Kendrick Lamar's music resonates politically, embodying the voice of the Obama era and fueling protests against police brutality. However, the clarity of his political stance has become murky over time. Initially vocal about social issues, Kendrick's past comments, like his non-voting stance, sparked controversy and debate about his leadership role. As he heads into performances that might overshadow his political message, an increasing number of observers argue that attributing significant political meaning to his music is becoming a challenge, especially with his latest artistic endeavors.
But what exactly are his politics? Kendrick is provocative without being didactic, and his views often have to be inferred from his scattered public remarks.
Yet by refusing to vote, Baker added, the rapper was "giving the very people he is frustrated with more free rein." Kendrick clarified his stance: Americans should vote, but only for "the right reasons."
It feels increasingly like a stretch to ascribe meaningful politics to his music at all.
Since his decision to headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, their meaning has only become more slippery, just as his artistic output has become less polemical.
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