Kendrick Lamar

2024 - 9 - 11

Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track and Steals Super Bowl Spotlight with Swagger!

Christian rapper Lecrae - DJ Akademiks - Drake - Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us - Super Bowl Halftime Show - Terrace Martin

Surprise! Kendrick Lamar just dropped a brand new song and he's headlining the Super Bowl! Find out what he has to say in his latest track. 🎤⚡️

Kendrick Lamar is back in the spotlight with a powerful new release titled "Watch the Party Die," marking his first offering since his acclaimed diss track, "Not Like Us," aimed squarely at Drake. This five-minute gem is packed with references that fans have been buzzing about, including nods to Christian rapper Lecrae and music collaborator Terrace Martin. Lamar's distinctive style shines as he dives deep into contemplative themes while still managing to slip in a cheeky jab at radio personality DJ Akademiks. Talk about a comeback!

Only a few days following the announcement that Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, the release of this unexpected track has set the stage (no pun intended) for even more excitement. Fans are left speculating about his performance during the big game, and Lamar himself seems to be riding this wave of anticipation, pondering if it's ‘time to watch the party die’ or transform it into a euphoric celebration right when the world is watching.

Critics and fans alike are buzzing about the fresh direction Lamar takes in this track, veering from purely targeting contemporaries to touching on broader, societal topics that resonate with his audience. It’s as if each lyric is a flashback to his incredible journey, intertwining personal and collective experiences that reflect the current cultural landscape—fitting, considering the high-profile stage he is set to command in 2025.

As excitement brews for his upcoming performance, Kendrick Lamar's surprise release resurfaces the chatter about what collaborations or guests may join him on stage. Who wouldn’t want to see the likes of SZA or Childish Gambino sharing the spotlight with the Compton king? Meanwhile, Drake appears to have finally reacted to Lamar's headline news, although his thoughts remain cloaked in ambiguous quips, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Did you know that Kendrick’s last album, "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," was critiqued as one of the most personal hip-hop albums ever released? It delved into issues of mental health, relationships, and identity, showing Lamar’s depth and versatility. And while Kendrick’s Super Bowl appearance is clouded in mystery, Super Bowl halftime shows have had a history of unexpected collaborations, from Shakira and J.Lo in 2020 to the explosive performance by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in 2022. 2025 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year in music, especially with Kendrick leading the charge!

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Kendrick Lamar Drops First New Song Since 'Not Like Us' (Variety)

On the five-minute song, he references Christian rapper Lecrae, Terrace Martin and what appears to be a reference to DJ Akademiks. “The radio personality ...

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Song, Ponders If It's 'Time to Watch ... (Rolling Stone)

The rapper dropped the contemplative new track just days after the NFL announced Lamar as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

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Kendrick Lamar Surprise Releases Menacing New Song: Listen (Billboard)

Kendrick Lamar is standing on business. Lamar returned with his first song since the nuclear “Not Like Us” Drake diss on Wednesday (Sept. 11).

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Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show (catcountry1073.com)

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

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Popcast: Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Sabrina Carpenter on Top (The New York Times)

On this week's episode of Popcast, the pop music critic Jon Caramanica and the pop music reporter Joe Coscarelli discuss the week in music:.

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Kendrick Lamar Drops 'Time to Watch the Party Die' (Vulture)

Kendrick Lamar shocked the world by dropping a new song that isn't primarily a Drake diss track. Okay, there are a few Drake disses, but there's more!

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Kendrick Lamar releases untitled track; song references feud, is first ... (USA TODAY)

Kendrick Lamar released his first song since the No. 1 hit 'Not Like Us' won the feud he had with Drake. Hear the song.

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Drake Seemingly Reacts To Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl ... (LOVEBSCOTT)

Drake seems to have finally weighed in on the news that his archnemesis Kendrick Lamar will be headlining the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in 2025.

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Kendrick Lamar Drops New Song on Instagram (Pitchfork)

The post has just the audio and a photo of Nike shoes. Head to Instagram to hear the new song. Unlike most of Lamar's music in 2024, the new song is not an ...

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Kendrick Lamar Drops New Song Amidst Super Bowl Halftime Show ... (HYPEBEAST)

Kendrick Lamar Drops New Song Amidst Super Bowl Halftime Show Debate: A five-minute song that is supposedly titled "Watch the Party Die."

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Kendrick Lamar: 5 Guests We'd Like To See At The Halftime Show (V101.9)

Kendrick Lamar has not yet announced any guests for his Super Bowl Halftime show performance. We took a few (wild) guesses who might share the stage with ...

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Kendrick Lamar Drops NSFW Drake Diss Song After Super Bowl ... (Bleacher Report)

Kendrick Lamar apparently isn't done dissing Drake. On Wednesday, Lamar released an untitled diss track directed toward his fellow rapper and continued ...

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Kendrick Lamar Drops 'Time to Watch the Party Die' (Vulture)

Kendrick Lamar shocked the world by dropping a new song that isn't primarily a Drake diss track. Okay, there are a few Drake disses, but there's more!

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Encore or Uproar? Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Frenzy in New ... (Famuan)

As the 2025 Super Bowl approaches, Kendrick Lamar—an intricately skilled lyricist with a rare blend of poetic insight and incisive social commentary, ...

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Kendrick Lamar drops first song since 'Not Like Us' (NBC News)

Months after the beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake seemingly reached a conclusion, Lamar has dropped a new track.

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Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans With First New Track Since May (V101.9)

This surprise release marks Kendrick's first new track since his hit single “Not Like Us,” which dominated the airwaves and charts earlier this year. That song, ...

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