“HUMBLE.”
From his critically acclaimed album DAMN., “HUMBLE.” is sure the crowd pleaser and one of the rapper’s greatest hits.
Will Kendrick Lamar Perform ‘Not Like Us’ 6 Times Again at His Super Bowl Halftime Show? Here’s Our Setlist Prediction
Plus, which standout songs he'll perform with SZA.
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He’s ready to perform on America’s biggest stage again. Kendrick Lamar is ready to perform at the LIX Super Bowl Halftime showand we’re expecting him to perform all his top hits…and yes that includes “Not Like Us” on repeat.
Lamar announced his headlining spot in a short video. “My name is Kendrick Lamar, and I will be performing at Super Bowl 59. Will you be pulling up? I hope so,” the rapper said. “You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship — no round twos.” The latter statement refers to his beef with Drake that’s been the hot topic of the rap community this past summer. It’s also a clap back at Drake when he rapped “Big as the Super Bowl” in his diss track “First Person Shooter,” but the Canadian rapper hasn’t performed at the event at all.
Related: A Complete Timeline of Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Beef
The Super Bowl Halftime show is sponsored by Apple Music and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation will serve as the strategic entertainment advisor. “His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally,” Jay-Z said of the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper. “Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”
On January 23, 2025, it was announced that SZA would be joining along Kendrick on America’s biggest stage. “I’ve always been very open about storytelling through my catalog and my history of music,” Kendrick explained at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Press conference. “I like to always carry on that sense of making people listen, but also see and think a little.”
What is Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl setlist?
Below, we compiled songs that Kendrick Lamar will likely play at his Super Bowl Halftime Show including those that he has performed in the LVI Super Bowl.
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“DNA.”
Another banger from DAMN., “DNA.” is a hyped-up song to transition through his greatest hits.
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“Alright”
“Alright” is one of Kendrick’s classic songs from his album To Pimp a Butterfly. He performed an electrifying version of the song at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
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“Not Like Us”
It’s the diss track that everyone’s heard around the world. The cultural phenomenon that is “Not Like Us” will most certainly be played at the Super Bowl since it’s one of Kendrick’s biggest hits in the past couple of years. When Kendrick played the song at the Juneteenth celebration The Pop Out: Ken and Friends, he played the track more than five times and brought out friends Steve Lacy, Dr. Dre, Mustard, Blxst, Steve Lacy, YG, Big Boy, G Perico and more.
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“All the Stars”
“All the Stars” is one of the lead singles from Black Panther. The song fits as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman after his death. It’s also soothing and optimistic song features SZA, who’s having a strong year as well.
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“Swimming Pools (Drank)”
There’s something about hearing “Pour up (Drank)” in the opening lines of “Swimming Pools” that brings a lot of nostalgia. It’s one of Kendrick’s earliest hits from good kid, m.A.A.d city, and he’s been performing it pretty recently in his performances.
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“King Kunta”
With a hypnotizing bassline, Kendrick will absolutely wow the audience with “King Kunta” with the familiar beat.
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“N95”
Arguably one of his best songs from Mr. Morale &. The Big Steppers, we can envision him opening up his set with this soft hit.
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“Collard Greens”
Technically not a Kendrick song, but we won’t be surprised if he brings out Schoolboy Q to perform this classic.
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“Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe”
No one is killing his vibes at the Super Bowl, but this song is a classic for Kung Fu Kenny, so we’ll be surprised if he doesn’t perform it.
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“m.a.A.D City”
Kendrick performed this during the 2022 Super Bowl Half-Time show, but we won’t be surprised if he brings this back.
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“Bad Blood (Kendrick Lamar Remix”
She’s dating the guy on the Chiefs, so it’s safe to say that these two powerhouses could collab on the Super Bowl Halftime stage if the cards are played out right.
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“TV Off”
It really wouldn’t be the Super Bowl performance without Kendrick and the crowd screaming “MUSTARD!!!!”
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“Peekaboo”
Another banger from GNX.
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“Luther (feat. SZA)”
It’s always magical when SZA and Kendrick lend their voices in a single track. This will for sure be the mellowest track on the setlist.
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“Man at the Garden”
Another standout from GNX.
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“Squabble Up”
This is arguably the best song on his surprise drop album GNX. It’s a great follow up to clarify his stance as one of rap’s royalty.
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“Bodies (GNX Snippet)”
Pretty much a deep cut, but Kendrick will make a really great stance with this.
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