Pusha T explains why Kendrick Lamar being picked for the Super Bowl is the perfect choice

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As a lifelong hip-hop enthusiast who’s seen my fair share of halftime shows, I must say, Kendrick Lamar being chosen for Super Bowl LIX is nothing short of brilliant. The man’s lyrical prowess transcends the realm of mere music; he’s a poet, a storyteller, and a cultural icon all rolled into one.

Previously, when it became known that Kendrick Lamar would perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl LIX, there were those who thought Lil Wayne would have been a better choice given that the event is happening in his hometown of New Orleans.

Instead of Pusha T, here’s another way to phrase it: Unlike some others, Pusha T doesn’t fit that category, and he articulated why Kendrick is ideal for the halftime show. The Clipse emcee even expressed delight at seeing a true wordsmith perform on such a grand stage.

Pusha T expressed awe over the weekend at REVOLT WORLD,” said one observer. “Throughout his career, people have undoubtedly told him he’s talented but raps too much. They’ve suggested he create certain types of songs or freestyles. It’s incredible to witness him remain true to himself as a masterful lyricist. Remarkably, even those who don’t usually pay attention to lyrics are repeating his battles, freestyles, and songs. It’s inspiring to observe, especially in the realm of hip-hop that places such an emphasis on lyrical prowess.

Pusha-T and Kendrick Lamar, who teamed up on the track “Nosetalgia” from Pusha’s 2013 album “My Name Is My Name“, have a shared history of feuding with Drake. Notably, they’ve been recognized for outdoing Drake, often referred to as the OVO rapper. In fact, Kendrick made reference to Pusha’s triumph over Drake in his diss track “Euphoria.

In this song, K Dot expresses his disapproval of someone talking back to Pharrell. He implies that he has an issue with anyone who challenges Pharrell (he “inherits the beef”) and suggests they should focus on someone else (“let me see you push a T”). Additionally, he warns this person not to even think about confronting him, instead they should just keep spinning records as if nothing happened.

Back in a chat with Vulture, published in June, they brought up those fiery verses I spit. Man, I gotta say, those tracks Kendrick dropped were top-notch. Just phenomenal. A true masterclass in the art of rap battles.

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2024-09-23 19:23