I'm not reading the replies to my OP but I sincerely hope everyone who sees it knows it's intended as the highest compliment I can possibly give. Kendrick is out here hating and beefing on a level almost no one in history can comprehend and it's beautiful 🥲
It's pretty clear for anyone willing to do 2 seconds of recon by looking at my timeline, not my problem if folks wanna project something that's not there onto my post~
You mean Nobel Petty Prize! His petty has hit mythological levels. He belongs on Mount Olympus - K.Dotius - God of Pettiness! The smile while breaking the fourth wall while saying "Drake" all while wearing a chain with a lowercase "a"? You know A Minooooooooorrrrrrr!
It's misunderstood.
He is not spouting hate but the hate of those committing treason against all POC and people who are not straight, white, male, and able.
Kendrick should receive the highest award for Noble Political Bravery, which we must all strive for.
FOR ALL OF OUR PEOPLE!
FOR ALL OF US!
David if you watch it with the volume down, it's more visual... If you decide to watch it again, here's a simple outline to give you a better understanding.
I'm glad you asked. Some people don't want to learn or even try to understand.
Respect to you and let me know if you have questions
The icing on the cake was that TRUMP wanted the END RACISM taken off the field but probably didn't realize that he attended the most DEI/most BLACK SUPERBOWL SHOW EVERRR 🤣😂
I can't put much weight in that "wrong guy" line. I think it's safe to assume that the NFL didn't pick him to deliver a protest against The Fascist in Chief. The pick was announced in early September.
Not mine! It’s been reposted all over. So I saved it because it was so amazing. And so happy to share. The thought he puts into every single action and word is just beautiful.
We have reached a point where we must draw a line in the sand. There is a reason congress has the power of the purse and we must use it by shutting the gov down so that we can stop them from dismantling the gov even if that means a shutdown for the next 2 years. This is our last chance to make stand
Glad you clarified that as my initial impulse was to read it the opposite way and make yours only the second account I'd have blocked on this platform.
I had to come over and see if you explained it. It's ambiguous. I spent my entire career as a writer and an editor so I might have worded it differently to make sure it couldn't be misinterpreted.
I saw the Lil "a" started pointing and yelling at the TV, and the People of the Pale persuasion just look at me, I explained later because I was busting up inside....
I only turned it in for half time and as soon as I saw S. Jackson as Uncle Sam, I said, “awww shit, here we go” 🥳 and then my mom called so I hit record and haven’t seen the rest. I missed Gaga too. Gotta watch my dvr later
See, we know our place! Besides then I would sound like my mother who didn’t allow me to listen to Janis Joplin. Because of her drug use. All while Johnny Cash is playing in the background!! 🤪
It was indeed a protest. The set was squid game, then a prison yard, then a scene from a bridge where cops murdered people. All while dressed as the American flag.
She could explain Mercy Mercy Me to you. Dude is hard to understand when you're older and your ears betray you, but I loved his 70licious jeans and his cute smile
I'm a senior, and same here, but the choreography was astounding, so there are still perks to being old and having seen many beautifully choreographed musicals. Even if I didn't catch all the lyrics, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I love that folks will forever recognize this key. As Kendrick points out since almost all Drake does is in that teen friendly “emo key”but Kendrick the music meister taught the world what Drake the pied piper’s up to.
Uncle Sam’s character was the playing at it a little bit.
“The revolution will not be televised” is a quote from the Civil Rights Movement about the fact that white supremacists controlled what gets to be on television.
The Chiefs stadium owner removed the important “End Racism” message from the
field (which was only there in the first place to counter Indigenous voices criticizing the organization for having a racist mascot)
Samuel Jackson playing up U.S. was playing up a character representing what it means to control American culture, and together with Kendrick Lamar’s performance was
making the statement that “actually we control what gets to be said, and we will speak our truth.”
His song “Not Like Us” was written about his longstanding beef with Drake, another rapper who’s known for starting beef where he’s not welcome/doesn’t have the credit.
Maybe totally off, but I THINK it was the stars? They symbolize all 50 states United under the flag.
Stars weren't there = States divided/borderline unofficially separated from the alliance.
Again- I could be off. They could be referencing a different flag in the dance. There were several displayed
I don’t think the missing stars mean anything. I think it would have just been difficult to portray on/with the dancers. I think the bigger message is the stark divide down the middle of the flag, representing the divide in our country.
What’s missing is white people. All the dancers were black referring to the reality of our country represented by the flag symbol, was built on slavery. I would add that black people and culture have since contributed more than that.
