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Building The Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Biggest Stage In Music | Billboard On The Record 0 (0)

The Super Bowl Halftime Show has become one of the most watched and culturally iconic stages in live entertainment— now it’s time to find out what it really takes to make it happen. Marketing executive Bozoma Saint John joins Kristin Robinson on Billboard On The Record to pull back the curtain on the Super Bowl Halftime Show, from booking superstar talent like Beyoncé and negotiating with artists and brands to coordinating with the NFL and Roc Nation. Saint John shares how she convinced Beyoncé to take the stage and reflects on her experience blending music, sports and culture to create [See More…]

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Kendrick Lamar the New Michael Jackson?! 0 (0)

Is Kendrick Lamar the new Michael Jackson? It’s a wild statement, but is it really that far-fetched? After Kendrick captivated an audience of 133.5 million viewers during his Super Bowl halftime performance and matched one of Michael’s legendary chart-topping achievements right after, K-Dot has sparked a wave of comparisons. For over a decade, Kendrick has talked about the late pop star’s excellence. And now he’s being brought into the same convos with the legend. Let’s see how all this talk about K-Dot and the King of Pop stacks up. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com [See More…]

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Ye’s Wildly Offensive Tweets, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Diss and More | Week in News 0 (0)

Welcome to XXL’s The Wrap Up where we recap the week’s biggest and most important hip-hop stories. Kendrick Lamar, Ye, Drake and more. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on socials! https://twitter.com/XXL https://instagram.com/XXL https://facebook.com/XXLmag #xxl Hip-Hop on a Higher Level. The official channel for XXL Magazine…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Show 0 (0)

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. Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: [See More…]

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Kendrick Lamar’s SURPRISE DRAKE DISS at the Super Bowl 0 (0)

After months of controversy and five Grammy wins for “Not Like Us” last week, Kendrick Lamar graced the stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for the Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. Kendrick’s halftime performance started with an introduction by actor Samuel L. Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam. The stage was built to look like it had PlayStation controller buttons. The tone for the show was set early. He performed 11 songs including “Not Like Us.” Subscribe to XXL’s channel: http://youtube.com/@XXLMagazine?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the XXL Store: http://shop.xxlmag.com Read the latest hip-hop news: http://www.xxlmag.com Connect with us on [See More…]