Kendrick Lamar is headlining the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show!
The “Not Like Us” superstar was officially announced as next year’s halftime show performer by Roc Nation, Apple Music and the NFL. He will hit the stage at The Caesars Superdome on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The 2025 Super Bowl will air on FOX.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” he said in a statement.
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“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come,” Jay-Z said.
“The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we love and the incredible artists who make it, all on the world’s biggest stage. Apple is thrilled to bring this show, starring the absolutely incomparable Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide with Apple Music’s industry leading Spatial Audio quality along with tons of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists and so much more across Apple Music,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats.
“Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop,” added. Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL. “We’re excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show.”
Kendrick went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024 with “Like That” and “Not Like Us,” as well as No. 3 with “Euphoria” and No. 12 with “Meet the Grahams.”
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