Kendrick Lamar Secures Emmy For Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Earlier this yr, Kendrick Lamar made historical past along with his Tremendous Bowl LIX Halftime Present. The Compton rapper’s efficiency was the most-watched in NFL historical past, capturing the eye of a whopping 133.5 million viewers. The file was beforehand held by Michael Jackson due to his 1993 Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present. It was reportedly seen by a formidable 133.4 million folks.

Kendrick carried out quite a lot of hits like “Humble,” “DNA,” “Euphoria,” and extra. After all, he additionally delivered a fiery reside rendition of his Drake diss observe “Not Like Us,” which was later talked about within the Toronto artist’s lawsuit in opposition to Common Music Group.

Now, Kendrick has earned his second Emmy award for the explosive present. Based on Pitchfork, he is been honored for Excellent Music Route alongside musical director Tony Russell. The efficiency was additionally nominated in Choreography (Selection/Actuality), Excellent Directing For a Selection Particular, and Excellent Selection Particular (Reside).

Kendrick received his first Emmy again in 2022 for his function within the Tremendous Bowl LVI Halftime Present, which additionally starred Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and 50 Cent. They had been honored for Excellent Selection Particular (Reside) together with musical director Adam Blackstone.

His second Emmy win is way from all Kendrick is celebrating nowadays, nonetheless. Final week, it was additionally reported that he is formally the one rapper this yr to have a track chart within the Billboard Scorching 100 each single week to this point. That is as a result of large success of a number of GNX tracks together with “Luther” that includes SZA, “TV Off,” “Peekaboo,” and “Not Like Us.”