LaRussell and Pittsburg High Marching Band Ignite Super Bowl Pep Rally

Rapper teams up with 200-member high school band for rousing pre-game celebration in downtown San Francisco.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

Ahead of his Super Bowl debut, Bay Area rapper LaRussell joined forces with the 200-member Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band for a massive pep rally in downtown San Francisco. The high school band added brass, drums, and synchronized choreography to LaRussell's hits and hyphy classics, creating an electrifying performance that energized the crowd.

Why it matters

This collaboration between a rising local rapper and a talented high school marching band highlights the vibrant music scene in the Bay Area and the way artists can uplift the next generation. The pep rally generated excitement for the Super Bowl while showcasing the skills and community spirit of the Pittsburg High students.

The details

On Thursday, Feb. 6, LaRussell and his backing band the Yee Section, along with the Oakland Co-Llab Choir, were joined by the Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band for the Super Bowl Home Turf Pep Rally. Dressed in the school's black and orange colors, the band marched into the event venue with precision, as the drumline kept time and LaRussell called out local area codes. The high schoolers embellished LaRussell's songs and hyphy classics with brass, martial drum beats, and synchronized moves from the color guard, creating an electrifying performance.

  • The pep rally took place on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • LaRussell and the Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band will perform again on February 19, 2026 at the halftime show of the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics game at Chase Center.

The players

LaRussell

A rapper from the Bay Area who is making his Super Bowl debut.

Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band

A 200-member high school marching band from Pittsburg, California that collaborated with LaRussell for the Super Bowl pep rally.

Yee Section

LaRussell's backing band.

Co-Llab Choir

An Oakland-based choir that performed with LaRussell and the Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band.

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What they’re saying

“We're making core memories right now.”

— LaRussell (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

LaRussell and the Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band will perform again on February 19, 2026 at the halftime show of the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics game at Chase Center.

The takeaway

This collaboration between a rising local rapper and a talented high school marching band showcases the vibrant music scene in the Bay Area and the way artists can uplift the next generation. The pep rally generated excitement for the Super Bowl while highlighting the skills and community spirit of the Pittsburg High students.