E-40 & Too Short to Perform at 2026 NFL Honors

The Bay Area rap icons will take the stage at the annual awards show in San Francisco.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Veteran Bay Area rappers E-40 and Too Short are set to perform at the 2026 NFL Honors ceremony, which will take place in San Francisco on the eve of Super Bowl LX. The event will honor the league's top players and award winners, and will be broadcast on NBC and NFL Network.

Why it matters

E-40 and Too Short are two of the most iconic and influential rappers to emerge from the Bay Area, known for their longevity and impact on West Coast hip-hop. Their performance at the NFL Honors will bring a distinct regional flavor to the league's marquee awards show, which is taking place in the Bay Area ahead of Super Bowl LX.

The details

The 2026 NFL Honors ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 5th at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. In addition to E-40 and Too Short's performance, the event will feature a host of celebrity presenters including Jon Hamm, Druski, Seth Rollins, Tiffany Haddish, Tracy Morgan, and Madelyn Cline. The ceremony will unveil the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and announce awards such as MVP, Coach of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year.

  • The 2026 NFL Honors ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • The Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will be played on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The players

E-40

A veteran Bay Area rapper known for his prolific discography and innovative lyrical style. E-40 is considered a pioneer of West Coast hip-hop.

Too Short

A legendary Bay Area rapper who has been active since the 1980s, known for his explicit "freaky tales" raps and influential role in the development of West Coast hip-hop.

Jon Hamm

An acclaimed actor who will serve as the host of the 2026 NFL Honors ceremony.

Druski

A comedian and social media personality who will be a presenter at the 2026 NFL Honors.

Seth Rollins

A professional wrestler and WWE superstar who will be a presenter at the 2026 NFL Honors.

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What they’re saying

“When it's all said and done I would love for a younger rapper, just one, to say, 'Man, I wanna stick around like E-40 and Too $hort.' Motivation!”

— Too Short (Billboard)

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Honors ceremony will take place just two days before Super Bowl LX, which will feature the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots facing off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The takeaway

The inclusion of Bay Area rap icons E-40 and Too Short in the 2026 NFL Honors program underscores the event's efforts to celebrate regional musical talent and culture, especially as the Super Bowl returns to the San Francisco Bay Area that year. Their performance will bring a distinct West Coast flavor to the league's marquee awards show.