Kendrick Lamar Calls Out Drake During Spectacular Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Entertainment
February 10, 2025 09:39
- Kendrick Lamar impresses with a powerful performance at the Super Bowl, hinting at Drake without using the word pedophile.
Kendrick Lamar's Powerful Performance at Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar delivered a stunning performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, attracting the attention of 120 million viewers. He subtly referenced Drake without explicitly using the word pedophile.
Recently winning five Grammy Awards, including Best Song and Best Record of the Year, Lamar took the opportunity to perform his song 'Not Like Us' at the Super Bowl. The song contains strong statements aimed at Drake, insinuating controversial themes.
Prior to the show, there was speculation about whether Lamar would include these lyrics in his performance. Despite Drake's legal team issuing statements against Lamar's record label, Lamar chose to perform parts of the song but strategically omitted the word 'pedophile'.
During the show, Lamar also made a subtle reference to legal issues, hinting at the potential backlash he might face for his song choice. Alongside iconic hits like 'HUMBLE.' and 'Loyalty', Lamar's performance featured guest appearances from Serena Williams and producer Mustard.
In addition to his solo performance, Lamar invited singer SZA to the stage for a memorable rendition of 'Toxic Love' and 'All The Stars', the soundtrack from the film Black Panther.