Jon Batiste Dazzles in 72 Carats Worth of Diamonds During 2025 Super Bowl National Anthem Performance

Mar. 15, 2025

Jon Batiste.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty

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Jon Batisteis bringing his signature style to the Super Bowl.

The singer-songwriter, 38, arrived at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in a sleek all-black look to sing the National Anthem ahead of kickoff.

He also wore added a Lock bangle in white gold with full pavé diamonds and T T1 ring in white gold with baguette and pavé diamonds.

Jon Batiste at the 2025 Super Bowl.Cindy Ord/Getty

In an interview withEntertainment Tonighton Friday, Jan. 24, the musician shared how he’spreparing for his Super Bowl performance.

“I’m excited to figure out an arrangement that lasts the test of time, and I look forward to sharing it,” he said.

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Batiste also said that he wouldn’t finalize his arrangement until “the week before” Super Bowl LIX. “And then it’s going to fly,” the singer added.

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On Sunday, Feb, 2,Jon Batisteand his wifeSuleika Jaouadskipped the 2025 Grammy Awards, where they were awarded withbest music film and best song written for visual mediafor the documentaryAmerican Symphony.

The couple,who tied the knot in February 2022, shared ajoint Instagram postcelebrating their wins.

“On this lazy Sunday, life is good!” Batiste and Jaouad, 36, wrote in the caption, alongside a photo of them together. “We’re so honored to win the Grammy for Best Music Film (and also for Song Written For Visual Media too!). We couldn’t make it to the ceremony but we’re beaming love from our couch to yours, and sending gratitude to all who made this film possible.”

In December 2024, Jaoud revealed she discovered she had cancer for “the third time,” noting in anInstagram postthat her “health was in flux.““I felt healthier than ever only to learn my leukemia was back,” she wrote. “I had to adjust to a grueling monthly chemo regimen. My dad stepped in as my caregiver and I’ve cherished our one-on-one time.”

source: people.com