Was Kai Cenat’s critique of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show harsh because of lack of access? He says no.
- Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl performance sees mixed reviews, with Twitch streamer Kai Cenat voicing skepticism.
- Top Dawg Entertainment’s manager suggests Cenat’s critique is fueled by envy, but Cenat disputes this claim.
- Videos from event attendees show a lively crowd, contradicting Cenat’s claims of muted reactions.
- Pricey tickets may explain why Kendrick Lamar’s performance puzzled some in the audience.
Twitch personality Kai Cenat has become a focal point of controversy following his comments on Kendrick Lamar’s electrifying Super Bowl LIX halftime performance. With a record 133.5 million viewers, the show has been a sensation. Yet, Cenat claimed the NFL boosted crowd noise to embellish Lamar’s reception.
Compounding the drama, a manager from Top Dawg Entertainment, known as Hollywood, suggested that Cenat’s comments stemmed from his exclusion from Lamar’s suite. Cenat responded with disbelief, stating, “Oh my gosh, he lied! Chat, this has nothing to do with Kendrick at all.” He insists he had his own suite and questioned Hollywood’s connection to Lamar.
Clarifying further, Cenat explored whether Hollywood truly managed Lamar, given Lamar’s long-time professional relationship with Dave Free. Throughout this back-and-forth, Cenat sought to communicate directly with Hollywood to address and hopefully defuse the situation.
Meanwhile, Cenat’s streaming compatriot, Duke Dennis, offered a theory on the lukewarm crowd reaction. He suggested that the typical Super Bowl audience, marked by the event’s steep ticket prices, might not be Kendrick Lamar’s primary fanbase.
Online videos from spectators appear to show that Lamar did, in fact, receive enthusiastic applause, with entire sections singing along to his hits. Many attendees captured and shared audience moments that contradict Cenat’s narrative of a subdued stadium, casting doubt on his assertions.
Kai Cenat remains resolute in his stance, offering a different perspective on the Super Bowl drama.
