WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Looks like the NFL is trying to keep things drama-free at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show—but Kendrick Lamar isn’t making it easy for them. Last week, Media Take Out reported that the NFL specifically asked Kendrick not to perform his viral hit Not Like Usduring his halftime set. But after some serious back-and-forth negotiations, Kendrick’s team managed to get the league to slightly back down. The compromise? He can perform an instrumental-only version—meaning no lyrics, no direct shots, just the beat. So… what’s all the fuss about? Well, Not Like Us is basically an all-out diss track aimed at Drake, and things have gotten messy. The song accuses Drake of some serious allegations, refers to him as a “PDF” (yikes), and even includes an image of Drake’s actual house, subtly encouraging fans to pull up. Not long after the song dropped, Drake’s home was broken into multiple times, and in a truly wild twist, an armed man reportedly tried to assassinate him, shooting one of his security guards. Drake clearly isn’t taking this lightly. He recently sued Universal Music Group for promoting the song, and his legal team—made up of the same powerhouse lawyers who helped recover nearly a billion dollars from companies involved in spreading the Pizzagate conspiracy—is now hinting at legal action against the NFL if they let the song be played at the Super Bowl. With all this legal heat, Kendrick had to completely rethink his performance. Sources say he’s bringing in new acts, including SZA, to switch things up and keep the NFL happy. But the big question remains—will an instrumental-onlyversion of Not Like Us be enough to keep the league out of Drake’s billion-dollar revenge lawsuit? Guess we’ll find out on game day. Until then, pass the popcorn—because this is way more than just a halftime show. Here’s a sample of what you’ll see on Superbowl Sunday: 
Kendrick Performing ‘Instrumental’ Not Like Us At Superbowl
