At Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar surprised audiences by not performing his controversial track 'Not Like Us,' aimed at Drake amidst their ongoing feud. Instead, he chose to utilize his platform for a pressing political statement, addressing systemic racism during Black History Month. With actor Samuel L. Jackson in a notable role, Lamar's performance included songs from his album 'GNX' and was characterized by a focus on messages of social justice, symbolized by dancers forming an American flag, drawing attention to national issues, including anti-Blackness in America.
He did it. The world was waiting with bated breath to see if Kendrick Lamar—who has been embroiled in a monthslong beef with rapper Drake—would perform 'Not Like Us' during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
Lamar had his background dancers get into a color-coordinated formation of an American flag as he launched into hits 'Humble' and 'DNA.'
Instead of verbally burning a Drake effigy for 12 minutes straight, Lamar decided to do what he does best: use his stadium-sized platform to deliver a political message when America needs it most.
During Black History Month, with Donald Trump of all people in the audience, Lamar called out the streak of anti-Blackness that pervades this country's past and present.
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