Lady Gaga Honors Tragedy Victims with Surprise Performance in New Orleans

2025-03-01

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Lady Gaga delivered a poignant and surprise performance on Bourbon Street in New Orleans to honor the victims of the January terror attack and other recent tragedies, including the Los Angeles fires and deadly airplane crashes in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Grammy-nominated artist performed her 2022 power ballad, “Hold My Hand,” from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack, during the Super Bowl pre-game coverage.

Surrounded by first responders, NFL legends, and local dignitaries, Gaga, dressed in an oversized white hat and matching bell-sleeve dress, sat at a piano to deliver an emotional rendition of the song. The performance was attended by notable figures such as Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, all wearing “NOLA Strong” shirts in solidarity. The event memorialized the 14 lives lost and 57 injured in the New Year’s Day terror attack, which had heightened security measures for the Super Bowl.

The performance underscored the resilience of New Orleans and the nation in the face of tragedy. Strahan and Brady introduced the segment, emphasizing unity and strength. Gaga’s appearance followed her recent Grammy success, where she debuted the music video for her new single, “Abracadabra,” and announced her upcoming seventh album, set for release on March 7, 2025.

The Super Bowl, held in New Orleans, saw the Philadelphia Eagles triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs, but Gaga’s tribute remained a standout moment, highlighting the city’s enduring spirit and the power of music to heal and unite.

Lady Gaga Surprises with Bourbon Street Performance of 'Hold My Hand' for New Orleans Attack, L.A. Fires Ahead of 2025 Super Bowl

On Sunday, Feb. 9, Lady Gaga delivered a surprise performance of 'Hold My Hand' on Bourbon Street in honor of the New Orleans terror attack and the Lo

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