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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
“An Evening With Silk Sonic” on Spotify. Tanmayi ranks the songs on Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s collaborative album. ILLUSTRATION BY SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF

“An Evening With Silk Sonic” song ranking

Tanmayi Rayavaram December 6, 2021
All the songs on the album deliver an effortlessly clean and finesse sound.

Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy snubs expose racial biases

Sophia Yakumithis February 18, 2021
Because of apparent racial biases, musicians have taken to social media to call out the Recording Academy’s decisions. One of the most well-known manifestations of this is in the career of Kendrick Lamar.
BURSTEIN: Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance put femininity first

BURSTEIN: Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance put femininity first

Sarah Burstein February 9, 2016

I don’t follow football much, but I love the Super Bowl. It’s an excuse for me to hang out with my friends and consume disgusting amounts of guacamole, mozzarella sticks and mini hotdogs. Don’t lie...

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