Super Bowl halftime show: Kendrick Lamar discusses Grammys, upcoming tour and rap’s cultural impact
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- In just under a week, Kendrick Lamar will take the stage for one of his biggest career performances: the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. He'll be the headliner for the show on Super Bowl Sunday, and R&B singer/songwriter SZA will join him as a special guest.
The Super Bowl will be something of a culmination of a massive year for Lamar, who made headlines last spring for his back-and-forth feud with fellow rapper Drake. He also just released his sixth studio album in late November and is preparing for an upcoming North America tour.
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Crowd was quiet because they listened to every word. Respect!
That’s exactly how it was at the Grammys , you can hear a pin drop 💯
They were journalists in there as well. It wasn’t any ordinary rows. It media
I am hypnotized hearing him speak. So I can imagine what they're feeling.
Trying so hard not to become a stan. 🤣 This man is magnificent.
Absolutely magnificent and I NOW STAN 😊
By the way, this is Kendrick’s first interview since 2017 or 2018. 😂
Kendrick interviews are rare but they're every time mind presents to us.
The previous ones: incredible and deep interviews with Rick Rubin or NWA.
No gossip interviews. No superficial words. Always food for our mind.
Knowing Kendrick isn’t an outside person and to see him in an interview is so exciting ❤😂 this is a rare thing
😂🙏 i thought it was April Fool's or somethin 😂😂😂 Kenny on an interview is like finding a $100 bill you left in ya jeans 🙏 not a $20! lmao
This gal is an excellent interviewer. Along with being skillful, she did not take for granted the fact that he doesn’t come out the house much.
Nadeska has been doing this for a minute.
i came in here to say exactly this.
Nadeska is honestly a goat in this shit man
Nah.....anybody can ask these basic questions
Love her
Leave the crowd alone. They quiet bc they wanna hear him. It’s respect
Excellent interviewers, captivated crowd, and a national treasure of an artist that heals spirits. Beautiful
when a Pulitzer Prize Winner speaks...
everyone stops to listen . 💯🐐
That part
He practices mindfulness. You can tell Kendrick is very self-aware and reached a level of self-actualization.
absolutely. earned that Pulitzer Prize! when he speaks, the world listens. truly one of a kind.
FACTS!
when he was talking about being present in every moment, i suspect he's read Dogen's Instructions for the Temple Cook.
Its very evident he really did that self work he talks about and I love it
People who hate on a man like this are stunted emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Sad state of affairs.
Tell em' Kendrick did it
I became a fan recently and I am 64yrs young never too late
All that means is you've got perspective and well developed tastes
enyoj the art no hate just love
Welcome to our club, lady.
This is a grown man speaking. Not a poser or a clout chaser. He genuinely loves, appreciates, and respects Hiphop. He’s not about making hits. He’s about the art and the culture
Hip- hop is about conveying a message yes. It's also those type of songs drake make as well. Rappers delight, throughout the whole song is saying all of that. 🤷🏿♂️
Bullshit. He no different then the other fakes.
@@shaquillejohnson9385He’s better than the fake trash 🗑️ out here
Nope you just a sheep. Kdot bought a 28m mansion. He is not really being honest here. Money changes everyone and so does fame. This is just like wwe acting.
@@shaquillejohnson9385🤡🤡🤡🤡👈🏾
She was asking EXCELLENT questions. Amazing interview.
He was too
@@mimib1583Kendrick is a hypocrite tho. He claims drake isnt “not like us” but has a mixed wife
@@Showtimeapexgiirrll shuttt the hell up ! he saying Drake is a culture vulture, he ain’t talking bout him being mixed tf
I’m so tired of seeing this y’all be commenting without having a single clue what this battle is about -.-
@Showtimeapex no one take this bait. Enjoy the interview.
I wish she would have done the interview by herself, because Ebro ain't it.
I just love how calm Kendrick is. He never really does too much even at the peak of everything that’s going on. He just seems genuinely humble and you don’t see that too much from artists❤
I've been listening to him for a really long time. I hope people really hear his words and the symbolism. He has so many layers and I listen to his songs until I get the whole understanding. He is very humble, kind, and private. Hes been working on himself spiritually and is very grounded. We're both Gemini's and I believe in some way we're kindred spirits, as I'm sure others may feel.
Sorry this was so long. He's changed me and woke me up.. so I like to pass the good energy around ❤
As a metal head, I have never listened to a rap album this hard! I really discovered Kdot & Schoolboy Q last year and it really opened my eyes. I'm hype for this halftime show!!
Me too They have been a breath of fresh air for me💯
I grew up during the era of ringtone rap; turns out I do actually like hiphop when it has something to say!
Any metal bands you think Kendrick fans might like. I’ve always loved run the jewels for example since it’s has metal energy. You may like them if you like kdot and schoolboy q
Listen to “blessed” ! by Q and dot, it’s my favorite collab from them.
