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Kendrick Lamar Brings ‘Not Like Us’ to the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance included 'Not Like Us' and many tracks from 'GNX,' along with other surprises.

Introduced by Samuel L. Jackson in an Uncle Sam outfit, Kendrick Lamar blazed through his back catalog and tracks from his latest release, GNX, at the Super Bowl in New Orleans — and after multiple teases, launched into part of his Drake-savaging hit “Not Like Us.” He skipped the word “pedophile,” but the entire stadium roared when he rapped the “a minor” double entendre. September’s Super Bowl performance announcement followed his five-song decimation of Drake, which culminated in the record-breaking “Not Like Us.” The DJ Mustard-produced instant classic broke numerous Spotify records, staying at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks as well as a record 21 weeks on the Hot Rap Songs chart. Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez recently told NOLA.com, “Kendrick is the right person for the show at this moment,” adding, “He’s had an incredible year, very deserving of the attention.”

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