-Written by Big A

The Super Bowl is a stage that transcends sports, showcasing not just athletic prowess but also cultural icons. Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance was a breathtaking illustration of this, blending powerful artistry with a profound message. With Samuel L. Jackson stepping in as “Uncle Sam”, acting as a spiritual narrator throughout the show, the performance became a poignant commentary on society, identity, and resilience.

As the crowd erupted in anticipation, Kendrick opened the show with “Squabble Up”, immediately setting the tone for an electrifying evening. The excitement in the stadium was palpable, with fans ready to experience the lyrical genius of one of hip-hop’s greatest artists.

### Setlist Breakdown ### 

1. **Squabble Up** – The performance kicked off with high energy, pulling the audience into Kendrick’s vibrant world.
2. **HUMBLE.** – The atmosphere intensified as Kendrick delivered this anthem, encouraging the crowd to reflect on humility and authenticity.
3. **DNA.** – The raw power of this track resonated deeply, showcasing Kendrick’s incredible storytelling ability.
4. **Euphoria** – A shift in tempo brought a melodic interlude, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the soulful vibes.
5. **Man at the Garden** – Kendrick took a moment to address social issues, weaving narratives that echoed through the stadium.
6. **Peekaboo** – This playful track added a fun element, energizing the crowd and inviting them to dance.
7. **Luther (with SZA)** – The performance took a beautiful turn as SZA joined Kendrick, bringing a mellow, soulful element that captivated the audience.
8. **All the Stars (with SZA)** – Their chemistry was palpable, creating a magical moment that resonated with fans and highlighted the beauty of collaboration.
9. **Not Like Us** – The show took an unexpected twist with the surprise appearance of Serena Williams, who electrified the crowd with her impressive “crip walk,” celebrating empowerment and unity.
10. **TV Off (with Mustard)** – The finale was a grand spectacle, with Kendrick and Mustard closing the show on a high note, leaving the audience in a state of exhilaration.

Throughout the performance, Samuel L. Jackson’s narration as “Uncle Sam” provided a spiritual backbone to the sets. His powerful voice guided the audience through Kendrick’s journey, adding depth to the performance and reminding everyone of the underlying themes of struggle and triumph.

The collaboration with SZA brought a soulful interlude that balanced the high-energy tracks, creating a dynamic flow that resonated with both hip-hop and R&B fans alike. The surprise appearance of Serena Williams added an extra layer of excitement, showcasing the intersection of music and sports, and leaving the audience in awe.

As the show concluded, the energy in the stadium was electric. Fans were left buzzing with excitement, discussing the powerful messages conveyed through Kendrick’s music and the groundbreaking performances that unfolded before their eyes.

What did you think of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance? How did it make you feel? Did Samuel L. Jackson’s narration enhance your experience? Share your thoughts and reactions to this unforgettable halftime show that united music, culture, and spirit in an extraordinary way.

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Kendrick Lamar Makes A Statement At The Super Bowl…Game Over

-Written by Karev Yah of HeritageHipHop.com

Kendrick Lamar is a G.O.A.T. contender that has made Hip-Hop culture stand at attention for the last year with a Hip-Hop battle versus another G.O.A.T. of the culture Drake. No matter how one may feel about the battle, Kendrick Lamar has taken the Super Bowl 59 stage to create a story that will change the battle rap landscape forever.

Battle Rap is a part of the Hip-Hop game where clever rhymes and theatrics have been used to 1 up a competitor with showmanship and the Super Bowl is one of the grandest stages to showcase a competitive show to dominate another rapper. After Kendrick Lamar collected 5 Grammy awards Super Bowl 59 was the next grand stage of his great career to conquer. This is an honor not many artists get to achieve and Kendrick used this opportunity to further cement his name in Hip-Hop conversation for years to come. A conversation that not only will talk about who is the greatest ever but how to use showmanship to always be remembered in the conversation.

During the show of course Kendrick did songs from his recently released album GNX. Of course Kendrick brought out his musical muse SZA to connect on the chemistry they have shown since the Marvel’s “Black Panther” soundtrack hit “All The Stars”. Those are the given, hearing good music. But the show is the key to being remembered and Kendrick did that with the many references that created a battle statement with his performance.

