Kendrick Lamar and SZA proved why they are the biggest names in music right now during their Grand National Tour at MetLife on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The rain couldn't stop the dynamic duo from performing in what felt like a victory lap to a groundbreaking year for the pair as they basked in their commercial success.

The show started with DJ Mustard, who did his best to warm the crowd up with rap standards before Kendrick and SZA hit the stage. The stage design somewhat resembled the diamond design of Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime set,

Lamar and SZA, former TDE labelmates and both global superstars in their own rights, graced the NYC-area venue for their second of two shows in East Rutherford, N.J., on their blockbuster Grand National Tour. One of the most ambitious treks in hip-hop history, the Grand National Tour is a towering achievement.