Here’s Who We Want to See Kendrick Lamar Bring Out During His Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Rap great Kendrick Lamar was announced as the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show headlining performer on Sunday (Sept. 8). Despite much criticism from the hip-hop world about the NFL’s decision — as some voiced their hopes to see Lil Wayne on the Super Bowl stage, with the big game being played in his hometown of New Orleans next February — many fans immediately started to envision what Lamar’s set might consist of.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar said. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
Jay-Z, who has served as a co-producer of the Halftime Show since Roc Nation entered a partnership with the NFL in 2019, gushed about Lamar and championed him as a “once-in-a-generation” type of artist and performer.
“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” Hov said in a statement. “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.”
With 75 Billboard Hot 100 entries to his name across six studio albums, whittling down Lamar’s discography into a 15-minute performance is sure to be a tough proposition.
K. Dot has been no stranger to collaborations throughout his career either. From Taylor Swift to SZA and Travis Scott, Kendrick has a plethora of possibilities when it comes to shocking the Super Bowl audience and inviting some of his peers to join him on the world’s biggest stage.
While he certainly can’t bring them all out, here are some guests we want to see hit the stage with Kendrick Lamar.
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