Kendrick Lamar took the Super Bowl 59 halftime stage, and let’s just say, opinions were flying faster than a Mahomes deep ball. While some fans were vibing, others weren’t sold, with one hilarious take summing it up: “He playing with Drake.” Shots fired.
Even one Philadelphia Eagles legend chimed in, adding fuel to the ever-growing Lamar vs. Drake debate.
LeSean McCoy, NFL Legends React to Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Shockwave
Lamar turned the Super Bowl 59 halftime stage into his own personal battleground, and the reactions were priceless. With over 120 million viewers watching, Lamar’s performance had fans, and even NFL legends, dropping hot takes.
LeSean “Shady” McCoy summed it up best with a simple post on X: “He playing wit Drake.” No explanation is needed. Just straight-up fuel to the already raging rap rivalry.
He playing wit drake 😂😂😂
— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) February 10, 2025
Chase Daniel couldn’t believe it either, posting: “He actually did it!!! ‘Not Like Us’.” That’s right, Lamar performed his viral diss track right in the middle of America’s biggest stage. Subtle? Not even close.
He actually did it!!!
“Not Like Us”
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) February 10, 2025
Former NBA star Kendrick Perkins kept it simple: “Man K Dot is a bad mf!!” Clearly, he was feeling the energy.
Then there was RGIII, who had fans picturing the moment frame by frame: “Kendrick Lamar was walking in a circle staring straight into Drake’s soul during ‘Not Like Us.’” Talk about dramatic effect.
NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho went all in: “What did we just witness… Kendrick just murdered Drake in front of 120 MILLION PEOPLE!!!!!” If Twitter had a throwing-in-the-towel button, now would’ve been the time.
Love it or hate it, Lamar made Super Bowl history with a halftime show that wasn’t just about the music; it was a statement. And judging by the reactions, it won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
Lamar Owns the Stage — The Moment Fans Were Waiting For
Lamar made history. The first solo hip-hop artist to headline the halftime show, he turned the stage into a bold, visually striking statement. And yes, he performed “Not Like Us.”
Lamar kicked things off atop the GNX car from his latest album cover, setting the tone for a setlist packed with hits like “Humble,” “DNA,” “Peekaboo,” and “All the Stars.” As he launched into “Humble,” dancers around him formed an American flag. SZA joined him for “Luther” and “All the Stars,” adding to the night’s star power.
And then came the moment everyone was waiting for. The feud with Drake loomed large, and fans weren’t sure if Lamar would go there. But before “Not Like Us” dropped, he teased, “I want to play their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.”
Before the show, Lamar spoke about hip-hop’s impact: “It reminds me of the essence and the core response of rap and hip-hop and how far it can go. So for me, that s**t means everything, because it puts the culture on the forefront where it needs to be and not minimized to just a catchy song or verse.
“This is a true art form, so to represent it on this type of stage is everything that I’ve worked for and everything that I believe in as far as the culture. Like, I live and die by it.”
With 120 million watching, he did just that.