Drake’s second diss track used artificial intelligence technology to include verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg, two of Lamar’s influences. In his own verse, Drake accuses Lamar of delaying his response track because of the imminent release of Taylor Swift ‘s “The Tortured Poets Department.” (Lamar collaborated with Swift on “Bad Blood.”)

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show presented by Apple Music on Sunday, Feb. 9. The performance comes just a week after the rapper won Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the Grammys. Here’s everything you need to know about Lamar and what songs to expect in his setlist. Who is Kendrick Lamar?

Will the simmering beef between musicians Kendrick Lamar and Drake come to a head at Super Bowl 2025? And will Lamar take verbal shots at President Donald Trump, who will be in attendance? Here’s what we know.