“He’s actually going to be a guest bartender here in The Talon before his performance,” said Brad Downs, the Ravens’ senior vice president of marketing according to WBAL.
Baltimore Ravens fans attending the Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers will encounter a packed entertainment lineup before and during the game, anchored by performances and appearances from Ja Rule and Chef José Andrés.
According to Downs, Ja Rule will serve as a guest bartender at The Bud Light Talon hours before the game.
“He’s going to do a longer performance out here, about a 40-minute set at the Bud Light Talon, and then, he’s going to perform inside at halftime,” Downs said.
The pregame schedule includes parking lots opening at 3:45 p.m., with the team asking fans to be in their seats by 7:45 p.m. for the start of The Uprising.
“Our leader of The Uprising is Chef José Andrés, who lives in the area and is a Ravens fan,” Downs said.
The Monday night game features a “Darkness Falls” theme, which includes a light show, fireworks, and the team wearing brand-new Darkness Falls uniforms. Fans can purchase exclusive Darkness merchandise, such as a new mini helmet and an Under Armour line available only at the team store.

“We want all of our fans to wear black to the game, so if they need some new gear, they’ve got plenty of ‘Darkness’ options,” Downs said.
Maryland native, Broadway actress, and Ravens fan Samantha Pollino will perform the national anthem.
“We’ve really enjoyed being able to turn out the lights and adding fireworks and light shows,” Downs said.