Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was a grand showing from the Compton, California rapper, who continues to raise the bar for himself and hip-hop as a whole. In a pre-Super Bowl interview last week, K-Dot noted that fans could expect storytelling. And he certainly delivered on that statement. The MC provided that in the form of several Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the show. And we all know how good Kenny is with the hidden messages and secret references. Here’s a look at 9 Easter Eggs in Kendrick’s halftime performance.
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Did you like Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance?⬇
Best performance
🗑️🗑️🗑️🥱
Horrible
the best to do it, haters gon hate, ef em
@XXLMagazine I loved it! He also shared the gospel of the justice power of Jesus Christ. This relit the fire from God within me to return to seeking Him. This was amazing!
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Very engaging and fun.
That mf K-Dot don’t miss He did that.
F ICE