Kendrick Lamar is apparently intent on keeping his beef with Drake going when he performs at the Super Bowl Halftime show next month
The stage is set for the biggest game of the year, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to feature in a rematch of Super Bowl 57. And Kendrick will be the one providing the entertainment at the break, having emerged as a surprising selection.
The rapper’s hit diss track “Not Like Us” did some crazy numbers as it flew to the top of the charts. It upset Drake enough to sue his record label, UMG, for illegally promoting the song.
Of course, the NFL wants nothing to do with the rappers’ beef, but according to The U.S. Sun, Kendrick is insistent on including the song in his set despite the threat of a lawsuit.
The outlet reports that the 37-year-old has been advised not to perform “Not Like Us” at the big game, given the potential legal ramifications, but he is adamant about performing it.
Kendrick Lamar is reportedly set on performing his Drake diss, ‘Not Like Us,’ at the Super Bowl.
With Fox teasing the song during the NFC title game, signs are pointing at the rap being ready to play in New Orleans.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 28, 2025
“They claim some have advised him to ditch the track from his setlist, fearing that it could spark massive controversy at the iconic NFL showpiece. The pleas, however, have fallen firmly on deaf ears.”
“He won’t back down. He doesn’t care about what Drake says or what he thinks about the song; it’s a hit. Kendrick won’t be silenced or shut down.
Kendrick Lamar Could Leave A Mess For The NFL
Drake has since dropped the suit against the record label, but it appears that’s not enough for Kendrick Lamar.
Should he sing “Not Like Us” in New Orleans, the NFL could find itself in the middle of a very public spat. Still, they knew what they were getting into when it was decided that the Compton rapper would be the one performing.
New Kendrick Lamar ‘Not Like Us’ Super Bowl Ad.
— Kendrick Lamar Updates (@KendrickChart) January 26, 2025
Meanwhile, Kendrick is set to have former labelmate and frequent collaborator SZA on stage with him, much to the delight of fans. Maybe she’ll convince him to drop the song.
