The Incident
Jackson and Timberlake performed a medley of Jackson's songs "All for You" and "Rhythm Nation" and Timberlake's song "Rock Your Body" during the halftime show. The performance featured many suggestive dance moves by both singers, and as Timberlake reached his final line of Rock Your Body, "I'm gonna have you naked by the end of this song," Timberlake pulled off a part of Jackson's costume, revealing her right breast, partially covered by a piece of nipple jewelry, for less than a second. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, the CBS broadcast cut to an aerial view of Reliant Stadium, but was unable to do so before the picture was sent to millions of viewers' televisions.
Besides Jackson's exposure, the show's other performances included gestures by the rapper Nelly toward his crotch and the musician Kid Rock appearing in a poncho made from a slit American flag, which was later removed by a stage hand.
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