Fans believe Kendrick Lamar took a swipe at President Donald Trump with a subtle lyric change during his halftime Super Bowl performance last night.

The rapper headlined the much-anticipated sport events entertainment on Sunday (9 February), performing his biggest hits in front of the New Orleans crowd.

Whether it be Serena Williams making a cameo on stage, or Samuel L. Jackson making a surprising appearance, Lamar’s halftime show was certainly action-packed.

As fans have taken to Twitter to discuss the ‘hidden meanings’ behind Lamar’s halftime show, others believe the rapper took aim at President Trump with a subtle lyric change in one of his tracks.

“Kendrick Lamar seems to have changed his lyrics to take a shot at Trump, who is also in attendance at the superbowl tonight…” one person wrote on social media.

They added: “What did he mean by ‘The revolution is about to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy?'”

A second added: “‘THE REVOLUTION IS ABOUT TO BE TELEVISED. YOU PICKED THE RIGHT TIME, BUT THE WRONG GUY’. Kendrick Lamar.”

While a third remarked: “‘The revolution boutta be televised you picked the right time but the wrong guy’ IN FRONT OF DONALD TRUMP IS CRAZY KENDRICK IS HIM.”

Fans think Kendrick Lamar took aim at Donald Trump (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

It was sketches with Pulp Fiction star Jackson that also had fans talking while watching the Super Bowl halftime show, with some suggesting he was criticising Trump in the process.

One of the interludes from Jackson saw him telling Kendrick that ‘he’s too ghetto’ before adding: “Yes! America wants slow chill music.”

Lamar’s comments come after President Trump ordered all US government staff working on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) schemes be put on immediate paid administrative leave.

The president is accelerating his plan to dismantle DEI plans, having revoked the Executive Order 11246 (1965) and sending the message that government employees responsible in the Department of Labor will see their DEI programs removed ‘immediately’ while they face paid leave, The New Republic reports.

The president pictured at the Super Bowl on Sunday (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The law was designed to protect workers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Advocates for it have long argued it presents a level playing field for underrepresented minorities such as LGBTQ+ people.

Trump’s order aims to stop companies hiring candidates on the basis of race and sex.

The order states: “As a part of this plan, each agency shall identify up to nine potential civil compliance investigations of publicly traded corporations, large non-profit corporations or associations, foundations with assets of 500 million dollars or more, State and local bar and medical associations, and institutions of higher education with endowments over 1 billion dollars.”

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially secured their win at Super Bowl LIX, and some people forked out thousands of dollars to be in on the action.

Sure, you could have grabbed some wings, whipped up a dip, and sat down in front of the TV at home, but for some fans, that just wasn’t quite good enough.

Ticket packages including a pre-game party, an open bar and a ticket to the game started at a staggering $6,700, but that’s far from the most expensive experience that was available to in attendance at the Caesars Superdome, where the Kansas City Chiefs went up against the Philadelphia Eagles.

What tickets could you get for the Super Bowl?

The Chiefs will play the Eagles on February 9 (Peter Casey/Getty Images)

The official On Location website had a range of experiences available, including separate Eagles and Chiefs Super Bowl packages, a chance to sit on the 50-yard line, and post-game field access.

Its cheapest package, titled ‘Touchdown Club Premier’, allowed fans to choose their exact seat in the stadium, attend a pregame party, dine with an open bar and chef-curated cuisine, enjoy appearances from ‘NFL Legends’, and listen to live music from Ludacris & The Revivalists.

On the flip side, the most expensive package cost $28,945 for a single occupancy room, or $18,445 per person for a double occupancy room.

What was included in the all-inclusive package?

The Eagles beat the Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Catchily named the ‘Hotel Monteleone Official Ticket + All-Inclusive Weekend Experiences’ package, this particular offering included not only a ticket for fans to attend the actual game, rather than watching the NFL at home, but also a three-night hotel stay, a party, food, and a whole host of other perks.

The football

Let’s start with the most important part of the Super Bowl – the actual football. In the package, guests enjoyed:

• A ticket to the Super Bowl
• Elevated pregame and postgame experiences including parties on the Super Bowl campus, live entertainment, and appearances by NFL legends
• A photo op with the Vince Lombardi Trophy before it was handed to the winner of the Super Bowl

The food

All of those activities obviously required some fuelling, so the package of course included some tasty dishes up for grabs throughout the weekend.

• The On Location Lounge was open throughout the afternoon on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and offered beer, wine, and light bites for guests
• A New Orleans Jazz Brunch on the Saturday morning featured New Orleans culinary and spirit tasting
• A chef-curated menu featuring New Orleans favorites and tailgate fare, as well as ‘unlimited well brand spirits’

The all-inclusive packages come with a chef-curated menu (Getty Stock Photo)

The hotel

The excitement of the big game might have stopped fans from getting much sleep, but at least they had a place to try and rest! The package included a stay at the Hotel Monteleone – ‘one of the last great family owned and operated hotels in New Orleans’.

