⁠⁠’Drake right now.’: Fans react to SZA joining Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show

The internet is in a frenzy over the news that SZA will be performing alongside Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. There has been a lot of enthusiasm and, of course, memes (and hit tweets!) since the news. The emotion was wonderfully captured by one viral tweet that said,

"Drake right now" and included a video of him looking plainly dissatisfied.

Fans' reactions on social media ranged from joyful GIFs to humorously sad ones. With SZA's soulful vocals bringing a new dimension to what is already anticipated to be a historically epic performance, the atmosphere around the halftime show just changed.

While many people are excited about the pair's on-stage reunion, others are concerned about how this decision could impact another prominent character in SZA's musical career. Enter Drake, who is well-known for having a complex relationship with the singer. Social media was compelled to give the matter a humorous focus after this Super Bowl disclosure.

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From Drake jokes to surprise guest predictions, the internet has thoughts on SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl team-up

The excitement around the Super Bowl halftime show began as soon as the news broke online, and fans didn't hold back. Responses varied from giddy delight to light-hearted criticism of unexpected performance elements. Here are some of the finest responses on Twitter, which turned into a battleground for opinions and absolute discourse war:

"all the stars and luther live"

"Drake rn:" – complete with an AI-generated pic of Drake looking sad and on a call. The man cannot catch a break.

"I speak for everyone when I say we do not want this"

some fans weren’t, well, shy about expressing doubts.

"WE WON"

– on the flip side, plenty of people are all in for this SZA and Kendrick collaboration.

"They're revealing the guests now. What happened to the element of surprise in performances?"

"MOTHER AND FATHER"

– fans are going all out, showing their devotion to the dynamic duo - because, mom and dad indeed.

"Is Drake performing too?" – because why not add a little more chaos to the mix?

"Fingers crossed Tyler shows up too"

hopeful fans are still crossing their fingers for more surprise appearances.

"Surround sound SZA? Love her, but no."

This Super Bowl halftime performance is obviously preparing to become a cultural event. Regardless of your preference for Kendrick's rhyming prowess or SZA's gorgeous vocals, there's no doubt that this combo is ready to take center stage, even though not everyone is excited about it.

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A little background: How SZA and Kendrick’s collaboration became iconic

This is not the first time that SZA and Kendrick have collaborated on a Super Bowl announcement. They established themselves as a formidable combo in the music business with their successful collaboration on the Grammy-nominated song "All the Stars" from the Black Panther soundtrack.

With SZA's R&B style establishing a distinct niche and Kendrick dominating rap, both musicians have continuously remained at the top of their respective genres. They have collaborated to produce music that has struck a chord with listeners all around the world, which is why their impending appearance at one of the world's most important sporting events is making such a major splash.

The inclusion of SZA in the halftime show lineup coincides with a pivotal moment in her career. She has been making waves with her live performances and just had her record reach the top of the charts. Big platforms are nothing new to Kendrick Lamar, who is well-known for his energetic performances and socially aware songs. Fans are now anticipating if Tyler, The Creator will be one of the many surprise guests that will be added to this program to make it even greater.