.

Reflecting on the moment, Jones shared that she felt "worthy of the opportunity" and intentionally focused on the song’s themes of tenacity and heritage. She noted that she found the lyrics deeply moving, often getting emotional during rehearsals as she thought about the lineage and sacrifices that allowed her to stand on such a massive global stage.

Part of a Historic Pre-Game Lineup

Jones’s performance was one of three major musical moments before kickoff. She shared the pre-game spotlight with Brandi Carlile, who delivered a "prayer-like" acoustic version of "America the Beautiful," and Charlie Puth, who sang the national anthem while accompanying himself on the piano.

The collective impact of these performances set a tone of reflection and unity before Bad Bunny took the stage for the first-ever primarily Spanish-language halftime show. For Jones, the evening was a career-defining milestone that combined her love for R&B history with her own rising status as a cultural icon.

Source - https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/coco-jones-pays-tribute-to-whitney-houston-in-super-bowl-2026-performance-23615797

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