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Kendrick Lamar has made it clear that it's "game over" when it comes to his beef with Drake.
On Sunday (February 9), Lamar took the stage to perform during the Apple Music Halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles faced off for the Lombardi trophy.
Lamar's performance started with a surprise appearance from actor Samuel Jackson, who took on the role of Uncle Sam throughout the show. Jackson's Uncle Sam character interjected several times during Lamar's performance, a move that appeared to serve as commentary on the state of America.
"This is the Great American Game," Jackson declared.
The Grammy Award-winning artist delivered his first bars from atop a Buick Grand National Experimental, a nod to his latest album, GNX. Dancers popped out of the car wearing red, white, and blue outfits as Lamar performed "Squabble Up," one of the hits from his new album.
As Uncle Sam, Jackson asserted that Lamar was "too ghetto" after his delivery of "Squabble Up."
"Mr. Lamar, do you really know how to play the game? Tighten up," Jackson said in another apparent critique of the country.
Lamar's performance also featured songs from his album, DAMN., including "Humble" and "DNA."
The rapper transitioned into more bars from GNX's "Peekaboo" before he delivered commentary on his beef with Drake, who filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group over its promotion of five-time Grammy winner "Not Like Us."
“I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue,” Lamar said, foreshadowing his performance of the smash hit.
SZA, who was previously announced as Lamar's halftime guest, joined the rapper to deliver a collab performance of their hits "All the Stars" and "Luther."
"That's what America wants. Nice and calm," Jackson said after SZA's rhythmic portion of the show.
Lamar capped off his halftime with highly-anticipated performances of "Not Like Us" and "TV Off." Special guest and tennis star Serena Williams danced to Lamar's Grammy-winning record, and Mustard popped up on stage during the rapper's iconic delivery of the producer's moniker.
In what appeared to be one last nod to his beef with Drake, Lamar lit up the crowd with the words "Game Over."
Watch the full performance below.
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