Kendrick Lamar (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Kendrick Lamar’s entire Super Bowl halftime show has supposedly leaked ahead of his performance on Sunday.
The rapper is set to headline the break when the Philadelphia Eagles clash with the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, and there is some anticipation, given that he’s been the hottest artist over the last several months.
Unfortunately, it appears the whole internet is now hip to the way his set is going to go, as it has apparently leaked online.
The full audio performance made its way to X, but accounts are being made to take it down via DCMA strikes.
According to Akademiks TV, the planned setlist is as follows:
Kendrick Lamar leaked superbowl performance setlist:
“Bodies” (GNX Snippet)
Squabble Up
HUMBLE
DNA
Euphoria“F*ck the Big 3 line” from Like That plays
Man at the garden
PeekabooKendrick says he wants to perform his “favorite song” (alludes to it being Not Like Us)
Luther… pic.twitter.com/5Awh4QBuuk
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) February 6, 2025
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The full 12-plus minute audio clip can probably still be found on X, but they’re being taken down by the minute, so you should hurry if you want to catch it. You can also just wait for Sunday…
Kendrick Lamar Isn’t Going To Be Happy About This
This obviously isn’t great for Kendrick Lamar, who will either have to change his set up with the event quickly approaching, or continue as planned bereft of some of the momentum.
The leak does confirm that the artist will perform “Not Like Us” despite being advised to leave that one off due to the potential legal ramifications.
It is his biggest hit ever, so why not?
REPORT: Kendrick Lamar Wants To Do Something That Could “Spark Massive Controversy” & Bring Unwanted Drama To The NFL At The Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Kendrick Lamar is apparently intent on keeping his beef with Drake going when he performs at the Super Bowl Halftime show next month.
The stage is set for the biggest game of the year, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to feature in a rematch of Super Bowl 57. And Kendrick will be the one providing the entertainment at the break, having emerged as a surprising selection.
The rapper’s hit diss track “Not Like Us” did some crazy numbers as it flew to the top of the charts. It upset Drake enough to sue his record label, UMG, for illegally promoting the song.
Of course, the NFL wants nothing to do with the rappers’ beef, but according to The U.S. Sun, Kendrick is insistent on including the song in his set despite the threat of a lawsuit.
The outlet reports that the 37-year-old has been advised not to perform “Not Like Us” at the big game, given the potential legal ramifications, but he is adamant about performing it.
“They claim some have advised him to ditch the track from his setlist, fearing that it could spark massive controversy at the iconic NFL showpiece. The pleas, however, have fallen firmly on deaf ears.”
“He won’t back down. He doesn’t care about what Drake says or what he thinks about the song; it’s a hit. Kendrick won’t be silenced or shut down.”
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Kendrick Lamar Could Leave A Mess For The NFL
Drake has since dropped the suit against the record label, but it appears that’s not enough for Kendrick Lamar.
Should he sing “Not Like Us” in New Orleans, the NFL could find itself in the middle of a very public spat. Still, they knew what they were getting into when it was decided that the Compton rapper would be the one performing.
Meanwhile, Kendrick is set to have former labelmate and frequent collaborator SZA on stage with him, much to the delight of fans. Maybe she’ll convince him to drop the song.
