Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The rapper made the announcement in a new promotional video, which you can watch below.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar said in a statement. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
Jay-Z and his Roc Nation company will produce the halftime show for the sixth year. “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” Jay-Z shared. “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.”
Lamar was one of the performs at the 2022 Super Bowl LVI halftime show in Inglewood, California, which also featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Anderson .Paak.