Kendrick Lamar Takes Super Bowl LIX: A Dream Setlist For His Headlining Halftime Show

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On the first NFL Sunday of the 2024-2025 season (Sept. 8), Kendrick Lamar was announced as the performer for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The news, shared by a teaser video across media platforms by Roc Nation and the Compton-bred rapper, comes after an eventful yet so far albumless year.

“What the deal, everybody? My name’s Kendrick Lamar and I’ll be performing at Super Bowl LIX,” revealed the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper in the Dave Free-directed clip.

“Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos […] I wouldn’t want you to miss it. Meet me in New Orleans. February 9th, 2025. Bring your best dress too, even if you’re watching from home.”

The upcoming national championship marks the sixth time the globally lauded halftime performance is co-directed by JAY-Z as the live music entertainment strategist for the league. Since 2019, the Brooklyn rapper has worked alongside the league and co-director Hamish Hamilton bringing chart-topping acts to the field.

“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” explained Hov of K-Dot’s selection. “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.”

While we would love a set of K. Dot’s deep cuts, mixtape standouts, and lyrical collaborations, the event is ultimately a party. Read below for eight Kendrick Lamar songs we hope are included in his headlining Super Bowl LIX Halftime show.

If the acclaimed rapper decides to drop an album in the meantime before next year’s big game, however, this dream could be differed.

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