Kendrick Lamar

2024 - 9 - 12

Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Hype: Surprises, Disses, and Showdowns!

DJ Akademiks - Drake - hip-hop feuds - Jay-Z - Kendrick Lamar - Lil Wayne - new music releases - Nicki Minaj - Super Bowl LIX

Get ready, South Africa! Kendrick Lamar is taking the Super Bowl by storm and dropping surprise tracks, leaving fans buzzing!

When it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, excitement skyrocketed across the globe, especially here in South Africa! Fans are itching to know who might join him on stage. Could we see surprise guests like Drake, Nicki Minaj, or even Lil Wayne? While Kendrick has kept tight-lipped about his co-stars, the anticipation is palpable. Throw in the rivalry and previous tensions with artists like Drake and Jay-Z, and you’ve got a recipe for a blockbuster event!

Speaking of rivalries, Drake’s recent wordless reaction to Kendrick's halftime performance has tongues wagging. The absence of comments does more than speak volumes; it leaves us wondering what might be brewing beneath the surface. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj has fired shots at Jay-Z for favoring Kendrick over Weezy, and you can bet that has fueled the fire! All of this drama is sweetening the pot for what promises to be a thrilling Super Bowl season for hip hop fans.

Kendrick Lamar isn’t just basking in the glow of his halftime show announcement; he also seized the moment by dropping a surprise new track titled “Watch the Party Die.” Lamar’s latest release got everyone buzzing, cleverly veiling some spicy references and subtle disses targeted at influencer DJ Akademiks. With speculations about potential disses and tense conversations with Drake looming large, it’s clear that Lamar is back and ready to shake things up.

As we dive deeper into this culture of healthy competition, it’s important to note how these artists often inspire each other. The world of hip hop is as much about collaboration as it is about rivalry. With Kendrick's surprise track hitting social media and stirring up conversations, we can't wait to see what the Super Bowl performance has in store.

Fun Fact: Did you know Kendrick Lamar has made history as the first hip-hop artist to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music? His 2017 album "Damn" was recognized for its cultural impact, proving once again the artistry and depth that hip hop can achieve!

Another interesting tidbit – the Super Bowl halftime show has become a cultural phenomenon in itself. Over the years, it has featured iconic performances, from Beyoncé to Shakira. Yet, Kendrick's unique blend of storytelling and lyrical mastery might just take this year’s show to new heights!

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Kendrick Lamar: 5 Guests We'd Like To See At The Halftime Show (V101.9)

Kendrick Lamar has not yet announced any guests for his Super Bowl Halftime show performance. We took a few (wild) guesses who might share the stage with ...

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Drake reacts to Kendrick Lamar heading Super Bowl sans words (Geo News)

With no words, still, Drake appears to say so much on the recent announcement of his rival Kendrick Lamar heading the Super Bowl halftime show.

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Nicki Minaj slams Jay-Z for choosing Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne (Independent Online)

While Weezy hasn't commented about the news himself, members of his 'Cash Money Records' family have shared their thoughts.

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Joe Budden claims Kendrick Lamar warned Drake before releasing ... (The Express Tribune)

“I also heard that Drake and Kendrick had a talk before any diss record was released," Budden explained. He added that Kendrick might have told Drake to "keep ...

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Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, 13 of Kendrick Lamar's Best Live ... (The Root)

His albums have him creeping up GOAT rapper lists, but he's quietly one of the genre's greatest performers as well.

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Song, Ponders If It's 'Time to Watch ... (Rolling Stone India)

Kendrick Lamar delivered his latest track — his first since releasing “Not Like Us” — just as the Video Music Awards kicked off on Wednesday evening.

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Kendrick Lamar drops surprise release on Instagram (hotpress.com)

It marks his first song since the Drake diss-track 'Not Like Us'.

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DJ Akademiks believes Kendrick Lamar took shots at him in new ... (The Express Tribune)

Lamar fires subtle shots, referencing influencers and loyalty, sparking rumors of a diss aimed at DJ Akademiks.

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Kendrick Lamar Dissed By Drake Signee Baka Not Nice Over New ... (HipHopDX)

Kendrick Lamar has been dissed by Drake's OVO signee Baka Not Nice over his new song 'Watch the Party Die' which he released by surprise on Instagram.

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Kendrick Lamar Shares First New Song Since 'Not Like Us' (Our Culture Mag)

Featuring references to his collaborator Terrace Martin and the Christian rapper Lecrae, the track arrives just days after it was announced that Lamar will be ...

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Kendrick Lamar releases new song 'Watch the Party Die' (ANI News)

Rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise song on her Instagarm handle, titled 'Watch the Party Die', reported Variety.

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Kendrick Lamar New Song: Rapper Drops First Track Since "Not ... (Vibe)

Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise new release on Instagram, immediately taking over our timelines with his first song since "Not Like Us."

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Kendrick Lamar Releases Surprise Song on Instagram (BET)

The Compton rapper dropped the untitled track just a few days after announcing his Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

The Source |SOCIALizing: DJ Akademiks Trolls Kendrick Lamar ... (The Source)

That didn't take long. DJ Akademiks went right to socials to troll Kendrick Lamar dropping his untitled song on 9/11. ICYMI it was not a clear cut diss at ...

