Kendrick Super Bowl Half Time Extravaganza
I used to be a die-hard American football fan, but I eventually shifted my attention to soccer. Despite that change, I’ve always remained a devoted hip-hop fan. When I heard that Kendrick Lamar was announced as this year’s Super Bowl halftime performer, I was thrilled. While Kendrick isn't my favorite artist, he’s definitely one of my top choices. I remember back in 2012, having a long conversation at a house party with someone about Kendrick’s potential. We were geeking out over his "Section.80" album, convinced he was the next big thing. This year, I got my family ready—my wife and son—and turned on the Super Bowl to witness what I knew would be one of the most genuine hip-hop performances ever presented to a mainstream audience. Kendrick delivered exactly that. The performance opened with Samuel L. Jackson playing a satirical Uncle Sam/Uncle Tom character, which set the tone for the politically charged and culturally rich show. From video game references to an American...