Samuel L. Jackson being “Uncle Sam”, an American character used to give commentary to the performance, represented the sentiments of the mainstream of the music industry and America. He reminded Kendrick to “play the game”, by doing his hits and giving the people what they want. Kendrick’s performance was littered with references that were game changing like using the Squid Games set as a stage for his performance. The X in Squid games is a reference to end competition and it was highlighted on the stage during the performance. Kendrick Lamar had dancers dressed in the colors of the American Flag red, white and blue. The dancers not only represented the different colors of gangs in California Street culture they created the flag in symbols of joined unity and also as a separate collective to symbolize the country as well. The Game of unity and politics shown here reflects the state of the country in the new Donald Trump era of America.

With people debating if “Not Like Us” would be performed Kendrick hinted at it during the show and when it finally was played the crowd made it known that is what it came to see, the competition of Hip-Hop shown aka the hit. The Drake hate has been shown for his ability to stay at the top of the charts and this song stopped a lot of Drake’s momentum. The hate for Drake has not only come from his success but the conversation has changed to his treatment of women and during the performance, an ex girlfriend of Drake, Serena Williams, made her appearance dancing in the “Not Like Us”, set to make the statement of respecting the women in the culture and not using them for clout or as degraded notches under his belt. The game of optics and morality on display here.

With DJ Mustard on stage and the crowd chanting “A-Minor”, Kendrick Lamar brought the battle to the mainstream and though “white mainstream America”, may not understand or get it. For the Hip-Hop Kulture though, we see the play on words, the play on theatrics and we give Kendrick his just due. When you play the game there is a winner and a loser. Drake lost this battle and when the performance was over, Kendrick hit the button to signify that when the words “Game Over” appeared in the crowd. The battle in Hip-Hop went to the next level with this performance because now the evolution of the battle has taken shape. From Kool Moe Dee stepping on Kangol hats to signify his issue with LL Cool J, to the Summer Jam screen where Jay-Z went at Prodigy of Mobb Deep to claim dominance in the game. Kendrick used the biggest sporting event in North America to end a battle with a credible competitor. Even with DJ Akademiks’ failed attempt to sabotage the performance by releasing the track list of the show, Kendrick made his mark and ended the battle with a smile and the words game over in the crowd.

Whether you like Kendrick or think Drake did not lose the battle, this was Hip-Hop on display and even with Lil Wayne not being chosen to perform in his home state, Hip-Hop was on full display and the world took notice. Will this performance be remembered? I believe so because it one upped showmanship and gave Hip-Hop artists another level to meet and beat when it comes to showing the world they are the best in their craft. There is only one way to secure a victory in a battle and it is to put a close on that chapter. Kendrick did that and now we wait to see what Drake will do and what is next for Kendrick Lamar and his label Pg Lang. Good job K. Dot the game is over and the conversation is finished…for now.

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Welcome to another segment of ‘Ask The GoodFellaz’ … This weeks topic is: How to ‘Seal the Deal’ without coming off ‘Thirsty’???

Check out “The Recap” w/ the GoodFellaz Show round-table discussion featuring Tommy Gunz, Dav Noble, Shah Montana, Big A and Karev Yah as we give Relationship Advice on how to “Seal the Deal”, talk the “Balance of Power” between Men & Women, break down how many dates should you wait before getting physical, and give tips on how NOT to appear ‘thirsty’ !!

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It’s Prediction time!! The GoodFellaz give our Predictions for the NFL Playoffs & Superbowl !!

Check out “The Recap” w/ the GoodFellaz Show round-table discussion featuring Tommy Gunz, Dav Noble, Shah Montana, Big A and Karev Yah as we break down the Playoff situation, and let you know who we think is bringing home that Super Bowl trophy!!

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The GoodFellaz react to former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for faking a “hate crime” attack and lying to Chicago police  in 2019, during “The Recap” w/ the GoodFellaz Show.

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Twista is back, and he’s taking aim at the competition with his New Video, “Glock”.

Check out the visual for his new single off of his recently released project, the “Shooter Ready” EP.

