Super Bowl 2025 Recap: The Halftime Show and Highlights Everyone’s Talking About
The Eagles crushed. Kendrick cooked. And the internet? Still recovering. Super Bowl LIX had everything — drama, dominance, and that halftime show.
🦅 Eagles End the Dynasty Dreams — and Leave No Doubt
This wasn’t a game. It was an ambush.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew past the Kansas City Chiefs in a 40–22 takedown that snapped Mahomes’ dreams of a three-peat. The first half? A 24–0 shutout. Brutal.
Jalen Hurts went full MVP mode:
- 221 passing yards
- 2 TDs through the air
- 72 rushing yards + 1 rushing TD
“Mahomes looked like he brought a Nerf gun to a tank fight.” — @GridironSavage, X
Even the Eagles’ rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean scored a pick-six. Chiefs fans were already heading to the parking lot by Q3.
🎤 Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Melted the Internet
Kendrick didn’t perform. He preached. The Compton king took the stage and reminded 120 million viewers who runs this.
He opened with “Not Like Us” — yeah, the Grammys weren’t ready, but the Super Bowl crowd sure was.
Surprise appearances?
- SZA (in custom Loewe)
- Samuel L. Jackson (quoting Kendrick live)
- Serena Williams (dancing mid-field like she owns it — because she does)
“Kendrick performed like his ancestors were watching. Powerful, poetic, perfection.” — u/KDotAndChill, Reddit
“This halftime show was art. Don’t compare it to vibes.” — @KevOnStage, X
“Kendrick made everyone forget Rihanna ever performed.” — @SuperbowlRecaps, TikTok
🚨 Play of the Game? There Were Three
You know it’s a flex when we can’t even choose just one highlight.
🔥 DeVonta Smith Torch Mode
46-yard bomb from Hurts. Double coverage. No problem. Philly erupted.
🛑 Pick-Six Perfection
Cooper DeJean jumped a lazy route and took it to the house. Rookie of the Year energy.
💣 Jake Elliott’s 50-Yard Nail
Just for good measure — a monster field goal to make it 40–6 before garbage time.
“Eagles brought the whole playbook. Chiefs brought hope and prayers.” — u/BlitzedAndConfused, Reddit
🎉 Celebs, Chaos, and the White House Snub
The VIP section looked like the Met Gala with nachos.
- Jay-Z and Tom Brady spotted mid-field
- Bradley Cooper (Philly diehard) went full face paint
- Paul McCartney chilling like it’s Abbey Road 2025
Even President Trump showed up, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl.
But the real tea? Jalen Hurts and several teammates skipped the White House invite. “Scheduling conflict,” they said.
“When the Eagles ghost the president but show up to Jimmy Kimmel — iconic.” — @PoliticsAndPlays, X
💬 What Social Media’s STILL Screaming About
TikTok:
- “This halftime show healed my seasonal depression.” — @kdotconvertedme
- “Me pretending I understood every lyric while vibing HARD.” — @footballgirlie
X (formerly Twitter):
- “Jalen Hurts silenced doubters. Kendrick silenced the planet.” — @gridirontruth
- “Eagles won the game. Kendrick won the culture.” — @NinersFanButRespect
Reddit:
“This might be the greatest halftime show of the decade. And I saw Beyoncé live.”
“Eagles made it look easy. Like, scarily easy.”
🧠 Super Bowl LIX FAQ
Who won Super Bowl 2025?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22.
Who performed the halftime show?
Kendrick Lamar, joined by SZA, Serena Williams, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Why didn’t the Eagles go to the White House?
Several players, including Jalen Hurts, cited “scheduling conflicts.” Political side-eye? You decide.
Was Mahomes injured?
Nope. He just got bullied by the Philly defense for 60 minutes.
