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Kendrick Lamar Makes History With Powerful Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar made history on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, becoming the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. His 13-minute performance was both powerful and memorable.
The show began with actor Samuel L. Jackson portraying “Uncle Sam,” setting the stage for themes of identity and stereotypes. Lamar then energized the crowd with hits like “Humble,” “DNA,” and “Not Like Us.”
A standout moment was when SZA joined Lamar to perform “All the Stars.” The audience was thrilled by a surprise appearance from tennis star Serena Williams during “Not Like Us.”
Lamar’s performance was more than entertainment; it carried a strong message. Dancers wore outfits labeled with phrases like “too loud,” “too reckless,” and “too ghetto,” challenging common stereotypes faced by Black artists.
VeryDarkMan shares that he was warned by Burna Boy once that the Nigerians he fights for will one day turn on him.
He shared “Burna Boy warned me, he said the Nigerians I’m fighting for will backstab me. They’ll put knife in your neck if they have the opportunity.”
“Fighting for Nigerians is tiring. Same Nigerians that tried to cancel Burna of their own because of what happened in his UK show. Una international star. Just because him tell one person make him Comot from him show, Una join them everybody wan cancel am.”
Well, a particular song or songs have been ringing in everyone’s ears this week. Do we have the same answer?
Yes, “Heaven Baby” by Ayra Starr and Zayn Malik.
The song has risen quite well, with TikTok users also using it for different trends and videos. It has also made an impact on the charts, reaching No. 2 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart in its first week.
Other songs from Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl album that have been getting attention include:
- Misunderstood
- Amazing
- Gimme Dat
- Dangerous
- Pressure
“Heaven Baby” has also been gaining significant traction on TikTok, with hundreds of thousands of videos using the sound.
Movie lovers, this weekend we’ll be looking at 10 movies Angelina Jolie has acted in.
- Girl, Interrupted
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Wanted
- Salt
- The Tourist
- Maleficent
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
- Eternals
“Fighting for Nigerians Is Tiring” — VeryDarkMan Recalls Burna Boy’s Words
Enzo Fernández Moves Closer to Manchester City Transfer
