Spike Lee, Kendrick Lamar and Super Bowl

Spike Lee explains subtle references in Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar used part of his record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show to pay homage to Oscar-winning director Spike Lee as film fans noticed similarities between Samuel L Jackson's character and a role he'd previously starred in.
What Was Kendrick Lamar Referencing with '40 Acres and a Mule' at Super Bowl Halftime Show? Spike Lee Explains Shoutout
Spike Lee commended Kendrick Lamar's performance on Instagram on Monday, Feb. 10 — and offered some insight to a historical reference the rapper made.
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.
Spike Lee traces down the history of Kendrick Lamar’s reference to ’40 acres and a mule’
"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," Lee, 67, wrote alongside a clip of the performance.
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 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 gave a 'shoutout' to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance starring his 'Chi-Raq' actor Samuel L. Jackson.
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