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Minisode: Kendrick Lamar & The 40 Acres

Minisode: Kendrick Lamar & The 40 Acres

Update: 2025-02-12

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The conversation around Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance is in full swing. Every detail is being dissected, from his set list and relentless jabs at Drake to his vision for the future of hip-hop. Fans and critics alike are also trying to unpack the layers of symbolism woven into his set.

One phrase, in particular, has sparked a wave of questions: "40 acres and a mule." What's its history, and why does it still resonate today? I break it down in today's episode.

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Minisode: Kendrick Lamar & The 40 Acres

Minisode: Kendrick Lamar & The 40 Acres