Kendrick Lamar made history as the first solo rapper to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, showcasing his growth in popularity. During the performance, which lasted 13 minutes, Lamar teasingly referenced his controversial song 'Not Like Us' aimed at Drake, which has faced a defamation lawsuit. However, he performed the track with grace, allowing the audience to vocalize its sensitive content. The performance included hits like 'Humble' and 'DNA', and featured guest vocalist SZA. Lamar's year was marked by significant achievements, including Grammy wins for 'Not Like Us' having topped charts and accumulated over a billion streams.
"I wanna perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue," Kendrick Lamar joked before performing 'Not Like Us', which critiques Drake.
This performance marked Kendrick Lamar as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, showcasing his rising status.
Lamar's 'Not Like Us' won Grammy Awards for record and song of the year, notable achievements for a rap track.
Despite the legal issues surrounding 'Not Like Us,' Lamar performed it at the Super Bowl, allowing the crowd to sing its controversial lyrics.
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