This year, Kendrick Lamar is on a relentless quest to claim his title as the GOAT, adding fresh reasons daily. Having watched hip-hop transform into its electrifying self, complete with fiery diss battles between him and Drake, the debate over who deserves the throne has never been hotter. Now, with Lamar snagging the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, chatter has shifted from his throne status to whether he is even fit to perform. But just like the cheer squad makes things easier when tough calls are on the table, Pusha T has swooped in to silence the critics, firmly backing K-Dot. 

Not only did he slam the naysayers, but he also held the crown high, declaring Lamar was truly ‘Not Like Us’.

When Kendrick Lamar landed the Super Bowl LIX halftime spot, the music world suddenly became a panel of skeptics, with many questioning if he was worthy. Artists threw their picks into the ring, with even Drake unable to dodge the debate. But, in the world of music, tables turn fast—and Pusha T flipped them hard. In a recent conversation with Rap-Up, he crowned Lamar the “lyric king” for scoring the gig, shutting down the doubters in style.

“It’s amazing to watch him be exactly who he is,” Pusha T mused, reflecting on Lamar’s rollercoaster of a journey. He pointed out how even folks who do not usually care about lyrics now vibe and sing to his freestyles, showing just how magnetic K-Dot’s star power really is. Pusha T also emphasized that hip-hop has always been about a domain driven by lyrical prowess and it has been pure joy to watch Lamar let his greatness loose on the world.

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This is not Pusha T’s first time chiming in on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl buzz. He has weighed in before when Lamar’s statement was seen as a sly dig at Drake.

After Kendrick Lamar announced he would headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, artists like Nicki Minaj and Master P were busy tossing their nominations. Of course, Lamar’s fans did not hold back with the clap-backs. Then things really heated up when Kendrick dropped a line during the announcement: “You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos.” 

Pusha T, always one to back K-Dot, reposted it to his Instagram story, adding a simple “This is true” with a shrug emoji. Fans were quick to take it as a not-so-subtle jab at Drake, especially after Drake hinted that another showdown with Lamar was on the horizon. Considering Pusha T shares a longstanding rivalry with Drake, it is just another instance of him standing solidly behind Lamar. And his endless praise for K-Dot shows that the game indeed recognizes the game.

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