Halftime Show Super Bowl: Which artists have refused to perform at the SB halftime show?

The NFL's premier event, Super Bowl LIX, is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This year's halftime show will feature 17-time Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar as the headliner.

Lamar previously performed during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show in 2022 alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige.

The Super Bowl halftime show consistently draws global attention, showcasing renowned artists on one of the world's most prominent stages.

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Super Bowl National Anthem Performance

In addition to Lamar's performance, Louisiana native and five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jon Batiste is set to perform the national anthem.

Past Super Bowl Halftime Performers

The Super Bowl has a rich history of featuring top-tier talent during its halftime shows.

Past performers include The Weeknd, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Beyonc?, The Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Shania Twain, and Stevie Wonder.

Artists Who Declined the Super Bowl Halftime Show

However, some artists have declined the opportunity to perform.

• Taylor Swift has reportedly declined the opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show multiple times, most recently citing her focus on re-recording her old albums and her busy touring schedule as reasons for turning down the offer
• Jay-Z turned down the opportunity to headline the 2020 edition after the NFL allegedly informed him that they wanted control over who he could bring out for the performance.
• Pink and Cardi B also rejected the NFL's offer to perform in 2019 for similar reasons.
• Adele stated in 2016 that she would not perform at the Super Bowl because "that show is not about music."
• Outkast declined the opportunity to perform at the 2004 Super Bowl because Andre 3000 "didn't want to cut the songs" for time purposes.

As the Super Bowl approaches, fans eagerly anticipate both the championship game and the star-studded halftime show, which have become integral parts of this annual sporting spectacle.