27-06-2025
Performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Show Arrested After Displaying Political Message
June 27, 2025 – Louisiana
Zul-Qarnain Kwame Natambuj, a performer who appeared during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show this past February, has been arrested by Louisiana State Police after an incident involving the display of a political message during the performance.
According to authorities, Natambuj held up a Sudanese flag bearing the words 'Sudan and Free Gaza' during the live broadcast of the show. The display, which sparked widespread discussion online, was not part of the officially approved halftime production.
Law enforcement officials stated that Natambuj was taken into custody on charges related to unauthorized demonstration and potential violation of broadcast and stadium conduct regulations. Further details on the specific charges have not yet been released.
The NFL and representatives for Kendrick Lamar have not publicly commented on the arrest.
The incident comes amid heightened global attention to humanitarian crises in both Sudan and Gaza, drawing mixed reactions from fans and human rights groups alike.
This story is developing.
