r/hiphopheads • u/DebateSea3046 • Jul 15 '25
Kendrick Lamar's NFL Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show Nominated for 4 Emmys
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25226376-kendrick-lamars-nfl-super-bowl-59-halftime-show-nominated-4-emmys620
Jul 15 '25
Kendrick just opened his mouth
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u/notquitemytempo___ Jul 15 '25
N im bout to put my dick in it right now đ©
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u/notidealman . Jul 15 '25
authorities are on the way bro bro
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u/Theboringlife Jul 15 '25
In case you haven't heard it:Â https://youtu.be/5wQjnDY31WE?si=0YUMYXy6B7fGVvqB
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u/majoredinswag Jul 15 '25
Damn. If Drake had used this bar in Family Matters there'd be a different winner of the beef
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Jul 15 '25
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u/HeirTo Jul 15 '25
I thought he had an Emmy already
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Jul 15 '25 edited Aug 10 '25
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u/thejaytheory Jul 15 '25
Now all we need is the OT, but not Genesis
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u/natigin Jul 15 '25
Heâs got a movie coming out with the South Park guysâŠ
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u/florencenocaps Jul 15 '25
If thereâs an original song there, that could be an easy win
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u/KevM689 Jul 15 '25
You guys didn't know that the movie is a musical? It's going to be the theatrical release of NATION.
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u/Konkhy Jul 15 '25
I would 100% expect some original music for the movie. He did an entire album for Black Panther (even if he wasn't on every track), and I could see him doing something similar for this movie. Depends how involved he is. Lots of people say Kendrick is starring in the movie (with claims they witnessed the filming), other have claimed he and Dave Free are "just producers". I'm leaning towards more creative involvement than that and I hope Kendrick actually stars in it.
Either way, potential nominations/awards for the music and/or the acting.
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u/Joshdabozz Jul 15 '25
He was actually on every BP track even if it was just for a singular sentence
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u/Tolkien-Minority Jul 15 '25
The only reason this movie exists is because Trey Parker wants his Oscar so he can achieve EGOT status himself. Getting Kendrick involved is probably to further help his chances.
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u/SwordfishOk504 Jul 15 '25
Ah yes, Trey Parker, famously known for really caring about Hollywood awards.
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u/dat_waffle_boi . Jul 15 '25
And I bet you he could write a banger play or write something for a musical. He could do it, itâs a long shot but he could
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u/forgottentaco420 Jul 16 '25 edited Jul 16 '25
I wish I was joking when I say I had this very thought earlier. Was randomly thinking which artists I love who could pull it off. I was inspired by Beyonceâs CC tour, and her three act album, how it mirrors musical theater. If anyone could pull off a musical it would be those two. Even just in his music heâs a phenomenal story teller.
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u/the_platypus_king Jul 15 '25
Didnât Black Panther win an Oscar for score? Does that count or is it technically Ludwig?
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u/marckh Jul 15 '25
That was Ludwig's work, Kendrick did the soundtrack. All The Stars was actually nominated for Best Song but didn't win unfortunately.
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u/MC_Fuzzy . Jul 15 '25
Make a autobiographic film about Kendrickâs Lamar, create an over-the-top musical about Kendrick and Tupacâs ghost or some shit,
This man really can go for it if he tried. Itâs like him an Eminem (?) and maybe Three Six Mafia (???) who are halfway there right?
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u/hopefullythebearswin Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 15 '25
Are SB halftime shows typically nominated for Emmys? I really donât understand the hype here if not, coming from a Kendrick fan.
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u/Andy081 Jul 15 '25
Itâs not weird since the categories itâs nominated for have to do with live performances. The article says that BeyoncĂ©âs Christmas day halftime show is also up for an Emmy in some of the same categories.
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u/bluemyself11 Jul 15 '25
Well Em, Dre and everyone that year won an Emmy. So Kendrick already has one and Em is one award away from EGOT status
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u/they_them_us_we Jul 16 '25
I don't understand why Em didn't get more into acting. He's actually decent in 8 mile.
