Kendrick Lamar could be tapped to participate in the festivities surrounding the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
A report from ESPN revealed Kendrick Lamar could be making a major appearance at the 2028 Summer Olympics during the opening ceremony. Kendrick is expected to play a key role during the ceremony on July 14, where he’s will likely be joining a line-up of super star artists and performers. According to organizers of the games, the focus is turning the Olympics into a symbol of resilience and rebirth as the recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that swept through earlier this year. Organizing committee chairman Casey Wasserman spoke about the importance of using the Games to inspire a new chapter for Los Angeles.
Lamar’s anticipated appearance adds a distinct cultural touch to the opening ceremony, following his unforgettable performance at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Additionally, the announcement of Kendrick Lamar’s participation in the 2028 Olympics comes after his music played a pivotal role in the 2024 Paris Olympics. His track “Not Like Us” Drake diss track quickly became a viral sensation, not just for its sharp lyrics but for the reactions it sparked. The song gained unexpected attention when footage emerged of U.S. basketball stars, including Steph Curry and LeBron James, discussing their feelings about the track during a pre-game warm-up.