Kendrick Lamar Costume
Channel hip-hop royalty with Kendrick's legendary Super Bowl LIX halftime look.
Kendrick Lamar is widely celebrated as one of the greatest rappers of all time, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricism and historic performances. This costume guide helps you recreate his iconic Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show outfit, featuring a custom black bomber jacket, steel blue denim, and signature diamond-style brooches. It is a stylish, culturally relevant look that is perfect for music fans and Halloween alike.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Kendrick Lamar costume
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Black leather bomber jacket
A sleek, black leather or faux-leather bomber jacket with a minimalist, clean-cut design.
DIY: Use a plain black zip-up windbreaker or track jacket you already own.
Steel blue wash jeans
Relaxed-fit denim jeans in a distinct steel blue or faded blue-gray wash.
DIY: Use any pair of relaxed-fit, light-to-medium wash blue jeans.
Black baseball cap
A classic, structured black adjustable baseball cap worn forward.
Angel wing and half moon brooches
Two silver, rhinestone-encrusted brooches (one angel wing, one half-moon shape) pinned to the front of the cap.
DIY: Print out shapes on cardstock, cover them in silver glitter or foil, and pin them to the hat.
Lowercase 'a' necklace
A silver, iced-out chain featuring a lowercase letter 'a' pendant.
DIY: Craft a lowercase 'a' out of cardboard, cover it in silver foil, and string it on a silver chain.
Black leather boots
Clean, sturdy black leather boots or high-top sneakers to anchor the outfit.
DIY: Any clean black sneakers or dress shoes will work.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the relaxed-fit steel blue wash denim jeans.
- 2
Layer a plain black t-shirt under the black leather bomber jacket, leaving the jacket unzipped.
- 3
Attach the rhinestone angel wing and half-moon brooches to the front-left side of the black baseball cap.
- 4
Place the black baseball cap on your head, pulled down slightly over the brow.
- 5
Put on the silver lowercase 'a' pendant necklace so it sits visibly over your t-shirt.
- 6
Lace up your clean black leather boots or high-top sneakers to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair simple and hidden under the black baseball cap. If you have facial hair, style it into a neat, trimmed beard and mustache to match Kendrick's signature look.
Kendrick Lamar for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Whitney Alford in a chic, minimalist red carpet look.
- group
- Form a supergroup with friends dressing as other West Coast hip-hop legends like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac.
- kids
- A miniature black bomber jacket, tiny black cap with plastic rhinestones, and jeans make a comfortable, cool kid's outfit.
- Plus size
- Opt for a relaxed-fit or oversized black leather bomber jacket for maximum comfort and style.
Tips
- Secure the brooches tightly to the cap using safety pins on the inside so they do not fall off while walking or dancing.
- Keep the leather jacket unzipped to show off the necklace and maintain a relaxed, stage-ready silhouette.
- For photos, strike a confident, introspective pose with one hand near your chin or holding the mic.
Kendrick Lamar costume FAQ
- What is Kendrick Lamar's most iconic outfit?
- While he has many memorable looks, his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show outfit—featuring a black bomber jacket, custom jeweled cap, and steel blue jeans—is one of his most celebrated and recognizable ensembles.
- How do I make the cap brooches DIY style?
- You can buy cheap rhinestone jewelry pieces online or craft them using cardboard, silver foil, and adhesive craft gems, then hot-glue them to safety pins.
- What kind of shoes should I wear?
- Clean, solid black leather boots or minimalist black high-top sneakers perfectly complement the streetwear aesthetic of this outfit.
Did you know? For his historic Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance, Kendrick Lamar's custom black cap was adorned with a genuine Rahaminov Diamonds Angel Wing brooch.