As we get nearer to Tremendous Bowl Sunday, the anticipation for Kendrick Lamar’s halftime efficiency is simply rising. Hip-hop followers are theorizing what songs Lamar will carry out, what company will come out in the course of the present, and whether or not he’ll really say the lyrics to that one music.
In a latest interview with Apple Music, the Compton rapper gave some perception into what followers may count on throughout his present, saying that they need to count on “a narrative to be informed.”
With that in thoughts, let’s have a look at the whole lot we all know will occur throughout Lamar’s Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency.
“Not Like Us” will probably be carried out
Initially, there was doubt if Lamar would carry out “Not Like Us” in the course of the present. Particularly since Drake filed a defamation and harassment lawsuit accusing Common Music Group of approving a smear marketing campaign within the type of the favored diss observe, which alleged that the Toronto rapper is a “licensed pedophile.”
However in a latest report from TMZ, sources related to Lamar, Fox Sports activities, and the NFL have confirmed that the Compton rapper is assuredly performing the hit observe, which simply took residence 5 Grammys.
The one factor the legal professionals of Fox Sports activities need to resolve is whether or not they’ll broadcast the lyrics that allegedly defame Drake.
SZA visitor efficiency
Simply a few months after it was introduced that Lamar and SZA could be occurring the Grand Nationwide Tour, the duo additionally shared their plans to carry out on the Superdome in New Orleans.
The duo has collaborated on a number of hit tracks, together with three in simply the final six months: “Luther,” “Gloria” and “30 for 30.”
That doesn’t even embrace the opposite beloved songs they’ve collectively which embrace “All of the Stars” and “Doves Within the Wind.”
Lil Wayne gained’t be there
From the second it was introduced that Lamar could be the headliner for the Tremendous Bowl, Lil Wayne followers had been extraordinarily upset since he’s a legendary rapper who occurs to be from New Orleans. This elicited a response from the person himself, who claimed that he was “harm” he wasn’t chosen for the present.
This brought about followers to aim to create a feud between them, which was later heightened when Lamar name-dropped Wayne within the intro to his newest studio album, “GNX.”
Fortunately, the 2 spoke to one another and squashed any issues. Throughout a December interview with Skip Bayless, the place Wayne stated, “I’ve spoken to him and I needed him all the very best and informed him he higher kill it. He gotta kill it.”
Though he gave Lamar his props and hoped that his efficiency would go properly, he just lately shared that he gained’t be attending the large sport in his hometown, saying in a video, “Y’all know I’m not going to be there this week. Which suggests I assume there’s a seat to fill. Shoutout to New Orleans.”
Different pre-game performances
Jon Batiste, who’s from New Orleans, will probably be singing “The Star Spangled Banner” earlier than the sport between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles kicks off.
Earlier than Batiste, New Orleans-based R&B singer Ledisi will sing “Elevate Each Voice and Sing” a hymn written by NAACP chief James Weldon Johnson in 1900.
Musician Trombone Shorty and Christian singer Lauren Daile may also sing a rendition of “America the Lovely.”
Lastly, following the custom of HBCU bands performing on the Tremendous Bowl, Southern College’s band, The Human Jukebox, will probably be performing in the course of the pregame present.