{"id":19980,"date":"2025-01-28T14:05:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=19980"},"modified":"2025-01-28T14:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:05:21","slug":"cant-stand-his-voice-some-viewers-refuse-to-watch-super-bowl-2025-because-of-this-singer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=19980","title":{"rendered":"‘Can’t Stand His Voice’ : Some Viewers Refuse to Watch Super Bowl 2025 Because of This Singer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Super Bowl LIX halftime show has sparked a heated debate, with fans divided over this year’s headliner. While some celebrate the bold choice, others are less than thrilled, and one Louisiana legend is speaking out after being overlooked for the coveted spot.<\/p>\n

Super Bowl LIX is already setting the stage for an unforgettable night. In September 2024, Kendrick Lamar was announced as the halftime headliner for the February 9 game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0announcement<\/a>\u00a0was followed by a playful\u00a0teaser trailer<\/a>, courtesy of official halftime show sponsor Apple Music, which also revealed that Grammy-winning artist SZA would join him for the performance.<\/p>\n

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SZA and Kendrick Lamar performing during the American Music Awards on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In the black-and-white teaser, Lamar was shown pacing across a massive football field while chatting casually on the phone. “This field a lot bigger than what it looks,” he\u00a0remarked<\/a>, seemingly taking in the sheer scale of the venue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA at The 58th Grammy Awards on February 15, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The lighthearted moment quickly escalated when SZA, who had been lurking nearby, surprised Lamar by dousing him with a water cooler filled with sparkling blue liquid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Her mischievous grin added a dose of humor to the scene, leaving fans eager to see the pair’s chemistry play out on one of the world’s biggest stages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SZA later shared her excitement on Instagram,\u00a0posting<\/a>, “Taking the stage with @Kendricklamar!” The announcement marked a significant milestone for Lamar, who will headline the Super Bowl halftime show for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA performing at Coachella on April 13, 2018, in Indio, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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However, it isn’t his first time gracing the Super Bowl stage \u2014 he previously performed as a guest during the star-studded 2022 halftime show featuring Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performing during the NFL Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Kendrick deserves it,”\u00a0<\/i>one social media user\u00a0shared<\/a>. Another\u00a0wrote<\/a>,\u00a0“Back in like 2016 I said Kendrick is the GOAT, I’m happy he has proven me right every step of the way.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A third\u00a0typed<\/a>,\u00a0“It’s cool. I love Kendrick but never found him to be the most fun live performer. Seems like he can’t rap all his verses with that same passion live.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performing during the Primavera Sound event on June 9, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A fourth person\u00a0added<\/a>,\u00a0“I mean it’s fine I suppose but I don’t watch football so I probably have no stake \/: he has no scandals, generally well-liked, better than TS or something like that lol.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, while many fans have expressed excitement over the announcement, not everyone looks forward to the rap icon’s performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performing during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival on June 11 in New York. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“As a Gen Z member, I’m not a fan of him. I would appreciate it if it were Ice Cube, Chris Brown, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Ciara, or Janet Jackson (she deserves a 2nd chance imo),”\u00a0<\/i>one person\u00a0commented<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performing during Roskilde Festival 2023 on June 28. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Why does he get to be there twice? I pay no attention to that kind of music,”<\/i>\u00a0another\u00a0shared<\/a>. A third\u00a0added<\/a>,\u00a0“Sick of rap at Super Bowl. It is the lowest denominator of music IMHO.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performing onstage during the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team 2024 Livery Reveal on February 8, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A fourth social media user\u00a0wrote<\/a>,\u00a0“Huge disappointment. Not a fan of Kendrick Lamar at all and this will be the first halftime show I won’t care if I miss.”\u00a0<\/i>Another\u00a0typed<\/a>,\u00a0“It’ll be the only Super Bowl halftime I have skipped can’t stand his voice.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar performing during The Pop Out \u2013 Ken & Friends event on June 19, 2024, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A Star-Studded Lineup and Lil Wayne’s Emotional Reaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Lamar and SZA are not the only performers set to take the stage during\u00a0Super Bowl LIX<\/a>. The NFL has also enlisted four Louisiana-born artists to contribute to the\u00a0night’s entertainment<\/a>. Jon Batiste, a jazz singer and multi-instrumentalist, is set to perform the national anthem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jon Batiste performing during the grand opening of Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at Baha Mar on January 17, 2025, in Nassau, Bahamas. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sharing his enthusiasm about the opportunity, Batiste\u00a0stated<\/a>, “I’m excited to figure out an arrangement that lasts the test of time, and I look forward to sharing it.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile, Christian singer Lauren Daigle and jazz musician Trombone Shorty will team up to deliver a rendition of “America the Beautiful.” Additionally,\u00a0R&B legend<\/a>\u00a0Ledisi is scheduled to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” rounding out a\u00a0lineup<\/a> that celebrates Louisiana’s rich musical heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, the announcement of Lamar as the halftime headliner sparked disappointment from one of Louisiana’s most prominent rappers. Lil Wayne, widely regarded as a favorite to headline the 2025 Super Bowl, shared his thoughts in an emotional Instagram video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lil Wayne performing during Lil Weezyana Fest 2024 on November 2 in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“First of all, I wanna say forgive me for the delay,” he\u00a0began<\/a>, visibly struggling to compose himself. “I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking. I’mma say thank you to every voice, every opinion, all the care, all the love, and the support out there.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lil Wayne performing at LIV Nightclub on December 8, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Wayne candidly expressed his feelings on learning of Lamar’s selection for the coveted slot. “I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown and for automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody told me that was my position,” he\u00a0explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lil Wayne performing during the Lil Weezyana Presents a Hot Boys Holiday event on December 20, 2024, in Houston, Texas. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reflecting on the magnitude of the event, the rapper\u00a0added<\/a>, “But I thought there was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city, so it hurt.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lil Wayne performing during the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! concert on January 18, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar<\/a>, who became aware of Wayne’s sentiments, seemingly addressed them in his own way \u2014 through his music. On November 22, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper surprise-released his sixth album, “GNX.” In the opening track, “Wacced Out Murals,” Lamar acknowledged Wayne’s disappointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud \/ Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down \/ Whatever though, call me crazy, everybody questionable,” he\u00a0rapped<\/a>\u00a0in the second verse, offering a rare glimpse into\u00a0his perspective on the situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar at the Chanel Fall 2023 Couture Collection Runway Show on July 4 in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For those eager to witness the action on February 9, Super Bowl LIX can be\u00a0live-streamed<\/a>\u00a0through a variety of platforms, including the Fox Sports app for iOS and Android, Tubi, FoxSports.com, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kendrick Lamar at the 2023 Life Is Beautiful event on September 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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With an impressive lineup of performers and the drama surrounding the halftime show already making headlines, this year’s Super Bowl promises to deliver both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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