Sampling “So [rt]” by Knxwledge, the ninth song on To Pimp a Butterfly is a list of Kendrick Lamar’s virtues, and an image of his trip to Africa. Kendrick knows everything: Compton, street shit, consciousness, highs, lows, and not caring about receiving recognition for his goodness. With this deep cut, he also deepened his critical acclaim. —J.B.

Kendrick Lamar took the stage on Sunday night to perform his biggest hits at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

Kendrick Lamar hit the biggest stage in music on Sunday at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show — a major cap to what has been a massive year for the rapper and Pulitzer Prize winner. The Grammy-winning performer teared through a setlist featuring some of his most popular songs and also teased an as-yet-unnamed record his fans have tentatively titled "Bodies.