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The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is officially on and the halftime show just got bigger.
With The NFC and AFC Championship games set, the NFL announced Thursday that a special guest will be joining Kendrick Lamar on the big stage.
SZA will be performing alongside the ‘Not Like Us’ rapper at the Super Dome in New Orleans.
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“I haven’t even think about a guest performance,” Lamar continues before SZA splashes him with a gallon of Gatorade as the beat for “Hey Now” from GNX starts playing in the background.
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Super Bowl Sunday will only be a teaser for the pair as they gear up for a stadium run for the North American leg of their Grand National Tour beginning in April.
Roc Nation, Apple, and the NFL originally announced that Grammy-award-winning rapper would headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show back in September.
In an official statement with Roc Nation, Apple, and the NFL, Lamar expressed his excitement in headling this year’s halftime show. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date, and I’ll be there to remind the world why, said Lamar.“They got the right one.” Jay-Z added, “His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”
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