Fresh off a clean sweep at last weekend's Grammys, the 37-year-old Compton rapper elicited a slew of theories and interpretations, from both fans and peers, about his performance, which celebrated Black culture.

In its framing, narrative approach, and density, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl was unlike any that have come before it.

Kendrick Lamar stormed the field at Super Bowl LIX Sunday night, a major cap to what has been a massive year for the rapper.