Lamar filled the stage with performers, but none of them seemed to be white. While most may not even have noticed, some particularly upset users took to X to express their frustration.
“There’s no diversity in the half time show. DEI only goes one direction and this horrible halftime show perfectly represents why DEI needs to die,” a user wrote.
They are using DEI with a hard “R”
Don’t forget the companion piece!
Wouldn’t putting even one white performer in the show count as… “Forced inclusion”?
No one ever accused these people of being smart.
Nah, I don’t think it’s about being smart or not. For them it was never about “logic” or “congruence”, they are just hopelessly racist.
Yeah you’re definitely right. They’re looking at an all black show and calling it DEI. So they don’t actually care what DEI stands for, when they say DEI they mean “black”. Or more accurately probably the other word. I guess we all already knew that though.
I watched it and thought Kendrick Lamar is awesome! Samuel L Jackson is awesome! Serena Williams is awesome! DJ Mustard is awesome!
I never thought oh they’re all black…
Oh I did. I just sat there with my hands tented together saying good…gooood over and over
Kendrick knew exactly what he was doing by having everyone be non-white. I was all for it.
I just found out DJ Mustard’s first name is Dijon
Tell them it was all based on merit and watch their heads explode
Affirmative Action. Critical Race Theory. DEI. We fought a Civil War over this. People got lynched. There were protests. People got beaten, bitten by dogs and hosed with water over this. And for what? So it can be taken away with the stroke of a pen. It’s a shame.
It’s very depressing how thin the veneer of progress has been proven to be. After all you mentioned.
“DEI only goes one direction” which means what exists when there is no DEI?
Take your time.
I noticed. I intentionally checked. And when I saw there were no white people I chuckled to myself because I know this would make piss the racists the fuck off.
I forget the part where the whites were forced to watch it. When did that part happen ?
Because listening to and reporting on the whites whining is not required, either.
I can’t fathom the logic but maybe that’s because I’m not racist. The best thing here would be if people would just enjoy shit and shut the fuck up. I will straight up admit I didn’t understand a fuckin word Lamar said on stage, but I also understand that my taste in music doesn’t include whatever type of rap it is that he performs. But I cannot fathom sitting there watching that and the only thought on my mind is ‘holy SHIT there’s not a single white person on the stage !!!’ Just…wat.
will straight up admit I didn’t understand a fuckin word Lamar said on stage
Closed Captions are your friend. KL writes excellent lyrics that are relevant to who he is and where he comes from.
Honestly didn’t think of this and I usually have subtitles on. Appreciate it!
Audio quality was terrible, i saw a clip online later that was much clearer on audio
If you’ve tuned out the vocals because you can’t understand it, the music because you don’t like it, and have to sit there for 15 minutes with it on because you don’t want to miss the actual game, then that kind of thinking happens. Not saying it’s right. I’ll be honest, it was odd, but IDGAF about the half time show. So yes, people are looking for the opportunity to point this type of thing out.
wtf is wrong with people. You watch a show and all you can think of if the race of the ppl dancing? Stop this obsession ppl!
Oh, cry me a river.
I’m sure he’s banned from ever doing another Superbowl
I thought we were going to be a color blind society based on merit?
That show was HORRIBLE! There was no DIVERSITY!
-Americans making DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, INCLUSION illegal!
I found this somewhere and thought it was a pretty good explanation for all the symbolism in his performance.
And even tho I’m not super familiar with his music, I do respect him and an artist and really enjoyed the show.
Edit: and Serena crip-walking on Drake getting called a pedophile on international TV was just the icing on the cake for me.
