While NFL typically avoids political statements during Super Bowl halftime shows, Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs matchup in New Orleans will feature the world’s most famous guest — Taylor Swift notwithstanding — and one of the most politically charged rap voices.

Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl 59 halftime show this Sunday, as pop star Taylor Swift cheers on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles. Lamar is being joined onstage by his frequent collaborator SZA.

From the football field to the halftime stage, here's what to know about the storylines and stakes before Super Bowl 59 kicks off on Sunday.

Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys for his 2024 hit “Not Like Us,” but the song might pose legal risks to the NFL and Fox.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

Since the announcement of Kendrick Lamar as the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show, Lil Wayne has been transparent about his disappointment.

Lamar performed in the Super Bowl LVI halftime show as part of Dr. Dre’s halftime show with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige

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