Kendrick Lamar, a legendary figure in hip-hop, has officially made history by hosting the most watched Super Bowl halftime show ever. An incredible 133.5 million people saw his thrilling performance at Super Bowl LIX, breaking the mark set by Michael Jackson’s iconic 1993 performance, which had stood for decades.
Fox announced that the entire Super Bowl game averaged 126 million viewers, making it the highest-rated event in NFL history, while Roc Nation, the entertainment organization that produced the concert, said Lamar’s performance surpassed all expectations.
Just days after winning five Grammys and in the midst of his ongoing dispute with fellow rap sensation Drake, Kendrick Lamar’s performance was a cultural event. Fans and critics were left speechless by the Compton rapper’s impressive stage presence, thought-provoking graphics, and a potent blend of his greatest hits during his halftime act.
Social media was ablaze with responses, many of which praised Lamar’s ability to successfully combine politics and art in a way that spoke to a wide audience. His position as one of the most significant performers of this generation was cemented when some people likened his performance to the best halftime shows ever.
Lamar established himself as a worldwide icon and demonstrated his supremacy in hip-hop with this record-breaking event.
