Compton native Kendrick Lamar has 22 Grammys to his name, making him the first rapper to headline the NFL’s biggest stage. He captured the national spotlight to deliver a dual message, one to artist Drake and their ongoing rap battle,

Kendrick Lamar has the hot hand and landed another huge achievement less than two months into 2025. His Super Bowl LIX halftime show is now the most-watched halftime show of all time, outdrawing Michael Jackson’s halftime show from over 30 years ago.

Fresh off a clean sweep at last weekend's Grammys, the 37-year-old Compton rapper elicited a slew of theories and interpretations, from both fans and peers, about his performance, which celebrated Black culture.