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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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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. Thankfully we—and Spike Lee—have an answer for you.
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.
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