Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime

Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This will be Lamar's first solo headlining performance at the Super Bowl, though he previously performed in 2022 alongside Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre. The announcement has sparked excitement but also some disappointment among fans who believed local rapper Lil Wayne should have been chosen. Lamar's selection comes amid his high-profile rap battle with Drake, particularly following his hit diss track 'Not Like Us.' Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation is responsible for organizing the halftime shows, praised Lamar as a 'once-in-a-generation' artist. Lamar expressed his excitement, emphasizing the impact of rap music and his role in representing the genre on such a massive platform.