A record executive debunks theory and states Drake was indeed offered the Super Bowl twice in the past and turned it down.

When Kendrick Lamar announced on Sept. 8 that he would be headlining the Apple Music halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, sports and music fans were immediately divided. Thousands were thrilled that the Compton native had been picked to return to the coveted stage two years after performing on football’s biggest night,

When it comes to picking the musical headliner at the Super Bowl halftime show, it turns out the choice comes down to just one man. Here's what to know.

On Sept. 7, NFL, Apple Music, Roc Nation and Kendrick Lamar announced that the "Not Like Us" rapper will be performing at the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime show on Feb. 9, 2025 at at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Several outlets reported that Drake was never offered the opportunity, conflicting with multiple claims stating otherwise.

The two artists have largely gone their separate ways over the last few months, with most considering Lamar the winner after dropping a No. 1 hit with "Not Like Us." Lamar carried that momentum into the Super Bowl halftime show,

With his performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, many consider Kendrick Lamar to have decisively defeated Drake. The rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar shaped pop culture during the summer,