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Also. Kendrick opened with an unapologetically loud performance focused on Black America with a ton of political messaging. And the women sang “someone better squabble” in almost a mocking tone?? Because so many white Americans only know Kendrick from the Drake beef, and they’re there to see two black men fight, not a celebration of Black Culture.

The american flag literally dissolved into depictions of violence and shooting. And then, once the performers were united in sync again, the audience flashed “WARNING, WRONG WAY”

That has so many meanings, both in the context of the performance being about politics and the path America as a whole is going down—the wrong way.

But also in that specific moment, when black men were working together as a whole, America would rather see them fighting. After that section is over, Uncle Sam mocks Kendrick.

Once the performance turns into a pop song Uncle Sam says, “yeah, that’s what I’m talking about! That’s what America wants—nice and calm! You’re almost there. Don’t mess this-“ and he is cut off by Not Like Us starting. White America is content to watch Black artists as long as the art is palatable to them, but Kendrick disrupted that with the Drake beef, and white America watched because it glorifies violence between black men.

But Kendrick emphasizes that this is not what this performance is about. When asked if he’s really about to do this, he says “It’s a cultural divide, Imma get it on the floor.” And “40 acres and a mule, this is bigger than the music.” He is doing this for Black America. Not Like Us has brought folks together when America has tried its hardest to divide and conquer. Hell, Kendrick had Crips and Bloods dancing on stage together at a concert. He’s managed to work through centuries of oppression and trauma to bring Black America together in this moment. This is bigger than the music.

And he brings it back to politics with “yeah, they tried to rig the game, but you can’t fake influence.” There’s a reason he said that with the president in the audience. Kendrick had the biggest stage in the world and he used it to say “They Not Like Us” with the president, a known child predator, in the audience. And the rest of the crowd was screaming the lyrics along with Kendrick.

Kendrick Lamar the man you are

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Salutations. This is your Uncle Sam. And this is the Great American Game.

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What a time to be alive.

Happy Black History Month to all and to all a good night ❤️🖤💚

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skibidi toilet or whatever the fuck you kids say

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I have never *ever* cried over a character so much in my life. my baby just wanted to be seen and loved. he didn’t deserve all that shit 🩵 Endeavor better watch his back..

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Merry Christmas bkdks, we got crumbs

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

As usual, cross posted on Twitter.

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Mistletoe

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Happy Holidays! 🎄

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i still dont rlly know how to draw them. AGH!!!!! but i love christmas and i love bkdk So

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Merry Christmas to the gays😔😔

Let's pretend bnha ended on chapter 430 and bkdk can still be 100% canon with a really fluffy fanon!!!

I miss my fluffy bakudeku give them back :(((

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Merry Christmas 🎄💥💕

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merry yaoimas 2: electric boogaloo (they finally kissed)

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🧡💚I tried something new when drawing this cutesy piece omg I love it so much, mighttt do something like this again not sureeee the crayon brush i was using was a hassle…ALSO?? can i decide on a watermark soon oml i have no idea how to make it original to me💚🧡

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If it weren't for Hori's new art I'd forget it's already Christmas

Anyways Merry Christmas!!