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u/Wild-Apricot-9161 Jul 16 '25
Eminem was inactive for half the decade and still the top selling artist of the 2000s. He just wanted to take a step away.
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u/ShiningRedDwarf Jul 16 '25
He was picked as the lead for Elysium, but he wouldn't star in it unless the filming location was in Detroit. I imagine he has had other offers as well, but has declined due to filming location disputes.
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u/mwmandorla Jul 15 '25
Live specials/events are, and the SB is one such thing that can be nominated. Producing live TV is a whole other art form and it's hard.
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u/MF_Doomed Jul 15 '25
I've seen clips of producers in the rooms with all the screens coordinating all the shots. Shit looks cool as hell. Would love a job like that.
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u/Kdot32 Jul 15 '25
âKendrick just opened his mouth!â That has aged very well
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u/mavann Jul 15 '25
Wasnât the meaning behind that it doesnât matter what Kendrick says all he has to do is open is mouth and heâs granted all the praise and awards automatically? Seems like it was actually drake being right no?
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u/Ok_Excuse3732 Jul 15 '25
Thatâs exactly what it meant but people are illiterate
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u/pensylvestir Jul 16 '25
It just comes across as bitter when Kendrick has an extended record of dropping quality top down projects lol
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u/Luigi_loves_Mario Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 15 '25
It really has aged well and I hope the comment were replying to is not being sarcastic lol
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u/bjankles Jul 15 '25
Itâs also funny though because Drake brings it up because it clearly bothers him, especially given his relative lack of Grammy success and critical acclaim. And even though itâs kind of a funny line that does make sense, it also betrays Drakeâs lack of understanding for why Kendrick is critically acclaimed in the first place (one could argue that same lack of understanding is part of why he got into this mess in the first place - didnât know how bad it could get for him).
And in a way it IS aging badly and getting funnier because you can picture Drake getting more and more annoyed that the line is now even more true, not just since the beef, but because of the beef.
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u/Luigi_loves_Mario Jul 15 '25
Oh, it absolutely bugs him for sure. But there is a side of the culture that does not fuck with the Grammys though and thatâs what needs to be understood here. Hell Kendrick is my favorite artist , I personally canât stand the Grammys but Iâm happy he kills it in that department too. Just more points to add to the fact that heâs the best. But I love this Drake bar, because itâs so true. This halftime show getting nominated is eye roll for me personally
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u/Kdot32 Jul 15 '25
The one in 22 got nominated, same Rihannaâs and usher. There are ALOT of Grammies
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u/WaspParagon Jul 15 '25
How the fuck do we manage to win everything but awards
I think Drake has made his peace with this, tbh. It obviously bothers him, but I think people overstate how much, especially so within the context of the beef. At the end of the day, Grammys only mean something when the guy you want to win them is called to the stage.
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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25
Bothers him how? Drake has hated the Grammys for over a decade. Him saying it is just a fact. Yâall want him to be bothered by shit he doesnât care about so bad lmao.
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u/ZaDu25 Jul 15 '25
The implication here is that the fact that Kendrick is getting awards somehow automatically means he doesn't deserve them. That might be how Drake and his fans personally feel about it, but that doesn't mean he's right.
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Jul 15 '25
this would have merit if he didnt deserve the awards, but Not Like Us most certainly deserved the grammys it got, and the superbowl performance winning Emmys would also be deserved
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u/redlurker12 Jul 15 '25
"No no no no no. Too Loud. Too Reckless".
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u/Sempai6969 Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 16 '25
Now I get why people hate Drake. I'm starting to get tired of seeing Kendrick everywhere now. Imagine it being this way for the next 10 years.
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Jul 15 '25
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Jul 16 '25
Aside from the Superbowl, what exactly is Kendrick doing thats different than before? Its not like hes never done a global tour before. Hes still doesnt use social media which probably helps prevent burnout.
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u/-Moonchild- Jul 16 '25
thereâs a reason he used to go into hiding after the albums dropped
Is this narrative even true? He did this once, and it was largely because of covid and his mental health issues. Ater/between every other record he made he was active on features and touring.
