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Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Mar 26, 2025

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Beats Rihanna's By 22 FCC Complaints

Kendrick Lamar's electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance may have been a hit with millions, but it did not come without some controversy. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC ...
Icon for www.cnn.comCNN · 20d

Drake claims he was defamed at the Grammys and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show

Drake claims he was defamed by Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, and at the Grammy Awards, where over 100 million combined television viewers heard Lamar’s notorious diss track “Not ...
The Columbus Dispatch · 19d

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl performance 'orchestrated to assassinate' his image

In his ongoing legal battle with Universal Music Group, Drake is now claiming Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance further damaged his reputation.
Icon for www.wsj.comWall Street Journal · Feb 10, 2025

With ‘Not Like Us’ Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar Declares ‘Game Over’ in Drake Feud

Kendrick Lamar spent months trading ... the Grammy-winning song “Not Like Us,” on the field at halftime? Samuel L. Jackson introduced Lamar dressed as Uncle Sam in front of a giant Tic-Tac ...
Icon for awfulannouncing.comAwful Announcing · 20d

Drake alleges Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was used to defame him

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance led to 125 FCC Complaints. It also led to a couple of legal ones, too. Most notably from his arch-nemesis Drake. Drake had already filed ...
Icon for www.billboard.comBillboard · 21d

Lil Wayne Vows to Never Play the Super Bowl, Says He Didn’t Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show

By Hannah Dailey Lil Wayne is officially no longer down with the Super Bowl after organizers chose Kendrick Lamar for the 2025 Halftime Show ... Following the controversy surrounding this ...
Icon for www.cbssports.comCBSSports.com · 20d

Drake adds complaint about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show to defamation lawsuit

Drake has amended his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) following Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show, according to Reuters. Drake claims viewers were led to believe ...
Icon for uproxx.comUproxx · 21d

Drake Claims Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was ‘Orchestrated To Assassinate’ His ‘Character’

In case you missed it, Drake is in the midst of suing Universal Music Group, his own record label, over claims that UMG intentionally defamed Drake by unfairly promoting Kendrick Lamar’s diss ...
Vibe on MSN.com · 6d

Kendrick Lamar Called “Hypocrite” For Performing With “Deadbeat” Playboi Carti After Dissing Drake

Following his performances of searing diss tracks like “Euphoria” and the chart-topping “Not Like Us,” many praised Lamar for his sharp critiques of Drake’s alleged image manipulation, questionable authenticity, and even his parenting.
TheGrio on MSN.com · 5d

Lessons from Kendrick Lamar and ‘Not Like Us’ — one year later

I’m not sure any of us, Lamar and Drake included, realized just how much nothing would be the same once “Not Like Us” hit the streets.
Total Pro Sports · 10d

New England Patriots Post Then Quickly Delete Incredibly Offensive Tweet About Mr. Irrelevant

The Patriots faced backlash after a controversial Mr. Irrelevant post about Kobee Minor, leading them to delete it quickly.
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 22d

Serena Williams Clears Up The Controversy Around Her Super Bowl Performance

Serena Williams said her dance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was “absolutely not” a diss at rumored ex-boyfriend Drake. “I would never do that,” Williams told ...
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 21d

Lil Wayne vows to never perform at Super Bowl after snub over Kendrick Lamar

Lil Wayne comments on Kendrick Lamar, Super Bowl controversy: 'You better kill ... to Lamar and wished him "all the best" with his halftime show performance. In February, Wayne confirmed he ...
Icon for www.thenews.com.pkThe News International · 21d

Serena Williams finally breaks silence on Super Bowl Halftime dance controversy

Serena Williams clears the air surrounding her 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show cameo performance. The former professional tennis player's performance on Kendrick Lamar's track Not Like Us had lapped ...
Icon for timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndiatimes · 18d

Drake sues Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance, calls it character assassination

Drake has filed a lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music ... What sparked even more controversy was their claim that the entire halftime show was “orchestrated to assassinate ...
Icon for timesofindia.indiatimes.comIndiatimes · 17d

“Entitled and victim mentality”: Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl rant sparks outrage as he gets massively trolled and mocked

His remarks followed Kendrick Lamar's performance, which sparked controversy ... further fueled the debate about future halftime show performers. Lil Wayne gets trolled by fans.(
Icon for www.sportskeeda.comSportskeeda · Apr 2, 2025

Kendrick Lamar's comedy film with South Park creators reportedly delayed to March 2026

In other news, Kendrick Lamar has begun 2025 on a high. He made history by becoming the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. He also won five Grammy Awards for his ...
Icon for www.palmbeachpost.comPalm Beach Post · 21d

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl performance 'orchestrated to assassinate' his image

saying more people were duped into believing he was a pedophile after rapper Kendrick Lamar performed "Not Like Us" during the Super Bowl halftime show. In an amended complaint filed April 16 ...
Icon for www.aol.comAOL · 21d

Lil Wayne vows to never perform at Super Bowl after snub over Kendrick Lamar

I'm in the (studio), smokin' and recording." Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne: The controversy over the Super Bowl halftime show explained The Grammy winner has been open about being disappointed that ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 22d

Serena Williams Clears Up The Controversy Around Her Super Bowl Performance

Serena Williams said her dance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was “absolutely not” a diss at rumored ex-boyfriend Drake. “I would never do that,” Williams told Time in an interview published Wednesday. “And that was sad ...
Icon for www.complex.comComplex · 22d

Serena Williams Denies Shading Drake With Super Bowl Halftime Show Cameo: ‘I Would Never Do That'

In a new interview with Time’s Sean Gregory, the tennis icon addressed the controversy following her surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance of “Not Like Us.”
Icon for www.nfl.comNFL · 10d