• Hotel stays ran from Friday-Monday
• The hotel is located less than a mile from the football stadium
• It features an on-site restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and a spa

The extras

As if all of that wasn’t enough, there were a few extra things thrown in too.

• A dedicated concierge team to ensure fans had an exceptional Super Bowl LIX experience
• A bespoke gifting experience

Hopefully the perks will have softened the blow for any Chiefs fans!

President Donald Trump revealed in a briefing on the way to the Super Bowl that he plans to impose new import tariffs on specific items entering the United States.

Yesterday (February 9), the Philadelphia Eagles put an end to the Kansas City Chiefs’ three-peat dreams by snagging the Super Bowl LIX trophy with a solid 40-22 victory.

Among the 73,000+ NFL fans in attendance at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was Trump, 78, who flew to the sporting event from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida via Air Force One.

President Donald Trump used his flight to the Super Bowl to unveil new duties on certain items (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Aboard the aircraft, the 47th President of the United States told reporters that plans were in motion for him to impose 25 percent tariffs on any steel and aluminum products coming into the country.

“Any steel coming into the United States is going to have a 25 percent tariff,” he told reporters on the aircraft.

When asked to clarify whether the penalties would impact aluminum imports, Trump simply responded, ‘aluminum, too’.

The Apprentice icon also said that ‘reciprocal tariffs’ would probably be announced on ‘Tuesday or Wednesday’.

According to the Associated Press, this means the US would impose import duties on products in cases where another country had already levied duties on US goods.

“If they are charging us 130% and we’re charging them nothing, it’s not going to stay that way,” Trump explained.

Trump announced the tariffs before heading to the Super Bowl (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Sky News reports that, following Trump’s announcement, share prices in steelmakers in Asia were mostly down on Monday (February 10), apart from those with operations in the US.

The recent conversation regarding trade penalties comes just days after the Republican politician said tariffs on the European Union (EU) would be implemented ‘pretty soon’.

“They don’t take our cars, they don’t take our farm products, they take almost nothing and we take everything from them. Millions of cars, tremendous amounts of food and farm products,” he said, via the BBC.

“I wouldn’t say there’s a timeline, but it’s going to be pretty soon.”

French President Emmanuel Macron has since questioned why Trump had made ordering tariffs on the EU one of his ‘top priorities’.

“Is the European Union your first problem? No, I don’t think so. Your first problem is China, so you should focus on the first problem,” the 47-year-old said in an interview with CNN.

Macron also warned that the metal duties announcement could harm US citizens.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will go ‘head-to-head’ with Trump (CNN)

“It means if you put tariffs on a lot of sectors, it will increase the costs and create inflation in the US. Is it what your people want? I’m not so sure,” he explained.

When asked if he was willing to go ‘head-to-head’ with the businessman, Macron quipped: “I already did so, and I will did (sic) it again.”

Trump has also previously threatened to put 25 percent import taxes on all goods from Canada and Mexico.

“Anybody that loves and believes in the United States of America is in favor of tariffs. They should have never ended, in favor of the Income Tax System, in 1913. The response to tariffs has been FANTASTIC!,” he added on his social media platform Truth Social.

However, he implemented a 30-day pause on these tariffs earlier this month after Mexico and Canada retaliated by issuing their own counter-tariffs.

As well as announcing the new metal tariffs, Trump used his flight onboard Air Force One to sign a proclamation declaring February 9 as the first-ever ‘Gulf of America Day’.

The initial order came just weeks after the father-of-five ordered the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed following his inauguration in Washington last month.

“Make America great again, that’s all we care about,” said Trump, before remarking the pen he used to sign was ‘famous now’.

NFL Viewers React to Taylor Swift’s Facial Expressions During the Super Bowl — Pics

Taylor Swift attended Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles. Her reactions during the game quickly grabbed the attention of football viewers.

A netizen’s comment on Taylor Swift’s facial expressions while watching the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025 | Source: Instagram/pagesix

Swift wore a white tank top and high-waisted light blue denim shorts, keeping her look simple yet stylish. Her loose, wavy hair added to her casual appearance. Ed and Donna Kelce, Ashley Avignone, and Ross Travis joined her on the sidelines.

Sisters Alana, Este, and Danielle Haim also attended the game. While the “Bad Blood” singer started out looking relaxed, her expression grew more animated as the Eagles took a big lead over the Chiefs.

