Super Bowl LIX: Eagles Dominate Chiefs, Kendrick Lamar Ignites with ‘Not Like Us’

Kansas City Chiefs Fall Short of a Historic Three-Peat, Jalen Hurts Delivers a Spectacular Performance, and Kendrick Lamar Sets the Halftime Show Ablaze – All Contributing to an Unforgettable Super Bowl LIX.

Super Bowl is always a highly anticipated event, drawing immense attention from sports and music enthusiasts across the United States and around the world. Beyond being the grand stage for a showdown between the top two American football teams from the East and West, the Super Bowl Halftime Show has become an essential spectacle, bringing together the world’s biggest music superstars for a breathtaking performance.

After Usher’s somewhat underwhelming performance at Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, the event organizers made a bold move by inviting Kendrick Lamar, one of the most dominant forces in hip-hop today, to take the stage this year. The 37-year-old rapper did not disappoint, delivering a fiery set that electrified the audience. His performance was further elevated by the presence of high-profile guest stars, including rapper SZA, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson, and former world No. 1 tennis champion Serena Williams, among others.

Kendrick Lamar delivered some of the greatest hits of his career at Super Bowl LIX, including “HUMBLE.”, “DNA.”, “Euphoria”, “Squabble Up”, and “All the Stars” (featuring SZA). However, the highlight of his set was undoubtedly his decision to perform the scorching diss track aimed at Drake, “Not Like Us”, which shook the rap world in 2024. To add even more intrigue, Serena Williams—Drake’s former flame—made a surprise appearance during the performance. Kendrick closed out his electrifying set with “TV Off”, a track from his latest album, GNX, leaving the crowd in awe.

Turning back to the main event, the NFL Super Bowl showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles saw Patrick Mahomes and his teammates aiming to become the first team in history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. However, their ambitions were met with a harsh reality check, as Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with a masterful performance, extinguishing Kansas City’s hopes of making history.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense was powerless against Jalen Hurts’ blistering speed and relentless rushing game. It was Hurts himself who scored the first touchdown (TD, worth 6 points) of the game, putting the Eagles ahead 7-0 in the first quarter after kicker Jake Elliott successfully converted a field goal.

The Chiefs’ nightmare continued as their biggest stars—Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Xavier Worthy—were completely shut down. Meanwhile, the Eagles capitalized on their dominance, adding two more touchdowns and five field goals, closing out the first half with a stunning 24-0 lead.

That gap widened to 34-0 in the third quarter after Hurts launched a pinpoint deep pass to DeVonta Smith, who secured the ball and completed the touchdown. It wasn’t until this quarter that Xavier Worthy finally put the Chiefs on the scoreboard with an easy TD.

With such a massive lead, the fourth quarter held little significance. Elliott added another 6 points with two field goals, while DeAndre Hopkins and Worthy each secured touchdowns for the Eagles. In the end, Super Bowl LIX concluded with a dominant 40-22 victory for the Philadelphia Eagles, marking the franchise’s second championship in history.

Jalen Hurts delivered a stellar performance, completing 17 of 22 passes for a total of 221 yards. Two of those completions set up touchdowns for his teammates, while he himself secured a touchdown on the ground with 11 successful rush attempts, covering 72 yards. His dominance on the field rightfully earned him the Super Bowl LIX MVP title.

With this thrilling conclusion, Super Bowl LIX officially marked the end of the 2024 NFL season. The premier American football league will make its much-anticipated return on September 4, 2025, as the new season kicks off.

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