Kendrick Lamar stuns everyone at Super Bowl 2025

Accompanied by figures such as Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and SZA, the artist became the first solo rapper to headline the event.

Kendrick Lamar made it clear at the Grammys that no stage, no matter how grand, could intimidate him, and last Sunday, he proved it once again with his spectacular halftime performance at the highly acclaimed Super Bowl. The rapper delivered a show marked by his unique style, with actor Samuel L. Jackson taking on the role of master of ceremonies, dressed in a patriotic ‘Uncle Sam’ outfit – a symbol urging Americans to vote.

During his performance, Lamar performed tracks such as ‘Not Like Us’, a controversial song that raised new accusations about Drake, revisiting unconfirmed rumours about his personal life. As a reference to the song, Lamar wore a diamond-encrusted pendant shaped like an “a,” alluding to his wordplay between “A minor” (a musical note) and “a minor” (a young person).

While Lamar did not include his track ‘Meet the Grahams’, in which he harshly criticises Drake‘s family, the rapper did not shy away from throwing indirect jabs in ‘Euphoria’, where he describes him as manipulative and deceitful. However, the performance was not solely about controversy; it also showcased Lamar’s ability to blend genres such as jazz, funk, and soul, with hits like ‘Squabble Up’, ‘Be Humble’, ‘DNA’, ‘Peekaboo’, and ‘All the Stars’.

The event featured a special appearance by SZA, who joined Lamar on stage, alongside DJ Mustard. World champion Serena Williams also made an unexpected appearance as part of the show’s dance ensemble. Dressed in a sleek blue outfit, her presence stood out not only for her talent and energy but also as a reminder of the power of women in both sports and popular culture.

This Sunday’s performance adds another triumph for the rapper, who, just a week after winning five Grammy Awards, treated us to a patriotic, rhythm-filled spectacle that once again exceeded all expectations.