Kendrick Lamar and SZA team up for an unforgettable Super Bowl 59 halftime show amid Dake feud

Kendrick Lamar will headline the

Super Bowl 59 halftime show

at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. The 17-time Grammy winner, known for redefining hip-hop and culture, will be joined by SZA, adding another layer of star power to the highly anticipated performance.
The anticipation for Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime performance is sky-high—not just because of his artistry, but due to the controversy surrounding his diss track Not Like Us. The song, which directly targets Drake, has sparked a heated legal battle, with Drake accusing Universal Music Group (UMG) of using bots and payola to amplify the track’s reach.

Will Kendrick Lamar perform Not Like Us?

One of the biggest question heading into Super Bowl 59 isn't about the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s about Not Like Us. The song dominated charts last year, but it’s also at the center of a messy legal battle between Drake and Universal Music Group.
Drake’s lawsuit claims Not Like Us—a diss track aimed squarely at him—was boosted by bots and radio payola to tank his credibility and strengthen UMG’s hand in contract negotiations. Oh, and there’s the “pedophile” accusation embedded in the song’s lyrics. Yeah, not exactly Super Bowl-friendly territory.
But Lamar performed Alright during the 2015 BET Awards when it became a political anthem. He thrives on controversy. Will he double down and perform Not Like Us? Honestly, it wouldn’t be shocking. The NFL might prefer a cleaner setlist, but Lamar’s artistic integrity? Unpredictable. We’ll find out on February 9.

Special guest revealed by Lamar in Super Bowl 59 trailer

Kendrick Lamar dropped the big news himself: SZA is joining him onstage. The 30-second promo was everything you’d expect—quirky, unexpected, and full of hype. Picture this: Lamar, on a football field, mid-phone call, casually teasing the idea of a guest performer. Then, out of nowhere, SZA drenches him with an energy drink.
If their past collaborations are any clue, this performance will be electric. All the Stars from the Black Panther soundtrack earned them an Oscar nomination. Their chemistry? Unmatched. SZA even admitted in a recent interview that Lamar’s influence shaped her career, saying, “He’s such a genius... teach me, sensei, what you know.”
This duo isn’t just about hits—they bring raw, unfiltered energy to every project. And with a joint stadium tour lined up after the Super Bowl, the halftime show feels like the perfect warm-up for what’s next.
Super Bowl 59 might just set a new standard for halftime performances. Lamar’s artistry, SZA’s presence, and the history of the Caesars Superdome make this one worth waiting for. February 9 can’t come soon enough.
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