Kendrick Lamar, idealized as he is as the relative ascetic among his class of self-styled rap princes, is very much attracted to such power. What makes him unique is his relationship to it: the laurels he has won,

Kendrick Lamar performed hits including “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, joined by Mustard, SZA and Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam.

Kendrick Lamar's halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful celebration of Black culture, hip-hop, and the West Coast. The performance was a musical narrative that honored African American narratives and encouraged justice.