Kendrick Lamar says Drake feud is ‘a sport’ as he gears up for NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show – The Mirror US
Kendrick Lamar gave insight into his Super Bowl performance in a pre-show interview.The rapper was interviewed by Apple Music’s Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis on Thursday, February 6. The interview was broadcast on Apple Music’s platform and their social media sites like YouTube, Facebook, X formerly Twitter. It was also available to watch on the NFL Network.Within the interview, Kendrick appears to address his feud with Drake in a question from Ebro about if his intent for the past year with his work was drawing a line. One of the many works that Kendrick made in 2024 included his diss tracks to Drake and the most popular diss track being, Not Like US. Addressing his feud, he said: “My intent….from day one was to keep the nature of it as a sport. I don’t care how motherf—-ers look at it as far as like a collaborative effort, that’s cool too. But I love when artist grit their teeth. I still watch battle raps, I still watch Smack URL from Murda Mook to Lux to Tay Roc, my bro Daylyt, this always been the core definition of who I am and it’s been the way from day one.” He continued to say candidly that this year came more “from a space where people where putting rap to the back” and said “the bite and grit” is not seen anymore. Kendrick said that he took that to consideration and represented it in his music. Nadeska went on to ask a question about if Kendrick surprised himself specifically with the music he created last year. Kendrick answered no and explained why.”For me and my partners who’ve been around me since 2005, 2006 and my brothers,” Kendrick elaborated. “They know my personality and know my capabilities. Even when it wasn’t presented to the public at first.””So this is just like a revolving door of what I’ve been doing in Carson studios, at the homies’ garage, my brothers’ at TD and just anybody around the city of Compton and LA,” the 37-year-old continued, referring to his hometown of Compton and his rap upbringing.Kendrick Lamar will be performing at the Super Bowl Halftime on Sunday, February 9 at the Caesar Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chief begans at 6:30 pm ET.DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
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