Rihanna Cheers for Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Rihanna, who gave a mesmerizing performance at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, recently expressed great excitement about Kendrick Lamar being the headliner for this year's show. The pop star and entrepreneur initially supported her "Loyalty" collaborator when Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier asked about Lamar's upcoming role on one of the world's biggest stages.

It's Meant to Be, Rihanna Praises Kendrick's Talent

Following Lamar into the Super Bowl spotlight, Rihanna was eventually in awe. "It's a diamond on a ring finger, honey. It's meant to be!" she exclaimed, honoring the "Not Like Us" rapper.

"Kendrick Lamar is the one that's supposed to do it right now. He's gonna crush it. We should never doubt him. He's an amazing artist, top-tier," she added. Rihanna also spoke of Lamar's influence in the past year, citing the artist's singular capability to relate with the audience and unite the divide between different factions. "He deserves it. I cannot wait to see it. Kendrick, thank you," she concluded.

RiRi's Record-Breaking Halftime Show and Usher's 2024 Performance

Rihanna herself made history during her 2023 halftime performance when the singer also announced her second child with A$AP Rocky. Her electric show pulled in a record 121 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. However, her title of the most-watched halftime show was then outdone by Usher's 2024 performance, which reached an astonishing 123 million viewers.

In a performance that should enter the annals of cultural history, Kendrick Lamar's forthcoming Super Bowl halftime show is the most salivated over and hyped by every fan or industry insider, much like Rihanna's unforgettable show last year.