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Watch the Apple Music Halftime Show With Kendrick Lamar — Full Video
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That was a very smart and timely piece of writing and choreography.
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Sick show, I loved it. Obviously not everyone’s cup of tea but I thought it was great
If Weird Al ever did a halftime show, that would be absolutely legendary.
I love hip-hop. I haven't watched a super bowl since Brady's last, but woke up for Dr. Dre's (it's in the middle of the night here), just for the half-time show, and rewatched it countless times. But always skip Kendrick's part. I guess I'm just too old for his music.
I'd rather have bowel surgery in the woods with a stick.
As someone that grew up on house music, gangster rap, and g funk, this was a forgettable HT show
He's not my genre but I can't deny his talent and... I don't get the strong grumpy-old-man vibes in this comment section. This place is usually more open-minded than this.
To those who say "this is not music NFL fans like"... no s**t.
NFL fans already watch the show, they want to attract different people. I'm european, nobody I know has ever watched a single football (american football) game, yet everybody talks about the Super Bowl because it's more than a game.
To those who say "kids this days..." just cut that. Unless you're into Bach or something like that, I can guarantee someone has thought the very same thing about music you like at some point. And you surely haven't changed your mind because nostalgic man told you to.
To those who say "this is not music NFL fans like"... no s**t.
NFL fans already watch the show, they want to attract different people. I'm european, nobody I know has ever watched a single football (american football) game, yet everybody talks about the Super Bowl because it's more than a game.
To those who say "kids this days..." just cut that. Unless you're into Bach or something like that, I can guarantee someone has thought the very same thing about music you like at some point. And you surely haven't changed your mind because nostalgic man told you to.
Sigh so many Macrumors comments are incredibly out of touch. Most millennials would consider Kendrick a GOAT. And even younger fans recognize Kendrick as both an incredibly technical and potent storyteller. I listen to other rappers but for anyone who's been on the internet, you know how big this moment and the messages Kendrick delivered to the nation and Drake.
Yeah, Macrumors could have added some context for boomers the hype for this show was crazy considering the Drake?Kendrick beef. It's probably a top 10 in hip hop moments even tho I listen to other TDE rappers and not really Kendrick.
Those who live in glass houses…
I hope Kendrick has no skeletons in the closet.
I'm not gonna lie, I was pleasantly surprised to see Grouch from Sesame recognizing the historic nature of this halftime performance. Thanks for keeping an open mind and keep on rocking in the free world!
Adults? Can you remind us please, what is the minimum legal age for watching football?
100% agree with the rest of your comment, but on this one bit... you must be new here? A large contingent of the crowd here is very excited to let you know that they don't like various artists (especially female artists, for some reason), when there's any mention of them in at article - even when it's legit coverage of Apple business, like Apple TV+ releasing a Billie Eilish special a while back. Like, the article wasn't "do you like this kind of music?", it was "Apple TV+ is doing this thing" (being reported a site that you go out of your way to visit to hear about things Apple is doing). She's not the only one - just the first example that comes to mind - it's come up lots of times over the years.
There are lots of people here who are very concerned that you might not know that they do or do not like a particular artist or performance, and feel the need to inform you.
Exactly the same here.
I was on this site before the first iPhone
But now that you mention that, I rarely read stuff about music, so I'm new to this kind of debate in here, you're right.
In general, this is a better place than most of the internet, so I didn't expect this kind of hate, especially about something that everybody should recognize as subjective...
Some grown-ups just feel the need to let people know they're grown-ups, they're not babies anymore, and things they like are just better.
So mature.
Feuds have been a part of art forever and they're a big part of hip-hop culture.
Dante used to exchange insulting poems with a friend, he once told him that his wife was getting cold because he couldn't keep her warm in bed.
One may argue that fighting with well crafted verses is a very adult way to fight.
Weird Al and TMBG are extremely fun. That's why I like them.
I don't know anything at all about hip-hop and I really enjoyed it. The lyrics were fantastic and the dancing was fun to watch.
It's funny because other corners of the internet I'm on have been universally praising the performance.
It's funny because other corners of the internet I'm on have been universally praising the performance.
I suppose adults aren't all that interested in a musician with a Pulitzer prize and 22 Grammys?
Why would you pay to not watch something? Even if it’s something you’re not into. Waste of money.
They still have some football left so I wouldn't be surprised if they were back there next year. You still have the best quarterback in football (imo) but they definitely need some slight retooling. Kelce probably needs to hang it up as he was a glaring hole in their offense all night.