Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime show drew mixed reactions, with many calling it the “worst ever.” His performance, featuring a Drake diss track and a Samuel L. Jackson cameo, failed to impress some fans. Social media buzzed with criticism, while others defended his artistic approach.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime performance at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans has sparked intense debate, with some fans calling it the “worst halftime show ever.” The Grammy-winning rapper took the stage before the Philadelphia Eagles clashed with the Kansas City Chiefs but failed to impress a significant portion of the audience.
Lamar, 37, opened his set atop a car, delivering a medley of his biggest hits. However, controversy erupted when he performed his diss track Not Like Us, which targets hip-hop rival Drake. While he omitted a particularly incendiary lyric, Lamar made a pointed remark before starting, saying, "I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue."
The performance included a theatrical introduction by Samuel L. Jackson, who appeared as “Uncle Sam,” and a surprise collaboration with R&B star SZA. Despite the star power, social media was flooded with negative reactions, with fans expressing disappointment over the show’s execution and energy.
Adding to the spectacle, a man waving a Palestinian flag attempted to storm the stage but was quickly apprehended by security. Meanwhile, Serena Williams was seen enjoying the performance, dancing to Lamar’s set.
While some fans praised Lamar’s lyrical prowess, others argued the show lacked the spectacle expected of a Super Bowl performance. The mixed reception has fueled an ongoing debate over whether Lamar’s style was the right fit for the event.
