Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance. “Being in the now and being just locked-in to how I feel and the energy I have now,

The Super Bowl pregame had some Louisiana flavor: Jon Batiste hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performed “America the Beautiful.” Ledisi will perform “ Lift Every Voice and Sing ” as part of the pregame performances.