Will Kendrick Lamar bring Taylor Swift on stage for his 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance?

Kendrick Lamar has officially been announced as the headline performer for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, setting the stage for what promises to be a monumental performance. 

The announcement, which has generated significant buzz, was a hot topic on the latest episode of the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast hosted by Katie & Keith. 

The hosts delved into various aspects of what Lamar's performance could entail, including possible song choices and the implications of his recent rap battle with Drake. 

One of the key questions raised was whether Lamar's booking should be viewed as an "anti-Drake" move following their fiery lyrical exchange last spring. 

Fans are also eagerly speculating about which of Lamar's famous collaborators might join him on the grand stage. 

With a history of high-profile collaborations, the possibilities are tantalizing. If Lamar brings out Taylor Swift to perform their 2015 “Bad Blood” remix, it would be Swift's debut on the Super Bowl halftime stage. 

Alternatively, a guest appearance by Beyoncé to perform their 2016 track “Freedom” would mark her third Super Bowl appearance.

In other music news covered on the podcast, Sabrina Carpenter’s album 'Short N’ Sweet' continues to dominate the Billboard 200 albums chart for a second consecutive week. 

Meanwhile, Shaboozey’s hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” retains its grip on the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. 

The discussion also touched on the recent 2024 CMA Awards nominations, where Beyoncé’s country album 'Cowboy Carter' surprisingly received no nominations, sparking a variety of reactions from the music community.