That included at Super Bowl X in 1976 for their "200 Years and Just a Baby: America's Bicentennial Tribute" -- the first time the halftime show used a concert-like sound system. The Super Bowl XXVII halftime show starring Michael Jackson is the most watched Super Bowl halftime show, with a TV audience of more than 133.4 million viewers. [ 68 ] [ 69 ] The Super Bowl LVI halftime show starring Dr. Dre , Snoop Dog , Eminem , Mary J. Blige , Kendrick Lamar and 50 cent is the most viewed Super Bowl halftime show on YouTube Here is the complete list of previous Super Bowl halftime performers and themes: 2025: Kendrick Lamar with special guest SZA 2024: Usher with special guests Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R This is what it means today to headline a Super Bowl halftime show like Lamar, 37, will at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9. Just three years ago, he played a secondary role at the Here is the complete list of previous Super Bowl halftime performers and themes: 2025: Kendrick Lamar with special guest SZA 2024: Usher with special guests Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R Super Bowl XXXVI: Just months after the 9/11 attacks, U2 delivered a touching and unforgettable halftime show that captured the attitude of a healing nation. Beginning with “Beautiful Day” set NEW ORLEANS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Kendrick Lamar said fans can expect to hear the tale of his rise from humble beginnings to rap superstardom when he headlines the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. Very few events grasp the nation’s attention like the Super Bowl. Each February, the NFL’s top teams come together for a head-to-head competition to determine who will be crowned the national football champion for the year. Although the game is the primary reason for the gathering, the Super Bowl is also home to one of the biggest cultural gatherings — the Halftime Show. The History Of In case you didn't know, Jay-Z — who has never headlined the Super Bowl himself — has previously aired his frustrations with the way the halftime show is organized. Rich Fury / Getty Images Memorably, on his and Beyoncé ’s 2017 track “ Apeshit ,” Jay raps: “I said no to the Super Bowl, you need me, I don't need you / Every night we Blige previously performed at the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show in 2001. The halftime show was produced by Jesse Collins and Roc Nation, and was directed by Hamish Hamilton, who has directed each Super Bowl halftime show for twelve years. [10] Deaf rappers Sean Forbes and Warren "WAWA" Snipe performed as American Sign Language interpreters. [11] Kendrck Lamar performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Bige and more. Getty Images for The Recording Academy The halftime show is annually one of the most-anticipated parts of the Super Bowl. This year’s performer will be Kendrick Lamar, who also appeared in the Super Bowl 2022 halftime show . The Kansas City Chiefs are less than a week away from trying for a historic Super Bowl three-peat, while the Philadelphia Eagles are the only remaining team that can stop them. Hip-hop's Harry Houdini, Kendrick Lamar, will attempt his biggest trick yet when he takes the stage for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show. For an artist who thrives in mystery, it'll be hard for us However, the real value of the Super Bowl halftime show lies in its unprecedented exposure. The 2024 performance headlined by Usher drew massive viewership, continuing the trend set by Rihanna's That’s what redeems the most love it or hate it halftime show in Super Bowl history, “The Kings Of Rock And Pop” from Super Bowl XXXV, aka the one with Aerosmith, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mary Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance. At a press conference The Super Bowl halftime show is a massive part of the game. And is a must-watch for many of the casual fans viewing the game. The owners of the stadium are surely hoping the no-bets are Super Bowl: Year: Performer(s) 1: 1967: Universities of Arizona and Grambling University Bands: 2: 1968 "Old Man Winter Takes a Vacation in Miami" featuring seven local Miami-area high school bands Bryan Gaw, famously known as 'Left Shark' in Katy Perry's 2015 Super Bowl halftime show, opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about his viral routine one decade later Skyler Caruso is a Writer and
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