All eyes are on Super Bowl LIX this Sunday, and it’s not just the game that’s got people buzzing. The halftime show is going to be lit, with none other than Kendrick Lamar taking the stage. But it’s not just his performance that has fans on edge—there’s some serious drama brewing over whether he’ll take…
But it’s not just his performance that has fans on edge—there’s some serious drama brewing over whether he’ll take a shot at President Donald Trump, who’s going to be there in person.
Kendrick Lamar’s evolving views on Trump
Kendrick Lamar, who’s at the top of the hip-hop world, has never been shy about speaking his mind. It’s clear that Kendrick uses his platform to speak out on what matters to him — and Donald Trump has often found himself in the crossfire.
But it hasn’t always been this way. If we rewind back to 2009, in Kendrick Lamar’s track “Determined,” he referenced both Trump and Bill Gates as wealthy figures he aspired to be like, long before Donald Trump’s political career even began.
Kim Kardashian’s decision to wear Marilyn Monroe’s iconic 1962 “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress to the 2022 Met Gala sparked significant controversy. She claimed that many people were unaware of Monroe until she donned the dress, suggesting her act introduced Monroe to a new generation. This assertion was met with widespread criticism, as Monroe is widely recognized as a cultural icon.
Fashion designer Bob Mackie, who sketched the original dress, labeled Kardashian’s choice as a “big mistake,” emphasizing that the gown was uniquely crafted for Monroe and should not have been worn by anyone else. Critics also expressed concerns about the potential damage to the fragile garment, noting that wearing such a historic piece could compromise its preservation.
Kardashian’s remarks and actions were perceived by many as dismissive of Monroe’s enduring legacy, leading to debates about the appropriateness of repurposing significant cultural artifacts for contemporary events.
