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The Compton native’s performance was introduced by none other than the iconic Samuel L. Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam, setting the tone for a performance that would intertwine patriotism, protest, and personal triumph.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
This halftime show had everything — Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam, SZA singing, Serena Williams doing a crip walk on the side.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Every detail of Kendrick’s performance was intentional from his song choices to the American flag themed set, to even having Samuel Jackson play Uncle Sam.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The 22-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper took the field after being introduced by Samuel L. Jackson in a full Uncle Sam getup for a performance that included appearances by SZA, Serena Williams, and DJ Mustard.
—Time Staff, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
This halftime show had everything — Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam, SZA singing, Serena Williams doing a crip walk on the side.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Every detail of Kendrick’s performance was intentional from his song choices to the American flag themed set, to even having Samuel Jackson play Uncle Sam.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The 22-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper took the field after being introduced by Samuel L. Jackson in a full Uncle Sam getup for a performance that included appearances by SZA, Serena Williams, and DJ Mustard.
—Time Staff, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Uncle Sam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Uncle%20Sam. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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Uncle Sam
noun
Un·cle Sam
ˌəŋ-kəl-ˈsam 
1
: the U.S. government thought of or represented as a person
2
: the American nation or people
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