Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Tribute to New Orleans Had Us All in Our Feelings
The Super Bowl 2025 pregame show wasn’t just about hyping up the biggest game of the year—it was about honoring the heart and soul of New Orleans. And who better to deliver a show-stopping, tear-jerking, goosebumps-inducing tribute than the one and only Lady Gaga?
Before the teams even took the field, Mother Monster herself graced us with a powerful performance dedicated to the city of New Orleans, proving once again that she’s not just an artist—she’s a moment.
If you missed it (why?!), don’t worry—we’ve got all the details on how to watch Lady Gaga’s performance at the Super Bowl and why it had everyone reaching for the tissues.
Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Performance: A Love Letter to New Orleans
Dressed in an ethereal all-white ensemble, Gaga stood center stage in the heart of Bourbon Street, performing Hold My Hand—her Oscar-nominated song from Top Gun: Maverick.
And listen, this wasn’t just any performance.
✨ Live band? Check.
✨ Emotional vocals? Double check.
✨ A crowd of New Orleans locals and first responders wearing “NOLA Strong” shirts? Cue the waterworks.
Even before she started singing, NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan set the tone, delivering a heartfelt message about the resilience and strength of New Orleans in the wake of recent tragedies. By the time Gaga hit that first note? The whole world went silent.
Somewhere in the stadium, there was probably a 6’5”, 250-pound linebacker blinking away tears like, “I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying.”
Why This Tribute Hit Differently
Lady Gaga has a long history of making iconic Super Bowl moments (remember when she literally JUMPED OFF THE ROOF at Super Bowl 2017?), but this time, she went straight for the heart.
This performance wasn’t about theatrics or shocking stunts—it was about honoring a city that has given the world so much music, culture, and spirit.
💜 The location? Bourbon Street.
💜 The message? Strength, love, and unity.
💜 The impact? Immense.
And let’s be real—Gaga could sing the back of a cereal box, and we’d still be emotionally wrecked. But this? This was something special.
Where to Watch Lady Gaga’s Performance at the Super Bowl
If you missed it (or just need to emotionally prepare yourself to watch it again), here’s where you can watch Lady Gaga’s performance at the Super Bowl 2025:
Final Thoughts: Lady Gaga Gave Us the Tribute We Didn’t Know We Needed
New Orleans has been through a lot, but if there’s one thing we all know—it never loses its spirit.
And Lady Gaga? She just put that spirit on the biggest stage in the world.
✨ It was emotional.
✨ It was powerful.
✨ It was Lady Gaga doing what she does best—using music to heal, inspire, and bring people together.
Now excuse us while we go watch it again and pretend we’re totally fine. 😭💜
What did you think of Gaga’s tribute? Best Super Bowl pregame moment ever? Let us know in the comments! 👇🔥
