Jay-Z Insists Picking Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl Wasn’t a Drake Diss

In a recent interview, Jay-Z dismissed claims that his choice of Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show was aimed at Drake. He said the decision was based solely on Lamar’s standout success at the time. Jay-Z rejected any link to the Lamar-Drake feud. He asked why he should be involved in their battle and stressed that he picked the artist having a “monster year.” He also addressed broader speculation about celebrity alliances. Jay-Z made it clear he had no agenda beyond performance and popularity. The comments come amid ongoing talk of side-taking in the music world, including reactions to Kendrick’s Juneteenth concert. Jay-Z reiterated that his focus was on merit, not rivalries.

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