# Super Bowl Halftime Shows: Epic Performances That Stole the Spotlight Before Bad Bunny Takes the Stage! Imagine 100 million eyes glued to the screen as **Kendrick Lamar** drops a fiery diss track live—pure halftime magic that turns a football break into global pandemonium. With **Bad Bunny** headlining Super Bowl LX today at Levi's Stadium, let's rewind through the last six years of **unforgettable Super Bowl halftime spectacles** that redefined entertainment.[1][2][3] These shows aren't just performances; they're cultural earthquakes blending massive hits, surprise guests, and visuals that hijack social media for days. Starting with 2025's **Super Bowl LIX** in New Orleans, **Kendrick Lamar** commanded the Caesars Superdome stage with **SZA**, delivering storytelling artistry and a crowd-roaring rendition of "Not Like Us"—his pointed diss at Drake that became the night's undisputed highlight. Critics hailed it as a rap battle peak, complete with cameos from Serena Williams crip-walking and Mustard, earning Emmy wins for its hip-hop dominance.[1][3][4] Fast-forward—no, rewind—to 2024's **Super Bowl LVIII** in Las Vegas, where **Usher** brought R&B fire with guests like Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Lil Jon, turning Allegiant Stadium into a party paradise.[2][3] Then, 2023's **Super Bowl LVII** saw **Rihanna** soar solo at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, her aerial spectacle and hits like "Umbrella" creating iconic moments amid her pregnancy reveal buzz.[1][2][3] The 2022 **Super Bowl LVI** in Inglewood was a hip-hop powerhouse: **Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar** (with 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak) owned SoFi Stadium in a historic all-rap lineup that celebrated West Coast roots and won massive acclaim.[2][3][5] In 2021's **Super Bowl LV** at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium, **The Weeknd** delivered haunting vocals, cinematic visuals, and synchronized choreography on his biggest hits, riding a creative wave that mesmerized millions.[1][2][3] Rounding out the era, 2020's **Super Bowl LIV** in Miami exploded with **Shakira and Jennifer Lopez**, joined by **Bad Bunny, J Balvin**, and J.Lo's daughter Emme— a Latin pop and reggaeton fiesta of nonstop dance and joyful chaos that showcased the halftime's worldwide pull.[1][2][3]
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/celebs-who-rocked-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-in-the-last-6-years-from-kendrick-lamar-rihanna-to-the-weeknd/articleshow/128064451.cms
2.https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/every-super-bowl-halftime-performer-in-history/
3.https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41193697/who-performed-super-bowl-half-show-all-list
4.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LIX_halftime_show
5.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_Bowl_halftime_shows
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