Fans expose TNT for editing Chance the Rapper’s ‘free Palestine’ shout at NBA All-Star event: “You’re not slick”

Chance the Rapper recently opened up about Kendrick Lamar's electric performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

Fans expose TNT for editing Chance the Rapper’s ‘free Palestine’ shout at NBA All-Star event: “You’re not slick”

TNT edits Chance The Rapper's opinion on Super Bowl halftime show Palestine protest (image via CNN)

For multiple reasons, Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl halftime show was historic for the entire NBA. Chance the Rapper recently commended highly of the performance on TNT, also highlighting the protest mid-show. The media conveniently edited the clip leading the fans to call out on the Sports show.

Chance the Rapper sat down with the NBA on TNT for the All-Star Weekend where he was enquired about Lamar’s performance being the first rapper to ever perform on that stage. The former praised the unprecedented event, calling it was ‘the coolest thing he saw.’

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Furthermore, he highlighted the universal cultural relevance the mid-show protest brought to the event subtly expressing his political stand over the Palestine and other conflict zones’ sufferings. He also mentioned that the protest presented an opportunity for the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who was also present at the Super Bowl LIX.

And I think one of the coolest things that I saw was, you know, it was a moment of protest and a moment of us getting… what’s going on in the world. So shoutout to Sudan, shoutout to Gaza, shoutout to Goma, and the people that are just suffering around the world.

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The clip was craftily edited when the official handle posted it on X where the last bit was cut out from his reaction. Notably, the fans took to the platform to denounce the authorities concerned about the editing. A background performer carried out the protest in question, parading the flag by the end of the show.

Like Chance the Rapper quipped, Kendrick Lamar made history performing the Super Bowl halftime show solo. The ‘Not Like Us’ singer delivered an electrifying performance with thrilling creative direction. The landmark event also featured Samuel L. Jackson, who introduced the headliner. Later, SZA also joined the stage for 2 songs with the artist.

Fans on X unleash decry on TNT for editing out Chance the Rapper’s statement

Fans flooded the comments section of the post on the NBA on TNT handle to call out the trimmed clip. For the most part, observers viewed Chance the Rapper’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s performance as diplomatic.

Reigning UFC champion Belal Muhammad also went ahead to express his condemnation in the comments section of the official post. Here are some of the reactions:

The post since then has caused a debate on social media regarding the prevailing conditions of people involved in the ongoing civil war and unrest in Gaza. The organization barred the performer responsible for the protest from any future performances at the Super Bowl. However, the moment sparked several conversations on the internet.