On Monday, Feb. 10, the legendary director commended the "Not Like Us" rapper's performance on Instagram — and offered some insight to a historical reference he made. "I Want To Thank My Brother Kendrick For The 40 Acres And A Mule Shoutout Which Has Been The Name Of My Production Company Since NYU Grad Film School,

Spike Lee gave a HBCU shoutout to fellow Morehouse College alumnus Samuel L. Jackson for his Super Bowl performance alongside Kendrick Lamar

In a recent episode of "The Skip Bayless Show," the 73-year-old sports broadcaster shared his brutally honest thoughts on the NFL's decision to overlook Lil Wayne. Bayless even floated a conspiracy involving rap icon Jay-Z, who "runs the entertainment department of the NFL."