Michael Blackson isn’t holding back his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, arguing that the performance didn’t quite live up to expectations—at least for those watching live.
Michael Blackson’s Take on K. Dot’s Performance
TMZ caught up with Blackson at Caesars Superdome, where he witnessed the show in person. The comedian admitted that Kendrick’s artistic performance may have translated better on TV than in the stadium.
Kendrick’s Pro-Black Message and Drake Digs
While some viewers praised Kendrick for his pro-Black dance ensembles and subliminal shots at Drake, Blackson wasn’t impressed with the execution.
“It lacked the type of sing-along hits you expect at a Super Bowl,” Blackson said, particularly criticizing the remixed version of “Not Like Us”, which he felt was butchered.
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How Would Drake Have Performed?
When asked whether Drake would have done a better job, Blackson didn’t take the bait—but he did acknowledge the strength of the Canadian rapper’s catalog.
Eagles’ Win Takes Priority
Regardless of his halftime show critique, Blackson wasn’t sweating it—his beloved Philadelphia Eagles took home the Super Bowl LIX championship. And to celebrate? He rocked a drippy green jacket, proudly repping his team.
Whether Kendrick’s performance was a hit or miss remains debatable, but one thing is certain—Blackson left the stadium happy thanks to the Eagles’ victory.
