The rapper's Grammy-winning diss track about Drake is currently the subject of a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

A Super Bowl promo that aired a few days ago seemed to suggest Kendrick Lamar will perform his recent No. 1 hit “Not Like Us” during the halftime show. That sounds obvious on the surface, but the relevant additional context here is that the song is currently at the center of some defamation accusations.

While NFL typically avoids political statements during Super Bowl halftime shows, Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs matchup in New Orleans will feature the world’s most famous guest — Taylor Swift notwithstanding — and one of the most politically charged rap voices.

Last year, Drake and J. Cole famously claimed they were “as big as the Super Bowl.” This year, Kendrick is proving who really deserves that title. Bu the way, Mustard even got a deal with Heinz Ketchup. A full-circle moment, considering he mustard up one of the biggest beats in recent history. Aw man, that was terrible! Let me get out of here.

Kendrick Lamar opened up about the chart-topping “Not Like Us” ahead of his highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance this Sunday (Feb. 9). Notably, he walked out to the five-time Grammy winner,

Between the Kansas Chiefs' quest for a history-making three-peat and the Philadelphia Eagles looking for revenge from Super Bowl LVII, there are tons of storylines to focus on, including the halftime show of Super Bowl LIX.

Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. The rapper took home five Grammy Awards last Sunday, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, for “Not Like Us,” which gained attention amid his feud with Canadian rapper Drake.

Kendrick Lamar will take the stage this Sunday as the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime show performer After Lil Wayne expressed disappointment over not being chosen as next year's Super Bowl halftime show performer in his hometown of New Orleans,