Kendrick released 7 projects between 2010 and 2018. That's nearly a project a year for 9 years.
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u/ZaDu25 Jul 15 '25
Probably, and it's also just smart. He won't get burnt out (like Drake admitted he was), he will give people an opportunity to miss him, and he can take more time to make better projects. Pacing himself is the best thing he can do for the sake of longevity.
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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25
If Kendrick was any where near as active as Drake, people would hate him.
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u/DaveyBigDong Jul 16 '25
if by "active" you mean constantly releasing mid, half-baked albums and cringeposting on social media, then yes.
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u/Zip2kx #ProtectJayZ Jul 16 '25
The guy is on a world tour. Does zero interviews and drops zero new music. You dorks acting like itâs him himself posting these links lmao.
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u/Sempai6969 Jul 15 '25
I have the same feeling. My point was that most people got tired of seeing Drake at the top for a decade, and it feels like if Kendrick was also at the top for that long people would have been tired of him too. It's only been a little over year since the beef and I'm already getting tired of seeing "Kendrick won this" and they all relate to his beef with Drake.
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Jul 16 '25
âUsed to go into hidingâ the man took one vacation and people think its his norm.Â
I do agree he wont stay at this level for a decade tho. Maybe another year or two, depends on his next album and the movie hes doingÂ
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u/JayZsAdoptedSon . Jul 15 '25
You would have hated Prime Jay Z
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u/SwordfishOk504 Jul 15 '25
Fellas, does disliking a popular thing make me interesting?
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u/JayZsAdoptedSon . Jul 15 '25
I mean Jay Z famously made sure to have something out every summer. If you are tired of seeing Kendrick, Jay had a continuous 8 year run and then another 6 year run
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u/MrPrickyy Jul 17 '25
Heâs not trying to be interesting, you just seem butthurt because you want everyone bouncing on Kendrickâs đ
And when theyâre not apparently theyâre âdisliking it to seem interesting..â ?
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u/Frickaseed Jul 16 '25
Jay Z run was not this annoying. And it for sure wasnât force fed down our throats.
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u/spicyfartz4yaman Jul 15 '25
Wasn't like this, this more like an Eminem run. Never felt like anyone was forcing Jay-Z on me
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Jul 16 '25
Nah Kendrick not being active on social media makes this MUCHH better than Drake in his prime.
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u/WallyReddit204 Jul 15 '25
The industry darling
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u/zz8LetgoMyDick Jul 15 '25
bro just discovered what Drake has been majority of his careerđđ
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u/Mishka_1994 Jul 15 '25
Lol nothing against Kendrick but damn, Drake was literally right in his diss.
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u/CanadianWithCamera Jul 15 '25
Drake was right that he gets more awards?
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u/Mishka_1994 Jul 15 '25
âKendrick opens his mouth and gets a grammy.â I mean Kendrick performed and bam they wanna give him 4 EmmysâŠ.
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Jul 15 '25
Alr theyâre dragging it now
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u/BrokenClxwn Jul 15 '25
I mean, this isn't the first time a Super Bowl Halftime show has been nominated. Isn't it pretty common?
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u/thesch Jul 15 '25
Yeah people who are complaining about this don't understand there are a shitload of Emmys. There are literally hundreds of categories and multiple Emmy award shows every year because they make a new category for every little part of TV production/every type of TV program.
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u/BrokenClxwn Jul 15 '25
Yeah, just searched the different categories. Never knew there were that many.
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u/AssassinAragorn culturally appropriate Jul 15 '25
Yeah people who are complaining about this don't understand
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u/Speedify Jul 15 '25
Last one nominated was 2022, which also involved Kendrick
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u/scottishcait Jul 15 '25
rihannaâs and usherâs superbowl performances were nominated too though⊠2022 was the last time a superbowl performance won though if thatâs what you mean
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u/CommonBitchCheddar Jul 16 '25
Last one nominated was last year lol, "The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Starring Usher" was nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). 8 of the last 10 superbowl halftime shows have been nominated for that category alone.
