Kendrick Lamar to Make History as First Solo Rap Artist to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Grammy-winning rapper, joined by SZA, will perform during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, marking a milestone for hip-hop on the NFL's biggest stage.

Kendrick Lamar, a 22-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient, will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, becoming the first solo rap artist to do so.
Lamar will be joined by SZA, a frequent collaborator and five-time Grammy winner, for the performance at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.
This marks Lamar's second Super Bowl appearance after performing as part of an ensemble act at Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Lamar's setlist is highly anticipated, with speculation about whether he will perform his controversial hit 'Not Like Us,' which has been at the center of a feud with fellow rapper Drake.
The halftime show continues the NFL's trend of featuring diverse and culturally significant artists, reflecting Jay-Z's Roc Nation partnership to elevate representation in the league's entertainment offerings.