Kendrick Lamar's true Super Bowl Halftime Show may have split casual fans, but the verdict is that his hip-hop crushed it. Although some critics say the show was "overacted" and "too busy," the overwhelming response from fellow rappers has been one of admiration and respect. And now, one of hip-hop's most legendary voices, Snoop Dogg, has bestowed upon Lamar perhaps the highest honor imaginable, calling him the "G.O.A.T."
This endorsement is significant due to the recent friction between West Coast legends. They've never been outright enemies, but their relationship has always been strained. But Snoop's response to Lamar's performance is a reminder that talent cuts through any past friction.
This led Snoop to take to social media, clarifying that he was completely blown away by the artistry and execution of Lamar's performance. It's a moment where hip-hop, a household name for decades, officially toasts another MC as the greatest of all time. However, Snoop's words matter, particularly in light of his own Super Bowl Halftime Show history, his 2022 appearance with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Lamar himself widely hailed as one of the best in history.
Lamar's set was a cinematic, melding kinetic performance with thematically ambitious storytelling. Casual football fans may not have understood the layers of meaning woven into his show, but the hip-hop community indeed did. With the complex choreography, the blaring, sharp lyricism, and the commanding stage presence, Lamar showed everyone why he is still one of his generation's most critically acclaimed rappers.
It isn't only Snoop who has shown love, other rap luminaries have inundated social media with affection, deeming Lamar's performance genius, unmatched, and a masterclass in hip-hop showmanship. Even artists outside the genre took note, admiring his ability to balance artistic integrity and mainstream spectacle.
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