February 9th,2025. Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam, introduced Kendrick Lamar at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the 2025 Superbowl Halftime show. As dozens of dancers emerged from a Buick GNX clown car style, he automatically jumped into a untitled new song that only a snippet had been released to the public. Just under 13 minutes,Kendrick made his way to the field.

Dancers dressed in red, white and blue joined Kendrick. But even in their patriotic colors, Jackson’s Uncle Sam still said it was, “too loud, too reckless, too ghetto,” who reminded Lamar to “play the game.” Then, he jumped into “Humble.,” “DNA.,” “Euphoria” and “man at the garden.” After, Kendrick then launched into “peekaboo”, the teased a part of the song “Not Like Us”. Little was known about Kendrick’s halftime performance, but what the public did know is that he previously announced that the singer SZA was going to be a guest performer. SZA appeared on stage with the song that they have together, “Luther” and “All the Stars”.And then,  Lamar launched into “Not Like Us”,with the removal of the word “pedophiles” in its lyrics — into “tv off.” He then brought out the producer Mustard and tennis superstar Serena Williams was spotted crip walking along to the diss track.

Lamar’s performance was a powerful reminder of the importance of hip-hop and its ability to inspire and unite people. It was a moment that will be remembered for years to come.