Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Special Guest SZA

For many Americans, the Super Bowl is not just about football—it's also a chance to witness one of the biggest artists in the world put on a spectacular halftime show. In 2025, that honor goes to Kendrick Lamar, the 22-time Grammy-winning rapper, who will headline the Super Bowl 59 halftime performance.

Lamar announced the news in September through a YouTube video, where he stood on a football field in front of a massive American flag. In a statement, the rapper emphasized the cultural significance of hip-hop. "Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date," he said. "And I'll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one."

Super Bowl 2025: Key Details

• Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025

• Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

• Halftime Show Start Time: Approximately 8 p.m. ET (dependent on the first half’s duration)

Who Else Is Performing?

Joining Lamar on stage will be Grammy-winning R&B singer SZA, according to USA TODAY. The duo has collaborated multiple times, most notably on "All the Stars" from Black Panther: The Album, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in 2018. More recently, SZA featured on Lamar’s tracks "Luther" and "Gloria" from his latest album GNX, while Lamar appeared on "30 for 30" from her December 2024 album Lana.

With Lamar’s reputation for powerful storytelling and SZA’s soulful vocals, fans can expect an electrifying halftime show that celebrates hip-hop and R&B’s influence on music and culture.