Super Bowl Halftime Show”>Kendrick Lamar Sets Stage for Super Bowl Halftime Show with SZA Collaboration
Music fans are buzzing with excitement as Kendrick Lamar prepares to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, joined by none other than grammy-winning artist SZA. Apple Music released a captivating trailer Thursday, showcasing Lamar strolling across a football field, only to be playfully splashed by SZA emerging from behind. This dynamic duo will bring their electrifying performances to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9th.
The collaboration marks a reunion for the two artists, who share a history as former labelmates at Top Dawg Entertainment. SZA’s distinctive vocals grace Lamar’s latest album, GNX, lending her talent to tracks like “Gloria” and “Luther,” the latter featuring sampled vocals from legendary artists Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn.
Their musical synergy extends beyond Lamar’s album. fans fondly remember their previous hits, including the Oscar-nominated “All the Stars” and “Doves in the Wind,” proving their ability to craft captivating melodies together.
The Super Bowl halftime performance isn’t the only exciting news for Lamar and SZA. They’ll embark on a 19-city North American tour, aptly named “The Grand National Tour,” kicking off April 19th in Minneapolis and concluding June 18th in Washington, D.C. Fans eager to witness their electrifying stage presence live have plenty to anticipate.
SZA enters the upcoming Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 2nd, with two nominations for her single “Saturn” in both the Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance categories. Her impressive musical journey has already earned her four Grammy awards.
Lamar, meanwhile, boasts seven nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards, including nods for “like That” featuring future and Metro Boomin, and “Not Like Us,” which stands out as a contender for both Song and Record of the Year. His exceptional talent has garnered him a total of 17 Grammy awards throughout his illustrious career.
The halftime show promises to be a spectacle, with Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins serving as co-executive producers. pgLang, a creative company founded by Lamar and Dave Free, who has previously directed Lamar’s music videos, will handle the creative direction, ensuring a visually stunning and musically captivating performance.
Last year’s halftime show, headlined by Usher, showcased a star-studded lineup featuring H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil jon, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys, setting a high bar for this year’s performance.
