Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws Record Viewership and FCC Complaints

The historic performance, featuring cultural symbolism and a censored Drake diss, has sparked ongoing debate over its themes and appropriateness.

Kendrick Lamar became the first solo rapper to headline a Super Bowl halftime show, attracting a record 133.5 million viewers.
The performance drew 125 FCC complaints, citing concerns over language, choreography, and perceived racial exclusivity.
A censored version of Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' targeting Drake, was performed, fueling discussions about artistic expression on a global stage.
Guest appearances by Samuel L. Jackson as 'Uncle Sam' and Serena Williams, whose 'crip walk' prompted criticism, added to the event's cultural and political symbolism.
The controversy highlights broader tensions about the balance between artistic freedom and family-friendly expectations in high-profile events.