Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show

8 September 2024

Jessica Murphy
BBC News

Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl half-time show, the National Football League and Apple Music announced on Sunday.

It will be the second time the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist will perform in one of the most coveted events in music - but will be the first time he is the main act.

"Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I'll be there to remind the world why," Lamar said in a statement. "They got the right one."

The Super Bowl will be held on 9 February in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2eqlqnyzno

[True Dough]

1. So is it safe to say

that Drake won't share the stage with him?



But I wonder if Drake will place a big "prop" bet involving Lamar?

[hlthe2b]

2. Jay-Z has a multi-year deal with NFL to produce Half-Time show, so for any wondering why other genres of music

are largely being ignored--(perhaps Latin music for the growing Hispanic audiences? ) -- that is why. He's in his fourth year and I'm not sure how many more years on the contract...

I'm not arguing against Kendrick Lamar, but I would really like to see some variety... Super Bowl is in New Orleans, for heavens sakes... Couldn't they include just a couple of sets for some other performers/style?

I hope this won't be the case with the LA Olympics in 4 years...

[BOSSHOG]

4. NEW ORLEANS will be the star of the Super Bowl

It should be the home of the Super Bowl every year.

[hlthe2b]

5. Yes. So, shouldn't some of its music genres & talent be highlighted as well?

Will we never get anything but Rap at these events again?

[Docreed2003]

3. Love this pick

Kendrick is an incredible artist and performer. His lyricism is second to none and he will undoubtedly put on an incredible show!