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Kendrick Lamar: The Super Bowl Showdown That Shook the World!

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was so legendary, it’s got everyone talking! From epic performances to dissing Drake, this is a game changer!

The Super Bowl LIX halftime show saw a seismic moment in entertainment history, as the incredible Kendrick Lamar took center stage, marking him as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the prestigious event. With a crowd of around 80,000 fans packed into the Superdome, and millions more tuned in from home, Lamar's high-energy set was not just a performance; it was a celebration of culture, creativity, and the power of storytelling. Accompanied by fellow artist SZA and a slew of surprise guests, the dynamic duo infused their powerful vibes into a medley that echoed through the stadium, setting new benchmarks for future halftime shows.

As the audience cheered, Kendrick's lyrical prowess shone through every verse, transcending music to deliver a strong message of resilience and identity. Fans eagerly followed the setlist, which featured hits and even included a cheeky little jab at fellow rapper Drake through his track "Not Like Us." Twitter exploded with reactions, showcasing the excitement and collective awe of both the performance and the message it carried – rap isn’t just a genre, it’s a movement that’s uniting generations and cultures worldwide.

Lamar’s fashion choices also made headlines, as he donned a striking 'Gloria' jacket by designer Martine Rose paired with chic Nike Airs and glimmering Rahaminov diamonds, proving he is as stylish as he is talented. Fashion enthusiasts and fans alike were blown away, with many trying to decipher the meaning behind his outfit, fueling even more discussions online. This performance was not just a display of musical genius; it was a visual spectacle that blended aesthetics with artistry.

Interesting facts about Kendrick Lamar's performance include that his halftime set came a week after he made history by becoming the first artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, solidifying his position as a leading voice in the music industry. Furthermore, the Super Bowl stage has historically been a launching pad for artists, and Kendrick's triumphant return to the spotlight only further cements his place among the greats in hip-hop. With every lyric and every beat, Kendrick Lamar is setting the stage for a revolutionary era in music that the world can't help but embrace!

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show ... (NPR)

With the biggest captive audience of his career -- around 80000 fans in the Superdome and millions more at home — Lamar's performance will conjure a medley ...

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Kendrick Lamar vows to keep passion for storytelling at Super Bowl ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

On Sunday, the Grammy award-winning rapper will become the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the halftime show.

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Super Bowl 2025 halftime show live updates: Kendrick Lamar set list ... (The New York Times)

Follow live coverage of the Super Bowl LIX halftime show starring Kendrick Lamar, SZA and others as Kansas City Chiefs face Philadelphia Eagles.

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Kendrick Lamar's fierce Super Bowl halftime show elevates Drake ... (USA TODAY)

Rap isn't just a genre, it's a cultural movement. Kendrick Lamar put an exclamation point on another historic moment in rap's evolution as the Grammy- and ...

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Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show Disses Drake With Not ... (Variety)

Kendrick Lamar used his Super Bowl Halftime Show to diss Drake with his epic track 'Not Like Us.'

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Who performed with Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl? Here's who ... (NBC Chicago)

The rap megastar Kendrick Lamar delivered a stunning performance during Super Bowl LIV's halftime show, infusing his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New ...

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Why Kendrick Lamar Wore a 'Gloria' Martine Rose Jacket for Super ... (WWD)

Kendrick Lamar styled a 'Gloria' jacket by Martine Rose, Nike Airs and Rahaminov diamonds for Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance in New Orleans.

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Kendrick Lamar delivers Not Like Us on the Super Bowl stage (The Straits Times)

Lamar sang the number, a diss track about fellow rapper Drake, but omitted the word “paedophiles”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Kendrick Lamar, SZA and 'Uncle' Sam Jackson take Super Bowl ... (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

The show featured multiple celebrity guests like SZA, Serena Williams and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Super Bowl: Kendrick Lamar plays 'Not Like Us,' trolls Drake in ... (Yahoo Sports)

His show, which came with SZA and backup dancer Serena Williams, seemingly ended his feud with Drake again. The entire crowd at the Caesars Superdome went off, ...

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Kendrick Lamar Caps Off Victory Lap With Searing Super Bowl ... (Billboard)

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show included "Not Like Us," and featured SZA, Samuel L. Jackson and more. Get the details.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA to perform in Cardiff Principality Stadium (BBC News)

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to take the stage at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in July. The American rapper performed on Sunday at the Super Bowl, ...

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef - what's the latest after Super Bowl? (BBC News)

After Lamar's show, a reminder of where we are now in the big rap feud, and exactly how we got here.

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Kendrick Lamar and the Messy Art of Meta-Performance (The New Yorker)

Doreen St. Felix on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show, best described as “existential.”

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Kendrick Lamar brings viral Drake diss track to Super Bowl stage (CNA)

Lamar performed the wildly infectious hit, Not Like Us, which won him five Grammy awards last week.

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Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and ... (wgbh.org)

Kendrick Lamar performs alongside dancers dressed in the colors of the American flag during the Super Bowl LIX Chiefs vs Eagles Apple Music Halftime Show at ...

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Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud Timeline: 'Not Like Us' Headlines ... (Forbes)

Jan. 14, 2025Drake sued Universal Music Group in federal court for defamation, harassment and deceptive practices for distributing and promoting Lamar's “Not ...

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Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Saw a 430 Percent Jump in Spotify ... (Rolling Stone)

On Monday, the streaming service announced that the rapper's music saw a 175 percent spike in the U.S. in the three immediate hours after the game wrapped.

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Kendrick Lamar plays 'Not Like Us,' trolls Drake in Super Bowl ... (Yahoo Sports)

His show, which came with SZA and backup dancer Serena Williams, seemingly ended his feud with Drake again. The entire crowd at the Caesars Superdome went off, ...

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Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show (No Film School)

What were all the hidden messages in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance?

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Kendrick Lamar brings viral Drake diss track to Super Bowl stage (CNA)

Lamar performed the wildly infectious hit, Not Like Us, which won him five Grammy awards last week.

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Kendrick Lamar self-censors brutal Not Like Us lyrics in Super Bowl ... (The Independent)

Rapper opted not to say the word 'pedophile' on the massive stage.

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Did Kendrick Lamar Win Or Lose The Super Bowl Halftime Show? (Forbes)

Occurring during the Philadelphia Eagles's 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Lamar's performance elicited a range of reactions from viewers online, all ...

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Kendrick Lamar, Sza Grand National Tour Tickets: Buy Online (Variety)

Tickets to Kendrick Lamar and Sza's tour are expected to spike following his Super Bowl halftime performance. Buy Kendrick Lamar tour tickets here.

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Kendrick Lamar, Drake beef explained after the Super Bowl halftime ... (USA TODAY)

There's a lot to take in after Kendrick Lamar's theatrical Super Bowl performance. The Compton, California, native and Pulitzer prize-winning rapper was the ...

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Who is performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show? (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most anticipated music events of the year. Here's who is performing in New Orleans.

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Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Show Sees 'Not Like Us' Spotify ... (Sportico.com)

Kendrick Lamar's blistering diss track of Drake was already a massive hit, but there were even more Spotify streams of the song after the Super Bowl.

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