Mon Feb 10 04:35:15 UTC 2025: ## Kendrick Lamar Headlines Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with Star-Studded Performance
**New Orleans, LA –** Kendrick Lamar delivered a memorable Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance on Sunday night at the Caesars Superdome, captivating the audience with a dynamic set that included special guests SZA, Serena Williams, and actor Samuel L. Jackson. The Grammy-winning rapper’s performance, his second Super Bowl halftime appearance, was preceded by a pregame show featuring Louisiana natives Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi.
Lamar’s show, a collaboration with Apple Music and Roc Nation, featured a surprise appearance by Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam and a vibrant dance performance by tennis champion Serena Williams. The rapper also shared the stage with Mustard. His setlist included collaborations with his upcoming tour mate, SZA.
The Super Bowl LIX pregame festivities also included a powerful rendition of the national anthem by Jon Batiste, a Grammy and Academy Award winner and former bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Stephanie Nogueras performed the anthem in American Sign Language, alongside Otis Jones IV and Matt Maxey who signed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the halftime show respectively. Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performed “America the Beautiful,” while Ledisi delivered a moving performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
The highly anticipated halftime performance marked a significant moment in Super Bowl history, showcasing Lamar’s musical prowess and artistry on one of the world’s biggest stages. The game itself saw the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles compete for the championship title.
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