Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading

Tiësto Withdraws from Super Bowl Performance Due to Family Matter

Grounds crew prepare the field outside Allegiant Stadium ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game, early Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dutch music producer DJ Tiësto has announced his withdrawal from performing at this Sunday's Super Bowl due to an undisclosed family matter. Tiësto, whose real name is Tijs Verwest, revealed on Thursday via social media that he would be unable to attend the highly anticipated matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas.

In a heartfelt message, the 55-year-old music sensation stated, 'It was a tough decision to miss the game, but family always comes first.' Tiësto did not provide specific details about the emergency that necessitated his return home. Married to model Annika Backes since 2019, the couple has two children together.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.