Sol Phenduka criticizes Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl half-time
Radio personality and podcaster Sol Phenduka has voiced his frustration with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl half-time performance, questioning why the rapper didn’t perform some of his biggest and most iconic tracks.
Phenduka tweeted, “Did Kendrick not perform some of his biggest/familiar songs? Money Trees, King Kunta, Swimming Pools, m.A.A.d City, Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe, Alright etc? Strange. Robbed the people for the sake of pushing GNX. He made the show about a moment instead of celebrating his entire career/catalogue. SMH. Someone help me understand.”
The tweet sparked mixed reactions from fans and followers, with some agreeing with Phenduka’s sentiment while others defended Lamar’s choices.
One commenter pointed out, “He has been performing those songs on big stages for over a decade now. Don’t you think people needed something new? I mean, if he focused on those songs, you probably would’ve thought, ‘Why is he performing old songs?’”
Another user reflected on the broader context, saying, “Understanding the history of the Super Bowl performances, I get you Sol! It seems like another middle finger to Drizzy and the lawsuit.”
However, others argued that Kendrick did perform some of his signature hits, with one fan mentioning, “Those are some of his biggest songs… he did perform some. HUMBLE, DNA, Not Like Us. He did not rob his fans.”
