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Eugene

(62,748 posts)
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 12:54 PM Sep 2024

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show

Source: BBC

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show

8 September 2024

Jessica Murphy
BBC News

Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl half-time show, the National Football League and Apple Music announced on Sunday.

It will be the second time the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist will perform in one of the most coveted events in music - but will be the first time he is the main act.

"Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I'll be there to remind the world why," Lamar said in a statement. "They got the right one."

The Super Bowl will be held on 9 February in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2eqlqnyzno

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Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show (Original Post) Eugene Sep 2024 OP
So is it safe to say True Dough Sep 2024 #1
Jay-Z has a multi-year deal with NFL to produce Half-Time show, so for any wondering why other genres of music hlthe2b Sep 2024 #2
NEW ORLEANS will be the star of the Super Bowl BOSSHOG Sep 2024 #4
Yes. So, shouldn't some of its music genres & talent be highlighted as well? hlthe2b Sep 2024 #5
Love this pick Docreed2003 Sep 2024 #3

True Dough

(20,696 posts)
1. So is it safe to say
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 12:56 PM
Sep 2024

that Drake won't share the stage with him?



But I wonder if Drake will place a big "prop" bet involving Lamar?

hlthe2b

(106,647 posts)
2. Jay-Z has a multi-year deal with NFL to produce Half-Time show, so for any wondering why other genres of music
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 01:04 PM
Sep 2024

are largely being ignored--(perhaps Latin music for the growing Hispanic audiences? ) -- that is why. He's in his fourth year and I'm not sure how many more years on the contract...

I'm not arguing against Kendrick Lamar, but I would really like to see some variety... Super Bowl is in New Orleans, for heavens sakes... Couldn't they include just a couple of sets for some other performers/style?

I hope this won't be the case with the LA Olympics in 4 years...

BOSSHOG

(40,170 posts)
4. NEW ORLEANS will be the star of the Super Bowl
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 04:19 PM
Sep 2024

It should be the home of the Super Bowl every year.

hlthe2b

(106,647 posts)
5. Yes. So, shouldn't some of its music genres & talent be highlighted as well?
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 04:21 PM
Sep 2024

Will we never get anything but Rap at these events again?

Docreed2003

(17,868 posts)
3. Love this pick
Sun Sep 8, 2024, 01:08 PM
Sep 2024

Kendrick is an incredible artist and performer. His lyricism is second to none and he will undoubtedly put on an incredible show!

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