Celebs React To Kendrick Lamar's Historic Super Bowl Performance

Kendrick Lamar's historic Super Bowl halftime performance has garnered widespread acclaim from fellow artists and fans alike. As the first solo rapper to headline the event, Lamar delivered a powerful 15-minute set that left a lasting impression.

Snoop Dogg, who had previously shown support for Drake during their feud, shared a video of himself watching the performance at home. Throughout the clip, he offered encouraging commentary, stating, "The West Coast is the shit, you hear me? Get 'em, Dot. Get 'em, nephew." He also rapped along to "HUMBLE," clearly enjoying the show.

SZA, who joined Lamar on stage for duets of "All the Stars" and "Luther," expressed her gratitude on Instagram:

"THANK YOU @kendricklamar for consistently putting the world on your back. At all times. Thank you for lifting me up. Thank you for encouraging me and being so willing to bend to whatever I may need. Thank you to your incredible team and mine! You're a prophet. But you knew that. I wasn't nervous today. I was ready to rep for u. For US. Thank you God, Dot, and the NFL for this opportunity #SUPERBOWL2025 wrapped."

Longtime collaborator Jay Rock took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend Lamar's performance, posting: "K DOT [ok hand emojis] [fire emojis] killed it!!!!" Fellow TDE artist Doechii also shared her pride, tweeting: "Congratulations SZA and Kendrick! So proud of yall so inspired."

Terrence "Punch" Henderson, TDE president and SZA's manager, reflected on the significance of the night:

"Great night. Super proud watching Dot take the biggest stage. And then to bring SZA out was everything. Another moment. Historic."

He later updated his top five rappers list, placing Lamar at the top, followed by JAY-Z, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., and Nas.

Jermaine Dupri, who appeared during Usher's Super Bowl halftime show the previous year, praised the performance's authenticity, writing: "Dope performance, no back track, breath control, choreography, skits, straight rap shit."

Killer Mike echoed this sentiment, stating: "And That Was That 'RAP SHIT.' Wow, brilliant."

Chris Brown shared his astonishment on Instagram Stories, posting: "WOW!!!!!!!!!!! DOT" accompanied by a fire emoji.

Rapsody, who collaborated with Lamar on "Complexion (A Zulu Love)," simply remarked: "Kendrick. Brilliant."

The overwhelming support from peers and industry veterans underscores the impact of Lamar's performance, solidifying his place as a leading figure in hip-hop.