AceShowbiz - Contrary to news that he was a no-show, Jay-Z actually made a discreet appearance at Beyonce Knowles' halftime performance during the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas Day.

Although he did not appear in the livestream, a fan captured him inside NRG Stadium. He was seen backstage with his 7-year-old daughter, Rumi, Tina Knowles (Beyonce's mother), and Michelle Williams(II) (former Destiny's Child bandmate).

During the performance, Beyonce delivered several songs from her "Cowboy Carter" album, including "16 Carriages," "Ya Ya," and "Jolene." She also collaborated with Post Malone on "Levii's Jeans" and Shaboozey on "Sweet Honey Buckiin'." Her cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird" featured rising country singers Tanner Adell, Brittany Spencer, Reyna Roberts, and Tiera Kennedy.

While Jay-Z's presence was notable, it came amid controversy surrounding rape allegations made against him. In November, a lawsuit was filed alleging that Jay-Z and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs had assaulted a 13-year-old girl in 2000.

He vehemently denied the accusations, filing a motion to dismiss the suit and demanding the accuser reveal her identity.

However, in December, a New York judge ruled that the accuser's name did not need to be made public due to her "vulnerability" and scolded Jay-Z and his legal team.

Jay-Z's support for Beyoncé at her halftime performance sent a message of solidarity amid the allegations against him. Despite the controversy, the rapper remains a prominent figure in the music industry and a supportive husband to Beyoncé.