In a whirlwind of opinions, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show takes center stage not just in headlines, but also among critics and fans alike.
Podcast host Mal didn’t hold back on his show with Rory, criticizing Kendrick Lamar’s song choices for the Halftime Show. He argued that there was a noticeable lack of hit records that appeal to a broader audience, emphasizing, ‘This setlist, these are not hit records.’ For an event as huge as this, he expected songs that even those unfamiliar with Lamar would recognize.
The debate over the setlist doesn’t end there. Joe Budden also chimed in, calling the mix of songs ‘idiotic’ after DJ Akademiks leaked the selection. ‘Some of you all idiots out there too damn devoted,’ Budden commented, adding that the combination was the worst he’d heard at such a major event.
Kendrick Lamar’s set featured a mix of songs mainly from his albums ‘GNX’ and ‘Damn.’ Some of the tracks he performed included ‘Squabble Up,’ ‘Humble,’ ‘DNA,’ and ‘All the Stars.’ Lamar even took some time to make playful jabs at Drake, with one track, ‘Not Like Us,’ featuring Serena Williams dancing on stage.
Despite the mixed reactions, the performance generated significant buzz with Lamar’s choices being declared as one of the most polarizing in the history of the Super Bowl Halftime Shows. Why such a fuss? Well, it’s likely because some fans expected iconic hits more familiar to a global audience.
Regardless of the criticism, Kendrick Lamar made a statement with his unique song selection, leaving a lasting impression — love it or hate it.
