Social Media Responds to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Announcement

This weekend, the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation revealed that rapper Kendrick Lamar will probably be the halftime performer for the 2025 Super Bowl. Lamar, who made history as the primary rapper to perform at halftime himself, says he cannot wait to bring hip-hop to the forefront of the NFL championship game.

“Kendrick Lamar is a true once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and the culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture around the world. Kendrick’s work transcends music and his influence will be felt for years to come,” added Jay-Z, owner of Roc Nation, which co-produces the halftime show. according to Rolling Stone magazine.

With Lamar joining the exclusive club of Super Bowl halftime stars, social media users noted one other showcase of black artists in the course of the NFL championship game in recent times. Since 2021, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured Blackity Black, starring The Weeknd, Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Usher, and now Kendrick.

The Compton rapper had an explosive 2024. After a public feud with Drake, Lamar was crowned the winner with the discharge of his song “Not Like Us,” which quickly shot to the highest of the charts. It spent weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100s, and the diss track and music video became the arguable song of the summer. So much in order that during his Juneteenth concert, “The Pop Out,” the rapper performed the song five times in a row — a feat some fans hope he’ll repeat on the Super Bowl stage.

“The brothers will perform Not Like Us a million times at the concert,” one user wrote wrote on X

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“Drake fans when their team is down 14 at halftime and Kendrick doesn’t play like us 6 times,” one other user said he joked about X.

While some fans are placing bets on how again and again the rapper will perform his hit, others are outraged by the NFL star’s alternative. With the 2025 Super Bowl set to happen in New Orleans, many on social media were expecting New Orleans native Lil Wayne to headline the Super Bowl. Following the Compton rapper’s announcement, other rappers like Cam’ron and Master P shared their thoughts on the Super Bowl LIX halftime decision.

“Listen, I love Kendrick Lamar… I hate that choice,” Cam’ron said in a brand new episode of his podcast. “This is in New Orleans and you don’t have Lil Wayne? Is that what we’re doing? You don’t have Lil Wayne in New Orleans for the Super Bowl? … There’s no reason Lil Wayne shouldn’t be in the Super Bowl.”

After paying tribute to Kendrick Lamar for his halftime performance, Master P echoed Cam’ron’s words on Instagram: “As the Ambassador of Entertainment for the City of New Orleans, I have to agree with the fans that @liltunechi #LilWayne should be a part of this celebration. He’s one of the best living (Hip) Hop artists still relevant and he’s from New Orleans. Let’s not miss out on this cultural moment in the South… We need to give our legends flowers while they’re here.”

While there continues to be a likelihood Lamar will invite Lil Wayne on stage as a special guest, it is evident that Lamar’s disdain for Drake still lives on. video announcing his plans to perform on the Super Bowl, Lamar suspiciously responds to Drake, who a “second round” was reportedly announced of their feud.

My name is Kendrick Lamar and I’m acting at Super Bowl 59. Are you coming? I hope so,” the Compton rapper said. “You understand it’s just one shot at winning a championship — there are not any second rounds.”