I remember interpreting poetry back in elementary school, too. You can have cars in prison? The whole thing looks like a street with street lights. Tic-tac-toe with a box and a hierarchy pyramid? Prison? Seriously? Pretty clear that whoever interpreted this has no idea what a prison looks like 😂
I think all those things are degrading to black people and all others. Woke to me means sloppy history. CRT means using a theory to fit all one's preconceived desires. And DEI means picking a person based on color or sex; the very definition of racism.
Oh for sure. These fascists piece of crap truly care about nobody except those in their immediate circle like wealthy donors, far right social influencers, huge corporations & their luxury entitled CEO's, & loyalty pledgers.
Hm, sounds remarkedly similar to the other party 😀
He’s just being himself and Drake hates it along with Lil Wayne.So sad how black men who are all successful and talented only hate on one another,when all have fans who support them and make them who they are and fill their pockets with cash.
🤔.If either had nothing,then maybe they would change🤔
Thank you for still wanting to understand and be involved in modern affairs! It can all be a lot to keep up with, but I'm very glad you looked for answers ✨
I couldn’t hear the words either but all the 20 something aged kids at our house, knew. The message is being heard by a younger generation. That’s a good thing if gets them motivated and involved in taking a stand and making a difference
Look , I caught this lipsynced farce , I'm watching his mouth closed but he's still singing, total B.S. but magas hated it so it was the best halftime show in history
I’m a little confused. I think Samantha wrote something racist, and most are lauding his show and honest content. A few comments might definitely be racist. I’m old though.
I thought it was a very good song, with important content.
When Kamala chose the campaign slogan “We are not going back” it meant SO much more than women’s rights and abortion. Unfortunately, many couldn’t see the whole picture. But Kendrick understood well in advance…why? Because history should never repeat itself!
What's it like having poor taste? Kendrick calling out a pedophiles & bringing that to everyone's attention isn't talentless, bringing the industries dark side to everyone's attention isn't talentless. Your bad take should have stayed in the drafts.
You do realize it will take awhile for the orange felon to respond because he has no idea what Kendrick said. He usually takes a day to have someone explain to him that he is being insulted. And then he has a very intelligent comeback. I hate (insert name here).
Drake's going to have to make the full MAGA heel turn and start supporting the 51st state nonsense just to survive playing a residency at the American Music Theater, and Canada is going to deport him.
you saw who was performing (they were black), you saw the colors they were displaying (red, white and blue), you may not have understood the words but it was pretty clear that black people are very much an important apart of the Unites States of America. btw, I am a white guy too.
Oh yeah, I absolutely got what he was doing and enjoyed it. I just couldn’t understand the words he was speaking. The fault is all mine. I wasn’t saying I thought it was bad.
For any black man who even thought about supporting Trump, take a look at how his followers are responding to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.
It makes me laugh to see people commenting on Kendrick’s “accent”. He’s from California. It’s not some exotic accent they’ve never heard before. Racist pieces of shit.
I almost want to buy their act that they don't understand words. But they absolutely do. They want their cult to stay anti woke and not read, not understand, stay working.
Don't look over here, that's evil. That's gibberish. Eating from that tree will make you know things about good and evil. That's Satan. Kinda like that.
Man, I joined Bluesky to get away from the name-calling and hate that is at other social media platforms, only to come here to see the same name-calling and hate, just directed differently. 🙄
Magas project. Always. Every maga accusation is just a confession. The police need to check their basements & cross-check against missing pet reports. 😏
I'm an old white guy (58) and I watched that spectacle. I was impressed!!!! I fully support him and his message. Not my kind of music but, hell yeah, go Kendrick!!!
It’s time to get like the French. America, burn down buildings if you have to, what’s more destruction than what they’ll do to your lives over the next however long his dictatorship lasts.
Spread the message, please. Americans don’t realize they are free. We have been brainwashed to work like mindless bots, just what Kendrick was trying to show.
Talk to your people. Show them they are free.
This is so important. No one is coming to save us . On the bright side, there are so many of us.
Thank you.
It was the worst halftime show ever. No melody. Childish, Immature, narcissistic and misogynist lyrics. Hit song accuses Drake of being a pedophile and then Serena Williams doing the Crip walk.
The worst and most vile part of America exposed on national/international television.
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I am Jihad, speaking to you from Gaza, from Palestine. From the heart of pain and suffering, I am speaking to you and I am completely ashamed, asking for your help and to look at me with compassion and humanity.
Please support me .
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I respect the shit out of such a professional hater. I wish to hate as eloquently and correct as Kendrick. No petty, no evil. Just correctness and being a bad ass beat
It is about a song that black and white enjoy yet there are parts of a song that white ppl cannot say. It is b.s. It is not about wanting to say a word it is about blacks only being allowed. It is not equality. It is special. Two wrongs don't make a right.
