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Kendrick Lamar headlines Super Bowl halftime show at Caesars Superdome

Headline from FOX 5 DC, on the newest of 2 developments

Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerhouse performance at the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, joined by Grammy-winning singer SZA.

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Developments in this update

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Feb 7, 2025
Compton's Kendrick Lamar dominates Super Bowl halftime show
Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·
Feb 10, 2025Newest
Kendrick Lamar headlines Super Bowl halftime show at Caesars Superdome
Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

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New York Post
Kendrick Lamar on being the first solo rap headliner at the Super Bowl halftime show: ‘Puts the culture on the forefront’ (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 6, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Hot off of winning five Grammys, Kendrick Lamar talks about his upcoming performance on the biggest stage at the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday.
NPR
Kendrick Lamar to get his biggest audience ever at Super Bowl halftime show (opens NPR)
Published Feb 6, 2025
NPR's feed description
Shortly after Kendrick Lamar took home five Grammy awards, he's getting his biggest single audience ever, as the featured artist of this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The Christian Post
Which Kendrick Lamar will show up for Super Bowl halftime show? (opens The Christian Post)
Published Feb 7, 2025
The Christian Post's feed description
While it's not Kendrick Lamar's first Super Bowl performance, it marks the first time he'll have the stage all to himself.
NBC4 Washington
Kendrick Lamar vows to keep passion for storytelling at Super Bowl halftime show (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Feb 8, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
On Sunday, the Grammy award-winning rapper will become the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the halftime show.
FOX 5 DC
Kendrick Lamar headlines Super Bowl halftime show at Caesars Superdome (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Feb 9, 2025
FOX 5 DC's feed description
Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerhouse performance at the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, joined by Grammy-winning singer SZA.
NBC 6 South Florida
Every song Kendrick Lamar performed during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Feb 9, 2025
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The Grammy-winning rapper entertained fans during halftime of the big game in New Orleans.
Rolling Stone
Kendrick Lamar Scores a Hip-Hop Touchdown at Super Bowl 2025 (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
Kendrick Lamar scored a hip-hop touchdown with a triumphant Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday.
NBC Los Angeles
Compton's Kendrick Lamar dominates Super Bowl halftime show (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 9, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Compton native Kendrick Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl halftime show sent a political message.
Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Returns To No. 1 Following His Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 9, 2025
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Kendrick Lamar
CNET
How to Rewatch the Kendrick Lamar and SZA Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens CNET)
Published Feb 9, 2025
CNET's feed description
Want to see exactly what Kendrick Lamar sang about Drake? Plus: Watch the other Super Bowl performances, including the national anthem.
Time
Highlights From Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens Time)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Time's feed description
From the songs he performed to the surprise guests, here's what you need to know about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.
RedState
Were You Confused About the Super Bowl's Halftime Show Choice of Kendrick Lamar? I'll Explain (opens RedState)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Rolling Stone
The Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed from Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
From Serena Williams' cameo to choreography formations, here are the details from Kendrick Lamar's halftime show explained.
The Hollywood Reporter
Critic’s Notebook: In Sleek and Compelling Super Bowl Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar Insists on Doing Things His Way (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Feb 9, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Kendrick Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl vacillated between deference to and defiance of expectations.
Forbes
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Divides Viewers (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The Super Bowl 2025 halftime show found Kendrick Lamar performing, and many on the internet were split about the musician
Philadelphia Inquirer
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show set list: The songs he performed (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
On the heels of his five Grammy wins last week, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kenrick Lamar delivered his Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance in New Orleans.
Insider
Every song on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show setlist (opens Insider)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Insider's feed description
Kendrick Lamar headlined the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Sunday. He was joined by SZA and performed hits like "Not Like Us" and "Squabble Up."
New York Post
Diss respect: Kendrick Lamar turns up the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show with ‘Not Like Us,’ SZA and more — review (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 9, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Kendrick Lamar rocked the stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans during halftime of the Super Bowl LIX showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Time
Kendrick Lamar Rewrote the Rules of the Halftime Show (opens Time)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Time's feed description
In its framing, narrative approach, and density, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl was unlike any that have come before it.
Entertainment Weekly
Every song in Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl halftime show (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
From 'Not Like Us' to 'DNA' and 'Luther' with SZA, here's every song Kendrick Lamar performed at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans.
Foxla
What time is the Super Bowl halftime show? (opens Foxla)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Foxla's feed description
Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, the first solo hip-hop artist to do so.
The Hollywood Reporter
Kendrick Lamar Delivers Electric Performance With SZA During Super Bowl Halftime Show (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Feb 9, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Rapper Kendrick Lamar took to the stage for the halftime performance with SZA during the 2025 Super Bowl, which saw the Chiefs playing the Eagles.
Deadline
Kendrick Lamar Goes Full Carpe Diem In Super Bowl Halftime With A Fresh Swipe At Drake, Appearances By Samuel L. Jackson & SZA – Review (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Hip-hop's reigning champ Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl by storm to prove he has more than a diss track to deliver a touchdown halftime show.
NBC News
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show with SZA features commentary by 'Uncle' Samuel L. Jackson (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 9, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Fresh off five Grammy wins, a "humble" Kendrick Lamar took the Caesars Superdome field on Sunday to perform the halftime show, marking the first first solo rapper to headline the event.
Rolling Stone
Kendrick Lamar Collaborators on Gutting a GNX and Making Halftime History: 'It's Showing His Journey' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 9, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show breakdown explained by creative team and collaborators behind the setlist, stage design, direction and more.

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