Social media is buzzing over Joe Budden’s comments about Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show setlist at the Super Bowl.
- Budden dismissed the leaked setlist as fake, calling believers “idiots,” but it turned out to be real.
- DJ Akademiks initially leaked the setlist, which was confirmed during Kendrick Lamar’s performance.
- Budden criticized the lineup, predicting Kendrick would skip certain songs, but he was proven wrong.
- Akademiks responded with a triumphant rant on social media, asserting his position in the leak.
The internet lit up after Joe Budden’s remarks about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance hit the airwaves. Budden had boldly declared that anyone who bought into the leaked setlist’s authenticity was an “idiot.” However, the supposed fake list turned out to be all too real.
DJ Akademiks was the first to unveil the setlist, standing confidently behind its accuracy. When Kendrick took the stage, his performance closely matched the leak, starting with an unreleased track and moving through songs like “Humble,” “DNA,” and “All the Stars.”
Budden had been particularly skeptical about Kendrick performing “Man at the Garden.” He compared it unfavorably to more renowned tracks from “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” and “To Pimp a Butterfly.” But Kendrick’s actual set proved Budden spectacularly wrong.
Meanwhile, DJ Akademiks basked in validation. His social media blowout post-Super Bowl was fiery, as he castigated those who questioned his leak. He revealed insider connections as the source of the information and took shots at journalists who doubted him.
Kendrick’s selection was a mix of fan favorites, surprises, and new material, captivating the audience despite Budden’s earlier critique. The unexpected choice of songs didn’t sit well with Budden, but the crowd’s reaction was a testament to its success.
Joe Budden’s critique of Kendrick Lamar’s setlist prematurely missed the mark as the leak he doubted turned out to be spot on.
