Kendrick Lamar To Headline Super Bowl 59 Apple Music Halftime Show 2025. Will We See "Not Like Us" Live?

Kendrick Lamar - Super Bowl 59 Apple Music Halftime Show 2025

The American rapper and songwriter, Kendrick Lamar has officially announced that he will be headlining the Super Bowl LIX Apple Music Halftime Show, set to take place on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The 37-year-old rapper revealed the news through a video posted to his social media platforms, where he engaged with his 59.2 million followers, creating significant buzz.

In the announcement, Lamar stated, "My name is Kendrick Lamar, and I'll be performing at Super Bowl LIX (59). Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know there's only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos. Let's get it!" The rapper also encouraged viewers to "wear their best dress" even if they are watching from home.

Kendrick Lamar, the 17-time Grammy winner is no stranger to the Super Bowl stage, having previously performed alongside Dr. Dre during the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022, where he shared the stage with music legends like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige. That performance garnered over 103.4 million viewers.

The announcement of Lamar’s halftime show was strategically made on the NFL season’s opening Sunday, ensuring a large audience was aware of the upcoming performance. Super Bowl halftime shows have become cultural landmarks in recent years, with Usher headlining Super Bowl LVIII and drawing 129.3 million viewers, and Rihanna making headlines at Super Bowl LVII with her pregnancy reveal, attracting 121 million viewers.

For next year, much of the speculation surrounding Lamar’s performance has centred on whether he will perform his widely discussed diss track, "Not Like Us." The song, believed to be aimed at fellow rapper Drake, was a major cultural moment in their ongoing rivalry, which escalated in 2024. The feud has included multiple diss tracks from Lamar, accusing Drake of various controversial issues. Fans are eager to see if Lamar will reignite the tension by performing "Not Like Us" on one of the world’s largest stages.

With his politically charged lyrics, energetic performances, and connections to New Orleans' rich musical traditions, Lamar’s performance is expected to leave a lasting impression. Many are already speculating that guest appearances, visual spectacles, and cultural influences will further elevate his set, making it one of the most anticipated halftime shows in recent history.

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