Will Kendrick Lamar diss Drake during the Super Bowl halftime show? Why and why not.
54KMashable / Feb 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM//
Kendrick Lamar isn't afraid of a little controversy — but the NFL is. So how might that play out during the halftime show on Super Bowl Sunday?
Part of the excitement of a live show like the NFL Halftime Show is that we don't know what will happen until it does, like Usher's 2024 surprise guests or Rihanna's pregnancy announcement. But Kendrick's fight comes in the middle of an ongoing rap beef between him and rival Drake.
If we are to believe rumors, it seems like Kendrick might play his biggest Drake diss "Not Like Us," his fifth installment in a series of diss tracks against the Canadian rapper. The song, which alleges Drake's pedophilia and sexual misconduct, solidified his victory against Drake and broke several Spotify records. On Sunday, the track won Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
But the song, and beef as a whole, also resulted in multiple lawsuits. Drake sued Universal Music Group and Spotify claiming they worked together to inflate the songs popularity and accused UMG of violating the RICO act. He later filed another lawsuit against UMG for defamation and funneling payments to iHeartRadio.
Whatever ends up happening, it will likely be a surprise to us, but not to anyone at the NFL, Andrew Mall, an associate professor of music at Northeastern University, told the Northeastern Global News. And the idea that the NFL would agree to something they could get sued for — like allowing Kendrick to allege Drake is a pedophile — would be pretty unlikely, he argues.
"He won’t do that in part because the scale and the choreography and the production of the Super Bowl halftime show has to be set in stone," Mall said. "So, he can’t just tease and be like, 'I know you said I can’t do this, but here I am dancing around the edges.' … My guess is there’s no chance for him to surprise at least anyone who is in a decision-making position with what’s going to be on stage or on the field."
We'll find out during Kendrick's Super Bowl LIX performance on February 9, where the Chiefs will face off against the Eagles.
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Update, February 3, 5:30PM ET: Following the news that Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump have agreed to pause their tariff standoff for thirty days , Ontario premier Ford has announced on X that he is similarly pausing the province's cancelation of its Starlink contract: "With the US pausing tariffs, Ontario will also pause our retaliatory measures. If President Trump proceeds with tarif
Help! We're drowning in email spam, it's about to get worse and there's nothing we can do to stop it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Security outfit VIPRE processed 7.2 billion emails to deliver a scathing report It found 90% of emails sent are classified as spam, with the US topping the spam senders list Rising threats for 2025 include QR code phishing and adoption of deepfakes VIPRE processed 7.2 billion emails in 2024 and uncovered a staggering 858 million instances of spam, with the majority flagged due to content (437 mil
Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: ‘I feel violated’
TechCrunch / 11h
An Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Trump's Tariffs Are Wreaking Havoc on the AI Industry He Claims to Support
100+Futurism / 11h
Below the Belt President Donald Trump's chaotic tariffs hit US-based AI chipmaker Nvidia's stock, as it slid over five percent when trading began on Monday before recovering by a few points. Over the weekend, Trump announced an additional ten percent tariff on Chinese imports and 25 percent on those from Mexico and Canada, though he later said the Mexico tariffs had been delayed a month. The whol
Hundreds of Ducks Found Dead of Suspected Bird Flu Around Chicago
58Gizmodo / 11h
23 million birds have contracted H5N1 in the U.S. in the past 30 days, according to USDA.
Why there’s no such thing as the ‘best’ credit card
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. A common question we get here at TPG is, “What is the best credit card ?” And you might be here searching for an answer to that same question. If that’s the case, we can help by telling you that no one card is the “best.” The cards in this guide are valuable thanks to their different perks and ways to earn cash back
I’ve loved WWE for 25 years, and there’s no better time to start watching thanks to Netflix
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
I love wrestling. I love the storylines, I love the athleticism, I love live TV, and I love the ridiculousness of it all. I turned 30 last month and there are very few interests that have stuck with me from my childhood, but wrestling is one of them. There have been times when my interest has withered, but the soap opera of wrestling always manages to reel me back in. As of January, WWE’s headlin
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, February 4 (game #1107)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, February 3 (game #1106) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, February 4 (game #604)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, February 3 (game #603) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, February 4 (game #338)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, February 3 (game #337) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
52View from the Wing / 12h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Continue reading ...
ChatGPT Is Trying to Be a Better Research Assistant
How-To Geek / 12h
With the launch of Operator, despite it being not great in its current state, ChatGPT became more than just a chatbot. OpenAI wants to continue on the same pat, and the latest addition is a tool that can perform deep research. It's not exactly a new concept, OpenAI has a few reasons why it swears it's better.
These Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Are Under $80 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 are down to $79.99 (from $119.99) on Woot for the next five days or until they sell out. If you’re a Prime member, you also get free shipping; otherwise, it’ll cost you an extra $6 (just a heads-up, though: These won’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or any
Apple Music Has an Amazing Deal for New Users Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
There are a lot of music streaming services to choose from right now. Many of us subscribe to Spotify or Apple Music , but still others may use YouTube Music , Amazon Music , or Tidal . They all have their pros and cons, but if price is the most important factor for you, it's a good time to check out Apple's offering. Apple Music usually costs $10.99 for individual users, $16.99 for families, and
MAME Update Brings Speed Boost and More Retro Games
How-To Geek / 12h
MAME 0.274 has finally been released. It includes a new 64-bit ARMv8 recompiler that boosts performance and speed for macOS, Linux, and Android devices running RISC-based CPUs.
