Kaylah Walton
The upcoming highlight of the NFL calendar, Super Bowl LIX, will take place on February 9, 2025, at the iconic Caesars Superdome, located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This year’s halftime entertainer is none other than Kendrick Lamar, a 17-time Grammy Award winner.
Lamar has graced the Super Bowl stage before, performing during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show in 2022 alongside artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige.
The Super Bowl halftime show is renowned for capturing worldwide interest as it features top artists performing on a major stage.
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National Anthem Performance for the Super Bowl
Joining Lamar will be native Louisianan and five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Jon Batiste, who is set to deliver the national anthem.
Past Super Bowl Halftime Performers
The Super Bowl is known for showcasing prominent artists during its halftime shows.
Notable past entertainers include 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 Declined the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Despite the allure, several artists have opted out of performing.
- Taylor Swift has turned down the Super Bowl halftime performance several times, recently due to her ongoing focus on re-recording past albums and a demanding tour schedule.
- Jay-Z declined to headline the 2020 show after reportedly being told the NFL wanted to control his guest choices.
- Pink and Cardi B also refused the NFL’s invitation to perform in 2019 for similar reasons.
- Adele expressed in 2016 that she would not perform at the Super Bowl, stating, “that show is not about music.”
- Outkast turned down the 2004 performance because Andre 3000 preferred not to shorten their songs.
As the Super Bowl nears, fans are excited for both the championship game and the glamorous halftime show, which have become key highlights of this yearly event.
