Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Tremendous Bowl half-time present in New Orleans subsequent yr.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation introduced on Sunday that Lamar would lead the half-time festivities from the Caesars Superdome on February 9, reside on Sky Sports activities.
The rapper, who has gained 17 Grammys, mentioned he’s trying ahead to bringing hip-hop to the NFL’s championship recreation, the place he carried out as a visitor artist with Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg in 2022.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar mentioned. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
Lamar has skilled large success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. He grew to become the primary non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album DAMN.
The rapper’s newest album Mr. Morale & The Massive Steppers was launched in 2022. He was featured on the tune Like That with Future and Metro Boomin on a observe that spent three weeks at No 1 on the Billboard Scorching 100 this yr.
Roc Nation founder Jay-Z referred to as Lamar a “once-in-a-generation” artist and performer.
“His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision,” Jay-Z mentioned. “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.”
The place is the Tremendous Bowl being held?
Tremendous Bowl LIX will happen on the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday February 9, 2025. It’s going to mark the eleventh time the Tremendous Bowl has taken place in New Orleans, the latest being in 2013.
Who has carried out the half-time present previously?
Final yr, Usher shined with a star-studded half-time present with friends together with H.E.R, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon, Ludacris and Alicia Keys.
Usher mentioned headlining Tremendous Bowl was an honour when he did it final season
Usher adopted within the footsteps of legendary performers similar to The Rolling Stones and Prince who’ve beforehand graced the half-time stage, whereas Rihanna who introduced the home down with a stunning spectacle in Tremendous Bowl LVII.
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira memorable shared the stage in Miami in 2020, whereas Tremendous Bowl LVI’s half-time present in 2022 will reside lengthy within the reminiscence as hip hop legends Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg introduced out a string of big-name friends.
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A few of the greatest bits from Rihanna’s unimaginable half-time present at Tremendous Bowl LVII
Who gained the Tremendous Bowl final time?
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs enter the brand new season as reigning back-to-back Tremendous Bowl champions after February’s 25-22 extra time victory towards the San Francisco 49ers, having overwhelmed the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 the earlier season.
Andy Reid’s facet have now performed in 4 of the final 5 Tremendous Bowls as they appear to turn into the primary crew in historical past to win three in a row.
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