The follow-up to 2020’s “Lifetime” EP, this latest 7 track collection from the legendary Chicago emcee is locked and loaded with bars, gun-talk, and of course- his legendary spit-fire delivery.

Watch the Video for “Glock” and listen to Twista’s New EP on Spotify below, courtesy of the good folks at GoodFellaz TV.

Bang, Bang!!!

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The results are in: And it’s Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy”, over Kanye West’s “Donda”, by a landslide…

After nearly a year of missed release dates and an on-again, off-again feud, arguably the 2 biggest artist’s in Hip-Hop finally dropped their long-awaited projects within a week of each other. Kanye released his highly anticipated “Donda”, album on Sunday, August 29th, and the following week Drake delivered his “Certified Lover Boy”, LP on Friday, September 3rd, to fans across the world.

In the time since these releases, fans and critics alike have debated which project was the BETTER album, however one fact has become clear: #CLB is the higher selling album, and it’s not even close.
“Donda”, was a monster release at the time, moving over 309,000 equivalent units in it’s first week, and more than 146,000 in it’s second, making it Ye’s 10th consecutive #1 Album, and (at the time) the highest selling album of 2021. However, those numbers pale in comparison to the success of “Certified Lover Boy”; which moved over 613,000 and 146,000 equivalent album units in it’s first two weeks respectively.

Indeed, Drizzy’s current dominance of the music landscape is so complete, that besides having the overall #1 Record in the country with “Way Too Sexy”, featuring Future & Young Thug, his latest album also occupies an additional 8 spots on the Billboard Top 10 Charts, and the ENTIRE Top 5; a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since the days of The Beatles.

So while Drake clearly bested Kanye in the overall sales competition, who actually WON the ‘Battle’ between the two Icons?? Check out the latest episode of “The Recap” w/ the GoodFellaz Show below, where the panel discusses the Winners and Losers from this epic musical showdown. Either way one thing is clear: the true winners were THE FANS, who have a lot of new music to listen to from two of the most influential artist of our generation. That’s a win-win for everybody.

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February is Black History Month, so you already know the GoodFellaz had to represent, and speak our minds about what it means in 2021.

So how do the GoodFellaz celebrate ‘Black History Month’?? How important is it to us? Is it acceptable that African-American culture and accomplishments only receive one month of recognition (and the shortest month of the year, at that)? Is there a difference between Acknowledging and Celebrating it?? The GoodFellaz answer these questions and more during “The Recap” w/ the GoodFellaz Show  round-table discussion featuring Tommy Gunz, Dav Noble, Big A, Shah Montana and Karev Yah .

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Recently the GoodFellaz came thru to the Heritage Hip-Hop studios for an exclusive interview, where we got a chance to chop it up about Music, Business, and the origins of GoodFellaz TV.  Curated by Heritage Hip-Hop’s own Karev, #GFTV alumni Big A, Tommy Gunz & Dav the Photographer sat down for an entertaining and informative discussion.

Check out the interview below, courtesy of the good folks at HeritageHipHop.com, enjoy!

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Recently the GoodFellaz were invited to attend the Samsung Galaxy S10 Launch event in NYC, where along with a select crowd of industry tastemakers we were able to check out the new Galaxy phone before it hit stores. With the liquor flowing courtesy of the open bar, along with various entertainment including photobooths and juggling acrobats, the Samsung team spared no expense to showcase their new flagship phone, the highly anticipated Galaxy S10.

Features including an improved Camera, a new power-share feature where you can charge your phone simply by putting it on top of another Galaxy phone, plus impressive ear-buds were some of the highlights of the new S10, and the GoodFellaz were definitely impressed with Samsung’s new product! Indeed, we highly recommend the new Samsung Galaxy S10, for both business and everyday life, it is by far one of the most impressive smart-phones on the market today!

Check out photos from the Launch Event in NYC below, courtesy of the good folks at GoodFellaz TV. Enjoy!

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Movie fans what’s good!!! Check out the GoodFellaz TV Movie Review for the new “Antman & the Wasp” flick from Marvel Studios. Watch the spoiler-free review featuring #GFTV’s own Dav Noble, Tommy Gunz, Big A, and Shah, as they break down their thoughts and opinions on the new “Antman” sequel. Enjoy!

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