L.A.’s favorite hometown rapper, Kendrick Lamar, is having a great start to 2025. He just recently won five Grammy awards, and now he’s wowed all of America last night at his star-studded Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans.
Yes, a game of football was played, but to many fans watching around the world, Kendrick’s performance was the only part of the game that truly mattered. And adding to the anticipation was the “will he, won’t he” conundrum of whether he would perform his most infamous song, “Not Like Us.”
1. Samuel L. Jackson was a surprise Uncle Sam.
2. Kendrick teased the crowd about whether or not he would perform his biggest hit, “Not Like Us.”
3. Kendrick and SZA serenaded us with a peek-preview of their upcoming Grand National Tour.
4. Kendrick had a mischievous grin while performing “Not Like Us” that launched a thousand memes.
5. Serena Williams C-walked to “Not Like Us.”
The beloved tennis superstar surprised us all by C-walking on screen while absolutely glowing.
6. A dancer was detained for waving a Sudanese and Palestinian flag during the performance.
7. The Fashion
Kendrick wore early-2000s-style flare jeans, while his producer, Mustard’s jeans were as oversized as a pair of classic JNCO’s. SZA was stunning in an all-crimson outfit featuring feather detailing. Serena Williams looked fresh in flippy blue tennis skirt. (Plus, it was great to see so many women performing in flat shoes!)
Maybe someone should check on Drake.