Kendrick Lamar

2024 - 9 - 12

Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Song and News That Will Make You Jump Off Your Couch!

DJ Akademiks - Drake - hip-hop - Kendrick Lamar - Lecrae - Super Bowl LIX - Terrace Martin

Kendrick Lamar just surprised the world with a new track and a Super Bowl Halftime Show headline gig! Get the scoop!

In a stunning turn of events that has fans buzzing, Kendrick Lamar has not only dropped a surprise new song but has also been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, scheduled for February 9, 2025. This iconic performance in New Orleans comes three years after his appearance as a guest during Dr. Dre's electrifying halftime show. It’s safe to say that fans are more than excited to see Lamar take center stage—especially with expectations of an unforgettable performance!

Kendrick’s new song, "Time to Watch the Party Die," has taken social media by storm. He manages to integrate clever references, including nods to Christian rapper Lecrae and industry figure DJ Akademiks, while showing he can still throw a pointed barb at Drake. The unexpected nature of this release demonstrates Lamar's powerful ability to stay relevant and evolve as an artist despite the competitive music landscape. Just hours after the Super Bowl announcement, fans were treated to lyrical musings that ponders life and artistry in a way only Kendrick can do.

The timing of Kendrick's track feels intentional, creating a perfect synergy between his new music and the buzz surrounding the halftime show. Can we expect any hints or lyrical teases that will pop up in his Super Bowl performance? Fans can only speculate who might share the stage with him, as there are countless possibilities for surprise guest appearances. Could we see former collaborators or even fresh faces joining Kendrick to create a memorable halftime experience?

In the spirit of excitement, let’s not forget that this is Kendrick’s first new song since his chart-topping hit 'Not Like Us'. In that track, Lamar defiantly clinched victory in his back-and-forth with Drake, affirming his status in hip-hop. Interestingly, the Super Bowl widens the potential audience for Kendrick’s messages, allowing him to reach not just hip-hop purists but a bevy of sports fans.

Did you know that the Super Bowl halftime show is often more talked about than the game itself? It's considered one of the most prestigious gigs for artists, with viewers eagerly anticipating unique performances and surprise collaborations. Also, Kendrick's album "DAMN." won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, making him the first non-classical or jazz artist to receive this honor! Whatever Kendrick has in store for us, one thing’s for sure: it’s bound to be legendary!

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Song on Social Media (Rolling Stone Australia)

Kendrick will headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February 2025, three years after he was a guest during Dr. Dre's halftime performance. Just hours ...

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Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show (catcountry1073.com)

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

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Kendrick Lamar Drops First New Song Since 'Not Like Us' (Variety)

On the five-minute song, he references Christian rapper Lecrae, Terrace Martin and what appears to be a reference to DJ Akademiks. “The radio personality ...

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Kendrick Lamar Drops 'Time to Watch the Party Die' (Vulture)

Kendrick Lamar shocked the world by dropping a new song that isn't primarily a Drake diss track. Okay, there are a few Drake disses, but there's more!

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Song, Ponders If It's 'Time to Watch ... (Rolling Stone)

The rapper dropped the contemplative new track just days after the NFL announced Lamar as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

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Kendrick Lamar releases untitled track; song references feud, is first ... (USA TODAY)

Kendrick Lamar released his first song since the No. 1 hit 'Not Like Us' won the feud he had with Drake. Hear the song.

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Popcast: Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Sabrina Carpenter on Top (The New York Times)

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Kendrick Lamar Drops New Song on Instagram (Pitchfork)

The post has just the audio and a photo of Nike shoes. Head to Instagram to hear the new song. Unlike most of Lamar's music in 2024, the new song is not an ...

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Kendrick Lamar Surprise Releases Menacing New Song: Listen (Billboard)

Kendrick Lamar is standing on business. Lamar returned with his first song since the nuclear “Not Like Us” Drake diss on Wednesday (Sept. 11).

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Kendrick Lamar to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime ... (Ninety-Nine Yards)

On Sunday there was a piece of news that got me buzzing with excitement! Kendrick Lamar, one of my all-time favourite live performers, is set to headline ...

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Kendrick Lamar: 5 Guests We'd Like To See At The Halftime Show (V101.9)

Kendrick Lamar has not yet announced any guests for his Super Bowl Halftime show performance. We took a few (wild) guesses who might share the stage with ...

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Kendrick Lamar Drops 'Time to Watch the Party Die' (Vulture)

Kendrick Lamar shocked the world by dropping a new song that isn't primarily a Drake diss track. Okay, there are a few Drake disses, but there's more!

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Kendrick Lamar drops first song since 'Not Like Us' (NBC News)

Months after the beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake seemingly reached a conclusion, Lamar has dropped a new track.

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The Source |SOCIALizing: DJ Akademiks Trolls Kendrick Lamar ... (The Source)

That didn't take long. DJ Akademiks went right to socials to troll Kendrick Lamar dropping his untitled song on 9/11. ICYMI it was not a clear cut diss at ...

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Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans With First New Track Since May (V101.9)

This surprise release marks Kendrick's first new track since his hit single “Not Like Us,” which dominated the airwaves and charts earlier this year. That song, ...

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KB Responds to Kendrick Lamar Name Dropping Lecrae & Dee-1 ... (Rapzilla.com)

A few hours ago, KB dropped an 11-minute Instagram video to discuss the whole situation and what it means for Christian and the...

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