Kendrick Lamar Gets a Hilarious Shoutout from Quinta Brunson on SNL, Headlines Global Festivals & Breaks Records
Kendrick Lamar may be a giant in the world of Hip Hop, but when it comes to stature, he’s a little more down-to-earth — literally. This lighthearted fact became the butt of a joke on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, thanks to Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson.
Hosting SNL for the second time, Brunson opened the show with a playful musical number about the perks and struggles of being short. Joined by pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and cast member Marcelo Hernandez, the sketch leaned into comedic charm, complete with a roll call of fellow vertically-challenged celebrities — Kendrick Lamar among them.
“Shoutout to 5’5” Kendrick Lamar!” Brunson sang, alongside nods to 4’8” gymnast Simone Biles and 5’7” actor Tom Holland. The crowd roared in laughter as the trio celebrated their lack of height with Broadway-level flair.
The mention quickly sparked buzz online, with fans embracing the fun fact and praising the unexpected Kendrick cameo in the segment. For someone whose lyrics pack such weight, the playful jab was all in good fun — and Kendrick likely took it in stride.
Kendrick Lamar Set to Headline Australia’s Spilt Milk Festival
Jokes aside, Kendrick Lamar’s schedule is anything but small. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper has just been announced as a headliner for the Spilt Milk Festival in Australia — one of the country’s biggest touring events.
The festival returns this December after a year-long hiatus and will travel across four cities during Australia’s summer season, including Ballarat, Perth, Canberra, and the Gold Coast.
Joining Kendrick on the bill are fellow Top Dawg Entertainment stars ScHoolboy Q and Doechii, ensuring a heavy TDE presence. Other notable performers include Euphoria actor and singer Dominic Fike, viral sensation Nessa Barrett, and rising alt-pop artist d4vd.
The festival kicks off December 6 and wraps up December 14, marking a huge global stage for Kendrick as 2025 comes to a close.
Kendrick Breaks Records on Grand National Tour With SZA
While Kendrick’s height may be average, his career metrics are anything but. The Grand National Tour, co-headlined with R&B star SZA, is already rewriting the record books.
According to Touring Data, the tour’s opening night in Minneapolis set a new milestone: the highest-grossing rap concert of all time, bringing in over $9.1 million from more than 47,000 fans. That’s a new high, eclipsing the previous record held by Eminem from his 2019 show in Melbourne.
The Minneapolis concert is also the first-ever Hip Hop show to break the $9 million barrier and stands as the most attended concert for both Kendrick and SZA outside of festival appearances.
The Grand National Tour continues to draw massive crowds and critical acclaim, showcasing the musical chemistry between two of TDE’s biggest talents.
Big Impact, No Matter the Height
Whether he’s making headlines for chart-topping records or getting name-dropped in a sketch about being short, Kendrick Lamar remains one of the most compelling figures in modern music. Between comedy shoutouts, world tour dominance, and festival headliners, 2025 is shaping up to be another monumental year for K. Dot.
And as Quinta Brunson’s SNL bit proves, when it comes to pop culture relevance, Kendrick is always standing tall — height jokes and all.
