Kendrick Lamar didn’t have many special guests for the Super Bowl, but brought out a Compton sporting legend during "Not Like Us."

Kendrick Lamar said to expect “storytelling” during his halftime show, and he brought it, with help from some famous friends. He infused the proceedings with humor as well as the cutting American imagery he’s known for — another milestone performance after one of the rapper’s biggest years ever.

Serena Williams is explaining why she did that Super Bowl cameo during Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. Funny, she doesn't mention Drake at all.

Kendrick performed his now-Grammy-winning hit "Not Like Us," during which he stared at the camera and grinned while addressing Drake directly. Moments later, the audience yelled his infamous "A MINORRR" line while Kendrick danced around in his fitting lowercase ‘a’ necklace. Eek!

He performed a career-spanning medley of hits including “Humble.,” “DNA.,” and “Squabble Up,” and brought out SZA for “All the Stars” and “Luther”

After much speculation, the rapper ended up performing two of his summer diss tracks and also brought out Drake's ex-girlfriend Serena Williams for part of the halftime show.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion emerged during Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning Drake diss track, "Not Like Us."

Serena Williams went from the stands to the stage at Super Bowl 2025. The tennis phenom made a surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, with the Eagles leading the reigning champion Chiefs, 24-0.

Serena Williams is apparently unfazed by the backlash over her viral appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month. “Gosh I’m so late to the game (I’ve been sick) & busy investing in billion dollar companies and running @WYNbeauty

As evidenced throughout her career, Serena Williams likes to go big - and she doesn't do anything for small reasons. That includes her recent appearance during Kendrick Lamar‘s 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show,