Kendrick Lamar just made history during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. While the Philadelphia Eagles dominated every minute of the game, the rapper was winning on another front: music, fashion, and pop culture.
The Compton native didn’t just light up the stage with his energy—he proved that every little detail was masterfully crafted to create an unforgettable performance.
From his carefully selected setlist to his on-point outfit, everything was meticulously planned. And yes, you definitely noticed those incredible flared jeans. Let’s dive into them—they’re living proof that the 2000s are making a comeback.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Jeans Were the Real Winners
If there’s one thing this show made abundantly clear, it’s that flared jeans are officially back. Kendrick Lamar rocked them with the confidence of someone who knows exactly what they’re doing.
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Forget formal suits, overproduced looks, or outfits that resemble pajamas. The rapper appeared in a pair of light blue flared jeans, and the result? The entire internet went wild.
He paired his Celine jeans with a pair of white Nike sneakers inspired by Deion Sanders (classic yet full of personality), a simple black tee, and a diamond necklace featuring a tiny lowercase “a.” On top of that, he sported a blue varsity jacket emblazoned with red lettering from Martin Rose, with the word “GLORIA” boldly displayed on the front—a nod to his song with SZA, his halftime collaborator.
He also accessorized the jacket with patches that read “Not Like Us,” “Peekaboo,” and, of course, “Compton,” clearly underscoring his identity and success.
Why Do We Care So Much About His Jeans?
Artists often use these high-profile moments to set trends—and Kendrick did so effortlessly.
Flared jeans, which ruled the 70s and the 2000s, are back in a big way. If you had any doubts, this Super Bowl performance erased them completely. On social media, hundreds of fans went wild, and within minutes, everyone was clamoring for a pair of jeans in that style.
And those flared jeans Kendrick Lamar wore during his #SuperBowlLIX halftime performance everyone’s talking about— they’re Celine. pic.twitter.com/Dr60IyNABG
— W Magazine (@wmag) February 10, 2025
We all know that skinny jeans have been our number one fashion foe for a while now, and 2025 might just be the year we finally leave them behind.
If Kendrick Lamar can pull off flared jeans on the world’s biggest stage, it’s only a matter of time before they become the next big trend.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Nayely Aguilera in Cultura Colectiva.
