Last Sunday, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show struck a chord, delighting millions and prompting Pusha T to commend Lamar’s theatrical and bold performance.
In an Instagram Story, Pusha T applauded Kendrick Lamar’s impressive Super Bowl Halftime Show, noting ‘Mission Accomplished… congrats.’ Many interpreted this as a nod to Lamar’s well-crafted jabs at fellow rapper Drake.
During the performance, Lamar didn’t shy away from subtly roasting Drake. Just before performing ‘Not Like Like,’ he made a witty remark about the Toronto rapper’s legal tangles with Universal Music Group, drawing amused cheers from fans.
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Lamar had another surprise in store—welcoming none other than Serena Williams to the stage. This move was yet another clever nod, hinting at past rumors of her brief fling with Drake during the 2010s.
As the performance unfolded, Lamar decisively closed the chapter of his beef with Drake. The spectacle included phrases flashing across the audience, boldly declaring, ‘Game Over.’
Lamar’s setlist was a firework display of hits including ‘Squabble Up,’ ‘Humble,’ ‘DNA,’ ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Man at the Garden,’ ‘Peekaboo,’ ‘Luther,’ and ‘All the Stars.’ The show wrapped up with the track ‘TV Off,’ leaving the audience buzzing.
In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Dave Free, co-founder of pgLang with Lamar, shared insights into the show’s creation. Free emphasized the unique cinematic flair they aimed for, drawing inspiration from icons like Beyoncé, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
‘The feel of it is Black America,’ Free stated, describing their effort to show an authentic narrative of Black identity in America, contrasting with external perceptions.
Meanwhile, Drake kept himself occupied, flooding his ‘plottttwistttttt’ Instagram page post-Super Bowl. He’s currently on tour in Australia, gathering fans for his Anita Max Win Tour.
Kendrick Lamar’s stagecraft and audacity at the Super Bowl Halftime Show not only thrilled fans but also sparked conversations, further solidifying his influence in the music scene.
