Halle Berry has publicly named her favorite Kendrick Lamar song, expressing strong admiration for the artist despite potential disagreement from Drake. The Oscar winner appeared on UPROXX’s That Tracks series alongside co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo from Crime 101, where they responded to various music-related scenarios.
When asked about listening to Kendrick Lamar while stuck in traffic on the 101 freeway, Berry enthusiastically confirmed her fandom. She declared, “Absolutely, hell yes!” and revealed her go-to Kendrick song in such moments. Playfully referencing Lamar’s Grammy-winning diss track, she said,
“Say Drake!”
mimicking the rapper’s famous line, and added,
“That’s all I’m gonna say.”
The Trio Discuss Kendrick’s Impact and Hemsworth’s Support
During the conversation, Berry reminded her friends that Kendrick Lamar delivered what remains
“the number one-performing halftime show ever”
at the 2025 Super Bowl. Mark Ruffalo agreed with her, commenting,
“Crazy! … Yeah, let’s go with that — just because,”
while Chris Hemsworth admitted he is also a Kendrick fan by responding, “On certain days, for sure.”
Berry’s Connection to Kendrick vs. Her Dispute with Drake
The mutual respect between Halle Berry and Kendrick Lamar dates back to 2012, when Lamar mentioned her in the chorus of his hit “Money Trees.” Their positive association contrasts sharply with Berry’s tense relationship with Drake. The rapper used her image without permission for the artwork of his 2023 single “Slime You Out” featuring SZA. The image showed Berry covered in green slime from the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
After the artwork’s release, Berry posted a cryptic message on Instagram expressing her displeasure:
“Sometimes you have to be the bigger guy… even if you’re a woman!”
She later clarified in the comments,
“Didn’t get my permission. That’s not cool I thought better of him!”
When responding to a fan’s sympathizing remark, she added,
“When people you admire disappoint you you have to be the bigger person and move on!”
Significance of Berry’s Musical Preferences and Public Stance
Halle Berry’s open support for Kendrick Lamar highlights her admiration for artists who resonate personally, emphasizing a clear divide in her associations within the music industry. The tension with Drake, sparked by unauthorized use of her image, underlines ongoing challenges celebrities face around consent and respect in public collaborations. Berry’s comments hint at a desire to maintain dignity despite professional disappointments, while her praise for Kendrick reaffirms his cultural impact, especially marked by his record-setting Super Bowl halftime performance.
