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Super Bowl viewers stunned as Kendrick Lamar introduces surprise guest during half time show

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Updated 05:19 10 Feb 2025 GMTPublished 01:36 10 Feb 2025 GMT

Super Bowl viewers stunned as Kendrick Lamar introduces surprise guest during half time show

Kendrick Lamar has brought out a special guest during his Super Bowl halftime show

Tom Earnshaw

Tom Earnshaw

Super Bowl viewers have been blown away after Kendrick Lamar introduced a surprise guest during his halftime show performance.

The Super Bowl LIX headliner graced the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday (9 February) halfway through the big match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Arguably as big as the game itself, viewers couldn't wait to see what Kendrick would perform on the back of winning five Grammy Awards last weekend.

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And yes, all eyes were on whether he would drop his award-winning 'Not Like Us' diss track that savages rival rapper Drake.

Well, Kendrick did. And that itself was mega, saving the diss track for his very last performance.

But starting off the show, he welcomed a special guest on to our screens.

Kendrick Lamar introduced a surprise guest during his halftime show performance (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Kendrick Lamar introduced a surprise guest during his halftime show performance (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

We are talking about none other than acting legend, Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam.

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The actor presented the LA musician to the stage as he performed his impressive catalogue.

"Salutations, it's your uncle... Sam," Jackson said.

"And this is the great American game."

A national symbol of the USA that personifies the federal government, he even referred to himself as the character with a wry smile.

"Bruh got Samuel L. Jackson as 'Uncle Sam' at the Super Bowl LMFAO, 10/10," one viewer wrote on X.

Another added: "That was legendary from Samuel L Jackson."

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A third commented: "Uncle Samuel L Jackson was simply epic.

Kendrick went on to play 'Not Like Us' to rapturous roars from the 75,000 people present in the Louisiana stadium.

The Compton rapper decided to consciously leave out one very brutal lyric directing serious allegations at Drake.

But viewers watching closely think they spotted a gesture he made to the camera at the very same moment as the insult. And they couldn't get enough of it.

On the actual game, the Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts never looked like they would lose the game after absolutely dominating against Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who had one of the worst games of his incredibly successful carrer.

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The Eagles won 40-22. Time for Philly to celebrate.

All the celebs at 2025 Super Bowl

Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter

Jay-Z was joined by two of his and Beyoncé's three children (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Jay-Z was joined by two of his and Beyoncé's three children (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson posed with cheerleaders before the match (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Pete Davidson posed with cheerleaders before the match (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice

Taylor Swift was joined with rapper Ice Spice and friend Ashley Avignone (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift was joined with rapper Ice Spice and friend Ashley Avignone (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Sir Paul McCartney

Sir Paul McCartney could be seen enjoying himself in the crowd (Instagram/@NFL)
Sir Paul McCartney could be seen enjoying himself in the crowd (Instagram/@NFL)

Kevin Costner

Yellowstone star Kevin Costner was snapped pitchside (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Yellowstone star Kevin Costner was snapped pitchside (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi


Keleigh Sperry Teller and Miles Teller

Keleigh Sperry Teller and Miles Teller (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Keleigh Sperry Teller and Miles Teller (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Tom Brady

Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls during his career (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls during his career (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Jon Hamm

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper announced the Philadelphia Eagles to the pitch (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Bradley Cooper announced the Philadelphia Eagles to the pitch (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Donald Trump is the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl (Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd is a loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Paul Rudd is a loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Tim Cook

The Apple CEO was spotted before the game (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Apple CEO was spotted before the game (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Serena Williams

Serena Williams also made a surprise cameo during Kendrick Lamar's halftime show (Instagram/@serenawilliams)
Serena Williams also made a surprise cameo during Kendrick Lamar's halftime show (Instagram/@serenawilliams)

Louis Tomlinson

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson made an appearance (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson made an appearance (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Terry Crews

Terry Crews joined by his wife Rebecca (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Terry Crews joined by his wife Rebecca (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Jill Biden

The former first lady is a longtime Philadelphia Eagles fan (Instagram/@drbiden
The former first lady is a longtime Philadelphia Eagles fan (Instagram/@drbiden

Brendan Fraser

Actor Brendan Fraser attended the game (Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Actor Brendan Fraser attended the game (Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Adam Sandler

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom shared a photo of his son at the Super Bowl (Instagram/@orlandobloom)
Orlando Bloom shared a photo of his son at the Super Bowl (Instagram/@orlandobloom)

Tinashe

(Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)
(Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin

Doechii and Lady Gaga

Doechii shared pics of the pair on social media (X/@officialdoechii)
Doechii shared pics of the pair on social media (X/@officialdoechii)
Featured Image Credit: NFL

Topics: Celebrity, Kendrick Lamar, Super Bowl, Samuel L Jackson, NFL

Tom Earnshaw
Tom Earnshaw

Tom joined LADbible Group in 2024, currently working as SEO Lead across all brands including LADbible, UNILAD, SPORTbible, Tyla, UNILAD Tech, and GAMINGbible. He moved to the company from Reach plc where he enjoyed spells as a content editor and senior reporter for one of the country's most-read local news brands, LancsLive. When he's not in work, Tom spends his adult life as a suffering Manchester United supporter after a childhood filled with trebles and Premier League titles. You can't have it all forever, I suppose.

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