Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show: What to Expect
In case you missed it, Kendrick Lamar is headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Following in the footsteps of legendary performers like Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and many more, the “Not Like Us” star has landed the coveted spot for the upcoming event. Both Kendrick and the NFL made the announcement on September 8, 2024, five months before the Super Bowl.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Kendrick said in a statement. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
Here’s everything we know so far about Kendrick’s highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime performance.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Announcement
The “Like That” artist shared the news in a dramatic video, standing in front of a giant American flag on a football field, playfully launching a few footballs to “warm up.”
In the clip, Kendrick greets viewers: “What’s the deal, everybody? My name’s Kendrick Lamar, and I’ll be performing at Super Bowl LIX. Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos.”
2025 Super Bowl Date
The big game and Halftime Show will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
2025 Super Bowl Location
The 2025 Super Bowl is set to be held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
What Songs Will Kendrick Lamar Perform?
While Kendrick’s setlist is still under wraps, fans can expect a mix of his biggest hits and possibly some diss tracks. “Not Like Us” and “Like That,” both released during his ongoing feud with Drake, are strong contenders. These tracks became instant hits, leading fans to speculate they might be featured in his performance.
Other popular songs in Kendrick’s repertoire include “Swimming Pools (Drank),” “Poetic Justice,” and his remix of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.” It’s not confirmed if Taylor will join Kendrick on stage, but it wouldn’t be the first time a collaborator made a surprise appearance. In 2022, Kendrick performed with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige for the Super Bowl’s first all-hip-hop showcase. The next year, Alicia Keys joined Usher to perform their hit duet, “My Boo,” at the 2023 Halftime Show.