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Kendrick Lamar's Emmy-Winning Halftime Show Breaks Viewership Record

9/14/2025

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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show won an Emmy for outstanding music direction, awarded to bassist Tony "Chicago" Russell.
The show attracted 133.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime performance.
Russell faced production challenges, including evacuations due to wildfires and a leaked rehearsal.
Drake criticized former Raptors player DeMar DeRozan in recent lyrics, referencing his championship failures.
Despite this, DeRozan views their rivalry as entertainment and maintains a friendship with Drake.

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Story summary

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show won an Emmy for outstanding music direction, awarded to bassist Tony "Chicago" Russell.
The show attracted 133.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime performance.
Russell faced production challenges, including evacuations due to wildfires and a leaked rehearsal.
Drake criticized former Raptors player DeMar DeRozan in recent lyrics, referencing his championship failures.
Despite this, DeRozan views their rivalry as entertainment and maintains a friendship with Drake.