The Super Bowl LIX halftime show has sparked a heated debate, with fans divided over this year\u2019s headliner. While some celebrate the bold choice, others are less than thrilled, and one Louisiana legend is speaking out after being overlooked for the coveted spot.Super Bowl LIX is already setting the stage for an unforgettable night. In September 2024, Kendrick Lamar was announced as the halftime headliner for the February 9 game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.The announcement was followed by a playful teaser trailer, courtesy of official halftime show sponsor Apple Music, which also revealed that Grammy-winning artist SZA would join him for the performance.In the black-and-white teaser, Lamar was shown pacing across a massive football field while chatting casually on the phone. \u201cThis field a lot bigger than what it looks,\u201d he remarked, seemingly taking in the sheer scale of the venue.The lighthearted moment quickly escalated when SZA, who had been lurking nearby, surprised Lamar by dousing him with a water cooler filled with sparkling blue liquid.Her mischievous grin added a dose of humor to the scene, leaving fans eager to see the pair\u2019s chemistry play out on one of the world\u2019s biggest stagesSZA later shared her excitement on Instagram, posting, \u201cTaking the stage with @Kendricklamar!\u201d The announcement marked a significant milestone for Lamar, who will headline the Super Bowl halftime show for the first time in his career.However, it isn\u2019t his first time gracing the Super Bowl stage \u2014 he previously performed as a guest during the star-studded 2022 halftime show featuring Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.\u201dKendrick deserves it,\u201d one social media user shared. Another wrote, \u201cBack in like 2016 I said Kendrick is the GOAT, I\u2019m happy he has proven me right every step of the way.\u201dA third typed, \u201cIt\u2019s cool. I love Kendrick but never found him to be the most fun live performer. Seems like he can\u2019t rap all his verses with that same passion live.\u201dA fourth person added, \u201cI mean it\u2019s fine I suppose but I don\u2019t watch football so I probably have no stake \/: he has no scandals, generally well-liked, better than TS or something like that lol.\u201dHowever, while many fans have expressed excitement over the announcement, not everyone looks forward to the rap icon\u2019s performance.\u201dAs a Gen Z member, I\u2019m not a fan of him. I would appreciate it if it were Ice Cube, Chris Brown, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Ciara, or Janet Jackson (she deserves a 2nd chance imo),\u201d one person commented.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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