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 ...
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[Opinion] Kendrick Lamar's '40 Acres and a Mule' Line at 2025 Super Bowl is Explained By Spike Lee
While Kendrick Lamar’s hit songs “Not Like Us” and “luther” may be climbing the charts following his epic 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance, there’s one bar that many are still puzzled by.
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“40 Acres And A Mule” Explained: What Did Kendrick Lamar’s Line Mean In Black Historical Context
Ahead of the rapper dropping the “Not Like Us” diss track, Kendrick Lamar opened up with a verse referencing “40 Acres and a Mule” to introduce the song as it built to its epic opening.