In a surprise opening to Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX, Samuel L. Jackson went front and center dressed as Uncle Sam before introducing Lamar to the stage. In line with the theme of "The Great American Game," Jackson was dressed in full red, white and blue garb to introduce the act and then play a role within it.

Samuel L. Jackson joined Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 2025 half-time show performance. Here's what his role was and what it all really meant.

The Grammy-winning rapper performed Drake dis track "Not Like Us," "Squabble Up," "Humble." and "Luther," among others, during football's biggest night.