
A dancer from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show has been handed a lifetime ban, the NFL has confirmed.
Lamar took over the Caesars Superdome stage at halftime during the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, delivering a breathtaking performance. The set featured special appearances from SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and DJ Mustard.
The 11-song spectacle, which included ‘Not Like Us’—Lamar’s Grammy-winning diss track aimed at Drake—has already surpassed 30 million views on the NFL’s official YouTube channel.
While Lamar censored several lyrics during the 13-minute set, he still made a direct reference to Drake. This comes amid an ongoing lawsuit involving Universal Music Group, which represents the Compton rapper.

However, Lamar’s performance sparked controversy when a man on stage held up a flag displaying the words “Gaza” and “Sudan,” an unmistakable reference to the ongoing conflicts.
Dressed identically to the other dancers, the individual stood atop the GNX car before leaping down and waving the flag.