I Nearly Fell Off The Sofa Laughing At These Kendrick Lamar-Drake Jokes After News About The Super Bowl Halftime Show Broke

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Kendrick Lamar was just named the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime performer, and the jokes immediately started pouring in — and, yes, a lot of them were about Drake.

Kendrick Lamar wears a leather jacket, a white shirt, and a bandana as a belt, standing at an event alongside an elegantly dressed woman in a dress
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Let me set the scene: It's football Sunday. Just hours before the first official kickoff for the 2024 season, the NFL, Jay-Z's Roc Nation, and Apple Music announced Kendrick will hit the stage on Feb. 9, 2025 for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show at at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.

NFL / Twitter: @NFL

“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer," Jay-Z said in a statement, according to Rolling Stone. "His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”

Kendrick performing energetically on a large, elevated stage during a concert, with a crowd in the background
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“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date," Kendrick added in a statement. "And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”

Kendrick Lamar sitting front row at a fashion show, wearing a jacket, patterned pants, and a headscarf. People in the background wear sunglasses
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And Kendrick, who became the first hip-hop artist to be awarded the Pulitzer for his fourth studio album DAMN., knows a little something about making an impact. The rapper took 2024 by storm when he dropped the summer anthem "Not Like Us" amid his ongoing beef with fellow rapper Drake.

Kendrick Lamar wearing a cap, glasses, and casual attire, gesturing with his arms during an outdoor performance or video shoot

The single became an instant hit, with the music video packing the final punch by adding visuals to bring his lyrics to life.

Roc Nation

It didn't take long for fans of both artists to crown Kendrick the victor of the beef. Now that Kendrick has been named the new Super Bowl Halftime performer, supporters can't help but label it as another win for the Compton native.

Drake performs on stage wearing a black outfit with a necklace, looking to the side amidst bright stage lights
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Here's how people online are reacting:

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Roc Nation / Twitter: @KhalilUNCW

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instagram.com Twitter: @yoyotrav

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NBC / Twitter: @big_business_

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Twitter: @DeanteVH

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Twitter: @the_blueprint

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Twitter: @FirstGentleman

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HBO / Twitter: @chaclobro

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Amazon Prime Video / Twitter: @dhwanisaraiya_

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Netflix / Twitter: @EnriqueArayata

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Tweet from @bylarisha: "kind of comforting to know that no matter how bad of a day you might be having, kendrick lamar is going to make sure drake is having a worse one"

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Twitter: @doneybdoney

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Twitter: @mckinley_bethel

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Twitter: @yoyotrav

But this wouldn't be the first time Kendrick hit the Super Bowl stage. Three years ago, he was a guest during Dr. Dre's halftime performance. Now, he'll be headlining his own. Are you excited to see Kendrick perform during Super Bow LIX? Sound off in the comments!

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