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Next, the hosts turn to the recent debate over Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance. They note that Lamar broke Michael Jackson’s record for viewership—yet question whether this matters, emphasizing that the quality of the performance is more significant than raw numbers.
Phil and Serge express fatigue over the constant comparisons between Lamar, Jackson, Prince, and other legendary performers, criticizing the culture of obsessing over viewership metrics. They highlight that Lamar’s catalog is highly narrow—lacking crossover hits that appeal to a broad, diverse audience—contrasting him unfavorably with icons like Michael Jackson and Prince, who transcended genres and demographics.