Taylor Swift with Ed and Donna Kelce, Ashley Avignone, Alana, Danielle, and Este Haim, as well as Ross Travis, at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

The 35-year-old “Shake It Off” hitmaker leaned forward, her hands on the rails, with a mix of focus and concern on her face. Shortly after, she opened her mouth in visible surprise.

Taylor Swift reacts as she leans to watch Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

In another picture, Swift’s expression appears pensive and tense, with her eyes focused downward and her hand resting on her head, reflecting a moment of stress or contemplation.

Taylor Swift appearing tense while watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles’ game in Louisiana | Source: Instagram/pagesix

Swift’s reactions revealed her investment in the game, which quickly sparked conversations online. One user joked about the future of her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce: “I see a #breakup song coming in hot when the bf cheify baby LOSES!”

Taylor Swift opens her mouth as she watches the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles’ thrilling match. Source: Getty Images

A second wrote, “Welp, time for a new boyfriend!”  Another netizen commented, “Looks like her friends left and went to the club, lol,” while someone else remarked, “Welcome to reality.”

More netizens shared their thoughts on Swift’s reactions during the game. One critic speculated about a possible breakup, while another expressed excitement, suggesting it felt like the “end of an era.”

A netizen’s remark on Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles game | Source: Instagram.com/pagesix

One netizen brushed off the attention on Swift, arguing that the game wasn’t about her, while another viewer expressed exhaustion over her constant spotlight.

A netizen’s remark on Taylor Swift watching the game | Source: Facebook/pagesix

One spectator simply responded with an eye-roll emoji, showing their frustration over the attention on Swift. Others took a more neutral stance, noting that, in the end, everyone faces moments of struggle.

A netizen’s comment about Taylor Swift game-day reaction | Source: x/IrieDame

Following the thrilling Chiefs vs. Eagles showdown and speculation from netizens about the couple’s possible breakup, Kelce addressed a different hot topic during the game’s opening night—whether he and Swift were ready to take their relationship to the next level.

As reported on February 5, Kelce was asked if he would propose to Swift at Super Bowl LIX. His response left fans buzzing with mixed opinions.

A fan weighs in on a discussion after Travis Kelce was asked whether he would propose to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl LIX, from a post dated February 4, 2025 | Source: Instagram/enews

Kelce had playful responses for journalists eager to know if he was ready to take the next step in his relationship with Swift. One reporter directly asked Kelly, “Are the rumours true? Are you proposing to Taylor at the half? At halftime,” to which the footballer answered, “Wouldn’t you like to know?”

He was later asked twice in a row whether he planned to give Swift a ring. Amused by the repeated questioning, he told reporters, “Man, back to back, you guys are crazy.”

Travis Kelce never gave a direct response to the proposal question, a move that has stirred chatter from fans. One person claimed that Kyle had no interest in marrying Swift, suggesting that he would have proposed already if he did. A user who believed marriage simply wasn’t in the cards stated, “That’s a big no.”

Another fan speculated that Swift had no plans to marry Kelce and suggested that he was aware of it, which is why he avoided the topic. Others questioned whether a proposal at such a high-profile event would even be desirable. One argued that most women wouldn’t want that kind of public moment.

Meanwhile, a fan who hoped an engagement was on the horizon believed it was the right time to make things official. However, others felt there was no need to rush, emphasising that the couple seemed happy as they were.

Some people felt the timing of a proposal should be private and hoped it wouldn’t happen during the Super Bowl. A few sided with Kelce for avoiding the topic; as a fan remarked, “Dude that is private information. I don’t blame him for dodging the questions.”

Kelce was more forthcoming about other questions concerning his relationship with Swift. When asked about the upcoming game, he acknowledged the challenge of being apart from his girlfriend during the playoff season.

He admitted that, although he wasn’t there to support her during that time, he believed the time apart played a role in their success. The 35-year-old athlete also reflected on how both of them value the tangible aspects of their relationship and expressed that the connection they share is undeniable.

Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 26, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

Kelce also discussed his desire to keep up with Taylor Swift’s work ethic. He laughed, “I better hold up my end of the bargain, right?”  adding, “I mean, if she’s out here being the superstar she is, never taking no for an answer, and always working her tail off, I better match that energy for sure.”

On a lighter note, Kelce shared his favourite dish that Swift makes when asked what meal of hers would fill him up for the big game. He said, “She is quite the cook. I would say, man, I’m a breakfast guy. Her pop-arts are unbelievable, man. Her homemade pop-tarts are unbelievable.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York City on September 8, 2024. Source: Getty Images

Kelce and Swift have consistently shown up for each other, sparking ongoing conversations online. Super Bowl LIX was no different, as Swift appeared fully immersed in the Chiefs’ game, all while cheering on her athlete boyfriend.