The Super Bowl LIX halftime show, held on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, featured a dynamic performance by Kendrick Lamar, who was joined by special guests SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and DJ Mustard. The show garnered significant attention, becoming the most-watched halftime performance in history with 133.5 million viewers, surpassing previous records set by Michael Jackson in 1993 and Usher in 2024.
Lamar’s setlist included hits such as “Humble,” “DNA,” “All the Stars” (performed with SZA), and “Not Like Us,” a track known for its diss aimed at rapper Drake. The performance was praised for its dynamic energy and star-studded collaborations.
However, not all feedback was positive. Noel Gallagher, former member of Oasis, criticized the performance, calling it “nonsense” and expressing his general disinterest in Super Bowl halftime shows.
Despite such critiques, the record-breaking viewership indicates that Lamar’s performance resonated with a vast audience, solidifying its place in Super Bowl history.
