Kanye West’s claim of performing at 2026 Super Bowl halftime show sparks mockery: 'He'll go on a rant'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kanye West, the rapper who has been no stranger to controversy in recent years, made headlines once again on February 7, 2025, after a paparazzi video surfaced in which he claimed that he would perform at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

The moment quickly went viral, with fans and critics alike reacting to the bold declaration, particularly in light of West's recent inflammatory comments on social media that have drawn widespread condemnation.

Kanye West hints at performing at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

In the video, Kanye West can be seen casually chatting with a photographer while walking through an unknown parking lot. When the subject of the Super Bowl was brought up, Kanye acknowledged Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the upcoming 2025 halftime show, before dropping a bombshell.

"Na, we wating for Kendrick. But we will be there next year. Let everybody know, game performance before next year," West said.

When asked if he meant he would be performing at the 2026 Super Bowl, Kanye responded with an emphatic, "Absolutely!" This claim quickly caught the attention of social media, especially in the wake of the rapper's previous controversial posts that day.

Kanye West's Super Bowl performance claim sparks skepticism and jokes on social media

The internet did not hold back in its response to Kanye West's assertion. As the clip spread across various platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), users flooded the comment sections with jokes and disbelief. Many expressed skepticism about the rapper’s claim, particularly after his recent behavior.

A user said, "Yeah that one’s not happening."

Another added, "Would love to see this But not a single person in this world would let Kanye stand in the middle of the stadium with a mic."

The third commentator remarked, "After that, he'll go on a 10-minute rant."

"Unless he pays out of pocket to everyone that’s the only way," mocked a fan.

A person said, "He's performing it in his mind."

Someone else chimed in, "Ye is doing all of this for attention because he is mad at the moment Kendrick is having. I wish I could bet him on this outcome haha."

An X user stated, "Yo go sit down somewhere man. You embarrassing yaself. This sad bro. Been ranting on social media like a 18 year old for almost 3 days straight."

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