Super Bowl viewers have shocking theory about who Kendrick Lamar will bring out as surprise guest during halftime show

Super Bowl fans are convinced they know who Kendrick Lamar will bring out as a special guest for his halftime show... let's hope it's not just wishful thinking.

Ever since Lamar was confirmed as the performer for this year's final, which sees the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles, many people have been trying to guess the details of his show, from setlist to surprise guests.

Some were left wondering if he'd be bold enough to perform 'Not Like Us', his hit diss track against Drake, even though it recently became the subject of a highly publicised lawsuit.

Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation and harassment after it released the diss track, with his lawyers accusing the record label of launching a 'campaign to create a viral hit' as Lamar describes the 38-year-old as a 'certified p**dophile' - claims that Drake has continuously denied.

But while many are hoping Lamar drops the controversial track live, others have gone one step further with their predictions.

One tweeted: "Calling it one last time KENDRICK WILL BRING OUT DRAKE."

Another echoed: "Now all I need is Kendrick to bring out Drake and then I can be happy about this matchup lol."

A third asked: "Where can I bet that Kendrick brings out Drake to rap a verse on They Not Like Us for the #SuperBowl halftime show?"

Someone else wasn't quite so convinced, tweeting: "Someone said that Drake might pop out at the Super Bowl to perform poetic justice with Kendrick and someone commented 'Yall think this is Marvel'."

While we're still in the dark about who - if anyone - Lamar will bring out, we do know that there are a number of rules he'll have to abide by while he performs.

Firstly, songs must be shortened in order to make the medley format work. "You're just running around for 13 minutes, trying to put like a two-hour set for 13 minutes," 2023 headliner Rihanna said at a press conference.

Inappropriate gestures can also land artists in a lot of trouble, with explicit language not allowed for the halftime show - something that rapper M.I.A learnt the hard way when she received a $16.6 million fine after displaying the middle finger during her performance with Super Bowl XLVI headliner Madonna.

Performers also have to be ready to hit the stage in just six minutes, and the show must go on regardless of the weather.

All the celebs at 2025 Super Bowl

Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter

Pete Davidson

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice

Sir Paul McCartney

Kevin Costner

Lionel Messi

Keleigh Sperry Teller and Miles Teller

Tom Brady

Jon Hamm

Bradley Cooper

Donald Trump

Paul Rudd

Tim Cook

Serena Williams

Louis Tomlinson

Terry Crews

Jill Biden

Brendan Fraser

Adam Sandler

Orlando Bloom

Tinashe

Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin

Doechii and Lady Gaga