Kendrick Lamar, a Grammy-winning rapper, will make history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2025.
The event is set for February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Lamar shared the news on Sunday with a post on X, expressing his excitement about the performance. He wrote, “#SuperBowlLIX. New Orleans,” and shared a YouTube link with his 16.1 million followers. As of Monday, the video had about 1,635,986 views.
This will be Lamar’s first solo performance at the Super Bowl, making it a historic moment for hip-hop.
The NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music confirmed the news, highlighting this as a big achievement in Lamar’s career.
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Jay-Z, founder of Roc Nation, praised Lamar, saying, “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.”
Lamar, who has won 17 Grammy Awards, shared his joy about representing rap on such a huge stage, saying, “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.”
The Super Bowl is the biggest sports event in the U.S., and its halftime show is always a highlight. Past performers include famous names like the Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, Prince, Madonna, U2, Beyoncé and Rihanna.
Lamar previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, and 50 Cent in Los Angeles.
Seth Dudowsky, NFL’s head of music, noted Lamar’s impact, saying, “Few artistes 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.”
“The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we love and the incredible artistes 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,” Apple’s Oliver Schusser added.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for Lamar’s performance, which promises to be another memorable Super Bowl halftime show.
