Drake was nowhere to be seen at Super Bowl 2025, despite the buzz surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show performance, which included subtle jabs at him. Now, many are curious to know about Drake’s reaction to Lamar’s performance.
Was Drake at the Super Bowl 2025?
Drake was not at Super Bowl 2025. Instead, he was in Melbourne, Australia, performing as part of his Anita Max Win Tour. While the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, the rapper was on stage. He seemed to be unfazed by the event or by Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, which included several pointed jabs at him.
Lamar, who has been publicly feuding with Drake, made subtle and direct references to their rivalry during his set. He performed “Not Like Us,” a diss track aimed at Drake, and wore a diamond “a” necklace, a detail fans linked to the song’s “A minor” lyric.
Additionally, Serena Williams, who’s rumored to have dated Drake years ago, made an unexpected appearance alongside Lamar. However, Drake has not reacted to the performance. He later shared clips from his concert on Instagram, highlighting energetic crowd, fire effects, and a lively after-party where guests sang Oasis’ popular number “Wonderwall” (via E! News).
The tension between Drake and Lamar has been escalating for months. In 2024, Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” led to heated exchanges between the two artists. The situation escalated when Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group, accusing them of profiting off the diss track to damage his reputation. UMG denied the claims, calling them baseless.
