Rapper Travis Scott is in talks to perform at the Super Bowl

Rapper Travis Scott is in talks to perform at the Super Bowl halftime in Atlanta.

Travis Scott performs at the Voodoo Music Experience in City Park on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in New Orleans. [Photo: AP]

Scott is reportedly close to signing on to perform at Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It is said that he will headline Pepsi's pre-Super Bowl concert on Feb. 1 in Atlanta, two days before the Super Bowl.

Controversy has surrounded the halftime show since NFL player Colin Kaepernick said he would not stand for the national anthem in protest of racial discrimination against blacks in the United States two years ago. Some musicians have reconsidered performing at the Super Bowl as a result, and Rihanna and Jay-Z were among the stars who reportedly said no to performing the show.

Sources say Pepsi, which sponsors the halftime show, brought Scott to the NFL. Scott has had a successful year with his latest album ``Astroworld,'' one of the year's top releases. It features the No. 1 hit, ``Sicko Mode,'' and recently earned Scott three Grammy nominations.

Maroon 5 has been rumored to headline the halftime show, though their representatives and the NFL have not officially confirmed the news.

Representatives for Scott and the NFL didn't immediately return emails seeking comment.