Kendrick Lamar to Perform at NFL Super Bowl Half-Time Show

Lamar to Bring Storytelling to the Big Stage

Rapper Kendrick Lamar, one of the big success stories of the Grammys last week, said Thursday (Feb 6) his fans should expect “storytelling” at the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend.

Lamar to Headline with SZA as Featured Guest

Lamar will headline the entertainment during the break at Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and has announced SZA will join him as a featured guest.

A Clean Sweep at the Grammys

He had a clean sweep at last Sunday’s Grammys, winning in all five categories for which he received nominations – Record of the Year, Song of the Year, best rap song, best rap performance, and best music video.

A Passion for Storytelling

“I think I’ve always been very open about storytelling through my catalogue and history of music … I like to always carry on that sense of people listening but also thinking,“ he said in an interview ahead of the NFL’s season finale.

A Dream Come True

Lamar said he had never imagined he would perform at the Super Bowl when he was starting out. In 2022, he appeared as a featured performer in a hip-hop showcase, but this will be his first headline show.

What to Expect

“What I know is the passion I have now is still the passion I had then,” he said.

Will He Perform Not Like Us?

The big question on everyone’s mind is whether Lamar will perform his Grammy-winning scathing diss track Not Like Us, which is part of a feud with fellow rapper Drake that has landed in court. He did not address the issue directly but said he was “just thinking about the culture, really.”

A Message about the Culture

“When people talk about rap, man, the conversations out there they think it’s just rapping – (like) it’s not an actual art form,“ Lamar said. “So when you put records like that at the forefront, it reminds people that this is more than just something that came 50 years ago.”

What’s Next for Lamar

Lamar will head out on tour in April with SZA.

Conclusion

Kendrick Lamar is set to bring his unique storytelling style to the Super Bowl halftime show, and fans are eagerly anticipating what he has in store for them. With SZA joining him as a featured guest, this performance promises to be an unforgettable experience.

FAQs

* When is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The NFL Super Bowl will take place tomorrow from 7:30 am onwards, local time.
* Will Kendrick Lamar perform his Grammy-winning track Not Like Us?
The big question on everyone’s mind is whether Lamar will perform his Grammy-winning scathing diss track Not Like Us, but he did not address the issue directly.
* What is the significance of Not Like Us?
Not Like Us catapulted to the top of the charts and quickly became a West Coast rap anthem, beloved for its pounding bass line, rhythmic strings, and exaggerated enunciation.