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Ye Critiques Kendrick Amid Controversial Actions, Super Bowl Milestone

3/15/2025

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Kanye West, now Ye, stirred controversy by criticizing Kendrick Lamar's collaboration on Playboi Carti's album, claiming he dislikes Lamar's music despite recognizing his talent. This remark comes on the heels of West's recent provocative actions, including selling a swastika T-shirt and making anti-Semitic comments. Meanwhile, Lamar made history as the first solo rap artist to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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Kanye West, now Ye, stirred controversy by criticizing Kendrick Lamar's collaboration on Playboi Carti's album, claiming he dislikes Lamar's music despite recognizing his talent. This remark comes on the heels of West's recent provocative actions, including selling a swastika T-shirt and making anti-Semitic comments. Meanwhile, Lamar made history as the first solo rap artist to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.