Kendrick Lamar breaks Michael Jackson's Super Bowl halftime show record

 

Kendrick Lamar has successfully dethroned Michael Jackson.

The rapper's last Super Bowl halftime concert became the most-watched in history, breaking the King of Pop's record of nearly 30 years.

On Tuesday, February 11, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL reported that Kendrick's Super Bowl LIX performance got 133.5 million viewers, surpassing Jackson's famed 1993 concert, which drew 133.4 million.

"We have smashed the record again! "The most-watched Apple Music Halftime Show EVER," the companies wrote on Instagram.

Lamar's performance even outperformed the game itself, which drew 126 million viewers as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.

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The milestone is another historic triumph for Lamar, who is the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. His concert included guest appearances by Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, Serena Williams, and Mustard.

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