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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Headline Historic Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

The NFL's marquee performance features Lamar as the first solo hip-hop headliner, joined by Grammy-winning artist SZA.

  • Kendrick Lamar is making history as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, joined by R&B star SZA.
  • The NFL does not pay artists for halftime performances but covers production costs, which can range from $10 million to $20 million.
  • Artists often experience significant boosts in album sales, streaming numbers, and concert ticket sales following the Super Bowl performance.
  • Lamar's setlist remains unconfirmed, but he is expected to perform hits from his Grammy-winning catalog, with potential surprise guests being speculated.
  • The halftime show, airing on Fox and streaming on Tubi, is anticipated to draw over 100 million viewers globally.
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