Uncle Sam, Kendrick Lamar and Super Bowl

Spike Lee Loved Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Starring Samuel L. Jackson - and Also Saw Those ‘Chi-Raq' Comparisons
Spike Lee dug Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show, and he especially liked what he (and others) saw as an homage to his 2015 film "Chi-Raq." Lamar cast Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam in his 2025 halftime performance;
Super Bowl 2025: Samuel L. Jackson opens Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance dressed as Uncle Sam
In a surprise opening to Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX, Samuel L. Jackson went front and center dressed as Uncle Sam before introducing Lamar to the stage. In line with the theme of "The Great American Game," Jackson was dressed in full red, white and blue garb to introduce the act and then play a role within it.
Kendrick Lamar Calls Out Drake ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit, Casts Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam in Super Bowl Halftime Show | Video
SZA was on hand to perform "Luther" and "All the Stars" in a medley viewers applauded as "incredible" The post Kendrick Lamar Calls Out Drake ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit, Casts Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam in Super Bowl Halftime Show | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
A Samuel L. Jackson sighting becomes an instant highlight of Super Bowl week
Super Bowl week has had many expected highlights. We interviewed Deion Sanders, Justin Jefferson, Jayden Daniels, Joe Montana, and many other current and former stars of the NFL. Sunday morning brought an unexpected I-think-I-just-shit-my-pants moment.
Was Samuel L. Jackson the big surprise of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show?
Kendrick Lamar promised a surprise at Super Bowl LIX, and he definitely delivered. Amidst rhymes and lights, Samuel L. Jackson appeared, sending the crowd into a frenzy. A simple cameo or something more?
Kendrick Lamar Lit Up His Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance With Some Help From Samuel L. Jackson And SZA
I’m not sure when else you’d see a Pulitzer Prize winner performing the halftime show at Super Bowl LIV, but 2025 owes us one, apparently. And so, Kendrick Lamar (who also won five Grammys at last week’s ceremony) hit the stage along with “unexpected” guest SZA — to perform 15 minutes of his biggest hits as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs hit their locker rooms to prepare for the second half.
Samuel L. Jackson surprises as emcee of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 2025 halftime show: 'You've lost your damn mind'
Sporting a star-spangled suit, Jackson welcomed viewers to the halftime show with a hearty, "Salutations, it's your Uncle Sam."
Samuel L. Jackson narrates Kendrick Lamar's halftime show as 'Uncle Sam'
Kendrick Lamar teased a big surprise for his Super Bowl LIX halftime show, and that included the show being introduced and narrated in parts by Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson appeared in character as 'Uncle Sam.' He sported a blue coat and patriotic tophat, donning a red, white, and blue ensemble similar to the historic U.S. Army recruiting ads.
‘Uncle Samuel L. Jackson … gangsta.’ Actor is special guest during Super Bowl halftime
Uncle Sam — aka Samuel L. Jackson — nearly stole the Super Bowl halftime show. The “Pulp Fiction” actor was Kendrick Lamar’s special guest during the Super Bowl halftime show. Dressed in patriotic red,
Samuel L. Jackson Wore Custom Bode at Super Bowl LIX
Samuel L. Jackson wore custom Bode gear during his appearance as Unclr Sam at Kendrick Lamar 's Super Bowl LIX performance. Jackson wore a red, white, and blue suit that screamed patriotism as he served as the performance's narrator.
Samuel L. Jackson breaks silence on 'iconic' Super Bowl Halftime cameo with Kendrick Lamar
The Super Bowl Halftime Show was headlined by Kendrick Lamar, who performed a 12-minute set that included a number of his biggest hits, as well as a cameo from Samuel L. Jackson
Kendrick Lamar entertained, sprinkled symbolism during 13-minute Super Bowl performance
He teased “Not Like Us” twice before finally performing the first verse of the track that concludes with the popular “A ...
The Buzziest Films for Sale at EFM 2025: A Samuel L. Jackson Hitman Thriller, Barry Keoghan-Riley Keough Collab, Isabelle Huppert Vampire Mystery and More
As the European Film Market kicks off Feb. 13 in Berlin with a new market head, Tanja Meissner, at the helm, this year’s ...
Samuel L. Jackson’s Civil Rights Background Explains His Controversial Super Bowl LIX Cameo
Samuel L. Jackon's Super Bowl LIX cameo was a full-circle moment reflecting his lifelong commitment to social commentary and change.