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.

Hip-hop's reigning champ Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl by storm to prove he has more than a diss track to deliver a touchdown halftime show.

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest musical events in the world, with about 1 out of every 3 Americans tuning in.

A record number of viewers tuned in for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.Kendrick Lamar's performance drew 133.5-million viewers, making it the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in history, Fox Sports announced Tuesday.

Drake got dissed in "Not Like Us," Jackson played Uncle Sam as President Trump looked on, and Serena Williams danced in a surprise cameo.

At least by halftime of Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar’s performance was the most interesting part of the game — and it seemingly carried a message for President Trump, who is dismantling DEI throughout the government.

Grinning from ear to ear, the hip-hop star traded in soul-searching and intellectualism for a cocky, catty party celebrating his recent victories.