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Game over
He is not spouting hate but the hate of those committing treason against all POC and people who are not straight, white, male, and able.
Kendrick should receive the highest award for Noble Political Bravery, which we must all strive for.
FOR ALL OF OUR PEOPLE!
FOR ALL OF US!
You are correct and the sarcasm in his Superbowl performance has gone over the heads of many people.
I'm glad you asked. Some people don't want to learn or even try to understand.
Respect to you and let me know if you have questions
Poetic Justice ✊🏽🙌🏽😆💞
If one is only looking to be entertained, that's when we miss the message.
He knew the assignment and executed it, FLAWLESSLY. 🙌🏽
Some were disappointed, but I heard the MESSAGE
💪🏽💕
It was simply #PERFECT 🔥
#TheyNotLikeUs ✊🏽
Me being so ridiculous, I was trying to find a way to take screenshots of the damn near book I wrote on it 😭😂
Smh... Another good excuse to watch it again 🙌🏽😆
Ty
AWESOME PERFORMANCE
Major props to Sling and/or Fox, the subtitles kept up the whole time. It was quite impressive, I just wish I could’ve recorded it.
My assumption is my age is prohibiting me from understanding, but I think this was a protest.
If so, can someone help me understand?
Loved it
when i explained 'Not like us' and what it was about then told her he won 5 Grammys for it her response was: WOW
“The revolution will not be televised” is a quote from the Civil Rights Movement about the fact that white supremacists controlled what gets to be on television.
The Chiefs stadium owner removed the important “End Racism” message from the
Samuel Jackson playing up U.S. was playing up a character representing what it means to control American culture, and together with Kendrick Lamar’s performance was
His song “Not Like Us” was written about his longstanding beef with Drake, another rapper who’s known for starting beef where he’s not welcome/doesn’t have the credit.
The album it’s on is a takedown
In short it's an allegorical Drake diss.
I don't get that one. What is missing that I am missing?
Stars weren't there = States divided/borderline unofficially separated from the alliance.
Again- I could be off. They could be referencing a different flag in the dance. There were several displayed
Hm, sounds remarkedly similar to the other party 😀
🤔.If either had nothing,then maybe they would change🤔
But like, for real.
If he isn’t even considered for this prize, it will only prove how worthless these types of awards truly are.
If it pissed off Trump tho, I'm all about it!
Let him do his stuff!
I thought it was a very good song, with important content.
They want me to believe trump does not see color 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://youtu.be/XCNasuRBDAA?si=ZN-Kwmz327uETE15
won the so-called peace prize .
but yes i comprehend your point .
Anyone who pays attention to their stupid fucking beef may as well just lay down and die because they have nothing of value to contribute .
I’m tired of the pretence at beat poetry without the skill to go beyond prose to verse
Just my opinion, I don’t mandate that anyone agree.
If you like it enjoy. If he needs defense from “little old me“ then Kendrick ain’t much.
(also saying kendrick is talentless is wild. drake however, yeah you right lmao)
That’s how they also think of YOU!
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/maga-super-bowl-kendrick-lamar_n_67a9a880e4b0d2bb0b1f7f21
Drake go nite nites
THIS
We are 300 millions. We are the super balls.
Trump ran before halftime.
He is afraid of us.
The government is afraid of us.
It’s our country. We paid for it.
There are 300 millions of us.
I wanna make a move:
Out with the rats.
Kendrick said it to the world.
Now it’s your duty to talk to your people, to anyone and tell them that we are free, that they are afraid of us. 400 million strong.
It’s our country, we paid for it.
Thanks a ton.
Spread the word! To your people, to all the people. We are free. Don’t believe the biggest lie that rump and the rats are better than we are.
Thank you..
People don’t know they are free.
Sometimes you gotta pop up and show them.
Talk to your people. Talk to everyone. Tell them we are free people.
Thank you.
This is so important. No one is coming to save us . On the bright side, there are so many of us.
Thank you.
Kendrick Lamar: Hold my Hennessy
Kendrick Lamar will be remembered as one of the greatest artist as social commentators in history.
Transcending art to become a universal symbol of peace and resistance against fascism.
The worst and most vile part of America exposed on national/international television.
I am Jihad, speaking to you from Gaza, from Palestine. From the heart of pain and suffering, I am speaking to you and I am completely ashamed, asking for your help and to look at me with compassion and humanity.
Please support me .
🍉🇵🇸🙏🫂👇
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#theynotlikeus
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