Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss ‘Euphoria’ Played During TNT’s NBA Playoffs Halftime Report

In Wednesday night’s showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers took an unexpected turn during halftime, as TNT’s broadcast transitioned from the court to the studio with a surprise detour into the realm of rap beef.

With the series tied 2-2, Game 5 was already shaping up to be a crucial moment in the playoff race. The first half saw both teams locked in a fierce battle, with the Mavs managing to carve out a 10-point lead just before halftime.

As the halftime buzzer sounded, viewers eagerly awaited the analysis from the TNT crew, including Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. However, before they could delve into the on-court action, TNT’s production team had a different plan in mind.

In an unexpected move, the broadcast briefly shifted gears to tap into the day’s dominant story in pop culture: Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track, “Euphoria,” which had been released earlier in the day. While Ernie Johnson smoothly led into the halftime analysis, only Shaq and Kenny were quick to recognize the familiar beats of the diss track playing in the background.

The contrasting reactions among the crew members added an amusing twist to the halftime break. Shaq, known for his love of music and DJ skills, along with Kenny, who keeps up with the latest tunes, found humor in the situation, jokingly inserting themselves into the middle of the rap beef. Meanwhile, Ernie and Chuck seemed oblivious to the musical interlude, highlighting the generation gap between the two pairs.

Shaq and Kenny’s playful banter continued, with Kenny suggesting they play Drake’s “Push Ups” to remain neutral in the ongoing battle between the Los Angeles and Toronto artists, much to the amusement of viewers tuning in for the basketball analysis.

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lmfaooo production putting the NBA on TNT crew in the middle of the Drake & Kendrick rap beef 😂 they keep playing Like That and euphoria pic.twitter.com/HWOxBtyNLl

— SOUND (@itsavibe) May 2, 2024