The West Coast legend has set another major record—his Super Bowl Halftime Show is officially the most-watched in history. 

The Apple Music-backed performance pulled in a massive 133.5 million viewers on Sunday (Feb. 9), surpassing Michael Jackson’s 1993 record of 133 million. That’s a 3% jump from last year’s Usher-led show.

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, pgLang co-founder Dave Free broke down the vision behind Kendrick’s performance, which featured SZA, Mustard, Samuel L. Jackson, and Serena Williams. Inspired by past performers such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and others, they aimed for a cinematic, theatrical experience centered on Black America’s narrative.

The performance has already racked up over 54 million views since Sunday.

Issa Rae is making power moves in the sports world. The “Insecure” creator and entrepreneur has officially joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s expansion team, San Diego FC, as a club partner.

“Joining San Diego FC’s ownership group is an incredible honor, and I am thrilled to be part of building something that represents and uplifts this vibrant community,” Rae said in a statement. The actress’s involvement is part of SDFC’s collaboration with Pave Investments, a firm dedicated to expanding global opportunities in sports.

“Soccer is a universal language that has the power to bring people together,” Rae added, “and I look forward to contributing to San Diego FC’s journey as we make history in MLS.”

The NBA is shaking things up for its 2025 All-Star Game, and they’re bringing in comedy heavyweight Kevin Hart to help do it. 

The superstar entertainer has been tapped as the event’s first-ever emcee, adding his signature humor and high energy to the festivities at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday (Feb. 16).

Hart, a four-time MVP of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, will take center court to hype up fans in the arena and at home. He’ll join forces with Ernie Johnson and team general managers Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker, and Kenny Smith to keep vibes going. 

Autumn Lockwood made history in 2023 when she became the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl as an assistant sports performance coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. 

This year, she elevated that achievement, becoming the first Black woman coach to win a Super Bowl as the Eagles secured a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday (Feb. 9).

A specialist in strength and conditioning, Lockwood previously led sports performance at the University of Houston for two seasons (2021-22) and worked as an assistant director of basketball sports performance at East Tennessee State (2020-21).

Currently, only two Black women hold coaching positions in the NFL—Jennifer King with the Bears and Autumn Lockwood with the Eagles. King made history as the first Black woman to earn a full-time assistant coaching role in the league.

Hollywood royalty will be honored at the NAACP Image Awards 2025 when The Wayans family is inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year’s ceremony.

Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Damon Wayans Jr. are being recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to film, television, and comedy.

The honor places the Wayans among legends like Lena Horne, Ray Charles, and Oprah Winfrey. The 56th NAACP Image Awards will air live on BET and CBS from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 22 at 8 PM. 

Six months after Sonya Massey’s tragic death, Sangamon County officials have reached a $10 million settlement with her family, bringing a measure of accountability but no relief from their grief.

Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother of two, was shot three times by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson in her Springfield, Illinois, home on July 6, 2024. She had called 911, fearing an intruder, but instead, officers arrived and opened fire while she was following their commands. Massey, who lived with paranoid schizophrenia, had told officers she had taken her medication.

Grayson was later fired and charged with first-degree murder. The incident reignited public outcry over police brutality, prompting federal agreements for improved law enforcement training.

Mariah Carey and Outkast are officially in the running for a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The newly announced nominees include first-timers like Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, and more alongside returning names like Soundgarden, Oasis, and The White Stripes.

To be considered, artists must have released their first single by 2000. The final list of inductees will be revealed in April, ahead of the annual ceremony in Los Angeles this fall.

“These remarkable nominees have each created their own musical style and attitude,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.

Carey, who was previously snubbed, admitted to The Los Angeles Times, “Everybody was calling me, going, ‘I think you’re getting in!’ … But then it didn’t happen. My lawyer [Allen Grubman] got into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before me.”