Spiteful Chant, Blessed and Michael Jordan need to be in your playlist ASAP!! KDot and Q went crazy on all those tracks!!
He looks innocent, but he's a killer 🚨
😂😂😂😂😂😂
They need to arrest him for murder and abuse of a corpse. "I just strangled me a goat."
He's harmless. The guy put down a pony. 🤔
my favorite comment I've seen said "I love that this man unalived someone's career but looks like a gd cinnamon roll" 🤣
@@LurnWellok.. we hear you bud 😂 actions speak louder than words.. and we seen action and what Kendrick is capable of.. save the bait engagement for the other side that don’t even acknowledge reality.. lol
The “STORY BEFORE THE GLORY” he never forgets where he comes from
THIS IS WHAT AN INTELLIGENT INTERVIEW LOOKS LIKE 🎤 👑
OMG! I thought this was a clickbait .TF it's not??? ITS REALLY KENDRICK TF! MY GOAT!😭😍🔥
It was advertised Grammy night, this interview.
It’s the Pulitzer prize winning, Grammy award winning, BET hip hop award winning, billboard hot 100 listed, K Dot, Kendrick Lamar, King Fu Kenny, King Kunta, Da Boogeyman, Crash out Kenny live and direct in the flesh of man. This is inspiring.
There is only one "boogeyman" and that sir is Yasin Bey aka Mos Def. Don't get it twisted youngster. Know your rap history.
Love how you love him.🥰☺️
@@Mas-ec9cilove mos but the last several albums have done nothing for me
@@Mas-ec9ci it’s clear Mos isn’t the only one, no slight to his legacy. Just give Dot his 💐
@@Mas-ec9ci Don’t be that guy man we all know Dot the Boogeyman right now.
Nadeska was GEEKED😂 This prolly her best day ever.
I hope AK is somewhere punching the air 👹😂😂.. great interview frfr
Nah, she really wants to meet Eminem
😂😂fr
I thought she was going to start crying a few times
I think the audience is just really listening, and are locked in bc Kendrick does not do a lot of interviews. And good for him guarding his privacy & peace ✌🏾
This is probably the best pure music interview we’ve gotten in a while.
The interviewers wore Canadian tuxes 🤦🏾♂️😂
😮
I thought it was just me.😂
He’s not playing off of all this attention, he is who he is, Superbowl or not. I think KL sees it more as a win for his people. People need to start respecting HIP-HOP, it’s not going anywhere. Thanks Kendrick for reminding us that it’s not the prizes, the money or the flashy cars…it’s always been about the music. Mad respect ✊🏼 for you.
Meanwhile there is likes of lil baby, lil nas, lil yacthi etc these goofies diluting HipHop
@@luyandajayjonsile2545That’s a helluva meanwhile….🥴🥴🥴
@@sassyfrass9102 😅
Kendrick has a beautiful spirit. A GOD gifted artist. Someone who puts his all into his craft. Every generation is blessed with them. We have to love and celebrate them while they’re here not wait until after they’re gone. I’m so happy Kendrick is being seen and acknowledged for his contributions not only to hip hop but to the world. His album Mr Morale helped me stop having thoughts. Dark Depressing thoughts. I felt like giving up….. Now, “I grieve different” 🥹🙌🏾 Glory to GOD
The audience is in awe. The thing is, this feels like a very prestigious presentation given and the words being expressed can be overwhelming. I know I would be shockingly quiet around him because I just want to HEAR him.
you in too deep
@ And this response was necessary for what? Y’all really need to stay shallow. And elsewhere. 👍🏽
There’s nothing like a humble & TALENTED KING!!
That understands you gotta lead by example. He’s not chasing fame, he’s chasing the very best of himself! Well done❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥💯💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Kendrick Lamar is a real intellectual! You can tell he’s smart and intuitive! I’d like to meet him one day and talk to him about his vision and see how he operates! He’s very intriguing! Whenever he talks… you want to hear more! I’m glad as an artist he doesn’t make himself accessible on social media, feature on every song, and go on every platform. That to me makes him special. He deserves all the success he’s having! 🤴🏾🐐
i’ve been boycotting the nfl since the kaepernick issue, but i will be tuning in to watch kendrick lamar’s halftime show
Same!! Since Janet really!!
And THATS why he was the right choice lmao
Since Kaepernick, I don't watch the game. I watch the halftime show on the internet later.
Big shoutout to the crowd for being RESPECTFULLY QUIET. When KDot speaks, you LISTEN. He hardly ever does things like this so take in what the man has to say
Love the authenticity of my favorite ARTIST IS KENDRICK LAMAR
This shit is crazy everybody doesn’t even know what to do with themselves. Kendrick is so awesome he’s so chill and he’s not full of himself, it’s admirable!
