Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Sparks 125 FCC Complaints

Complaints During The Super Bowl Performance

During the break in the Kendrick Lamar Super Cup, more than 100 official complaints were received by the Federal Public Relations Commission (FCC).

In accordance with Hill, 125 official complaints were filed in the FCC by the audience after the completion of the Super Bowl Lamar in February. According to the report received by Hill, most of the 125 complaints disagreed with Kendrick’s lyrics and “provocative dances.”

Audience Reactions To The Performance

During the performance, Kendrick showcased several tracks from his latest GNX album along with well-known songs from his discography, notably performing the Drake diss track “Not Pall We,” albeit in a censored form.

One complaint came from a spectator in Lenox who expressed that their children should not have been exposed to “language and gestures.” Another viewer suggested that future Super Bowl breaks should consider hiring family-friendly musical entertainment, stating, “It would be nice to change the entertainment to something that truly represents family values.”

The same viewer remarked, “It’s tiring that we have to send the kids out of the room during a supposed family event due to potential vulgarity.”

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Another viewer described Kendrick’s performance as “the worst” they’d seen, adding, “I was glad I couldn’t understand most of what Kendrick Lamar said because I was shocked after reading the lyrics to several of his songs. This was fragmented and filled with therapeutic content. It is absolutely unsuitable for all ages.”

Katya Stone notes that one complaint involved Serena Williams, who made a brief appearance, alleging that her “screaming” contributed to a “gang affiliation.”

Racial Complaints And Criticisms

The performance also sparked complaints regarding racism. One individual commented: “All these complaints about racism, and if the Super Bowl break wasn’t racist, I don’t know what is. There wasn’t a single white person in the entire show. If this were the opposite scenario, it would be a different story. During the break, there should be representation from all races, ensuring the performance is suitable for everyone.”

Another viewer echoed this sentiment, questioning, “Why was there not a single white person?”

Soon after Kendrick Lamar’s performance, it was announced that his halftime show was dubbed the most popular performance in Super Bowl history. The Compton rapper made history as the first solo rapper to headline the coveted break.

In a five-star review of “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar was praised by Kyann-Sian Williams for NME, stating: “GNX” begins with such an ominous tone that doesn’t easily dissipate. However, Lamar channels what might be interpreted as hatred and negativity into a moment of reflection, compelling the audience to rely on the purest emotions known to humanity: love. In a year riddled with venom, Kendrick Lamar offers healing through GNX.