Joe Budden has slammed Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 59 setlist, calling it the worst in history. Criticizing the song selection, Budden claimed it deliberately made Lamar look bad. While some praised the performance, others argued it was overshadowed by his feud with Drake, sparking debate on social media.
Joe Budden has criticized Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 59 halftime show, calling his song selection the worst in history. Speaking on his podcast, Budden mocked the rumored setlist—later confirmed as accurate—claiming it deliberately made Lamar look bad. He slammed those who believed the setlist as "stupid idiots" and described its creators as "cultureless kids."
The rapper expressed disappointment over the exclusion of Lamar’s most iconic tracks, such as Alright and Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, and dismissed the setlist as a "bad joke." However, Lamar went ahead with the performance, featuring songs like Humble, All The Stars (with SZA), and his recent Drake diss track Not Like Us, which included a surprise appearance by Serena Williams.
Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl 59, where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, has sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans praised his decision to showcase newer songs, adding fresh energy to the halftime show. Others, however, felt the performance was overshadowed by his ongoing feud with Drake, arguing that it detracted from the historic moment.
The debate continues on social media, with fans divided on whether Lamar’s performance was groundbreaking or a missed opportunity. Meanwhile, Budden’s harsh critique has only fueled further discussion on the significance of song selection for such a high-profile event.
