"Kendrick killed it" - Pusha T praises Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime performance 

Kendrick Lamar's performance at the LIX Super Bowl has garnered immense praise and widespread critical acclaim from all corners. Amongst those praising the 22-time Grammy-winning artist, fellow rapper Pusha T, has lauded the rapper's impactful performance.

The Not Like Us rapper gave fans, the performance of the decade, with 133.5 million viewers tuning in to watch him perform. Lamar's performance blended powerful storytelling and was a direct commentary on the current political climate. But apart from that, the performance of his song "Not Like Us" was a direct dig at Drake, with fans declaring him the undefeated winner of the decade-long feud.

Drake has a long history of feuding with rapper Pusha T. Their feud was one of the most intense and infamous hip-hop beefs in recent history. Their clash in 2018 captivated fans and sparked an intense debate within the rap community.

In an interview with The People Gallery Virginia-born rapper praised Lamar, for his ingenuity, artistry, and masterful storytelling.

"Kendrick killed it. The storytelling, the performance, the showmanship, creativity. Real artist sh*t, for real. And he did it his way. I respect it." said the rapper.

On Tuesday, the rapper posted a picture of the performance on his Instagram Story, showing his further appreciation of Kendrick Lamar's historic Super Bowl Halftime performance.

He wrote:

"Mission accomplished..congrats🙌🏿" posted the rapper.

Even before Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, Pusha T had voiced his support and admiration for Kendrick Lamar, while simultaneously throwing a shade at Drake. When Lamar was announced as the performer for this year, the "Mercy" rapper shared a line on his Instagram story from Lamar's teaser video:

"Only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos,” and added the caption, “This is true,”

Last year, during a panel at 2024 Revolt World, Pusha T once again showed his support of the singer being chosen to perform at the Super Bowl.

"I’m sure people have said and have told him his whole career, ‘You rap good. You’re great, but you rap too much. You need to make a song like this. You need to do that.’ It’s amazing to watch him be exactly who he is, the lyric king," Pusha T explained.

The "If You Know You Know" singer further elaborated:

"People who never even listen to lyrics are reciting his freestyles, battles, [and] songs. It’s great to watch,” he continued. “It’s great for what it is we do in lyric-driven Hip Hop.”

Kendrick Lamar's historic performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar delivered a once-in-a-lifetime performance at this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. The rapper, who won five Grammy's earlier this month has yet another achievement up his sleeve.

According to reports by Roc Nation and Fox Sports, the halftime show is now the most watched of all time, surpassing Michael Jackson's 1993 performance. Lamar is also the first solo rapper to headline the Halftime Show at the NFL.

His set featured guest appearances by SZA, Serena Williams, Mustard, and Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed Uncle Sam. Dancers dressed in Red, white, and Blue were part of the massive ensemble that evoked powerful imagery.

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