Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Triumph of Hip-Hop and Controversy

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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Triumph of Hip-Hop and Controversy
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Kendrick Lamar delivered a high-energy performance at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, featuring hits like 'Not Like Us', 'Humble', and 'DNA'. The performance also sparked controversy with Lamar's lyrics referencing Drake and his past legal troubles. Lil Wayne was reportedly considered for the slot, leading to a public exchange between the two artists before they cleared the air.

at the Super Bowl in New Orleans — and after multiple teases, launched into part of his Drake -savaging hit “Not Like Us.” He skipped the word “pedophile,” but the entire stadium roared when he rapped the “a minor” double entendre.during the game) joining him for “Luther” and “All the Stars” instead. His set also touched on “Squabble Up,” “Humble.,” “DNA.,” “Man at the Garden,” and “Peekaboo,” and “TV Off.

She also revealed New Orleans native Lil Wayne was “in consideration” as well for the halftime performance. Shortly after the announcement, Wayne expressed that he was “broken” when he wasn’t selected, which caused Kendrick to rhyme, “Used to bump, I held my Rollie chain proud/ Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down” on “Wacced Out Murals” from hisalbum.

Last week, “Not Like Us” swept the Grammys, becoming the most-awarded rap song at the prestigious showcase with five nods, includingKelsey Grammer and Ted Danson Didn't Speak for 30 Years After Danson Confronted Him on 'Cheers' Set: 'I'm Kind of Mad You Don’t Show Up Ready to Go'11 months ago

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