Kendrick Lamar Takes Over Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show

The Super Bowl 59 halftime show had more than just a little mustard. It was drenched in energy, hits, and surprises. Kendrick Lamar led the charge with an electrifying performance.

As the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs took a break, Lamar hit the stage. The Compton native, fresh off winning five Grammys, brought the heat. He performed a mix of fan-favorite classics and new bangers.Lamar didn’t come alone. R&B superstar SZA joined him in New Orleans for two collabs. They performed “Luther” from GNX and “All the Stars” from the Black Panther soundtrack.

The setlist had everyone talking. Lamar performed Not Like Us, the 2024 diss track that set the internet on fire. He also delivered “HUMBLE.” and “DNA.” from his 2017 album DAMN..Social media exploded with reactions. Clips of the performance flooded timelines as fans weighed in. Some called it “legendary,” while others debated the setlist choices.

Before kickoff, Louisiana talent took the pregame stage. Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi all performed. Their hometown pride was on full display.The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation hyped Lamar’s halftime gig with a viral teaser. “Will you be pulling up?” he asked in the promo. “No round 2’s!”

This wasn’t Lamar’s first Super Bowl moment. He previously performed in 2022 alongside hip-hop royalty like Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and 50 Cent. This time, it was all about him.The guest appearances kept coming. Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam, made surprise cameos throughout the show. Tennis icon Serena Williams even popped up, dancing on stage.

DJ Mustard brought extra West Coast flavor. His beats turned the halftime show into a full-blown party. Lamar and SZA also teased their upcoming 19-city tour, kicking off in April.Jon Batiste, a Grammy and Oscar winner, delivered the national anthem. Actor Stephanie Nogueras accompanied him, signing the anthem in ASL. The moment was powerful and inclusive.

Super Bowl 59’s halftime show had everything—star power, high energy, and major surprises. Kendrick Lamar proved, once again, that he’s in a league of his own.