Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar revealed that he’ll be headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans next February. This won’t be his first time performing at the Big Game: Kendrick first popped out during the Dr. Dre & Friends set at the Super Bowl LVI Half Time Show in his hometown of L.A., where he performed “M.A.A.D City” and “Alright.”
What a year it’s been for the Compton MC. Even with no album out, Lamar dominated the charts while engaged in a rap battle with Drake. “Like That,” “Euphoria,” and “Not Like Us” all reached the top five of the Hot 100 chart, staying there for weeks, and reminding doomsayers and critics that rap is still America’s top genre, and hip-hop its greatest export.
Some fans and artists alike have voiced their opposition to the decision made by the NFL and Jay-Z because they feel New Orleans native Lil Wayne should’ve been the pick. And while one can certainly make the case for the Cash Money Millionaire, it’s hard to ignore the cultural imprint K. Dot was able to leave over the past year. Also, who’s to say he won’t bring Weezy out to do a couple songs?
With that being said, we selected some of the biggest and best songs from each of Kendrick’s albums along with a couple B-sides that we know the people will want to hear. And, of course, we included one of his Drake diss tracks. He’s only going to have about 15 minutes, so we had to cap the list at 13 — and even that’s probably stretching it.
Check out our list below.
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar revealed that he’ll be headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans next February. This won’t be his first time performing at the Big Game: Kendrick first popped out during the Dr. Dre & Friends set at the Super Bowl LVI Half Time Show in his hometown of L.A., where he performed “M.A.A.D City” and “Alright.”
A Year of Achievements for Kendrick Lamar
What a year it’s been for the Compton MC. Even with no album out, Lamar dominated the charts while engaged in a rap battle with Drake. “Like That,” “Euphoria,” and “Not Like Us” all reached the top five of the Hot 100 chart, staying there for weeks, and reminding doomsayers and critics that rap is still America’s top genre, and hip-hop its greatest export.
Controversy Surrounding Super Bowl Halftime Show
Some fans and artists alike have voiced their opposition to the decision made by the NFL and Jay-Z because they feel New Orleans native Lil Wayne should’ve been the pick. And while one can certainly make the case for the Cash Money Millionaire, it’s hard to ignore the cultural imprint K. Dot was able to leave over the past year. Also, who’s to say he won’t bring Weezy out to do a couple songs?
Setlist Selection for Kendrick Lamar’s Performance
With that being said, we selected some of the biggest and best songs from each of Kendrick’s albums along with a couple B-sides that we know the people will want to hear. And, of course, we included one of his Drake diss tracks. He’s only going to have about 15 minutes, so we had to cap the list at 13 — and even that’s probably stretching it.
Check out our list below.
FAQs
Q: Will Kendrick Lamar perform any new songs at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
A: While it’s possible, the focus will likely be on his existing hits to please the audience.
Q: How long will Kendrick Lamar’s performance be?
A: Kendrick is expected to perform for about 15 minutes during the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
Credit: www.billboard.com
