Levon Campbell III
\n<\/b>Staff Writer<\/b><\/p>\n
Kendrick Lamar was announced as the headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Sept. 8.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 37-year-old entertainer from Compton, Calif., has 17 Grammy wins, is the only rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize, and has already graced the stage in Super Bowl 56\u2019s halftime show alongside an iconic lineup of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a news release, Lamar expressed his excitement, proclaiming that \u201crap music is still the most impactful genre to date and I\u2019ll be there to remind the world why.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n This announcement follows his rap feud with Aubrey \u201cDrake\u201d Graham earlier this year, which resulted in a significant win for Lamar, who has continued to impact the hip-hop world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since his major label debut in 2012 with \u201cGood Kid, m.A.A.d City,\u201d Lamar has become arguably the most influential and respected rapper in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n Shawn \u201cJay Z\u201d Carter, founder of Roc Nation, praised Lamar\u2019s artistry and influence in hip-hop and culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Carter stated, \u201cKendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick\u2019s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n However, Lamar has faced backlash from prominent figures in the hip-hop world, particularly Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., aka \u201cLil Wayne\u201d associates like Birdman, Nicki Minaj, and Cam\u2019ron who have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the selection on Twitter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The source of their outrage is the belief that Wayne should have been chosen to headline the Super Bowl due to the upcoming event\u2019s location in New Orleans, a city closely associated with Lil Wayne\u2019s musical roots.<\/span><\/p>\n “God forbid if Wayne was to leave this earth right now, the culture would be in mourning,” Minaj wrote on Twitter. “That’s why so many ppl keep saying to give our legends their flowers while they are still around to smell them.”<\/span><\/p>\n