On Monday, Feb. 10, the legendary director commended the "Not Like Us" rapper's performance on Instagram — and offered some insight to a historical reference he made. "I Want To Thank My Brother Kendrick For The 40 Acres And A Mule Shoutout Which Has Been The Name Of My Production Company Since NYU Grad Film School,

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

From PlayStation references to America's political divide, Serena's Crip walk to that "Gloria" jacket, here's a look at what the Grammy and Pulitzer-winning rapper's show was really saying.