Kendrick Lamar really popped up and showed out.
On Sunday, Feb 9, the rapper delivered a Super Bowl halftime performance like no other. This marked the first time a rap star headlined the halftime show solo. Lamar had previously performed at the Super Bowl in 2022 as part of a star-studded lineup with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Eminem.
But it wasn’t just the headline performance with special guest SZA that had fans buzzing; it was the execution—especially when KDOT performed his Grammy-winning track “Not Like Us,” his infamous diss track aimed at Drake.
From Compton to NOLA. @SerenaWilliams @KendrickLamar #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/mnzuP7fJ1N
— NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2025
To dive deeper into their history, learn more about the song, and more, keep reading.
Here’s the timeline:
The track “Not Like Us” is undeniably aimed at Drake.
It came as part of Kendrick’s ongoing back-and-forth with Drake (as outlined above), and ultimately, it became the song that marked Kendrick coming out on top.
