Kendrick Lamars Super Bowl halftime show featuring Not Like Us Drake diss, Serena Williams sparks 125 FCC complaints: This is a sad day
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime show has sparked more than 100 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission.The rapper, 37, took to the stage during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.During his 15-minute performance, the 22-time Grammy winner performed “Not Like Us” — his infamous diss track aimed at fellow rapper Drake.Six weeks after the chart-topping gig, outraged viewers submitted 125 FCC complaints, TMZ reports.At least 10 of the complaints were about Lamar’s direct aim at Drizzy, the outlet added“Kendrick Lamar made fake false and scandalous claims that are unfounded,” one person said.
“He [said] drake was a pedophile on TV in front of million of ppl, do better, this is a sad day.”Another added that the “Money Trees” rapper used the platform to push out a “personal vendetta” against Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham.Another person complained about some of the dance moves displayed during the performance, noting that they saw several “apparent anti-American” themes throughout.Others complained that only black performers and dancers graced the stage.R&B singer SZA joined Lamar’s performance, singing their 2018 Grammy, Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated hit from the “Black Panther” soundtrack, “All the Stars,” and “Luther.”There was, however, one unexpected guest on the halftime show stage: Drake’s ex, tennis legend Serena Williams.Williams and Drake dated each other in 2011, and the rapper revealed in footage released over the summer he wrote the 2016 song “Too Good” for the tennis superstar.It appears as though the tennis superstar’s dance moves triggered several viewers at home, who complained about her “crip walk” during her brief cameo.Lamar and Williams both share a hometown of Compton, Calif.and his song “Not Like Us” became an unofficial anthem for their city.The footwork is synonymously linked to The Crips — a Compton-based gang.During h...