This year’s Super Bowl halftime show was headlined by rapper Kendrick Lamar in New Orleans.
Lamar is one of hip-hop’s most celebrated artists, and his performance came a week after he won five Grammy Awards, including song and record of the year for his hit “Not Like Us.”
He made his debut on the Super Bowl halftime show stage in 2022 when he performed alongside Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent.
This year he was joined on stage by special guest SZA.
SZA came out to perform “All the Stars” and “Luther” with Lamar.
Lamar performs between dancers who were clad in red, white and blue.
An aerial view of the stage.
The spotlight was already on Lamar as the game approached, coming one week after the artist won five Grammy Awards.
Lamar performed his Grammy-winning Drake diss “Not Like Us” during the show. After teasing it several times throughout his performance — playing snippets of the song’s beat without going into his verse — the rapper began the hit song in earnest and received a roar of approval from the crowd.
SZA performs during the show.
Lamar's dancers form the shape of an American flag.
Producer Mustard joins Lamar on stage.
Tennis legend Serena Williams, who like Lamar is from Compton, California, danced during the show as well.
Some of the hits Lamar performed during the show included "Squabble Up," "Humble" and "TV Off."
Lamar and SZA perform on stage together.
The spotlight shines on Lamar.
Lamar opens his set.
Lamar is circled by dancers on stage.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson was a part of the show, introducing him while dressed up as Uncle Sam.
