Kendrick Lamarappears to be speaking out about SCOTUS' recent reversal of Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that protected the right to abortion in every state.
On Sunday, Lamar ended his performance on the Pyramid Stage at the2022 Glastonbury Festivalin the U.K. with a reference to “women’s rights” during his new song “Savior,” which the rapper called his “favorite record” from his latest albumMr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
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During the 35-year-old musician’s performance of “Savior,” for which he wore a crown of diamond thorns, fake blood continuously poured down his face and soaked his white t-shirt. Lamar then added new lyrics to the end of the song, exclaiming, “They judge me; they judge Christ / Godspeed for women’s rights.”
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The Grammy winner repeated the plea multiple times, each with increasing intensity, as his dancers stood completely still around him and stared at the crowd. He eventually stopped mid-sentence and threw his microphone to the ground before walking off stage, leaving his dancers frozen behind.
Lamar seemed to use the final number to denounce the US Supreme Court’s decision to end the constitutional right of abortion in America, which happened earlier this month andallows states to ban people from getting abortions.
“Referencing the crown during his set, Kendrick stated that imperfection is beautiful and that he wears it as a reminder,” said Stone in a press release. “Seen as a badge of sin, a crown of thorns is one of the most widely recognized symbols of religious iconography and with Kendrick being vocal about his Christian faith in the past, his choice to wear one is incredibly poignant.”
Lamar told the Glastonbury audience ahead of the “Savior” performance, “I wear this crown. They judge Christ. They judge you, they judge Christ.”
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The rapper joins celebrities includingOlivia Rodrigo,Megan Thee Stallion,Keshaand more who’ve spoken publicly about the reversal ofRoe v. Wadesince the decision was announced.
At the BET Awards 2022 on Sunday, hostTaraji P. Hensonshared her thoughts during her opening monologue.
“It’s about time we step into our power,” said Henson, 51, who wore a gold dress with cutouts during her opening speech. “It’s about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman.”
“It’s a sad day in America. A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman who can give lifeifshe chooses to,” she continued. “It’s about time I got that off my chest.”
source: people.com