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Kendrick Lamar Is Back In Attack Mode With New Song (Genius)

But as with most Kendrick songs, this one is going to take time to unpack. In the first verse, over a gentle old-school soul beat, Kendrick positions his ...

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Kendrick Lamar drops first song since 'Not Like Us' and fans are ... (Capital XTRA)

In Kendrick Lamar's first song since his Drake diss track 'Not Like Us', he expresses his frustration with the current state of the hip-hop industry.

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Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans With First New Track Since May (V101.9)

This surprise release marks Kendrick's first new track since his hit single “Not Like Us,” which dominated the airwaves and charts earlier this year. That song, ...

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Kendrick Lamar drops first song since 'Not Like Us' (NBC News)

Months after the beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake seemingly reached a conclusion, Lamar has dropped a new track.

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Kendrick Lamar Seemingly Addresses Drake Beef In Aggressive ... (iHeartRadio)

'I want his head cracked before he's back home.' | iHeart.

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Kendrick Lamar releases new song 'Watch the Party Die' (Take One)

In the five-minute track, the rapper has referred to Lecrae, Terrace Martin and DJ Akademiks. “The radio personality pushing propaganda for salary / Let me know ...

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KB Responds to Kendrick Lamar Name Dropping Lecrae & Dee-1 ... (Rapzilla.com)

A few hours ago, KB dropped an 11-minute Instagram video to discuss the whole situation and what it means for Christian and the...

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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Selection, Was Lil Wayne Snubbed ... (Billboard)

'Billboard Unfiltered' returns with another episode breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show selection and Beyoncé's CMAs shut-out.

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Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie reacts to Kendrick Lamar headlining ... (BRProud.com)

Baton Rouge rapper Lil' Boosie, or Torrence Hatch, responded to the announcement of Kendrick Lamar performing for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in 2025.

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Drake's Friend Baka Not Nice Trashes New Kendrick Lamar Song (Vibe)

Baka Not Nice, the friend of Drake who Kendrick Lamar claims "got a weird case," has trashed the Compton rapper's latest surprise release.

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Kendrick Lamar releases new diss track after 'Not Like Us' as Drake ... (MARCA.com)

Kendrick Lamar has dropped his first track in four months, following up on May's Not Like Us, a song that many saw as the final blow in his ongoing rap feud ...

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Kendrick Lamar releases surprise song on Instagram (Talk Radio 1210 WPHT)

On the five-minute song Kendrick dropped on IG, he references Christian rapper Lecrae, Terrace Martin and, what some speculate to be a reference to DJ Akademiks ...

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Kendrick Lamar wants to 'Watch The Party Die*' – The Bradley Scout (The Scout)

Hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise release via Instagram on Wednesday, his first musical offering since his viral nail-in-the-coffin diss ...

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Best New Music This Week: The Weeknd, Monaleo, Kendrick Lamar ... (Essence)

Today's list includes a collaboration between Joey Bada$$ and Chlöe titled “Tell Me,” and Terrace Martin's 'Nintindo Soul.'

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Kendrick Lamar Surprise Drops New Song On Social Media (103.9 Wayne FM)

Days after being named as headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar shocked music fans by releasing a brand new song via his Instagram ...

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Jason Whitlock Criticizes Kendrick Lamar as Super Bowl 2025 ... (Times of India)

NFL News: Jason Whitlock criticized Kendrick Lamar's selection as the Super Bowl LIX halftime show headliner, arguing many viewers would be unfamiliar with ...

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Lil Wayne 'Hurt' by Kendrick Lamar Headlining Super Bowl (Vulture)

Lil Wayne said it 'broke' him to not get the Super Bowl halftime gig in New Orleans. Kendrick Lamar is set to headline instead, another blow in the Drake ...

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Kendrick's New Song Takes Aim at Hip-hop Influencers (Vulture)

Kendrick's latest song takes aim at a new target: the hip-hop influencers pushing propaganda to their audiences. In doing so, he's lurking somewhere south ...

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Lil Wayne Reacts to Kendrick Lamar/Super Bowl LIX News: "It Broke ... (Bleeding Cool News)

Lil Wayne took to Instagram to express his hurt and disappointment at not being chosen for the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.

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Devastated Lil' Wayne Releases Emotional Video After Losing ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The rapper speaks of his disappointment at not being given the Super Bowl Halftime Show at the big game in his hometown of New Orleans in February.

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Video: Lil Wayne 'Hurt' by Super Bowl Halftime Show Snub After ... (Bleacher Report)

As the NFL prepares to host Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans in February, Lil Wayne was bypassed for the Super Bowl Halftime Show in his hometown for Kendrick…

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Kendrick Lamar: “[Untitled]” (Pitchfork)

The more visible you get, the more your spiritual is tried,” the rapper reflects on an untitled new track, his first release since “Not Like Us” hit No. 1.

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