Kendrick Lamar has achieved two chart-topping singles in the US this year, both of which were diss tracks aimed at rapper Drake. In 2022, he had the opportunity to share the stage with Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Dre during the Super Bowl.
After achieving a chart-topping hit and engaging in a highly publicised dispute with Drake, Kendrick Lamar has revealed his plans to grace the stage at the upcoming Super Bowl.
The Humble hitmaker is set to perform at the halftime show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 9 February.
In a video announcing the news on YouTube, Lamar is seen standing proudly in front of an American flag, effortlessly launching footballs from an automatic passing machine.
“You understand that winning a championship is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. “No second chances,” he declares. “You definitely don’t want to miss it.”
“Let’s rendezvous in New Orleans. February 9, 2025. Make sure to dress your best, even if you’re watching from home.
In a statement, the rapper, who has won 17 Grammy awards, expressed his belief that rap music continues to be the most influential genre of all time. And I’ll be there to demonstrate the value. They chose the correct option.
Rapper Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation collaborates with the NFL to select the halftime show performer, referred to Lamar as an artist of unparalleled talent.
He stated: “His profound affection for hip-hop and culture shapes his artistic perspective. He possesses an unmatched talent for shaping and impacting global culture. Kendrick’s work goes beyond music, and his influence will be experienced for years to come.”
Lamar previously performed at the 2022 halftime show, where he joined Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, 50 Cent, Anderson Paak, and Eminem at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
It comes off the back of Lamar’s springtime feud with Canadian star Drake, which culminated in the release of Not Like Us on 4 May.
The diss track was the number one song in the US for two weeks and reached sixth in the UK charts.
Another of Lamar’s songs attacking Drake a feature on Future and Metro Boomin’s Like That spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year.