Yahoo Lifestyle SZA To Join Kendrick Lamar At Apple Music’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
SZA will join Kendrick Lamar for his performance at Apple Music’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
The artists will take over the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9 to perform during halftime of the NFL championship.
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“Everything is smooth. I’m on the field right now,” Lamar says while on a call in the trailer for his Super Bowl performance. “You know, same old. Keeping the body in motion, getting that wind up. This field is a lot bigger than what people think, so that’s a must.”
As Lamar continues talking about his performance vision, SZA is seen creeping up on him with an orange cooler in hand.
“Now I’ve been thinking about a guest performance…,” Lamar says before SZA dumps the cooler on him, soaking him in the bright blue sports drink.
The “Not Like Us” singer, Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner was confirmed to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in September 2024.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” he said in a statement. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
In the teaser for his performance he shared on Instagram, Lamar says, “I’ll be performing at Super Bowl LIX. Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship, no round twos. … I wouldn’t want you to miss it. Meet me in New Orleans, February 9, 2025. Wear your best dress too, even if you’re watching from home.”
The teams facing off at Super Bowl LIX will be determined on January 26, when the remaining four teams will fight to come out on top of their respective conferences. The AFC Championship game will see an encounter between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs, while the NFC Championship game will see the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles face off.
Watch the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show trailer in the video above.
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