Drake was on the receiving end of disses in two languages during Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance of “Not Like Us.”
Kendrick Lamar Utilizes ASL Performer at Super Bowl
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Sunday (Feb. 9) is still a hot topic of discussion. Not only did Kendrick deliver a memorable performance, but to the surprise of many, he also performed his controversial hit Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” K-Dot wasn’t alone in this. The rapper from Compton, California, enlisted the help of deaf performer Matt Maxey from the Deafinitely Dope collective to perform the song in American Sign Language.
In the video below, Maxey passionately signs the lyrics to the chart-topping diss track in synchronization with K-Dot’s performance. This isn’t Maxey’s first time interpreting for a live hip-hop show. He has received acclaim for his work interpreting lyrics at shows featuring artists like 2 Chainz, Chance The Rapper, Jadakiss, and more.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Breaks Record
Kendrick Lamar’s Easter egg-filled Super Bowl set has garnered mixed reviews. However, one thing is certain: all eyes were on K-Dot as he made history as the first solo rap artist to headline the halftime show at the Big Game. The performance was viewed by 133.5 million people, according to Roc Nation, the NFL’s live music strategist. This makes it the most-watched Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show to date.
Watch Matt Maxey perform the ASL version of “Not Like Us” and catch Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show performance below.
Watch the ASL Version of “Not Like Us” Performed at the Super Bowl
Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Click “Watch on YouTube” to view the official video of the performance on the NFL’s YouTube channel.
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FAQs
Q: Who performed the ASL version of “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl?
A: Deaf performer Matt Maxey from the Deafinitely Dope collective performed the ASL version of “Not Like Us” during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.
Q: How many people watched Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show?
A: The performance was watched by 133.5 million people, making it the most-watched Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show ever.
Q: What made Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show historic?
A: Kendrick Lamar became the first solo rap artist to headline the halftime show at the Super Bowl, breaking new ground in the music industry.
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