Kaylah Walton
The much-anticipated Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This year’s exciting halftime show will star the legendary rapper Kendrick Lamar, a 17-time Grammy Award recipient.
Lamar previously took the stage for the Super Bowl LVI halftime performance in 2022, performing alongside stars like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige.
The Super Bowl halftime show is globally recognized, featuring top artists and delivering unforgettable performances on one of sports’ biggest platforms.
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National Anthem Performance at Super Bowl
Joining Lamar on stage will be Grammy Award-winning Louisiana native Jon Batiste, who will perform the national anthem.
Halftime Performers at the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl has a notable history featuring prominent artists in its halftime performances.
Previously, the stage has been graced by The Weeknd, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, The Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Shania Twain, and Stevie Wonder.
Artists Who Said No to the Halftime Show
Conversely, several artists have opted out of performing.
- Taylor Swift has turned down the chance to perform at Super Bowl halftime on numerous occasions, recently stating that her focus on re-recording her music and an active touring agenda were the reasons.
- Jay-Z rejected the offer to headline in 2020 after the NFL expressed a desire to dictate who he could feature during the show.
- Pink and Cardi B also declined the invitation to perform in 2019 for similar reasons.
- Adele commented in 2016 that she wouldn’t take the stage at the Super Bowl, believing “that show is not about music.”
- Outkast passed on the 2004 halftime performance because Andre 3000 didn’t want to shorten their songs.
As the Super Bowl date approaches, fans eagerly look forward to both the thrilling game and the high-profile halftime entertainment, which have become essential elements of this beloved annual event.
