{"id":20551,"date":"2025-02-05T21:38:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=20551"},"modified":"2025-02-05T21:38:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T21:38:53","slug":"users-say-the-singer-is-the-only-reason-they-are-watching-the-super-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=20551","title":{"rendered":"Users Say The Singer Is ‘The Only Reason’ They Are Watching the Super Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Super Bowl LIX is set to take place on February 9, 2025, with a major headliner taking the stage, who will be joined by a guest star.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n

The guest star set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show is already generating plenty of buzz. Even online users, who aren’t diehard football fans, are vowing to tune in just for the chance to watch the singer’s highly anticipated performance.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\"A<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A fan celebrates that SZA will be performing at the Super Bowl, from a post dated January 28, 2025 | Source: X\/UaenaxLuvie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The NFL announced that singer-songwriter, SZA, will join rapper and Grammy-award-winning artist, Kenrick Lamar, for a thrilling performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. The news was revealed alongside\u00a0a playful video<\/a>\u00a0of SZA splashing Kendrick with a blue drink, reminiscent of the celebratory splash a winning team might give their coach after a big game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

SZA also posted the playful video,\u00a0captioning<\/a>\u00a0it, “Taking the stage with @Kendricklamar! #AppleMusicHalftime #SBLIX.” The duo will perform at the Caesars Superdome\u00a0in New Orleans<\/a> on February 9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Fans are excited to watch SZA take the big stage. One fan\u00a0admitted<\/a>,\u00a0“Only watching the super bowl for sza [sic].”<\/i>\u00a0For some, the excitement is palpable, with one fan\u00a0writing<\/a>,\u00a0“Probably only watching the Super Bowl to watch SZA perform.”<\/i>\u00a0“I’m super excited,”<\/i>\u00a0exclaimed<\/a> another fan, showing just how much SZA’s performance is generating buzz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

A user who isn’t a football fan, playfully\u00a0declared<\/a>, “SZA BOWL! I don’t watch football but I will now! \ud83d\ude1c.” “I just heard sza is performing at the super bowl…. I WILL BE WATCHING [sic],”<\/i>\u00a0said<\/a> another excited fan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Other fans are\u00a0hoping<\/a>\u00a0for a miracle,\u00a0“Omg, can’t wait. Now if you just so happen to have an extra pair of tickets…….lol.”\u00a0<\/i>One fan\u00a0joked<\/a>\u00a0about Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration,\u00a0“Kendrick knew he didn’t have enough hits to do a Super Bowl performance that’s why he brought along SZA. That was the smartest choice he could’ve made.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

SZA<\/a>\u00a0has been on a winning streak lately, with her album “SOS Deluxe: Lana” topping music charts. Her film, “One of Them Days,” featuring actress Keke Palmer, is also performing well. The singer, who has won the Grammy four times, has also received\u00a0four nominations<\/a>\u00a0at the 2025 iHeartRadio Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The pop star, whose real name is Sol\u00e1na Imani Rowe, drew two nominations for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song at the 2025 Grammy nominations, bringing her total\u00a0nomination count to 26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

SZA celebrated herself and her successes on Instagram, including her inclusion as a guest star in the Super Bowl halftime show,\u00a0writing<\/a>, “LIFE TOO SHORT TO PLAY SMALL AND NOT PRIORITIZE SELF LOVE AND SELF ACCEPTANCE! GOOD BAD AND OOGLY !!! AHHHH God is so good !! Yall are so good !! Sending love to everybuddy \u2764\ufe0fTHANK YOU \u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffe\ud83e\udd72 [sic].”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Prior to SZA’s news, Kendrick made the announcement in September 2024 that he\u00a0would be headlining<\/a> the halftime show. In a short clip shared on YouTube, he encouraged his fans to dress up in their best attire, even if they would be watching from home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

The rapper, who has won 17 Grammys so far in his career, is excited to take on this coveted task. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” he\u00a0wrote<\/a> in a statement. Kendrick is also the first musician outside of classical and jazz to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album “DAMN.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

NFL head of music Seth Dudowsky is confident in Kendrick’s ability to perform exceptionally. “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar,” he\u00a0said<\/a>. Seth added that Kendrick had constantly shown his special ability to resonate, redefine, and ultimately transform the core of hip-hop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

“We’re excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show,”\u00a0shared<\/a>\u00a0Seth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

Before the big performance, the Super Bowl\u00a0pregame entertainment<\/a>\u00a0will take place. It will also be star-studded, featuring Jon Batiste performing the National Anthem, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle taking on “America the Beautiful,” and Ledisi singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

After the Super Bowl halftime show,\u00a0Kendrick Lamar<\/a>\u00a0and SZA will be gearing up for a\u00a0Grand National Tour<\/a>\u00a0across the US and Canada. The tour, which will support Kendrick’s sixth studio album “GNX,” was\u00a0announced on<\/a>\u00a0December 3, 2024, just 11 days after the album’s release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

“GNX” includes two standout collaborations with SZA, further adding excitement to their upcoming joint tour, which will start on April 19 in Minneapolis and end in Washington on June 18.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

As some fans await Kendrick and SZA’s performance at the Super Bowl, others are keen to watch two of the best teams that will be going head-to-head on the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

For those who won’t make it to Caesars Superdome, located at 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive in New Orleans, Louisiana\u00a0there are multiple ways to tune in to the sporting event.<\/strong>\u00a0It will be\u00a0broadcast live on FOX<\/a>, with national coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. Viewers with connected televisions can also stream the game via the NFL and Tubi channels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

For those with only a tablet or phone, the event can be streamed live through the NFL app. Fans who prefer audio coverage can listen via NFL+, SiriusXM, and WestwoodONE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The NFL Network will provide more than 70 hours of live coverage throughout Super Bowl week. According to its Instagram page, the opening game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

The NFL also shared a detailed diagram of the\u00a02024-2025 NFL playoffs<\/a>, showcasing all the teams the Chiefs and Eagles defeated on their way to Super Bowl LIX.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The Eagles snagged their Super Bowl LIX spot after playing a game against the Washington Commanders on January 26, in a National Football Conference (NFC) Championship Game.\u00a0<\/strong>The Commanders lost 55-23 against the opponents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The Eagles’ 55 points set an NFC Championship game record with Jalen Hurts\u00a0scoring three touchdowns<\/a>\u00a0and throwing for one. The NFL declared Hurts’ team NFC Champions in an Instagram post, where it\u00a0wrote<\/a>, “Back on top of the NFC \ud83e\udd85 #SBLIX.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

On the other hand, the Chiefs became the\u00a0American Football Conference (AFC) Champions<\/a>\u00a0after beating the Buffalo Bills 32-29. This was the fifth time in six seasons that the team will be going to the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

The NFL shared an Instagram picture of the Chiefs to celebrate their win and qualification into the Super Bowl. The post was\u00a0captioned<\/a>, “For the 5th time in the last six years, the @chiefs are AFC Champions. #SBLIX.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

As the countdown to Super Bowl LIX continues, fans around the world eagerly anticipate an unforgettable game filled with thrilling moments and top-tier entertainment. Whether watching from home or attending in person, this year’s event promises to be a spectacular celebration of football and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Super Bowl LIX is set to take place on February 9, 2025, with a major headliner taking the stage, who will be joined by a guest star. The … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20551"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20553,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20551\/revisions\/20553"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/20552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=20551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=20551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}