‘Kendrick Lamar’ Confirmed as the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Headliner

Kendrick Lamar is to serve as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The 37-year-old rapper of ‘Not Like Us’ aims to “remind the world why” rap music is so “impactful” when he performs at the sporting event at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9, 2025.

“Rap music remains the most influential genre to date,” he stated in a statement. And I will be present to serve as a reminder to the world as to why. It was the appropriate one that they obtained.

Kendrick Lamar is an artist and performer who is genuinely a once-in-a-generation talent, according to hip-hop legend Jay-Z, who is the producer of the show through his Roc Nation agency. His profound affection for hip-hop and culture is a significant influence on his artistic vision. His capacity to define and shape global culture is unparalleled. Kendrick Lamar’s effect will endure for years to come, and his contributions surpass music.

The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we adore and the incredible artists who make it, all on the world’s biggest stage, according to Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats. Apple is delighted to offer this program, which features the unparalleled Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide. The show will be available on Apple Music, which boasts industry-leading Spatial Audio quality, as well as a plethora of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists, and even more.

“Few artists have had such a profound impact on music and culture as Kendrick Lamar,” stated Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL. Time and time again, Kendrick has demonstrated his exceptional capacity to create moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately disrupt the very foundation of hip-hop.

“We are thrilled to partner with Apple Music, Roc Nation, and Kendrick Lamar to produce another unforgettable Halftime Show.”

It will not be Kendrick’s inaugural appearance at the Super Bowl; he previously performed alongside Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige at the 2022 event.