Kendrick Lamar is reportedly refusing to back down from performing his hit diss track, Not Like Us, during the Super Bowl halftime show at Caesars Superdome on February 9. Despite ongoing legal drama with Drake, Kendrick is determined to deliver a performance that will leave millions of viewers talking.
Sources claim Lamar has ignored warnings to exclude the track, which has surpassed a billion streams on Spotify, from his setlist. “He won’t back down,” insiders told The US Sun. “Kendrick doesn’t care what Drake thinks. The track is a hit, and he’s not about to be silenced or censored.”
Feud Intensifies Ahead of Super Bowl
The long-standing feud between Kendrick and Drake shows no signs of resolution, with another source stating that Kendrick sees this performance as an opportunity to make a bold statement. “He has nothing to lose and always stays true to his creative vision. He wants to send a clear message: he will do whatever he wants, period.”
Drake’s Legal Battle with Universal Music Group
Meanwhile, Drake has intensified his legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of tarnishing his reputation by promoting Not Like Us and orchestrating Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance. Drake’s lawsuit alleges that the track’s release—and its provocative cover art—deliberately aimed to associate him with negative imagery, including claims tied to registered offenders and a shooting incident at his residence.
UMG has dismissed the lawsuit as “ridiculous,” but Drake’s fight against the label, Spotify, and iHeartRadio is ongoing, adding fuel to his already volatile feud with Kendrick.
Kendrick’s Bold Move
Despite mounting pressure, Kendrick appears unfazed. The rapper is expected to use the Super Bowl stage not just to perform but to amplify his creative expression, controversy be damned. With millions watching, this halftime show could spark conversations far beyond music.
Stay tuned as this high-profile feud plays out on one of the world’s biggest stages.
