Caseoh's Controversial Take on Kendrick Lamar Sparks Online Debate
Prominent Twitch streamer Caseoh has found himself in an unexpected online debate after labeling Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar as "disgustingly overrated."
Kendrick Lamar's recent performance at the 2025 Super Bowl has ignited a wave of mixed opinions. While some lauded the star's innovative choreography and inclusion of Samuel L. Jackson to convey a political message during halftime, others criticized the show as lackluster. Notably, Twitch sensation Kai Cenat even suggested that the NFL production artificially enhanced cheers amidst claims of subdued audience enthusiasm.
In the aftermath of the Super Bowl, numerous high-profile influencers have shared their perspectives on Kendrick Lamar, with rising Twitch star Caseoh being one of the voices in the fray.
Caseoh rose to fame on Twitch in January 2024, amassing over 6 million followers through his engaging content characterized by wholesome broadcasts, relatable demeanor, and comedic reactions. While typically steering clear of online controversies, his recent remarks about Kendrick Lamar's music have set social media abuzz.
During a February 2025 broadcast, Caseoh made a bold statement, likening Kendrick Lamar to Chick-fil-A: "Not absolutely horrible, but disgustingly overrated." He further emphasized his stance by stating, "He releases one song with a catchy beat, and suddenly the whole world becomes a Kendrick Lamar fan. Bro, get outta here."
Expressing his musical preferences, Caseoh added, "I don't even like Drake, neither. Like bro, you should've put Lil Wayne out there." His sentiment aligns with a faction of fans who believed that Lil Wayne should have secured the coveted Super Bowl halftime performance slot, a sentiment that was echoed by Nicki Minaj and other rap artists.
“I look at Kendrick Lamar, the same way I look at Chick-fil-A, not absolutely horrible but disgustingly overrated”
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) February 12, 2025
CaseOh speaking about Kendrick Lamar after his chat asked him if he liked the Super Bowl LIX halftime show 👀pic.twitter.com/16DkKnJDte
Despite his critical view of Kendrick Lamar, Caseoh did acknowledge the rapper's talent during the stream, particularly praising the track "Swimming Pools" from his discography. "Like, why didn't bro play this?" he questioned. "Yeah, this song is hard. ...You know your boy doesn't like Kendrick Lamar, but this one? This one's tough."
Reactions to Caseoh's commentary were diverse, with some supporting his viewpoint while others disagreed vehemently. "So we all agree it should've been Lil Wayne, right?" one comment read. Another user expressed, "Might be the worst take I have heard from CaseOh." Meanwhile, a different individual stated, "CaseOh is a great streamer, but I'm going to have to disagree with that."
I should clarify that CaseOh doesn’t hate Kendrick because of the Drake beef, he hasn’t liked both of them for years. But after this clip, he listened to Swimming Pools by Kendrick and talked positive about the song. I see people hate on a man over an opinion, and that’s lame. pic.twitter.com/rtXdB4XCEL
— CaseOh Updates (@CaseOhUpdates0) February 12, 2025
Caseoh clarified that his critique of Kendrick Lamar was not influenced by the ongoing Drake feud, which has been a focal point of discussions surrounding the rapper's Super Bowl performance, spawning a plethora of memes and opinions.
Notably, several other prominent streamers share a lukewarm sentiment towards Kendrick Lamar, including xQc and Adin Ross. Ross, in particular, criticized the rapper for centering the show on his rivalry with Drake instead of showcasing his other hit songs.