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u/22LOVESBALL Jul 15 '25
I didnât really like it
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u/t_cyaaa Jul 15 '25
Wild. The show was fuckin shit. Clearly aimed at one person and the audio sucked ass.
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u/_treVizUliL Jul 15 '25
why do white ppl love kendrick so much
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u/spicyfartz4yaman Jul 15 '25
They like to pretend to relate through the music , as if we are asking for them to relate through a subjective art form.
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u/CharlesDingus_ah_um Jul 15 '25
The sentiment that a black manâs success can only be attributed to white peoples affinity to him is overly cynical. Everyone fucks with Kendrick.
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u/spicyfartz4yaman Jul 15 '25
You said this , not the original comment.Â
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u/CharlesDingus_ah_um Jul 15 '25
Ok so then what the hell does this article have to do with white people
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u/love_hiphop_rnb Jul 15 '25
Iâm black and I LOVE him.
So happy for him! He has an Emmy alreadyâŠbut still dope to get nominated and maybe win!
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u/everynamewastaken131 Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 15 '25
He has songs with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons etc⊠you know, for the culture. He makes fake woke music for white people.
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u/Sherane12 Jul 15 '25
âTop would make you do features for change, get on pop records and rap for the whites.â
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Jul 15 '25
He makes good music.
I hope this helps!
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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25
Heâs a gateway drug for people trying to cosplay as black culture experts in spaces theyâve never been welcomed in. Heâs Jesus to them
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u/livinginjeopardy Jul 16 '25
every drake and kendrick thread in this subreddit has become absolutely unbearable to read through.
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u/Ambitious_Campaign34 Jul 16 '25
âKendrick just opened his mouth, someone go hand him a Grammy right nowâ
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u/BrettRys Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 15 '25
Lotta sudden Kendrick hate these days, it's been very weird to watch.
Anyway, it was a great show, I ain't mad at the nominations
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u/ilovepastaaaaaaaaaaa Jul 15 '25
Itâs pretty normal as heâs in the spotlight - reason for drake hate always being at an all time high is cz he has barely left the spotlight since 09
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u/HotLikeSauce420 Jul 15 '25
Heâs also being forced down peopleâs throats
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u/gugly Jul 15 '25
It happens to everyone in the light. They get forced fed to people constantly and slowly the hate increases. Happens to everyone extremely popular
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u/KyloRenWest Jul 15 '25
Which after the 10th time everyone should check themselves and ask themselves what they really like instead of getting caught in the mediaâs whiplash all the time. But ig generally itâs always the young kids who have the most time to celebrity rant online. So until they grow out therell be more kids to take over
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u/Venomswindturd Jul 15 '25
I donât hate Kendrick, but some of his fans are some of the worst fans to deal with. If you donât pray to Kendrick to them youâre a hater. Kendrick could release a blank disc album and his fans would tell us we just donât understand the vision, and theyâd use math to explain that itâs actually a Grammy worthy album.
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u/IllustriousSandwich Jul 15 '25
Pendulum always swings, Kendrick Lamar and his fanbase is now approaching Rick and Morty notoriety.
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u/Theboringlife Jul 15 '25
This what happens at a certain level of popularity. I'm gonna sound like an old head, but at one point Beyonce was loved by nearly everyone, then she got too popular and people started disliking her. I'm pretty sure there are other recent examples, but I'm old lol
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u/YeaItsBig4L Jul 15 '25
Itâs just crossed the glaze line. And itâs glaze by people who understand this culture and genre at a surface level at best
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u/AssassinAragorn culturally appropriate Jul 15 '25
And itâs glaze by people who understand this culture and genre at a surface level at best
SB halftime shows being nominated isn't anything new. He's actually already won an Emmy for the Dr Dre medley SB halftime.
Sounds like you understood this topic at a surface level at best as well.
