Jack Harlow, a popular rapper, had a memorable encounter during the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving game, where he met two Detroit inspirations - Scilla Baby and Cadillac Dale. This meeting happened right after Harlow's halftime performance at Ford Field on November 23, 2023. Harlow expressed gratitude towards Cadillac Dale and Scilla Baby before his performance, highlighting their influence on him.
Cadillac Dale, a seasoned Detroit singer-songwriter-producer, is notably known for his 1995 R&B song 'Whatever (Bass Solo)', which Harlow sampled in his hit 'Lovin’ on Me'. This song has gained significant popularity, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s hip-hop chart and reaching No. 2 on the pop side. The two artists had a warm meeting at the game, with Harlow acknowledging the positive impact of his song's success on Dale and his family.
During the halftime show, Harlow performed alongside the Detroit Lions cheerleaders, presenting a setlist that included his popular tracks 'Tyler Herro,' 'What’s Poppin’,' 'Industry Baby,' and 'First Class,' before concluding with 'Make Me Love'.