Sat Feb 08 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show Amidst High-Profile Rap Feud

**Los Angeles, CA** – Five-time Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, bringing his electrifying performance to the biggest stage in music. The performance, featuring special guest SZA, comes on the heels of a highly publicized and contentious rap feud with Drake.

The conflict, which began last March with subtle diss tracks, escalated rapidly over several months. The dispute, ignited by a perceived slight in a J. Cole song, saw both rappers release a series of scathing diss tracks filled with personal attacks and allegations. Lamar’s response included the critically acclaimed “Not Like Us,” which won a Grammy for Rap Song of the Year and became a centerpiece of the feud. The tracks featured accusations of predatory behavior, substance abuse, and even physical violence.

Lamar’s latest album, *GNX*, features numerous references interpreted by fans as further jabs at Drake, alongside collaborations with SZA, a former flame of Drake’s. SZA’s involvement adds another layer to the drama, given her past relationship with Drake and her ongoing collaborations with Lamar.

While Lamar didn’t perform any of his diss tracks at the Grammys, the Super Bowl performance presents a significant opportunity for him to address the feud directly or indirectly. Whether “Not Like Us” or other tracks from the feud will be included in the halftime show remains to be seen. The upcoming Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour will further fuel speculation about the ongoing impact of this high-stakes rap battle.

Read More