Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl stage, but not everyone was thrilled with his performance.
- Charlamagne Tha God criticized Kendrick for focusing too much on his rivalry with Drake during the show.
- He felt that Kendrick’s performance didn’t reflect the breadth of his musical abilities.
- The Super Bowl audience caught moments that hinted at Kendrick’s ongoing feud with Drake.
- Fans were surprised by Kendrick’s choice of tracks, especially the emphasis on diss elements.
Kendrick Lamar’s big moment at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show sparked conversations, and not all in a good way. Charlamagne Tha God, a well-known radio personality, expressed his thoughts on Kendrick’s performance, saying it was more about rekindling old rivalries than showcasing his vast talent.
Charlamagne specifically mentioned that Kendrick focused too heavily on his issues with Drake, leaving out his numerous other hits. According to him, Kendrick shouldn’t have performed ‘Not Like Us,’ a diss track aimed at Drake, which deflected attention from his broader musical achievements.
During Kendrick’s 15-minute act at the Caesars Superdome, he seemed to taunt Drake multiple times. At one point, he playfully quipped about performing a song the ‘other side’ loves, referencing Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group.
Kendrick’s performance of ‘Not Like Us’ included notable self-censorship of a controversial line, yet he couldn’t resist smirking at the camera while taking a dig at Drake. Such moments dominated the performance, making it clear the feud was still alive and well.
A surprising cameo by Serena Williams, Drake’s ex, added fuel to the fire as she appeared during Kendrick’s set. She danced on an elevated stage, which seemed like an intentional nod to the ongoing drama between the two artists.
The performance’s conclusion, with ‘Game Over’ displayed prominently, was seen as another shot at Drake. Charlamagne and others felt Kendrick spent too much time dwelling on past disputes rather than highlighting his broader artistry.
The halftime show drew a massive TV audience eager to see the Kansas City Chiefs’ surprising defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles. But Kendrick’s performance itself became a topic of discussion, with his focus on Drake being a polarizing choice.
As Drake continues his tour in Australia, he has yet to respond to Kendrick’s performance, leaving fans to speculate about the next chapter in this ongoing saga.
Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance leaned heavily on drama, sparking mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
