Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Gloria’ Jacket at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar made a statement during his Super Bowl LIX halftime performance, not just with his music but also with his letterman-style jacket—which had no connection to either team on the field.

Jacket Features Personal References

Emblazoned across the front in bold letters was the word “GLORIA”, a nod to Lamar’s song of the same name featuring SZA, who joined him on stage for the show.

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Keen-eyed fans noticed additional symbolic patches and designs on the jacket:

  • The back prominently displayed “PGLang”, the creative company Lamar co-founded with Dave Free.
  • Above the PGLang logo, the word “Compton” was stitched, a tribute to Lamar’s Los Angeles hometown.
  • His left arm featured patches related to the upcoming Grand National tour, which he and SZA will headline, along with a reference to his album GNX.
  • His right arm showcased lyrics from his diss track “Not Like U” and his song “Peekaboo.”

Performance Highlights

Lamar delivered a medley of his biggest hits, sharing the stage with SZA and a special appearance from Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam.

Game Update at Halftime

While Lamar and his collaborators electrified the crowd, the Philadelphia Eagles held a dominant 24-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs at halftime.

Lailyah Duncan

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