American singer and actress SZA will join Kendrick Lamar as a guest performer at the highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show.
SZA, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe, was officially revealed as part of the lineup in a trailer released on Thursday, January 23, 2025, by Lamar and Apple Music. In the teaser, Lamar is seen strolling across a football field before SZA playfully splashes him from behind, hinting at their dynamic onstage chemistry.
The halftime show will take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9.
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SZA, formerly a Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate of Lamar, collaborated with him on his latest album GNX. Their joint tracks, such as “Gloria” and “Luther,” feature standout moments, including samples from Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s classic, “If This World Were Mine.” The duo is also known for previous hits like the Oscar-nominated “All the Stars” and the fan-favorite “Doves in the Wind.”
Beyond the Super Bowl, Lamar and SZA will co-headline the Grand National Tour, a 19-city North American trek kicking off April 19 in Minneapolis and wrapping up June 18 in Washington, D.C.
SZA heads into the February 2 Grammy Awards with two nominations for her hit single “Saturn,” competing in the Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance categories. Already a four-time Grammy winner, she continues to dominate the R&B scene.
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Meanwhile, Lamar leads the Grammy race with seven nominations, including nods for “Like That” featuring Future and Metro Boomin, as well as “Not Like Us,” which is up for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Lamar has previously amassed 17 Grammy wins, cementing his status as one of music’s most celebrated artists.
The Super Bowl halftime show will be co-executive produced by Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins. According to a report, Lamar’s creative company, pgLang—founded by Lamar and longtime collaborator Dave Free—will oversee the artistic direction of the performance.
Last year’s Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by Usher, featured an all-star lineup of guest performers, including H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys.
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