As the Super Bowl approaches, all eyes are on the drama swirling around rap’s heavyweights. Drake, known for his high-stakes betting escapades, has wagered millions on the big game since 2022. But here’s the kicker—this year, his notorious rival, Kendrick Lamar, is set to light up the halftime show with the Grammy-winning diss track “Not Like Us.” So, will Drake brave the awkwardness and place another hefty bet amidst this musical feud? With each halftime performance ushered in by the echoing chants of an eager crowd, one can’t help but wonder if they’ll hear a mix of excitement and tension in the stadium air… And then there’s Drake’s legal battleground: his own label, Universal Music Group, faces a defamation lawsuit over Kendrick’s lyrics. Quite the cocktail of entertainment, isn’t it? Join me and dive deeper into this cinematic showdown between bets, beats, and rivalries that have fans buzzing. LEARN MORE.
Drake has publicly bet millions of dollars on the Super Bowl since 2022, but with his arch nemesis headlining the halftime show, will he do it again this year?
Kendrick Lamar, 37, is expected to perform the Grammy-winning diss track ‘Not Like Us’ at Super Bowl LIX, according to TMZ.
And fans are wondering if the Canadian rapper will tune in to watch the Caesars Superdome crowd shout ‘A-minorrrr’.
This comes after Drake’s legal team filed a defamation lawsuit against his own label, Universal Music Group, for releasing ‘Not Like Us’.
In the track, Kendrick calls the 38-year-old a ‘certified p**dophile’, while Drizzy has continuously denied the serious allegations.
But with Drake’s partnership with Stake.com, will he bet on this year’s Super Bowl final?
Drake was in attendance at Super Bowl LVI in 2022 (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Thedrakecurse.com has claimed to have jotted down every single bet Drake has publicly made and has worked out if he’s still up in 2025.
The website is, of course, named after the superstition that teams or athletes he supports or bets on often lose.
Bet 1: Los Angeles Rams to win
• Bet: $240,266
• Payout: $711,375
• Profit: $471,109
Bet 2: Odell Beckham Jr. to score over 0.5 touchdowns
• Bet: $451,480
• Payout: $844,071
• Profit: $392,591
Total profit for Super Bowl 2022: $863,700
Fans are speculating that Drake might not tune in for the halftime show, headlined by Kendrick Lamar (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Bet 1: Kansas City Chiefs to win
• Bet: $700,000
• Payout: $1.5 million
• Profit: $800,000
Bet 2: Patrick Mahomes to score first touchdown
• Bet: $50,000
• Loss: -$50,000
Bet 3: JuJu Smith-Schuster to score first touchdown
• Bet: $50,000
• Loss: -$50,000
Bet 4: Chiefs to win both halves
• Bet: $50,000
• Loss: -$50,000
Drake usually always bets big for the Super Bowl (Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Bet 5: Chiefs to win every quarter
• Bet: $30,000
• Loss: -$30,000
Bet 6: Tight End to win Super Bowl MVP
• Bet: $60,000
• Loss: -$60,000
Bet 7: Travis Kelce to win Super Bowl MVP
• Bet: $25,000
• Loss: -$25,000
Total profit/loss for Super Bowl 2023: $535,000
Bet 1: Kansas City Chiefs to win
• Bet: $1.15 million
• Payout: $2.35 million
Total profit for Super Bowl 2024: $1,200,000
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday (9 February).
Kick-off will be 11:30pm (UK time) and coverage will start from 10pm and will finish at around 3:30am on Monday morning (10 February).
Brits can tune in to the game for free on ITV1 or ITVX, while Sky customers can watch the match on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event.