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Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: The Super Bowl Showdown You Didn't Know You Needed!

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Kendrick Lamar's latest Super Bowl performance had everyone buzzing! From self-censoring lyrics to a field detainment, discover the wild ride of this rap feud and what's next for both rappers!

The Super Bowl LIX halftime show was not just a spectacle of sports but a dramatic chapter in the ongoing saga between rap giants Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Kendrick's powerful performance captivated millions, but it was his lyrics that left tongues wagging. In a surprising move, he opted to self-censor "pedophile" from his track "Not Like Us", igniting debates about the boundaries of freedom of speech and artistic expression in the public domain. This decision turned heads, especially as it coincided with the latest updates in his beef with Drake, a rivalry that has been simmering for years now.

Hot on the heels of his electrifying performance, a field incident turned even more eyes towards the drama unfolding around Kendrick. An unidentified performer from his show was detained on the field, an event that the NFL has since confirmed, stating they are now banned for life from participating in any NFL event. This adds another layer of intrigue and comedy to the already ridiculous spectacle that is rap feuds — clearly, there’s never a dull moment when it involves these two titans.

The Drake and Kendrick rivalry has a timeline as tangled as the plot of a thrilling movie. From Drake’s recent lawsuit against Universal Music Group for defamation and deceitful practices related to Kendrick's "Not Like Us,” to Kendrick's undeniable marketing genius driving a 430% increase in Spotify listens post-Bowl, it’s clear that both artists are playing the long game in a bid for musical supremacy. Their feud, coupled with Kendrick’s artistic explorations at the Super Bowl, has only served to deepen the intrigue and engagement of fans.

As Kendrick Lamar prepares for his upcoming shows with SZA, including a highly anticipated concert at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, fans are already rushing to snap up tickets in anticipation. The dynamic between Kendrick and Drake has created a buzz that extends far beyond just music — impacting everything from streaming stats to concert ticket sales. So whether you're team Kendrick or team Drake, there’s no denying the cultural impact of this ongoing feud!

Fun fact: Kendrick's recent performance at the Super Bowl featured numerous pop culture references including nods to PlayStation and political commentary, making his act a meta-performance masterpiece! Also, did you know that Kendrick Lamar has won multiple Grammy Awards and even a Pulitzer Prize? This just goes to show that even amidst the drama, his artistry continues to push boundaries in hip-hop and beyond!

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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 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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Performer in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show detained on field ... (The Guardian)

NFL confirmed person was part of the 400-member cast and 'will be banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events'

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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 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, 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'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 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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Decrypting the Symbolism in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime ... (Hollywood Reporter)

From PlayStation references to America's political divide, here's a look at what the Grammy and Pulitzer-winning rapper's show was really saying.

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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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Didn't like Kendrick Lamar's halftime show? Not everything is for you. (The Baltimore Banner)

I did not know 80% of the songs that Kendrick Lamar performed during Sunday's visually arresting and symbolically ...

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Super Bowl halftime show dancer displays Palestinian, Sudanese ... (NBC News)

The NFL identified the person, who was dressed in black like other dancers on the field, "as part of the 400-member field cast." "We commend ...

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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 and Martine Rose storm to Super Bowl fashion glory (Dazed)

The British designer was enlisted to create a custom 'GLORIA' jacket for Lamar's historic halftime performance.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA to bring tour to Birmingham's Villa Park (BBC News)

An X post from Aston Villa Football Club about the summer date is viewed 4.2 million times.

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Drake subtly responds to Kendrick Lamar after Super Bowl diss, 'I ... (Hindustan Times)

Drake's move to alter the lyrics to his song, Knife Talk, has led social media users to believe he did so as a response to Kendrick Lamar.

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Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Wasn't 'Radical,' But Who Expected ... (Rolling Stone)

The rap superstar turned the Super Bowl stage into a giant game but didn't suggest how to win.

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Police say Kendrick Lamar performer who hid a Sudan-Gaza flag ... (Fortune)

The NFL said “no one involved with the production was aware of the individual's intent."

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Kendrick Lamar And 'Not Like Us' Dominate Spotify After Super Bowl ... (Forbes)

The rapper's Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” topped both global and U.S. Spotify charts the day following his Super Bowl halftime performance.

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Drake Makes Subtle 'Knife Talk' Lyric Change Following Kendrick ... (Billboard)

Drake changed a "Knife Talk" lyric after Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show. See what he said.

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Kendrick Lamar brings viral diss track to Super Bowl stage (Free Malaysia Today)

Pulitzer Prize-winning US rapper performs his wildly infectious hit, using his punchlines to accuse rapper Drake of paedophilia.

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It Seems That Kendrick Lamar Is A Gamer (TheGamer)

To many people's surprise, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance also paid homage to PlayStation.

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Kendrick Lamar's Bell Bottoms Steal the Super Bowl Halftime Show (The New York Times)

A varsity jacket referenced his own career, and a chain inspired some questions. But the cut of his jeans was the biggest surprise of the night.

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Why Was Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show So ... (Rolling Stone)

'Rolling Stone Music Now' dives deep into Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance, the most-watched halftime show of all time.

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LA car detail shop owner worked on 1980s Buick for Kendrick ... (NBC Southern California)

During Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, performers were seen streaming out of a 1988 Buick on stage that was detailed by a Los Angeles...

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Kendrick Lamar's 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Now the Most ... (Billboard)

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show had 133.5 million viewers, drawing a larger audience than Michael Jackson's 1993 performance.

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Halftime performer banned for life by NFL (NEWS.com.au)

The NFL has announced the protester who interrupted the Super Bowl halftime show has been banned for life.

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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Sets Viewer Record (Vulture)

This isn't a minorrrrr accomplishment, it's a major one: Kendrick Lamar now holds the record for the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show performance ever.

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