Fans were aware that Lamar, 37, would headline the performance and would be joined by musical artistSZA.

Jackson interjected in the middle, calling the act: Too loud, too reckless, too ghetto.

Mr. Lamar, do you really know how to play the game?

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Thats what Im talking about.

Thats what America wants!

the actor said elsewhere during the performance.

Kendrick Lamar performing on stage during a halftime show, wearing a blue jacket and jeans.

Dont mess this up.

At one point, Lamar teased hisfamous diss track targeting Drake,Not Like Us.

The original lyrics calling Drake a pedophile was a particular point of contention.

Man in patriotic attire gesturing during Kendrick Lamar halftime performance.

Among the many dancers, there was one particular dancer who stood outSerena Williams.

The halftime performance sparked mixed views online, with some people calling it an worst halftime show ever.

Will this be the worst halftime show ever?

Kendrick Lamar performing at halftime, wearing a leather jacket and cap, with a crowd in the background.

Another agreed saying: Literal snooze fest.

I cant understand a single word he is saying.

This must be the worst halftime ever in history this guy sucks, another critic said.

Kendrick Lamar performs at halftime show with a group of dancers in various colored outfits.

I think Samuel Jackson was the best part so far.

Other than that worst halftime show ever, one said.

SZA joined the Compton rapper on stage forLutherandAll the Stars

GAME OVER.

Comment criticizing Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, calling it a joke and saying it’s not what America wants.

On the other hand, fans supported the rap star and praised the performance.

That was a great performance Kendrick.

one said while another wrote, Im glad he performed Not like Us.

Comment criticizing Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance as “worse show ever.

This was hands down best halftime show yet.

My man just performed the most successful diss track at aSuperbowl halftime!!

This is just a joke !

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And no this is not what America wants, one critic said

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