Police say Kendrick Lamar performer who hid a Sudan-Gaza flag and got tackled after his surprise halftime-show protest won’t face charges—but the NFL is still slapping him with a lifetime ban

A protestor holds a Palestinian flag with the words “Gaza” and “Sudan” as US rapper Kendrick Lamar performs during Super Bowl LIX Chiefs vs Eagles Apple Music Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025.
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