Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking moment, making history as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the event.
Held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the 13-minute performance opened with Samuel L. Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam, setting a patriotic yet critical tone. Lamar made a symbolic entrance in a lowrider, a nod to his West Coast heritage.
His setlist featured hits like “HUMBLE.,” “DNA.,” and “Euphoria,” with “Not Like Us” standing out due to its pointed references to his feud with Drake.
SZA’s surprise appearance added depth as they performed “Luther” and “All the Stars,” blending her soulful vocals with Lamar’s sharp verses.
Visually striking, the performance featured dancers in red, white, and blue, labeled with words like “too loud” and “too reckless,” highlighting Lamar’s ongoing commentary on race, culture, and patriotism.
