Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 is off to an extraordinary start. The acclaimed rapper stole the show at the Grammys, winning five awards, including Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, Song of the Year, and Recording of the Year for his hit track Not Like Us.
The song, which sparked a highly publicized feud with Drake and accused him of serious allegations, continues to dominate music charts.
The Grammy audience at the Crypto.com Arena erupted in excitement as Not Like Us played, with celebrities and fans dancing to its infectious rhythm. But Lamar’s winning streak doesn’t end there; he’s set to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will battle for eternal glory.
Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: A Platform for Redemption or Rivalry?
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show is highly anticipated, with rumours swirling that he plans to perform Not Like Us. The song, which has amassed over a billion streams on Spotify, could be a bold statement in his ongoing feud with Drake.
Despite Drake filing a defamation lawsuit against Lamar and Universal Music Group over the track, sources confirm that Lamar faces no legal barriers to performing the song at the Super Bowl. He’s reportedly more motivated than ever to take the stage and deliver a show-stopping performance.
The Drake Feud: Tensions Reach a Boiling Point
The rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been one of the most talked-about stories in the music industry. Lamar’s Not Like Us dominated the charts and reignited the feud, with Drake responding by taking legal action.
In an exclusive interview with Apple Music, Lamar addressed the rivalry, stating:
“My intent from day one was to keep the nature of it as a sport… I think a lot of people were putting rap on the back burner, you didn’t see that grit, you didn’t see that bite anymore.”
Lamar’s team has reportedly advised him to avoid performing the controversial track at the Super Bowl, but the rapper seems determined to make a statement on the biggest stage in sports.
The NFL is aware of the potential controversy surrounding Lamar’s performance but has reportedly given him the green light to perform Not Like Us. The song was even featured in the lead-up to the main event on the NFL Network, signalling the league’s support for Lamar’s creative vision.