7 minutes in and already my favorite Kendrick interview. Thank you
He's so adorable to be such a menace. This is the same ninja that crip-walked on a man's grave.
😂😂😂😂😂
My favorite part in NOT LIKE US video is when the boogey man snatched that mf right up!! Snatched him up. The pretender!! Just the whole creativity of that vid!! I SWEAR
😂😂😂😂😂
Kendrick is the cutest hater ever. A cinnamon roll on feet that will cut you in a second. We love the duality.
It must be stressful being a journalist trying to get reactions outta this man.
He is just so normal, so mellow, so present and so down to earth 🔥🔥🔥
He's not interviewed for reactions, but for realness ❤
I am a Kendrick Lamar fan and I’m 51 years old. I just love watching him perform and talk. He is so humble. He is a beautiful light and gentleman until someone disrespects his Gangsta! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
You mean saying things with no proof. What if someone wanted to say you like minors?
@@Tulips54🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡👈🏾
@@Tulips54y you big dummy
@@Tulips54then don't creep on minors, Drake.
Kendrick is definitely going to down in history as one of the greatest lyricist and overall artists of our time…authenticity will always garner success👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Eminem, Nas and Kendrick! In no particular order - That's my list of greatest of time top 3
It's safe to say he already is
@@untold.destinations that’s a great big 3; mine would be Nas, Andre 3000, and Kendrick
@@ashtonramsey386 agreed lol
Gen-X here and I absolutely love this man!!!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Same
Yesss , we come from the Rapper's Delight days and we love Kendrick for the culture
Scru is going to be really happy, Kendrick literally confirmed everything he said about him.
Taking notes about how he aproached the creation of reincarnated.
can't wait for his reaction to this
@@leomamofokeng5104 Tears falling down his cheeks as soon he says "Hip hop Is a Sport"
Lmaoooo funny yall thought of him too 😂
Kendrick Lamar is a chilled guy n very thoughtful I like that
Kendrick is truly one in a million and I feel amazed that I can experience him and his art while he's alive. Times like these make me think we're living in the greatest timeline.
I love how genuine he is, he loves Hip Hop and the culture, can't wait for the Superbowl 🎉🎉a classy guy
Absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Masterful interview. Even kendrick was taken aback by the quality of questions. Fitting for Kendrick considering he does not do this often
Yes I noticed that too. I'm glad he had a good experience during this interview, he became more and more comfortable.
With everything going on in this world, I’m grateful to Kendrick for the authenticity, expression, and affirmation that he gives. A rare soul.
Nothing will make me miss the Superbowl this year and I hope he brings out Tyler ❤.
Tyler's DEFINITELY gonna be there!
Finally someone who says it’s about the culture putting it in the forefront, respect Kendrick
She's a wonderful interviewer
So much to admire with Mr. Kendrick Lamar. 🫡
“Am what the culture feeling” 🗣️🗣️
I love that man 💚
I think this is going to be a defining moment for hip hop. It always had the power to change the world and now the whole world can be inspired by one of the greatest to ever do it. Truly fantastic
You know he a real one when he mentioned Murda Mook 💯, K Dot is on a different level he is a legend.
No drake fans were harmed in the making of this.
My man Dot is the GOAT. I don't care what they say, this man is a bonafide artist. With accolades to prove the point too. So fucking awesome to see him from the first I listened section 80 to NLU. Bro is up there.
Such a great interview, his mindset is so smart and intelligent, and just a real west side!!!!
She's great interviewer!!!🎉
They star strucked
I peeped that its the aura
ME TOO❤❤❤❤❤
I met Kendrick back in like 2010 b4 his debut studio album and all I heard from him was his early shit and on the intro to the game red album. I was at Ramona’s by EL CAMINO college sitting in the parking lot in a black car with limo tint and he pulled up behind me in an Audi and they was walking towards RAMONAS and I stopped him and said oh shit shit what up Kendrick and he turned around came to the car shook my hand and I said bro I gotta get a picture and he said fa sho and he was with someone I didn’t recognize with a big Afro I think it was an engineer or ALI but dude took our photo and once I figured out who he was someone in the industry too I said damn I should’ve let them hear my music at the time. I eventually quit making music but will always remember the humble moment he had and didn’t act weird or Hollywood and to see him still at the very top 15 years later is amazing. I’m from LA not COMPTON that’s why I didn’t know he was battling rapping in watts in the NICKERSONS.
Love this interview! Kendrick is HIM!!! 🐐
We are so ON 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Phenomenal talk. Fantastic questions. Even better answers. Thank you for the interview.
*The Living Legend.*
Man this interview was top tier 🏆
All the principles he represents & speaks on is reflected in the music. A black man truly walking in his God given light. Staying present, paying homage to those before him & walking in his truth. As a fan since 2011, hearing nadeska bring up timeless projects & great questions was felt. From kdot & us. Can’t wait for the tour this year & what’s next for his music.
