What songs will Kendrick Lamar perform during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show?

Kendrick Lamar said on his new album “GNX” that Nas congratulated him on being selected to perform at halftime of Super Bowl LIX in February.

Maybe Nas will make a guest appearance on stage in New Orleans?

It’s hard to predict what Lamar will do with his upcoming performance — or with his music in general. He surprised the music world by releasing his latest album on Friday, then releasing a video for the song “squabble up” on Monday.

The release of “GNX” gives fans a glimpse of additional songs that may be performed at Caesars Superdome in February. Athletics in September rolled out early predictions and odds for the songs the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper would perform during the Super Bowl halftime show. Here are updated predictions, which include some of the tracks from the new album:

‘Not like us’

When this song, considered by many to be the knockout punch in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake rap beef, was released in May, rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden said Drake should be thankful it wasn’t HBCU band season because it would be played by play repeatedly. Well, college football season is here and marching bands are performing their renditions of the song. Pro team plays the song. Youth bands pick up the song. It even became a theme for the Los Angeles Dodgers during their run to the World Series. That’s the new sports theme for this decade: “They don’t like us. They don’t like us. They don’t like us.”

Chance of it being played: 100 percent

‘disgrace’

When the “Not Like Us” video was released on July 4, there was a snippet of a song at the start of the video. The extract had no title. That song turned out to be “squabble up” from the new album. The up-tempo start and sample of Debbie Deb’s “When I Hear Music” is an ideal choice.

Chance of it being played: 99 percent

‘Such’

This song, featuring Future and Metro Boomin, reached no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lamar said in his verse that there is no “big three” in rap, declaring himself over Drake and J. Cole.

Chance of it being played: 95 percent

‘Humble’

The NBA used this court as its theme for the 2017 NBA Finals. It is one of Lamar’s most recognizable songs. It’s hard to imagine it not making it into the show. If it doesn’t make the cut, “GNX” tracks could be the reason.

Chance of it being played: 90 percent

‘tv off’

Lefty Gunplay joins Lamar on this high-energy song from the “GNX” album. Lamar screams “Mustarrrrrrd!” referring to producer DJ Mustard has quickly become one meme-worthy expression. At least Lamar has to shout “Mustarrrrrrd!” at least once during his performance.

Chance of it being played: 85 percent

‘Money Trees’

This song features Jay Rock as the two were once labelmates at Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). Listen to “heart pt. 6” from “GNX” and be reminded of how much Jay Rock means to Lamar’s career. It would be a great moment on stage for a reunion.

Chance of it being played: 75 percent


Kendrick Lamar performs at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Which songs will make up the set has not yet been determined. (Briana Sanchez / Austin American-Statesman / USA Today)

‘DNA’

This is one of Lamar’s greatest songs. It will be hard to imagine it not being part of the show.

Chance of it being played: 75 percent

‘All the Stars’

Lamar teamed up with SZA for this song on the “Black Panther” soundtrack. Lamar is no longer at TDE, but he is still close to them on the label. SZA would add soul as a guest artist.

Chance of it being played: 65 percent

‘Swimming pools (Drank)’

It’s a slower tempo, but it’s a great song in a concert context. It was also the song that introduced many fans to Lamar’s “Good Kid, MAAD City” album in 2012.

Chance of it being played: 60 percent

‘King Kunta’

This is one of Lamar’s more danceable tracks from his 2015 “To Pimp a Butterfly” album. It’s a perfect concert song … but will it fit into his Super Bowl rotation?

Chance of it being played: 60 percent

‘Family Ties’

Lamar joined his cousin, Baby Keem, on this song from Keem’s album “The Melodic Blue”. Keem has toured with Lamar, so it wouldn’t be surprising for them to be on stage together in New Orleans.

Chance of it being played: 60 percent

‘okay’

Lamar performed this at Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium when he was part of Dr. Dre’s halftime show. That’s the only thing that makes it difficult if it will be part of the upcoming show.

Chance of it being played: 50 percent

‘Collard Greens’

This was a highlight of ScHoolboy Q’s “Oxymoron” album. It’s an up-tempo song and would be another opportunity for Lamar to bring one of his former TDE labelmates onto the biggest stages with him.

Chance of it being played: 45 percent

‘Rich Spirit’

I’ve heard this song live and it hits hard in front of a live audience. That doesn’t mean it translates to the Super Bowl. It’s not a dance song, but it’s not a slow jam either. Great mid-tempo game that could lighten the mood a bit if needed.

Chance of it being played: 40 percent

‘B—-, Don’t Kill My Vibe’

A popular song, but the NSFW first word in the title means Lamar will have to work around it. It’s not impossible, as every song on this stage has to be cleaned of profanity. There are parts of the song that would work.

Chance of it being played: 40 percent

‘Euphoria’

This was the first solo diss track from Lamar on Drake. It’s unlikely that Lamar will turn the break into 14 minutes of clowning Drake … but you never know.

Chance of it being played: 30 percent

‘6:16 in LA’

This Drake diss was never released on streaming services. It was only made available on Lamar’s Instagram. The song was a hit with fans during Lamar’s June 10 concert, but then again, how much time is he likely to dedicate to diss songs?

Chance of it being played: 25 percent

‘Meet the Grahams’

The darkest song from the Lamar-Drake feud. It does not fit in this setting.

Chance of it being played: 5 percent

‘Bad Blood’

Taylor Swift is too big of a star to be a featured performer, but this surprise would send social media into a frenzy. Swift is more likely to be sitting in a suite cheering on Travis Kelce than joining Lamar on stage. The more the Kansas City Chiefs win, the less likely this collaboration will happen.

Chance of it being played: 0 percent

‘Mona Lisa’

This collaboration with Lil Wayne would have been an awkward fit during the show, but it could have been a hit with Wayne’s hometown fans. Given Wayne’s public disappointment at not being selected to perform at halftime, in addition to his ties to Drake, it’s hard to imagine him taking the stage at halftime.

Chance of it being played: 0 percent

‘Poetic Justice’, feat. Drake

Remember when Lamar and Drake made music together? This issue was released in 2013. A lot has changed since then. Drake plans to be on tour in Australia on Super Bowl Sunday. No one expected to see him in New Orleans in the first place.

Chance of it being played: minus-1,000 per cent

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