The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Whether you’re someone who believes the NFL should’ve kept to their meat and potatoes of inoffensive pop and geriatric classic rock fare, or you’re someone who thinks the NFL didn’t go far enough in accepting Black culture and Black artists – we all have to agree that this was indeed an accomplishment.
Because of apparent racial biases, musicians have taken to social media to call out the Recording Academy’s decisions. One of the most well-known manifestations of this is in the career of Kendrick Lamar.
American rapper Marlanna Evans, who goes by Rapsody, has had what can only be called an accomplished decade: she had a guest feature on an album that would go on to become one of the first rap albums archived in Harvard’s Library, secured two Grammy nominations for an album dedicated to her grandmother and is currently on tour in support of her 2019 album “Eve,” stopping at The Sinclair in Cambridge on Feb. 7.
Everyone wants to be Kendrick Lamar. Fake deep rap songs and albums proliferated following his critical and commercial success. Signs of copycats are everywhere. Logic partnered with the National Suicide...
For many on campus, fashion is merely a passion, not a career path they imagine being attainable. BU’s Fashion and Retail Association is hoping to change that.
In partnership with the Fashion...
Music is my favorite way to escape my daily thoughts. It can be used as a method to drift away in an almost magical way, allowing me to forget about whatever is bothering me. Sometimes I use music to bring...
Students circled Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground as Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar and Solange’s “Don’t Touch My Hair” played in the background as they waited for...
Students circled Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground as Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar and Solange’s “Don’t Touch My Hair” played in the background as they waited for the...
