Spike Lee Thanks Kendrick Lamar for 'Chi-Raq' Tribute

Spike Lee Thanks Kendrick Lamar for His Super Bowl Halftime Show: See What He Said
Spike Lee was a big fan of Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show. Kendrick used frequent Spike Lee collaborator Samuel L. Jackson as the show's "Greek chorus," just as Spike used him as Dolmedes in his 2015 musical satire Chi-Raq.
Spike Lee Notes Subtle Nods To ‘Chi-Raq’ Film In Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Performance
Spike Lee is praising Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance for what he believes were subtle nods to his filmography.
Spike Lee Thanks Kendrick Lamar for ‘Chi-Raq’ Tribute in Super Bowl Show
Spike Lee, like millions of other Americans, tuned in to the Super Bowl halftime show to watch Kendrick Lamar ‘s history-making spectacle. As Lee reflected on the Pulitzer-Prize winning artist’s show, the first rapper to headline the coveted mid-game performance, he drew parallels to his own film work.
What Was Kendrick Lamar Referencing with '40 Acres and a Mule' at Super Bowl Halftime Show? Spike Lee Explains Shoutout
On Monday, Feb. 10, the legendary director commended the "Not Like Us" rapper's performance on Instagram — and offered some insight to a historical reference he made. "I Want To Thank My Brother Kendrick For The 40 Acres And A Mule Shoutout Which Has Been The Name Of My Production Company Since NYU Grad Film School,
Spike Lee gives HBCU shoutout to Samuel L. Jackson for Kendrick Lamar performance
Spike Lee gave a HBCU shoutout to fellow Morehouse College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson for his Super Bowl performance alongside Kendrick Lamar
Spike Lee Salutes Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance
For two consecutive Sundays, Kendrick Lamar has captivated audiences with his Grammy-winning success and a halftime performance that left fans and critics alike buzzing. His electrifying show showcased his lyrical prowess and sparked widespread discussions across social media, particularly on TikTok, where users dissected its deeper meaning.
Spike Lee praises Kendrick Lamar for ‘Chi-Raq’ reference in Super Bowl performance
Spike Lee has praised Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, thanking him for seemingly referencing his movie 'Chi-Raq' through Samuel L Jackson.
Spike Lee Loved Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Starring Samuel L. Jackson - and Also Saw Those ‘Chi-Raq' Comparisons
Spike Lee dug Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show, and he especially liked what he (and others) saw as an homage to his 2015 film "Chi-Raq." Lamar cast Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam in his 2025 halftime performance;
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