Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s Full Set Recap – Amsterdam Grand National Tour Performance Embedded

On July 13, 2025, the Grand National Tour touched down in Amsterdam, delivering an unforgettable night at the iconic Johan Cruijff ArenA. With Kendrick Lamar and SZA co-headlining, fans in the Netherlands witnessed a masterclass in hip-hop, R&B, and stagecraft. From the “Not Like Us” crowd eruption to “Kill Bill”’s cinematic visuals, this show was more than a concert — it was a cultural statement.

As one of the most talked-about tour stops of the summer, Amsterdam’s full set is already going viral across TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter. Here’s your complete Grand National Tour Amsterdam recap, including visuals, fan reactions, duets, and the full performance breakdown.

🎤 The Setup: Johan Cruijff ArenA Welcomes Kendrick & SZA

The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam was packed to capacity as DJ Mustard kicked off the night around 7:15 PM. The crowd, already buzzing from social media hype, was ready for two of the biggest names in music to take the stage.

As highlighted in Live Nation’s Amsterdam ticketing portal, this stop was one of the most in-demand European dates of the Grand National Tour.

For more pre-show insight, Johan Cruijff ArenA’s official preview gave fans a taste of what to expect — and the night exceeded every expectation.

📸 Visuals That Stole the Show

Kendrick’s portion of the show maintained the black-and-white aesthetic that has defined his Grand National Tour visuals. As seen in the Pitchfork live review, these visuals were not just stylish — they were storytelling devices, helping convey the album’s emotional arcs.

In contrast, SZA’s set was drenched in cinematic flair. She emerged with sword choreography straight out of a Quentin Tarantino sequence, channeling “Kill Bill” energy while fans screamed every lyric back to her. The combination of natural elements, fairy-tale visuals, and combat-ready energy made this one of her most memorable performances yet — rivaling her earlier shows like Sabrina Carpenter’s BST Hyde Park set.

📝 Full Setlist Breakdown (Kendrick & SZA)

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(Performance video of Kendrick Lamar & SZA from Amsterdam’s Grand National Tour stop)

Based on earlier stops, the Setlist.fm Amsterdam entry confirms the Amsterdam show featured over 50 songs in total.

Highlights included:

Kendrick Lamar

• Not Like Us
• DNA.
• King Kunta
• TV Off
• Alright
• HUMBLE.

SZA

• Kill Bill
• Good Days
• Shirt
• Snooze
• Kiss Me More (Doja Cat collab live solo)
• Saturn

Duets

• All the Stars
• Luther
• Gloria

The chemistry during their duet segment was undeniable — a moment also praised in the Guardian’s pyrotechnic tour review.

👑 Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” – The Stadium-Shaking Moment

When Kendrick dropped “Not Like Us”, the entire ArenA erupted — people stomped, phones lit up the venue, and SZA herself danced to the diss track’s beat. Reddit threads and TikTok videos have already captured her bouncing along to Kendrick’s performance — confirming the viral moment fans are now hunting across social media.

This echoed the energy seen at previous high-profile events like BLACKPINK’s Sofi Stadium performance, but with a more raw, politically charged tone.

💔 SZA’s “Kill Bill” Has Never Hit Harder

The staging for “Kill Bill” in Amsterdam was next-level — glowing swords, red-lit fog, and crowd participation that echoed across the stadium. This live rendition built on her legendary visuals from past events, reminiscent of the emotional storytelling seen at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour.

As Wikipedia notes, Kill Bill has become a fan-favorite and cultural touchstone. In Amsterdam, it reached cinematic peak.

👥 Crowd Reactions & Viral Fan Moments

Fans leaving the venue couldn’t stop talking about two things:

1. Kendrick’s dominance during Not Like Us
2. The surreal beauty of SZA’s Saturn outro

Multiple TikTok clips and IG reels show the crowd singing word-for-word, creating an emotional loop that mirrored earlier crowd engagement like Billie Eilish at the O2 Arena.

🎤 Duets That Delivered: “All the Stars,” “Gloria,” and “Luther”

Each duet was a high-production cinematic moment. All the Stars brought fans back to their Black Panther era roots, while Luther and Gloria showcased how well these two voices blend. In reviews like LiveForLiveMusic, this segment was often highlighted as the emotional centerpiece of the tour.

📈 Grand National Tour: A Record-Breaking Moment in Music

According to Soap Central’s coverage of tour revenue, the Grand National Tour is now the highest-grossing co-headline tour in history — with over $256 million in earnings by mid-July 2025.

This surpasses even other 2025 mega-tours like the Backstreet Boys Las Vegas residency and places it among iconic global stadium tours.

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🧠 Final Thoughts

Kendrick Lamar and SZA didn’t just perform in Amsterdam — they redefined the stadium tour experience. From the pyrotechnics to the protest visuals, from the duet chemistry to crowd-wide singalongs, this stop on the Grand National Tour proved why they’re two of the most relevant voices in modern music.

As Business Insider points out, “hating Drake is still a rallying cry” — but tonight in Amsterdam, it was about love, performance, and undeniable connection.

If you missed it live, stay tuned — the embedded full set performance is coming soon right here.