Several outlets reported that Drake was never offered the opportunity, conflicting with multiple claims stating otherwise.

During An Interview On 'The Pivot' Podcast Steve Stoute Says Drake Turned Down The Super Bowl Halftime Show Gig Twice

With his performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, many consider Kendrick Lamar to have decisively defeated Drake. The rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar shaped pop culture during the summer,

There have been conflicting reports about whether Drake has ever turned down a chance to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

A record executive debunks theory and states Drake was indeed offered the Super Bowl twice in the past and turned it down.

According to the veteran journalist and media personality, Drake has declined to headline the Super Bowl halftime show twice in recent years. This claim was first made publicly on the New Rory & Mal podcast by co-host Jamil “Mal” Clay. Wilson confirmed through sources that the Canadian rapper was offered the coveted spot.

The two artists have largely gone their separate ways over the last few months, with most considering Lamar the winner after dropping a No. 1 hit with "Not Like Us." Lamar carried that momentum into the Super Bowl halftime show,