Long before he dreamed of playing the Super Bowl, Lamar was inspired by Arron Afflalo and Compton's sports stars.

February has already been a big month for Kendrick Lamar, who is also coming off of a particularly hot 2024. And on Sunday night, he will take the stage at the Caesers Superdome in New Orleans as the headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show.

Some people watch the Super Bowl for the football, some for the commercials and some for the star-studded musical halftime show, which has come a long way since its wholesome Up With People days. It always features a superstar performer now,