Kendrick Lamar is one of the most acclaimed rappers alive. Born and raised in Compton, California, he'll headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. "Not Like Us" is the favorite to be the first song performed by Lamar.

Kendrick Lamar is set to become the first solo rap artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, performing at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025.

Dr. Dre is unsurprisingly a big fan of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” On Thursday (Jan. 30), the legendary producer joined Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell for their debut episode of “The Unusual Suspects,

Kendrick Lamar uses a teaser trailer to officially announce SZA will be a special guest for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans.

Dre joined the debut episode of interview series The Unusual Suspects With Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell on Thursday (Jan. 30), during which he publicly voiced his support for Lamar’s “Not Like Us” knockout blow and said he didn’t appreciate Drizzy speaking negatively on Kendrick’s family throughout the battle.

The "Not Like Us" rapper will perform during Super Bowl LIX halftime as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off in New Orleans.

Roc Nation’s founder is a rapper, but that doesn’t mean the Super Bowl won’t ever present rock or country. Perez noted that Jay-Z’s wife, Beyoncé, has collaborated with country icon Dolly Parton, and that Reba McEntire sang the national anthem at last year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction incident is also cited as an example of "past vulgar performances."

Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl 59 halftime show on February 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, joined by special guest SZA. Produced by Roc Nation, the performance promises impactful Rap music and potential surprise guests.