Kendrick Lamar stunned the audience at **Super Bowl LIX** by performing his **Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,”** live during the **Apple Music Halftime Show** at **Caesars Superdome in New Orleans**.
Kendrick Takes Aim at Drake
The **37-year-old rapper** used his Super Bowl platform to reignite his long-running feud with **Drake**, leaving fans in shock. As soon as he began performing “Not Like Us,” social media exploded.
One Twitter user wrote: **”KENDRICK IS CURRENTLY PERFORMING NOT LIKE US!!!”**
Another added: **”Crazy tease, then proceeded to do it—absolute masterclass.”**
A third person posted: **”WHEN HE SMILED AT THE CAM WHEN HE SAID ‘DRAKE KILT ME’—INSANE.”**
Kendrick Jokes About Drake’s Lawsuit
During the performance, Kendrick even took a jab at **Drake’s legal battles**, referencing the **ongoing lawsuit** in which Drake is suing his **own record label** over the release of “Not Like Us,” claiming it is **defamatory**.
At one point, Kendrick told the crowd: **”I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.”**
Philip Lewis shared the viral moment on Twitter, garnering thousands of reactions.
The Feud Between Kendrick Lamar and Drake
The beef between **Kendrick and Drake** has been ongoing for years but escalated in **2024** when both rappers released **back-to-back diss tracks**.
Drake dropped **”Push Ups”** in early April 2024.
Kendrick responded with **”Not Like Us”** on May 4, 2024.
In terms of **streaming success**, Kendrick emerged as the clear winner:
“Not Like Us” has **over 1 billion streams on Spotify**.
“Push Ups” lags behind with **around 170 million streams**.
The Lyrics That Shocked Fans
“Not Like Us” is filled with **controversial lyrics**, with many lines taking direct shots at **Drake’s personal life**.
One of the most viral lines reads:
“Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young / You better not ever go to cell block one.”
During his **Super Bowl performance**, Kendrick **notably left out** the phrase **”A minor”**, a line that originally caused controversy.
One Twitter user reacted: **”They let him sing it, but they didn’t let him say the word, which is pretty funny lol.”**
Another posted: **”When everyone yelled ‘A MINOR’ I DIEDDDDDD.”**
Super Bowl Score Update
At halftime, the **Philadelphia Eagles** were dominating the **Kansas City Chiefs** with a **24-0 lead**.
The Chiefs, who are aiming for an **unprecedented three-peat**, will need a **major second-half comeback** to make history.
Fans remember their last **Super Bowl showdown** two years ago when the Chiefs edged out the Eagles **38-35**, scoring **17 points in the final quarter**.
