Kendrick Lamar Gears Up for Super Bowl 2025

With less than a week to go, Kendrick Lamar is set to take the Super Bowl 2025 stage, marking one of the biggest performances of his career. He will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next Sunday, with SZA as a special guest.

Super Bowl 2025: A New Milestone in Kendrick Lamar’s Career

This event is the pinnacle of a turbulent yet successful year for Lamar. Over the past year, he has dominated rap discussions with his intense feud with Drake, released his sixth studio album in late November, and is now preparing for an upcoming North American tour.

Kendrick Lamar: Career and Personal Life

Where Is Kendrick Lamar From?

Lamar was born and raised in Compton, California, a city known for producing hip-hop legends.

Has Kendrick Lamar Performed at the Super Bowl Before?

While he hasn’t headlined a solo Super Bowl performance yet, Lamar previously performed at Super Bowl 56 in 2022, alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Anderson .Paak. However, Super Bowl 2025 will be his first time as the main halftime performer.

How Much Will Kendrick Lamar Earn for Super Bowl 2025?

Traditionally, NFL does not pay artists for performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. However, they do cover all travel and production costs, ensuring that performers deliver a world-class spectacle.

Possible Songs for the Super Bowl Setlist

Lamar hasn’t announced his Super Bowl 2025 setlist, but there is speculation that “Not Like Us”—his explosive diss track aimed at Drake—could make an appearance.

Other likely tracks include:

• “Squabble Up” and “TV Off” (from GNX)
• “HUMBLE.” (DAMN.)
• “Alright” (To Pimp a Butterfly)

With SZA joining as a guest, there’s also a strong chance they could perform:

• “All the Stars” (Black Panther Soundtrack)
• “Luther” or “Gloria” (GNX)
• “30 for 30” (Lana – SZA’s album)

Key Facts About Kendrick Lamar

How Tall Is Kendrick Lamar?

In his track “Savior”, Lamar hinted that he stands at 5 feet 5 inches (~1.65m).

How Old Is Kendrick Lamar?

Lamar is currently 37 years old and will turn 38 on June 17.

Is Kendrick Lamar Married?

Kendrick Lamar has kept his personal life highly private. However, he has been in a long-term relationship with Whitney Alford since high school and the couple got engaged in 2015.

How Many Grammys Has Kendrick Lamar Won?

At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar was nominated for seven awards and won five for “Not Like Us”:

• Record of the Year
• Song of the Year
• Best Rap Song
• Best Rap Performance
• Best Music Video

This brings Lamar’s total Grammy count to 22 wins out of 57 nominations.

“Not Like Us” Streaming and Chart Success

Since its release in May 2024, “Not Like Us” has shattered multiple streaming records, including:

• 12.8 million streams in a single day – a record for a hip-hop track.
• 81.2 million streams in one week – a new record for a rapper.
• 1.04 billion streams on Spotify (as of January 2025).
• Ranked #1 on Apple Music Global Best Songs 2024.
• 194 million YouTube views (official audio).
• 216 million views on the official music video.
• 658 million streams on YouTube Music.

Does Kendrick Lamar Have Children?

There is no official confirmation regarding whether Kendrick Lamar has children.