Take Care was a genuine classic. Nothing Was the Same had moments. After that it's been diminishing returns with every project. Certified Lover Boy, Honestly Nevermind, For All the Dogs — these are albums made for charts, not for music. The Kendrick beef exposed that Drake's cultural relevance is built on brand not artistry. Fight me.

From the "Not Like Us" opener to the Samuel L. Jackson bit to bringing out SZA — Kendrick turned a 13-minute slot into a cultural moment. The staging was minimal but the energy was absolutely electric. Hip hop has had bad Super Bowl halftime shows before and this redeemed everything. He performed like someone with something to prove and we all won.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/42zdm48Pf4G0xU2EssktdE?si=p1DvVkUxQwauL62cK_OJ8Q

Is it giving old jaydes?