NFL Super Bowl 2025: Future, Metro Boomin and other artists supporting Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show

Now that Kendrick Lamar is set to be at the helm of the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, the discussion not merely revolves about his act-it's who's behind him. Whatever one might have said about Lil Wayne being snubbed out for the job, it doesn't matter: Kendrick has enough big-wigs backing him up.


One of the biggest names showing love to Kendrick is Future. Though they never collaborated directly, their careers ran parallel in defining modern hip-hop. Future, with his trap-heavy influence, always respected Kendrick's lyrical depth and artistic vision. They shared festival stages, and even speculations about a surprise appearance by Future at the Super Bowl were made.


Metro Boomin’s connection to Kendrick goes deeper than just admiration. The Grammy-winning producer has crafted some of the biggest hits in rap, and while he hasn’t directly produced for Kendrick on a full-length project, he’s praised Lamar as one of the greatest lyricists of this era. Metro has even hinted in past interviews that he’d love to work with Kendrick on a full album, further solidifying his stance as a supporter of Lamar’s artistic reign.


Kendrick's TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) labelmate SZA is likely to appear alongside him on stage, and it's not surprising that she is standing by his side. Their history of collaborations, from "All the Stars" to "Doves in the Wind," has proven their artistic chemistry. As one of R&B's biggest voices, SZA's presence at the Super Bowl might just amplify the anticipation for Kendrick's performance.

While some fans were pushing for Lil Wayne or a New Orleans-based artist to headline, the hip-hop world has largely embraced Kendrick as the right choice. With support from Future, Metro Boomin, and his longtime TDE family, Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated in years.
Despite some fans questioning the NFL’s choice, Kendrick Lamar is not alone. With Future, Metro Boomin, Baby Keem, SZA, Black Hippy, Tyler The Creator, and Dr. Dre all in his corner, the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show is shaping up to be a legendary moment for hip-hop.
Will we see some of these names make surprise appearances? Only time will tell—but one thing’s for sure: Kendrick has the backing of some of the biggest names in the game.
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