NFL Explained: Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show

See how Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show was designed in eight minutes. NFL Media Draft expert and former scout Daniel Jeremiah leads a masterclass on NFL Draft prospect scouting with ...
Icon for www.yahoo.comYahoo · 15d

Kendrick Lamar’s Ex, Nitty Scott, Says Drake Tried To Bribe Her For Info During Battle

What began as a lighthearted post quickly escalated into a full-blown controversy ... any attempts to undermine Lamar’s character. Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09 ...
Icon for www.wsj.comWall Street Journal · 12d

Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Is Must-See TV: What to Expect

Fans and critics alike await the moment Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner Kendrick Lamar performs his smash hit “Not Like Us,” a Drake diss track at the center of a lawsuit ...
Icon for nypost.comNew York Post · 21d

Serena Williams conflicted after ‘sad’ Drake fallout from Super Bowl halftime appearance

Serena Williams said it’s “sad” the public would assume she joined Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance at Super Bowl 2025 to shade her ex-boyfriend, Drake. During an interview with ...
XXL on MSN.com · 6d

Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Three Days of Disses That Changed Everything

On April 13, 2024, Drake released the diss song "Push Ups." A week later, Drizzy doubled down on the song "Taylor Made Freestyle," literally begging Kendrick to respond. He did a week later on the song "Euphoria." Three days later, on May 3, 2024 sh*t hit the fan.
Icon for www.nfl.comNFL · Feb 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar's full Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

Watch Kendrick Lamar's full performance of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring SZA. Singer-songwriter and music producer Ledisi and American Sign Language translator Otis Jones ...
Icon for www.yardbarker.comYardbarker · 27d

Kanye West Revisits Taylor Swift Controversy, Ties It to Super Bowl Snub

This year, the Super Bowl Halftime Show featured rapper Kendrick Lamar, while Taylor Swift was seen in the crowd supporting her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce. Despite not ...
Icon for www.nbcsports.comNBC Sports · 18d

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show becomes an issue in Drake’s Not Like Us lawsuit

Drake, who has sued Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s hit, alleges in an amendment to his existing civil complaint that the revision to the lyrics during Lamar’s performance of the song at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show ...
Icon for eurweb.comEURweb · 26d

Lil Wayne Opens Up About Super Bowl LIX Snub and Kendrick Lamar’s Diss

Lil Wayne has revealed that he was completely out of the loop when Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. Wayne insists he had no idea there was tension between the ...
Icon for www.billboard.comBillboard · Mar 4, 2025

Drake’s Lawyers Cite Kendrick’s Halftime Show in Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘Not Like Us’

By Bill Donahue A federal judge is refusing to allow Universal Music Group (UMG) to delay the start of Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick ... about Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.
People · 21d

Serena Williams Says Super Bowl Crip Walk with Kendrick Lamar Was 'Absolutely Not' Shade to Ex Drake

Serena Williams said in an interview on Wednesday, April 16 she was 'absolutely not' shading Drake when she joined Kendrick Lamar during his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance.
Icon for www.eonline.comE! · 20d

Why Lil Wayne Won't Consider Possibility of Super Bowl Halftime Show Ever Again

Months after the "Mirror" rapper expressed his disappointment that Kendrick Lamar would be the halftime performer for the Big Game in his hometown of New Orleans, Lil Wayne revealed whether he'd ...
Icon for www.rollingstone.comRolling Stone · 21d

Drake Claims NFL Censoring ‘Not Like Us’ During Super Bowl Backs His Defamation Claim

Notwithstanding that apparent consensus, UMG continues to publish the recording absent the censoring that even Kendrick ... Lamar had not yet headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime ...
Icon for www.foxnews.comFox News · 20d

Serena Williams says Super Bowl halftime appearance was not meant to shade ex, Drake: 'I would never do that'

Serena Williams has cleared the air on her controversial Super Bowl halftime appearance, revealing in an interview this week that her dancing during Kendrick Lamar’s performance was in no way a ...
Icon for www.totalprosports.comTotal Pro Sports · 20d

Lil Wayne Makes Serious Threat After The Super Bowl Snubbed Him For Kendrick Lamar

It’s been months since Lil Wayne first sent out his emotional response to not being selected by the Super Bowl to perform in New Orleans. However, the pain that he endured has still not gone away.
Icon for www.thedailybeast.comThe Daily Beast · 20d

Drake Adds Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show to His Lawsuit

Drake has updated his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group to include Kendrick Lamar’s performance of “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl halftime show, claiming it introduced the ...
Charlotte Observer on MSN.com · 2d

After a stormy start to Kendrick’s concert, did he say ‘Atlanta’ or ‘Carolina’??

Stormy weather caused Kendrick Lamar’s big co-headlining show with SZA at Bank of America Stadium to get off to an inauspicious start.
Icon for abcnews.go.comABC News · 21d

Serena Williams says Super Bowl halftime appearance was not shade toward Drake

opened up to the outlet about hitting the stage with Kendrick Lamar for his Super Bowl LIX halftime performance in February. Williams appeared onstage performing a crip walk during Lamar's song ...
Icon for www.dailymail.co.ukDaily Mail · 28d

Ed Sheeran reveals why he won't perform Super Bowl halftime show after Kendrick Lamar controversy

Ed Sheeran has said he can't ever picture himself performing the Super Bowl halftime show ... Back in February, Kendrick Lamar performed a 13-minute cameo during the Philadelphia Eagles' victory ...
Icon for www.dailymail.co.ukDaily Mail · 19d

Drake claims Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show was defamatory

Drake has taken legal action against Kendrick ... and its halftime show were the most-watched ever, according to Nielsen. Although Lamar removed the word 'pedophile' that's in the track ...