Kendrick Lamar’s music recently helped the LSU Tiger Girls dance team achieve major success. The team scored second place at a national competition using a hip-hop routine set to a medley of Kendrick Lamar’s biggest hits. This performance has quickly gone viral across social media platforms.
LSU Dance Team’s National Performance
The LSU Tiger Girls competed at the 2026 UDA College and Dance Team National Championships. They secured second place in both the Hip Hop and Jazz categories. This marks the highest Jazz placement in the program’s history, as reported by HotNewHipHop. LSU’s official Instagram account shared a video clip of the winning routine. The post celebrated the team’s achievements, saying, “Second place in Hip Hop and Jazz, with the highest Jazz placement in program history. Thank you @lsutigergirls for the iconic performances and unforgettable moments. Geaux Tigers!”
Fan Reactions to the Routine
Viewers have shown strong support for the LSU Tiger Girls’ performance. Many praised the team for their hard work and creativity. One social media user noted the bold choice of using Kendrick Lamar’s music, writing, “lsu using the Kendrick Lamar super bowl for their routine this year was BOLD. definitely making a statement, stand on it!!!” Another fan exclaimed, “Holy sht LSU’s girls hip hop dance was a Kendrick Lamar mashup & it was SO good!”
Kendrick Lamar’s Recent Successes
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar himself has been experiencing significant achievements recently. Earlier this month, he earned five nominations for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. These nominations include Artist of the Year and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. His track “luther” with SZA is also nominated for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Hip-Hop Song of the Year. Additionally, Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX was named Spotify’s most-streamed rap album of 2025. His “Grand National”** tour with SZA also stands out as the highest-grossing rap tour of 2025. This tour reportedly grossed $369.6 million worldwide
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