Fans believe they have spotted a subtle dig Kendrick Lamar made at President Donald Trump’s expense during his Super Bowl halftime show.
The 37-year-old rapper took the stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, headlining one of the most-watched musical events of the year, with special guest and longtime collaborator SZA, as well as guest appearances from Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams.
The night saw the Philadelphia Eagles triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs with a host of stars in attendance, including Taylor Swift who was brutally booed by the audience.
One attendee who got quite a different reaction was President Donald Trump, who emerged to cheers from the crowd.
The sentiment didn’t seem to be echoed by Kendrick, however, as fans pointed out one particular lyric he changed – which appeared to be a dig at Trump.
They tweeted: “Kendrick Lamar seems to have changed his lyrics to take a shot at Trump, who is also in attendance at the superbowl tonight… What did he mean by ‘The revolution is about to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy’?”
Others added: “‘The revolution is about to be televised, you picked the right time but the wrong guy.’ -Kendrick Lamar. Yeah, he didn’t vote for Trump, no wonder MAGA is furious..”
Another commented: “Kendrick knew Trump was in attendance and he still did that. Epic.”
One viewer referred back to Trump’s inflammatory comments about DEI (diversity equity, and inclusion) hires following the Washington D.C. American Airlines crash as Samuel L. Jackson took to the stage dressed as Uncle Sam, writing: “Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime site. Can’t wait for Trump to say it’s ‘DEI’.”
In one sketch featuring the veteran actor, he was seen telling Kendrick he’s “too ghetto: before adding: “Yes! America wants slow chill music.”
It comes after President Trump ordered all US government staff working on DEI schemes to be put on immediate paid administrative leave, having revoked Executive Order 11246 (1965).
The law was designed to protect workers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, with advocates believing it helps to level the playing field for underrepresented groups.