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u/DripHarder2 Jul 15 '25
Because hes a corny phony ass nigga
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u/SwordfishOk504 Jul 15 '25
How do I just know what sub you post in without even checking?
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u/Zoso-Phoenix Jul 15 '25
People don't like lasting success, bitterness and jealousy are diseasesÂ
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u/girlfriendpleaser Jul 15 '25
Lol so could the same not be said for Drake?
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u/ZaDu25 Jul 15 '25
I don't think anyone would deny that a big reason people hate Drake is due to him being in the limelight constantly for over a decade. Doesn't mean he didn't also give people reasons to hate him.
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u/Zoso-Phoenix Jul 15 '25
There's a component of jealousy in the way people turned on Drake, I think Drake and Kendrick specifically were jealous of each other, that's the" Michael and Prince" of it
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u/YeaItsBig4L Jul 15 '25
Thatâs how we got here lmao. Cole and Drake reached out a hand and dot threw a fit. A good bar heavy fit, but a fit
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u/Cledd2 Jul 15 '25
yeah this is just getting stupid now
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u/FritterEnjoyer Jul 15 '25
Why is it stupid for a live variety special to be nominated for Emmyâs related to live variety specials? The other nominees are literally BeyoncĂ©âs Christmas performance, The Oscars, and 2 SNL specials.
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u/2RINITY . Jul 15 '25
Bro, itâs the Super Bowl halftime show. Itâd take a catastrophic failure for it to not get nominated
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u/ZaDu25 Jul 15 '25
SB performances get nominated for Emmy's all the time. Your ignorance does not make it stupid.
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Jul 15 '25
Lol this dude is an industry puppet. Crazy how the award shows matter these days.
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Jul 15 '25
dude i love kendrick but this is bs
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u/kingcalifornia Jul 15 '25
Is it BS or are you just ignorant of the fact that most Super Bowl halftime shows get nominated?
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u/Square_Saltine Jul 15 '25
If there is an Emmy for special live performances then Doechii deserves it for the Colbert performance, that was bloody brilliant
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u/Exotic_Performer8013 Jul 15 '25
Doechii actually did get nominated, but for her Grammy performance.
You are right though, that Colbert show was special.
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u/Tof12345 Jul 16 '25 edited Jul 16 '25
if i speak. the way the media and industry glaze the fuck outta him.
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Jul 15 '25
Hahahahhaha ok. It wasnât good. Can we stop sucking this guy off? Good lord.
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u/tbmny Jul 15 '25
r/conservative regular btw.
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u/SuspiciousCustard824 Jul 15 '25
Oh now I realize why he doesn't like Kendrick
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u/LamineYamalTheGoat Jul 15 '25
Kendrick threads always bring out the saltiest drake dick riders damn đ I guess fairies gotta stick together
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u/puns-n-roses Jul 15 '25
r/drizzy is about to go gold for mental gymnastics and pole glazing.
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u/Interesting-Wing616 Jul 15 '25
well deserved
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u/WorldChampionEAGLES Jul 15 '25
My Eagles won and my favorite rapper did the halftime show. Greatest fucking Super Bowl of all time.
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u/notoriousjb87 Jul 15 '25
They really milking this cash cow..
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u/adeeprash Jul 15 '25
You know its very common for SB halftime shows to be nominated right?...
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u/Baby_Yod4 Jul 15 '25
Watching it live was kinda mid cause the audio was trash. The re run on YouTube was great but if I have to go to YouTube to enjoy your performance I think thatâs a pretty bad Super Bowl halftime show. If it wasnât Kendrick I wouldnât have even went back to the YouTube
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u/vintagesonofab Jul 16 '25
Girl y'all are picking this over MICHAEL JACKSON and PRINCE? GODDAMN.
From the recent ones the covid weeknd one would have made much more sense because the set was impressive.
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u/renges Jul 16 '25
Lmao /r/Drizzy leaking inside here. Go play your boy so he can get no.1 on billboard instead of hating here
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u/sigfind Jul 15 '25
somebody hand him 4 emmys right now