Kendrick Lamar is standing firm on his decision to perform "Not Like Us" during the Super Bowl Halftime Show, despite facing significant pressure to remove the controversial Drake diss track from his setlist.

Photo Credit: Kendrick Lamar by Kenny Sun / CC by 2.0

The controversy stems from Drake's ongoing legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG), which involves a massive defamation lawsuit. The track contains serious allegations against Drake, including controversial lyrics about pedophilia, specifically referencing "Certified Lover Boy" and "A-minor."

Drake has filed petitions in New York and Texas state courts, alleging that UMG, Spotify, and iHeartRadio participated in an "illegal scheme" to promote Lamar's diss track. The lawsuit claims UMG orchestrated Lamar's Super Bowl performance as part of a larger plan to damage Drake's reputation.

Industry insiders report that Lamar remains unmoved by the pressure, with one source stating, "He won't back down. He doesn't care about what Drake says or what he thinks about the song; it's a hit. Kendrick won't be silenced or shut down."

The situation has drawn criticism from rap industry figures, including Joe Budden, who has questioned Drake's decision to pursue legal action rather than following traditional rap beef protocols. The NFL's final position on the performance and its potential implications remains to be determined.

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