“Kendrick Lamar over Beyonce”: Ray-Ray McCloud fuels Emmy war with controversial music opinion inside Falcons camp

Atlanta Falcons’ wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud sparked debate by choosing Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show over Beyoncé’s Christmas concert for the 2025 Emmy for Outstanding Variety Live Special. McCloud acknowledged Beyoncé’s greatness but praised Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance as “perfect” in its entirety. McCloud also discussed his music production and the Falcons’ season goals.