Kendrick Lamar Shuts Down Super Bowl Halftime Show With Electrifying Set — And A Final Blow To Drake
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The rapper didn’t spare any words as he lit up the Super Bowl stage with a high-energy set — delivering hit after hit, surprise guests, and one final jab at Drake.
Fans waited for months with bated breath for Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show — and the Compton MC surely did not disappoint.
On Sunday, Lamar, 37, hit the Caesars Superdome stage in New Orleans during the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Just days earlier, he’d swept the Grammys, winning five awards for “Not Like Us” — the tune that famously finished off his collaborator-turned-arch-nemesis, Drake, amid the rappers’ viral beef.
Lamar’s performance was ushered in by none other than actor Samuel L. Jackson, who appeared dressed as Uncle Sam.
The rapper was joined by his upcoming tourmate SZA, who was featured on his latest album, “GNX.”
Lamar brought his infectious energy and knack for melodic storytelling to the stage, running through some of his top tracks. Though K. Dot has a lengthy discography, he fit a number of songs into his 15-minute set, including “DNA,” “Squabble Up,” and “Humble.”
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While Trump hasn’t publicly addressed Lamar’s performance yet, reports say the president left his box at the Caesars Superdome shortly before Lamar’s show ended.
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Kendrick Lamar Shuts Down Super Bowl Halftime Show With Electrifying Set — And A Final Blow To Drake
The rapper didn’t spare any words as he lit up the Super Bowl stage with a high-energy set — delivering hit after hit, surprise guests, and one final jab at Drake.
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