Fans Speculate if Kendrick Lamar Will Perform “Not Like Us” During Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

As Super Bowl LIX approaches, fans are buzzing with speculation about whether Kendrick Lamar will perform his diss track Not Like Us during the Halftime Show. The mystery grew more intense following Sunday’s NFL and Apple Music promotion that featured Lamar’s name while the song’s instrumental played in the background during the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.

Kevin Burkhardt, Fox football broadcaster, teased the performance in the promo, saying, “59 Halftime show, catch Kendrick Lamar at the top of his game.” This generated widespread curiosity, and social media quickly lit up with reactions from fans who were both eager and skeptical about the song’s potential inclusion in the performance.

One user tweeted, “Still don’t think he’ll perform it at the Super Bowl but IMAGINE,” while another replied, “Good times! Remember when that sore loser tried to censor NLU? Now, this song is being performed at Super Bowl.” These comments hint at the controversial history surrounding Not Like Us, which came after a heated exchange between Lamar and Drake over the summer of 2024.

The release of Not Like Us was a direct response to Drake’s The Heart Pt. 6, in which Lamar called out Drake on various fronts, including his taste in women and his dominance in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene. The track quickly gained massive attention, earning diamond-status from the RIAA. Drake, who has referenced the song multiple times—most recently during a livestream with Adin Ross—has remained a central figure in the conversation surrounding Not Like Us.

Given the history between the two artists, fans are divided on whether Lamar would include the track in a mainstream platform like the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Many feel Lamar may opt to steer clear of the diss track in favor of a more inclusive setlist, but the sheer power of Not Like Us makes its potential performance a tantalizing possibility.

Lamar’s Halftime Show performance is also set to feature special guest SZA, who has collaborated with him on multiple tracks, including the hit singles luther and gloria from Lamar’s latest album, GNX. SZA is also featured in the latest Super Bowl commercial where she is seen dousing Lamar with a bucket of Gatorade, adding to the anticipation of their on-stage chemistry.

As the Super Bowl draws nearer, the excitement around Lamar’s performance continues to build. Whether or not Not Like Us will make an appearance is yet to be seen, but one thing is certain—Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show is sure to be one of the most talked-about moments in hip-hop history.