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- Super Bowl fans whine over Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show – ‘DEI only goes one direction’ (irishstar.com)
Local reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance has been mixed. While some enjoyed the show, others voiced strong criticism online.
Several social media users complained about the lack of white performers during the halftime show, with some calling it the “worst ever.” A few commenters tied their criticism to broader discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Lamar’s performance included special guests SZA and Serena Williams. He performed five songs, including his Grammy-winning hit, “Not Like Us.”
However, not all the negative comments focused on the performers’ race. Many others simply called the performance the worst they had ever seen, citing various reasons unrelated to the performers’ ethnicity. Some criticized the overall talent level and quality of the show.