Kendrick Lamar plays 'Not Like Us' during Super Bowl Halftime Show

The madman actually did it, and the crowd sang along.
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Chance Townsend
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Kendrick Lamar standing on stage.
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After months of speculation, Kendrick Lamar delivered, performing his Grammy-winning track "Not Like Us" to the absolute delight of the New Orleans crowd at Super Bowl LIX.

He also wasn't afraid to use a line that attacked Drake, and the Superdome crowd sang along.

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For context, "Not Like Us" was the final blow in a months-long war between Kendrick and Drake, a feud that culminated in Kendrick accusing Drake of hiding a second child and being a child predator. High-energy, relentless, and catchy as hell, it doubled down on Kendrick’s allegations while turning them into an anthem.

Explosive, pointed, and direct, "Not Like Us" didn’t just dominate the culture — it cleaned up at the Grammys, taking home five awards. And now, the Compton-rapper has played it at the Super Bowl.

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Chance Townsend
Assistant Editor, General Assignments

Currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones.

In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and finds great enjoyment in Detroit sports.


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