Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
Announcement and Details
Roc Nation, NFL, and Apple Music made the announcement on Sunday, revealing that the big game will take place on Feb. 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The event will be broadcast on Fox.
Previous Performances and Awards
Lamar previously performed at the hip-hop heavy 2022 halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent. The performers, along with executive producers Jay-Z and Jesse Collins, received an outstanding live variety special Emmy for their epic performance. Creative direction for Lamar’s upcoming show will be handled by pgLang, the creative company founded by Lamar and his collaborator Dave Free.
Artist Statement
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” Lamar, 37, stated.
Production Details
Jay-Z and Roc Nation will produce the halftime show for the sixth year. Jay-Z recently won an Emmy for co-directing Rihanna’s 2023 halftime show performance. This year’s halftime show, featuring Usher, was nominated for three Emmys and became the most-watched halftime performance of all time.
Industry Recognition
“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally,” Jay-Z commented.
Accolades and Achievements
Lamar has been a critical and commercial success since his debut. He has won 17 Grammys and a Pulitzer Prize for music. He also received an Oscar nomination for his song “All the Stars” from Black Panther.
Recent Success
This year, Lamar topped the Billboard charts with his songs “Not Like Us” and “Like That,” featuring Future and Metro Boomin.
Future Collaboration
“Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. We’re excited to collaborate with him, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show,” Seth Dudowsky, NFL’s head of music, stated.
Adds Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats: “The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we love and the incredible artists who make it, all on the world’s biggest stage.”
Production Team and Advisors
The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show telecast will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers, and Hamish Hamilton serving as director. Roc Nation will also serve as the strategic entertainment advisor of the live performance.
FAQs
Q: When is the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show?
A: The show is set to take place on Feb. 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Q: Who will be headlining the halftime show?
A: Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the event.
Q: What awards has Kendrick Lamar won?
A: Lamar has won 17 Grammys and a Pulitzer Prize for music.
Q: Who is producing the halftime show?
A: Jay-Z and Roc Nation are returning to produce the show for the sixth year.
Q: What can fans expect from the show?
A: The show promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and culture on a global stage.
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