The Best Photos from Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Mar. 15, 2025

Kendrick Lamar.Photo:Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty

Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty

Kendrick Lamar’sSuper Bowl LIXHalftime Show was one for the books.The 37-year-old rapper — who wasannounced as the headlinerin September 2024 — took the Caesar Superdome field after the second quarter to perform some of his greatest hits across his two-decade career, including “Humble,” and “Not Like Us.” He also welcomed frequent collaboratorSZAonstage for “Luther” and “All the Stars.“Lamar knows how to put on a concert — and theGrammywinner is no stranger to the Super Bowl’s big stage, previously having joined hip-hop and R&B legends including Dr. Dre and Eminem for the2022 Halftime Show. See the best shots from Lamar’s 13-minute performance on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, which featured SZA,Serena Williamsand more!

Kendrick Lamar’sSuper Bowl LIXHalftime Show was one for the books.

The 37-year-old rapper — who wasannounced as the headlinerin September 2024 — took the Caesar Superdome field after the second quarter to perform some of his greatest hits across his two-decade career, including “Humble,” and “Not Like Us.” He also welcomed frequent collaboratorSZAonstage for “Luther” and “All the Stars.”

Lamar knows how to put on a concert — and theGrammywinner is no stranger to the Super Bowl’s big stage, previously having joined hip-hop and R&B legends including Dr. Dre and Eminem for the2022 Halftime Show. See the best shots from Lamar’s 13-minute performance on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, which featured SZA,Serena Williamsand more!

01of 12The Great American GameSamuel L. Jackson.FOXSamuel L. Jackson— dressed as Uncle Sam — served as the narrator for Lamar’s 13-minute show.

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The Great American Game

Samuel L. Jackson.FOX

FOX

Samuel L. Jackson— dressed as Uncle Sam — served as the narrator for Lamar’s 13-minute show.

02of 12The Revolution BeginsKendrick Lamar.Cindy Ord/GettyHe kicked off the set with “Squabble Up” from his latest albumGNX— on top of the vehicle!

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The Revolution Begins

Kendrick Lamar.Cindy Ord/Getty

Cindy Ord/Getty

He kicked off the set with “Squabble Up” from his latest albumGNX— on top of the vehicle!

03of 12’GNX' in GearKendrick Lamar.Cindy Ord/GettyHis silver lowercase “a” chain was speculated to be a reference to the infamous lyric off “Not Like Us,” in which he raps, “Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-minor.”

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‘GNX’ in Gear

His silver lowercase “a” chain was speculated to be a reference to the infamous lyric off “Not Like Us,” in which he raps, “Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-minor.”

04of 12Squabbling UpKendrick Lamar.Cindy Ord/GettyHe commanded the crowd on the mainstage before making his way down to the field.

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Squabbling Up

He commanded the crowd on the mainstage before making his way down to the field.

05of 12Be HumbleKendrick Lamar.Cindy Ord/GettyLamar performed one of his biggest hits, “Humble,” with dancers dressed in American red, white and blue.

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Be Humble

Lamar performed one of his biggest hits, “Humble,” with dancers dressed in American red, white and blue.

06of 12…Sit DownKendrick Lamar.Gregory Shamus/GettyHis dancers created a formation resembling the American flag, with Lamar right in the center.

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…Sit Down

Kendrick Lamar.Gregory Shamus/Getty

Gregory Shamus/Getty

His dancers created a formation resembling the American flag, with Lamar right in the center.

07of 12Feeling ‘Euphoria’Kendrick Lamar.Gregory Shamus/GettyThe stadium lights hit him just right as he transitioned into “Euphoria” and “Peakaboo.”

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Feeling ‘Euphoria’

The stadium lights hit him just right as he transitioned into “Euphoria” and “Peakaboo.”

08of 12PeekabooKendrick Lamar.Gregory Shamus/GettyHis back-up singers stole the show with their sung conversations, including one where Lamar made a cheeky reference to the Drake feud.“They love to sue,” he said,ahead of changing a notorious lyric in “Not Like Us.”

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Peekaboo

His back-up singers stole the show with their sung conversations, including one where Lamar made a cheeky reference to the Drake feud.

“They love to sue,” he said,ahead of changing a notorious lyric in “Not Like Us.”

09of 12If It Was Up to Me…SZA.Cindy Ord/GettySZA made her long-awaited debut on the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage to sing “Luther” with Lamar.

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If It Was Up to Me…

SZA.Cindy Ord/Getty

SZA made her long-awaited debut on the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage to sing “Luther” with Lamar.

10of 12Meeting of LegendsSerena Williams.Emilee Chinn/GettySerena Williams — Lamar’s fellow Compton, California, native (and the ex-girlfriend of Lamar’s nemesisDrake) — had a special spot during the Halftime Show. She danced the Crip Walk, which she famously did after her2012 Olympicgold win.

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Meeting of Legends

Serena Williams.Emilee Chinn/Getty

Emilee Chinn/Getty

Serena Williams — Lamar’s fellow Compton, California, native (and the ex-girlfriend of Lamar’s nemesisDrake) — had a special spot during the Halftime Show. She danced the Crip Walk, which she famously did after her2012 Olympicgold win.

11of 12Mustard on the FieldMustard and Kendrick Lamar.Jamie Squire/Getty"Not Like Us” producer and Lamar’s longtime friendMustardjoined the rapper for the performance of theirGrammy-winning hit.

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Mustard on the Field

Mustard and Kendrick Lamar.Jamie Squire/Getty

Jamie Squire/Getty

“Not Like Us” producer and Lamar’s longtime friendMustardjoined the rapper for the performance of theirGrammy-winning hit.

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Mustard and Kendrick Lamar.Gregory Shamus/Getty

The dynamic duo finished out the show with a closing pose to the camera.

source: people.com