Wyclef To Perform At Brittney Griner’s First WNBA Home Game Since Release From Russia

Brittney Griner‘s simply days away from returning to the WNBA courtroom — and anticipation is at an all-time excessive for Mercury followers — however the pot is about to get slightly sweeter … 3x Grammy winner Wyclef Jean might be performing a particular halftime present in honor of BG’s homecoming!

TMZ Sports has realized the Phoenix Mercury have teamed up with The Sum, a brand new music platform, to usher in Jean to carry out throughout their May 21 recreation towards the Chicago Sky on the Footprint Center to rejoice Griner’s return on what might be her first dwelling recreation because the Russia ordeal.

We’re informed one of many songs Wyclef will sing is Bob Marley’s iconic hit, “One Love” … the place Jean might be joined by 200 followers who might be chosen to carry out reside with the 53-year-old musician.

He can even placed on a postgame live performance.

Of course, it’s going to be a celebration when the star middle hits the hardwood in entrance of hometown Mercury followers this season … after lacking all of final season whereas she was detained.

The 32-year-old endured 9 months in a Russian jail cell/jail camp, earlier than coming dwelling in December because of a prisoner swap. There was initially doubt Griner would ever hoop once more, however she rapidly put that sentiment to mattress … saying she was coming again.

The WNBA champ finally signed a 1-year cope with the Mercury in February … and mentioned she will be able to’t wait to play this upcoming season.

“Look forward to all those moments. Just waking in on the first home game, the grind, the sweat, the blood,” Griner mentioned throughout final month’s press convention. “Just taking all that in. I missed it.”

And, it isn’t simply BG who’s pumped … Mercury president Vince Kozar cannot wait for his or her dwelling opener!

“May 21 is going to be an unforgettable experience for our fans and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to have an award-winning artist the caliber of Wyclef Jean join us in celebrating BG’s return and a new Mercury season,” Kozar informed us.