Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show is officially the most-watched halftime show performance of all time, Roc Nation, Apple Music and the NFL announced on Tuesday (Feb. 11).
“We’ve broken the record again! The most watched Apple Music Halftime show EVER, with 133.5 Million viewers,” the companies wrote on Instagram. Lamar’s halftime show performance drew a larger audience than the Big Game itself, which Fox Sports reported had an average of 126 million viewers. The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious over the Kansas City Chiefs during Sunday’s (Feb. 9) broadcast, with a final score of 40 to 22.
Lamar, who also made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, also edged out Michael Jackson’s legendary 1993 performance, which drew 133.4 million viewers. His performance also got more eyes than last year’s headliner Usher, who had 123.4 million viewers.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning MC brought out all the stars, from Samuel L. Jackson to SZA to Serena Williams to Mustard, and mostly performed songs from his 2024 Billboard 200-topping LP GNX, like his Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Squabble Up,” “Peekaboo,” “Luther” (with SZA) and “TV Off.” And, of course, he brough his five-time Grammy-winning smash “Not Like Us” to the world’s biggest stage for the ultimate checkmate in his epic rap beef with Drake, who once rapped “Big as the Super Bowl” in “First Person Shooter.”
Dot and SZA will be taking over more stadiums in the world than New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome when the dynamic duo embarks on their Grand National Tour in April, with a U.K. and Europe leg slated for July.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Breaks Records
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show has officially become the most-watched halftime show performance in history, as announced by Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL on Tuesday (Feb. 11).
Record-Breaking Viewership
“We’ve broken the record again! The most-watched Apple Music Halftime show EVER, with 133.5 Million viewers,” the companies shared on Instagram. Lamar’s halftime show drew a larger audience than the Big Game itself, which had an average of 126 million viewers according to Fox Sports. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40 to 22 during the broadcast on Sunday (Feb. 9).
Historic Achievement
Lamar made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, surpassing Michael Jackson’s legendary 1993 performance that drew 133.4 million viewers. His performance also exceeded last year’s headliner Usher, who attracted 123.4 million viewers.
Star-Studded Performance
The Pulitzer Prize-winning MC brought out a star-studded lineup including Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, Serena Williams, and Mustard. He performed songs from his 2024 Billboard 200-topping LP GNX, such as “Squabble Up,” “Peekaboo,” “Luther” (featuring SZA), “TV Off,” and his five-time Grammy-winning hit “Not Like Us.” This performance also marked a significant moment in his ongoing rap feud with Drake.
Upcoming Tour
Dot and SZA are set to embark on their Grand National Tour in April, with plans for a U.K. and Europe leg in July. Their tour is expected to draw massive crowds, potentially surpassing the capacity of New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.
FAQs
Q: What was the viewership of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show?
A: The show garnered a record-breaking 133.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched Apple Music Halftime show ever.
Q: Who headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show before Kendrick Lamar?
A: Kendrick Lamar made history as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Q: Which songs did Kendrick Lamar perform during the halftime show?
A: Lamar performed tracks from his LP GNX, including “Squabble Up,” “Peekaboo,” “Luther” with SZA, “TV Off,” and “Not Like Us.”
Credit: www.billboard.com
