Singer and actress Lady Gaga delivered a heartfelt Super Bowl performance that moved some social media users with her stage presence, while others were unconvinced.
Lady Gaga captivated audiences with her Super Bowl LIX appearance on February 9, 2025. Performing from Bourbon Street in New Orleans, her rendition quickly became a major talking point.
A netizen’s comment on Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl LIX performance in New Orleans | Source: Facebook/TheSunUS
Michael Strahan and Tom Brady introduced Lady Gaga’s performance while standing among emergency responders and attendees. Strahan wore a “NOLA Strong” T-shirt, while Brady sported an L.A. Fire Department shirt.
Michael Strahan and Tom Brady walk with a crowd of emergency responders on Bourbon Street, New Orleans | Source: YouTube/NFLonFOX
The 38-year-old singer appeared onstage at a piano, dressed in an elegant white ensemble with an oversized hat and a flowing bell-sleeve dress. She delivered a stirring rendition of “Hold My Hand,” her 2022 power ballad from the film “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Lady Gaga performs as the crowd encircles her on stage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans | Source: YouTube/NFLonFOX
The “Poker Face” hitmaker’s performance sparked a wave of reactions online. A netizen criticized, “Couldn’t understand a word she said,” while another remarked, “Little off a few times with the lip syncing [sic].”
A closer look at Lady Gaga singing “Hold My Hand” on Bourbon Street, New Orleans | Source: YouTube/NFLonFOX
However, many users praised her emotional delivery. “I genuinely teared up. She has such a beautiful voice,” a supporter shared. Another commented, “A true talent and class act. One of the greatest and most genuine artists/celebrities on the planet. The world needs more people like her.”
Despite mixed reactions, Lady Gaga’s performance stood out as a significant moment, drawing widespread attention from viewers.
