Each Super Bowl halftime show features memorable moments, like Katy Perry’s Left Shark, Bono’s stitched flag jacket, or Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction. This year, Kendrick Lamar drew attention not just for his lyrical talent but also for his bold stage outfit: a pair of bell-bottom jeans that became a hot topic.
Instead of flashy costumes or over-the-top theatrics, Kendrick stepped out in a pair of Celine Marco Jeans, priced at USD $1,200 —a simple yet striking statement that instantly drew attention. Midway through the show, the spotlight shifted with Serena Williams’s C-Walk, a moment that brought their shared Compton roots to the forefront and had the crowd roaring. But the detail that really sparked conversation was the diamond lowercase “a” hanging from Kendrick’s neck — a nod to his creative collective pgLang and, for those listening closely, a wink to his diss track Not Like Us and the pointed lyric “A minor.” In true Kendrick fashion, even his jewellery came layered with meaning.
From Drake disses to denim debates, Lamar turned the halftime stage into more than just a performance — it was a cultural moment woven with symbolism, style, and plenty of swagger.
- Material: 100% cotton
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Fit: Classic fit
- Rise: Low-rise
- Leg Style: Flared leg
- Wash: Dark union wash
- Pockets: 5 pockets
- Details: Rivets on the front pockets, patch at the back on the waistband, raw hems on the back
- Hardware: Celine jeans-engraved zip and buttons
- Reference: 2N62B365M.07D
What made Kendrick’s denim choice even more interesting is that the jeans weren’t even designed with him in mind. Standing at 5’6” (1.68 m), Lamar pulled off a size 29 pair that Page Six reported was originally meant for Timothée Chalamet. That detail alone had the internet buzzing, but for those following the evolution of hip-hop style, his move into flared denim wasn’t unexpected. In fact, it’s part of a broader trend shaping men’s wardrobes today.
Over the past few years, flared-leg jeans have re-emerged as a staple among rap and fashion elites. Stars like Lil Baby, Gunna, and Pharrell Williams — now Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director — have embraced the style, bringing a 1970s-inspired silhouette back into the mainstream. Once viewed as the opposite of skinny jeans, flares now feel like a natural progression, maintaining the fitted vibe but adding drama to the hem.
Kendrick kept the look grounded with a throwback choice — the Nike Air DT Max ’96 in a bold Colorado colour-way. The pairing worked because flared jeans need something substantial at the bottom; the bigger the shoe, the better the flow of the silhouette. You can mix and match with chunky designers like Balenciaga or Alexander McQueen sneakers—the kind Pharrell and Gunna have been flaunting with their own flares.
Of course, this style isn’t for everyone. Body type plays a big role in whether you can really pull them off. Flared jeans are essentially an evolution of the skinny jeans era, working best on men with lean frames, narrow legs, and shorter torsos. The key is getting the hem to break just above your sneakers, creating a clean drape without bunching. Add in a low to mid-rise, and you’ve got a flattering cut that elongates the legs — a huge win for self-proclaimed short kings.
Beyond the fashion nerd details, Kendrick’s jeans also proved to be a financial success for Celine. According to Launchmetrics, the Dark Union Wash Marco Jeans generated over $2 million in media value following his halftime appearance. It’s a reminder of just how much cultural influence Lamar holds — one outfit choice can propel a relatively niche style of denim back into the spotlight and instantly redefine it as aspirational.
While many outlets hurried to claim the jeans sold out, they are still available online through Celine United States. Priced at USD $1,200, they are not exactly inexpensive, and sizing runs from women’s 24 to 32. But if you have the confidence — and the funds — to follow Kendrick’s halftime playbook, the opportunity to grab a pair is still available.
Lamar’s Super Bowl jeans go beyond just an outfit. They’re part of a bigger discussion about how hip-hop continues to influence men’s fashion, blurring gender boundaries, bringing back old trends, and rethinking how artists express themselves on the world’s biggest stages. Once again, Kendrick proved that he doesn’t just perform — he sets the tone.
