Kaylah Walton
Incredible events have unfolded recently for Kendrick Lamar, as he has kicked off 2025 magnificently by taking home an impressive five Grammy Awards. His track Not Like Us, which ignited a heated conflict with Drake—making serious allegations against him—remains at the peak of the music charts.
This song achieved accolades including best music video, rap song, rap performance, and song/recording of the year, and it got the crowd at the Crypto Arena moving with its infectious beat.
With his recent success, Kendrick is now gearing up for an exciting time in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome for Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles for a chance to achieve greatness.
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Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the halftime show at this premier U.S. sporting occasion, with strong hints that he may perform “Not Like Us” in an attempt to overshadow Drake on this grand stage.
Rising tensions
The rivalry intensifies, as Drake recently initiated a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Kendrick Lamar over allegations made in Not Like Us.
This legal setback doesn’t deter Kendrick Lamar, who is reportedly more eager than ever to perform at the halftime show without fear of legal repercussions, as indicated by US Sun.
Even though some advisors have warned him against performing the controversial song at the Chiefs-Eagles match, he remains focused on making a statement against Drake in front of the largest audience.
In a recent Apple Music interview, Kendrick Lamar addressed his intentions regarding this ongoing rivalry:
“Since day one, my goal has been to treat it like a sport… It feels like rap lost its edge, that competitive spirit isn’t as visible as it used to be,” he shared.
NFL’s stance
With over a billion streams on Spotify, Lamar’s song is poised to be a major highlight, and the NFL is aware of the potential drama it may cause, thus not likely objecting to his performance choice.
Not Like Us has been featured leading up to the main event on NFL Network, and reliable sources told The Sun that the NFL has given Kendrick the go-ahead to perform freely.
