This post was originally published on France24
Fresh off winning five Grammys, Kendrick Lamar is set to take the stage for one of the biggest performances of his career—the halftime show at a major global sporting event. France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with music journalist Jayson Buford to discuss Lamar’s impact, his incredible week, and what this moment means for hip-hop on the world stage. To read more of Jayson Buford’s work, visit his Substack at jaysonbuford.substack.com. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.