Kendrick Lamar continues his unstoppable 2025, adding another milestone to his name: a Fortnite emote. On Wednesday, March 12, the popular battle royale game introduced a dance move set to Lamar’s hit song “HUMBLE.” But while it’s a nod to his legacy, social media users seem divided.
“Really? It’s one of his best songs, and we couldn’t get something better?” one user questioned, racking up over 5,000 likes. Another joked, “Ain’t no way Kendrick was like, ‘This is fire.’ Who approved this dance?”
Many argue that Fortnite should have used his recent viral moments, like his Super Bowl LIX performance of “Not Like Us” or even Serena Williams’ legendary Crip Walk, rather than revisiting an older track. Others suggested that his footwork in “squabble up” would have made for a far better emote.
Will Fortnite Do Kendrick Lamar Justice?
While fans debate the dance choice, Fortnite’s history of music activations suggests that this may just be the beginning. In 2024, the game successfully brought in Ice Spice, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Juice WRLD with the Chapter 2 Remix update, even including a posthumous release.
With Kendrick gearing up for his “Grand National Tour” with SZA in April, now might be the perfect time for Fortnite to step up and introduce a more fitting emote—perhaps inspired by his Super Bowl moves or his latest hits.
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