Trump says new US sovereign wealth fund could purchase TikTok
39TechCrunch / 12h
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund and suggested that it could be used to purchase TikTok. The fund is expected to be created in the next 12 months by the U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments, though it’s not immediately clear how. Trump has said previously […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Starlink profit growing rapidly as it faces a moment of promise and peril
200+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Two new independent estimates of revenue from SpaceX's Starlink Internet service suggest it is rapidly growing, having nearly tripled in just two years. An updated projection from the analysts at Quilty Space estimates that the service produced $7.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with about 60 percent of that coming from consumers who subscribe to the service. Similarly, the media publication Payloa
OpenAI says its models are more persuasive than 82 percent of Reddit users
400+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
At this point, anyone following artificial intelligence is familiar with the many ( often flawed ) benchmarks companies use to demonstrate a model's effectiveness at everything from math and logical reasoning to vision and weather forecasting . But even careful AI watchers might be less familiar with OpenAI's efforts to test ChatGPT's persuasiveness against users of Reddit's r/ChangeMyView forum
Save $50 on the compact Sonos Era 100 smart speaker
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: The Sonos Era 100 smart speaker is on sale at Amazon for $199, down from the typical price of $249. That's a 20% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Era 100 $199.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $50.00 Your movies, TV shows, and playlists deserve something better than your TVs built-in speakers . Those are notoriously not so great (for starters, most face backward) and we have
Why Harassment Comes with the Territory of Translating Popular Manga
87Gizmodo / 12h
io9 talks to translators about the highlights and challenges of working on major shonen manga series such as One Piece , Spy x Family , and Undead Unluck .
Grimes Slams "Power-Hungry Warlords" Who "Tricked" Her
27Futurism / 12h
Musk of a Man Claire "Grimes" Boucher seems, once again , to be close to condemning her billionaire ex — though of she still isn't coming right out and saying it. During an exchange with the Austin-based group sex enthusiast and shower-hating writer who goes by the pen name Aella over the weekend, Elon Musk's most famous baby mama bemoaned the anonymous edgelords — not specifically naming the fat
Use Android and Windows? Combine Them With These 4 Cool Tools
How-To Geek / 12h
Despite coming from competing companies, Android and Windows are two platforms that are quite compatible and capable of interaction. Here, I'll show you several ways to connect and run Android apps on your Windows PC.
Pronouns Are Being Forcibly Removed From Government Email Signatures
200+Wired / 12h
WIRED confirmed various automated efforts to remove pronouns from both email and Slack at USAID, the EPA, the GSA, and more.
Prime Video could be removing my favorite sci-fi show this week – here’s why The Expanse is more than just Game of Thrones in space
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Upsettingly, the first three seasons of my favourite sci-fi show, The Expanse , are reportedly about to be cruelly removed from Prime Video and it’s happening this Friday (February 7), giving you just a few short days to binge-watch them all! I’m sure that there will still be a way to watch the first three seasons on one of the best streaming services somewhere eventually (I hope), but if you’re
The Ember Mug 2 is one of the best gifts Ive received — and its currently on sale for $40 off
300+Mashable / 13h
Save 31%: The 10-ounce Ember Mug 2 typically goes for $129.95, but as of Feb. 3, you can grab it for just $89.99 on Amazon, saving you $39.96. Opens in a new window Credit: Ember Ember Mug 2 (10 ounces) $89.99 at Amazon $129.95 Save $39.96 You and your loved ones deserve better than room temperature coffee. Granted, upwards of $100 may seem an exorbitant price to pay for that, but I'm writing as
Looking for an affordable Venus et Fleur dupe for V-Day? These preserved roses are only $59.94
100+Mashable / 13h
SAVE 54%: As of Feb. 3, you can get 27 preserved roses for just $59.94 at Amazon (54% off!). These stunning blooms last up to three years. Opens in a new window Credit: Glamour Boutique 27 Preserved Roses in a Heart Box $59.94 at Amazon $129.95 Save $70.01 We don’t usually write about non-Amazon sellers (aka third-party sellers), but this deal looks legit. Right now, you can get a heart-shaped bo
The ‘Pokémon TCG Pocket’ Trading System Is So Bad Players Are Revolting
Wired / 13h
The Pokémon Company International says it’s now “actively investigating” ways to improve the feature after players threatened to cancel their subscriptions.
