Clay Travis, a prominent conservative sports commentator, labeled Lamar’s performance as the “worst Super Bowl halftime show of all time,” while Eric D. Huy, a rising influencer in MAGA circles, mockingly referred to it as a “Black nationalist” showcase. Other voices in the conservative sphere, such as Jack Posobiec and Ben Shapiro, echoed similar sentiments, with Shapiro claiming he couldn’t understand Lamar’s lyrics. Their reactions varied from dismissive to overtly critical, emphasizing a perceived hostility towards the representation of Black artists in mainstream events.