In its framing, narrative approach, and density, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl was unlike any that have come before it.

Fresh off a clean sweep at last weekend's Grammys, the 37-year-old Compton rapper elicited a slew of theories and interpretations, from both fans and peers, about his performance, which celebrated Black culture.

Kendrick Lamar stormed the field at Super Bowl LIX Sunday night, a major cap to what has been a massive year for the rapper.