Capital One Platinum credit card review: Sometimes basic just works
The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Capital One Platinum Credit Card overview If you’re in need of a no-frills starter credit card, the Capital One Platinum Credit Card fits the bill. However, it’s “Platinum” by name only — don’t expect any perks, privileges or meaningful rewards. Still, with no annual fee, it could be a good fit for some be
The Boox Note Air 4C Is a Color E-Reader and Digital Notebook in One
Lifehacker / 13h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon dropped the Kindle Colorsoft , its first e-reader with a color screen, last fall, and you'd be forgiven for thinking that they were the first company to crack the concept: a device with a screen that offers all the benefits of e-ink—no harsh backlight, easy readability in any light—that isn't just in muddy-looking greyscale. But while Amazo
The weirdly whimsical PBJ - The Musical hits the App Store on March 26
Engadget / 13h
Who hasn’t sat up at night, pondering what it would be like to play a musical mobile game about peanut butter and jelly, performed in faux Shakespearean verse and animated in the style of Terry Gilliam’s Monty Python shorts? Well, wonder no more: The absurdist PBJ - The Musical (first previewed at Day of the Devs ’24 ) heads to the App Store on March 26. Kamibox’s PBJ - The Musical is a collabora
Roundtables: What DeepSeek’s Breakout Success Means for AI
MIT Technology Review / 13h
Recorded on February 3, 202 5 What DeepSeek’s Breakout Success Means for AI Speakers: Charlotte Jee , news editor, Will Douglas Heaven , senior AI editor, and Caiwei Chen , China reporter. The tech world is abuzz over a new open-source reasoning AI model developed by DeepSeek, a Chinese startup. Its success is remarkable given the constraints that Chinese AI companies face due to US export contro
Amazon quietly scraps popular Fire TV feature in new update, but there is a fix
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
The latest Fire TV software update has removed a popular feature You can no longer hide unwanted apps on your homescreen It's possible to restore the functionality with an app called atvTools Amazon isn't a stranger to quietly removing Fire TV features or breaking their functionality with software updates – and it's just struck again in the latest firmware push for its popular streaming gadgets.
I can’t wait to watch these 3 new movies and shows on Max with over 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Max never fails to disappoint when it comes to highly-rated content being added to the platform and this month it's no different. With 80 new Max movies available on February 1 alone, there's certainly a wide choice on offer to watch. So where do you start? Well, I've sifted through everything new on Max in February 2025 and picked out three of the best Max movies and best Max TV shows with over
Prime Video just launched another new exclusive streaming bundle ��� here���s how to get Starz and BET Plus for less
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Prime Video is offering a new exclusive streaming bundle in the US Starz and BET Plus are now available for just $15.99 a month The bundle represents a 30% saving compared to buying each separately Prime Video is launching a new discounted streaming bundle that lets subscribers get both Starz and BET Plus for 30% less than buying each service separately a month. The offer is available as of today
VPN usage skyrockets in DR Congo amid TikTok and X shutdown
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
People across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have turned to VPN services en masse as access to TikTok and X apps has been restricted. Proton VPN , one of the best VPN services to bypass these types of internet blocks, recorded a spike in sign-ups of 7000% above baseline, starting from Saturday, February 1, 2025 – the day restrictions allegedly began. "As conflict intensifies in the Democr
DeepSeek ‘incredibly vulnerable’ to attacks, research claims
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
DeepSeek AI model performs poorly against its peers in safety testing The R1 model exhibited a 100% attack success rate in Cisco testing AI chatbots can be 'jailbroken' to perform malicious tasks The new AI on the scene, DeepSeek, has been tested for vulnerabilities and the findings are alarming. A new Cisco report claims DeepSeek R1 exhibited a 100% attack success rate, and failed to block a sin
This DIY Tattoo Machine Thankfully Includes an Emergency Shut-Off Lever
200+Gizmodo / 13h
A YouTuber’s latest 3D printer project includes a real tattoo gun and a large clamp to keep your skin in place.
Junk From Temu, SHEIN Will Probably Cost You More Under Trump’s New Tariffs
20Gizmodo / 13h
As with everything at the moment, there's a lot of confusion.
India’s New Navigation Satellite Is Stranded in the Wrong Orbit After Thruster Glitch
100+Gizmodo / 13h
ISRO is exploring alternative uses for the satellite in its current orbit.
Final Destination: Bloodlines‘ First Trailer Is a Gruesome Game of Mouse Trap
88Gizmodo / 13h
The deadly horror franchise returns to theaters May 16.
Canadian Politicians ‘Rip Up’ Starlink Contract and Call for a 100% Tesla Tariff
500+Gizmodo / 13h
There's an election going on in Canada, and its politicians are taking aim at Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk.
Amazon First Reads: Februarys free e-book lineup is here
Mashable / 13h
GET TWO FREE E-BOOKS WITH PRIME: As of Feb. 3, Amazon Prime members can snag two free Amazon First Reads books. Not a Prime member? You can still grab two e-books for just $1.99 each. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon First Reads Prime members get two free e-books. Non-Prime members pay $1.99 for the first two. If you’re trying to read more this year (first of all, good on you!), Amazon
OpenAI launches deep research AI agent for ChatGPT
Mashable / 13h
On the heels of its o3 mini release, OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT agent for handling in-depth research. Appropriately, it's called "deep research." Using a yet-to-be-released version of OpenAI's reasoning model o3, deep research "conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks," said the announcement. Deep research on ChatGPT essentially functions as your very own research assist
