Kendrick Lamar is standing firm on his decision to perform "Not Like Us" during the Super Bowl Halftime Show, despite mounting pressure to remove the controversial Drake diss track from his setlist.

Photo Credit: Kendrick Lamar by Kenny Sun / CC by 2.0

The controversy stems from Drake's ongoing legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG), which involves a massive defamation lawsuit. The track contains serious allegations against Drake, including controversial lyrics about pedophilia.

Drake's legal team has filed petitions in New York and Texas state courts, claiming UMG orchestrated a scheme with Spotify and iHeartRadio to boost Kendrick's track while damaging Drake's reputation. The lawsuit also alleges that UMG helped Kendrick secure the Super Bowl halftime performance as part of this plan.

Inside sources confirm Lamar's unwavering stance: "He won't back down. He doesn't care about what Drake says or what he thinks about the song; it's a hit. Kendrick won't be silenced or shut down."

The situation has drawn criticism from rap industry figures, including Joe Budden, who have questioned Drake's decision to pursue legal action rather than following traditional rap beef protocols. Despite the billion-dollar defamation threats, both Kendrick Lamar and the NFL appear to be proceeding with the planned performance.

The controversy adds another layer of anticipation to what is already one of the most-watched musical performances of the year, with millions of viewers expected to tune in to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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