All eyes are on the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans as Super Bowl LIX is knocking on the door. Millions will be watching for the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Fans are alongside are also excited about Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Halftime Show on Sunday, 9th February. Wondering at what Time Will the Halftime Show starts? The Super Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET, meaning the halftime show is expected to start between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET(depending on the game). We can expect the game to last around three hours, so you better plan accordingly if you want to catch Lamar’s performance live.

Has Kendrick Lamar Performed in the Super Bowl Before?

Definitely, he did, Lamar hit the Super Bowl stage in 2022 at SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl LVI. He performed with the hip-hop legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent. That night he performed M.A.A.D City and Alright. But this time, he is planning to keep it different. Yes, he will be the headliner of course, but with a different twist. Lamar comes fresh off his recent Grammy wins, with the song and record of the year for his hit diss track, Not Like Us. The track’s popularity might just set the stage for an exciting halftime show.

Lamar recently stated, “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date, and I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”  The details of his list remain uncovered but there is heavy speculation that he will perform Not Like Us despite the ongoing lawsuit filed by Drake over the song’s accusations.

Is Kendrick Lamar performing in the 2025 Super Bowl?

Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, executive-produced by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Jesse Collins. He might be the main act but he sure would not be taking the stage alone. His fellow Grammy-winning artist SZA gonna be joining him in the half-time show, the duo has multiple collaborations together, like All the Stars from the Black Panther soundtrack, as well as songs from their own albums such as Doves in the Wind and luther.

You should expect shortened versions of their songs, as Kendrick Lamar and SZA will only have about 15 minutes to perform. In comparison, Usher performed 12 songs during last year’s halftime show, while Rihanna delivered the same number in 2023. When Lamar performed in 2022, his set included just two songs, but with him leading this year’s show, fans can expect a longer performance.

Super Bowl Sunday will also feature other musical performances, the pre-game ceremonies will include the national anthem, America the Beautiful, and Lift Every Voice and Sing. Last year, Reba McEntire, Post Malone, and Andra Day set high expectations for this year’s lineup.

Who are the other artists performing in the 2025 Super Bowl?

Next big question, will Taylor Swift join Kendrick Lamar on stage? There is a possibility of this surprise appearance by Swift, as we have seen in her previous collaboration with Lamar on the Bad Blood remix. Swift might be at the game cheering on her boyfriend, Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce, but don’t count on her jumping on stage with Lamar as there is no confirmation of her part in the show.

Super Bowl LIX is going to be an unforgettable night of football and entertainment. While the Chiefs and Eagles battle for the Lombardi Trophy, Kendrick Lamar and SZA will take the stage to perform, just what fans are dying for. Likely to be one of the most exciting halftime performances in recent years. Hope he might skip Not Like Us or it might surprise the fans with a deep cut.