Kendrick Bowl Apple Music Halftime Show Ft. SZA: The Great American Game

Did y’all really think he wasn’t gonna perform it? Black History Month kicked off with a cultural reset as Kendrick Lamar and SZA became the first Hip-Hop and R&B duo to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Fresh off his Grammy sweep, Kendrick delivered a performance packed with symbolism, surprises, and straight-up bars—including a jaw-dropping appearance from Serena Williams hitting her signature C-walk during Not Like Us.

From Samuel L. Jackson embodying "Uncle Sam" to Kendrick’s fashion choices sparking debates, the set was more than just a show—it was a statement. With GNX bangers, deep cuts from DAMN., and a stunning first live performance of luther with SZA, this performance wasn’t just about music. It was about legacy, Black excellence, and proving—yet again—that this was always bigger than Drake.