All through the efficiency, Uncle Sam tried to manage Kendrick’s set and preserve it politically appropriate and never “ghetto.” Nonetheless, in true Kendrick vogue, he defied the management and pushed again towards the system.
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Earlier than diving into his Grammy-winning diss “Not Like Us,” Kendrick mocked Drake’s defamation lawsuit towards UMG. As beforehand reported, the Canadian rhyme slinger accused UMG of releasing and selling a music that Drake claims defamed him after initially submitting a petition accusing the label of inflating streams for “Not Like Us.”
“I wanna carry out your favourite music, however you already know they wish to sue,” mentioned Kendrick.
Earlier than getting too deep within the diss monitor trenches, Lamar introduced out SZA for back-to-back bangers, “Luther” and “All of the Stars,” because the songstress belted out her greatest vocals.
Finally, Kendrick carried out “Not Like Us,” however strategically sidestepped the “pedophile” lyric. He didn’t, nonetheless, sidestep one line specifically; “Say Drake…I heard you want ’em younger.”
Tremendous Bowl LIX watchers have harped on that second specifically with hilarious memes and reactions, together with some to the second Drake’s ex, Serena Williams, one other Compton legend, crip walked to the music.
Close to the top of the set, Kendrick carried out “TV Off” alongside DJ Mustard himself, who acquired followers hyped along with his infectious power. Kendrick’s efficiency concluded with the ultimate nail within the coffin, the phrases: “Sport over.”
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This marks Ok.Dot’s second time gracing the Tremendous Bowl stage, following his 2022 efficiency within the hip-hop Corridor of Fame halftime present alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent.
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