Kendrick the goat. Not even close.
My jaw just hit the floor? This is so unexpected!!! Congrats to yall!!!
Love hearing this man talk
such an incredible human being.
Kendrick *earned* that *Pulitzer Prize.* 💯🐐
20:45 - 20:52 “I’m Black!” PERIOOOD!!! 🖤🖤🖤
“The South and The Bay Area” that is REAL. My entire dialect or manner of speech is Texas and NorCal coded.
I love this interview 🙌 ❤❤
Kendrick brilliantly explains the fundamental difference between him and Drake:
Drake is driven by the need to be popular and adored by as many possible.
Kendrick is driven solely by the innate hunger to give his life to an art he loves so deeply, and is unconcerned with others opinions of him.
Yo shoutout Nadeska bro…she killed this interview!
This video will have 100K's + of views I’m happy to be the 20th commentator 😂❤ we love you Kenny
God bless you Dot for bringing integrity & respect back to the game! We salute you sir!🫡🫡🫡👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 His art is pure & we cannot get enough.
He always leave you wanting more! That itself speaks volumes 🫡🫡🫡🫡
❤Congrats, Kendrick… well deserved!🔥Can’t wait for the Super Bowl Sunday Half-Time Show!
My man right here!! True warrior ya’ll!! Humble humble humble!! This dude deserves all the respect!
Finally! I, we, all of us have been waiting. It feels like forever to hear an interview with this guy.
He is so amazing for the Culture. I come from the Rapper's Delight days. Thank you Kendrick ❤❤❤❤❤
Kendrick like mystique individual. See everyone’s with their cameras. Seeing that’s never out, doing interviews etc.
Awesome quality questions that allowed awesome meaningful responses from Kendrick This is real conversation.❤❤❤❤
Thank you Kendrick for giving me the energy to come outside with the music 🎶🎶
Great interviewers! And great interview with many gems.
Kendrick is HIP HOP
🗣️TELL EM’ KENDRICK DID IT
"People just rapping. It's not an art form." 🎉 💯
Shout out too PG Lang 🎉🎉🎉 🔥 🔥 🔥 😄😄
Nadeska is really top tier at her craft.
Such an authentic and captivating human being.
Certified Humble Genius!
As always, perfect timing 🔥🔥
Stand-Up Young Man! 🙏👏💯🔥
the culture 🔥🔥
She's so wise! Great questions.
Humble beast 🦁
Kendrick is truly a wise, humble menace🤣🤣🤣 We love it💪🏾💪🏾 Cant wait till Sun and the tour in May 🐐💃🏾💃🏾
I been listening to Kendrick since 2010.. he don’t hide that he is a W/S Piru.. if you understand LA Lingo you would hear him talk bout “sets” how he got “put on” as a teenager.. “bang outs” he just don’t glorify it AT ALL.. cuz it’s a 1,000 more Cali gang bangin rappers that do and he does Subtances..
I don’t understand people obsession of wanting him to be a gang member.. and they said “he is not one cuz he doesn’t rap bout it” Kendrick is smartest Piru member I know..
he the greatest rapper of all time and he don’t have to worry bout Indictments.. Police shutting down shows cuz of his music or being a member & venues saying you can’t do a show cuz of your ties..
That’s the most CRAZIEST THING I EVER HEARD FROM PEOPLE.. what bout the mfs that do rap bout it and it is not ONE AT ALL? 😂
What a year he has had man. A legend before all this and even more of one coming out of this
You go Kendrick!!! Much ❤️
Mr. Pop Out himself Kendrick Lamar ❤
Such an amazing interview. Just quiet and intellectually grounded in meaningful thought provoking dialogue. I enjoyed this. To think he don't wanna do interviews. And all these clowns that won't stop talking. Yuck. Ok. Great job Ebro and the young lady. ❤❤🫶🏿🫶🏿❤️❤️
I remember 2011, i told my friends "watch this bro, he going to be the greatest ever" till this day my friends tell me i was right
My ex bf told me the same thing. He wasn't right about much 😂 but he was right about Kendrick.
The day Kendrick was born, I was working in the hospital and delivered him. I said to his mother, You have given birth to a future icon. I turned to the nurse next to me and whispered “Tarynna strike a chord and it’s probably a minoooooooooooooooooor. She said “what” and I said, Don’t worry child, you’ll understand one day. One day… ❤
Kendrick will never bring what pac amd biggie did
@@ViktorThedon-vd5coman shutcho lame azz up. He been did that
@error_-sq5gg LOL amazing
who looking forward to seeing Kendrick Lamar " They Not Like Us" Superbowl halftime show 😮😮🎉🎉
Stop making Kendrick moment about Drake
@@Jude-ey4io Im what the culture of hop hop is feeling no apologies!!??