Kendrick Lamar to Welcome SZA as Special Guest for Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be making history on February 9, 2025, as headliners of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. An announcement came via a teaser trailer in partnership with Apple Music, wherein the pair traded playful jabs on a football field, giving fans a sneak peek into their undeniable chemistry.
Both artists’ fans have every reason to be thrilled. Kendrick and SZA share a creative history from Top Dawg Entertainment, or TDE. The two working on the soundtrack of Black Panther, “All the Stars,” has become one of the best works each of them has ever done in collaboration. The sound here brings forth the incisive lyricism of Kendrick and emotive vocals by SZA. They continued working to date, which is evident through their recent works “Luther” and “Gloria,” which were released on Kendrick’s album GNX, and “30 for 30,” which features on SZA’s SOS Deluxe: Lana.
It was a huge mile for any artist performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and it truly felt like they were celebrating parts of their voyages with both Kendrick and SZA present. For as long as it feels since he reared his head on the hip-hop landscape with groundbreaking artistry and undeniable cultural impact over the past decade, Kendrick has been one presence in music to remain consistent.
With such genres, SZA has turned one of the most influential voices of modern music and is both raw emotionally and grown on people. It really comes across in their coming of age as artists who make the divide dissipate during the joint performance.
Speculation about their setlist is already getting fans hyped. Will they do “All the Stars” as a tribute to their most popular collaboration? Or will new songs like “Luther” or “Gloria” give a taste of their latest creative chemistry? Some wish for “30 for 30”, while others wonder if they’ll premiere something completely new. Whatever the choice, their combined energy promises a dynamic and unforgettable performance.
To the die-hard, this is everything that Kendrick and SZA are about: excellence, innovation, and a deep connection with listeners. This halftime show isn’t all there is, though, as they are also working on a joint tour following Super Bowl Sunday. Another chance for fans to see night after night what magic these two bring to the stage.
February 9 is one of those nights that etches in fans’ minds, with Kendrick Lamar and SZA standing beside each other on live television for the masses to witness. Their artistry and moments of history they create will be a moment of their careers and the ones that followed since day one.
Which songs do you hope they’ll perform together? Share your thoughts as we count down to one of the biggest nights in music and sports.
