Yahoo Lifestyle Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Setlist—Which Songs Did He Play at Super Bowl LIX?
Kendrick Lamar just put on a show-stopping performance at Super Bowl LIX, and we kept track of every song he included in the legendary setlist.
Headlining the halftime Show at the big game on Sunday, Feb. 9, the Grammy-winning rapper pulled out some of his greatest hits for the performance, which also featured a cameo from SZA.
Here are all the songs Kendrick Lamar performed at the Halftime Show for Super Bowl LIX:
Early standouts from 2024's GNX
The 37-year-old rapper kicked off his performance with the title track from his 2024 album, GNX, before sliding into “squabble up." He later sprinkled in performances of “euphoria," “peekaboo" and “tv off,” and also brought SZA onstage for “luther," a GNX track on which she appeared.
Highlights from DAMN. and the Black Panther soundtrack
Following his performances of "gnx (teaser song)" and "squabble up," Lamar dusted off “HUMBLE.” and "DNA." from his 2017 album DAMN. After SZA joined him onstage for "luther," she assisted in a performance of "“All the Stars," which was featured in 2018's Black Panther.
"euphoria"
Between his performances of "DNA." and his switch back to GNX material with "peekaboo," Lamar performed part of his song "euphoria" and then "Man at the Garden." It was the first of two Lamar singles from 2024 that made an appearance at halftime.
"Not Like Us"
Fans were hoping to hear Lamar's Grammy-winning hit song "Not Like Us," his other single from 2024—and Sunday's performance did not disappoint as Lamar began rapping the lyrics shortly before the end of the show, which he officially wrapped with "tv off."
"Not Like Us," famous for being a diss track inspired by his multi-year beef with Drake, soared to the top of the charts this year. It also received five awards at the Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 2, winning Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Music Video.
In the lyrics, Lamar uses terms like "predator" and "certified pedophiles" to describe who is assumed to be Drake and his associates.
Drake's lawyers have since filed two petitions against record label Universal Music Group for the release of the diss track, which they claim includes "false" allegations about Drake. Last month, he sued UMG in federal court for defamation, harassment and deceptive practices, per Forbes.
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