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Kendrick Lamar Draws Large Crowd at Toronto Concert, Addresses Drake Feud Through Live Music

Kendrick Lamar made a bold statement in Drake's hometown on Thursday, drawing a packed crowd at the Rogers Centre as part of his Grand National Tour and closing his set with "Not Like Us," the explosive diss track at the center of a legal feud with the Canadian rapper.

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The 20 must-see summer music tours of 2025

Get ready to mark your calendars because it's that time of year again! Summertime is starting to heat up, and so is the concert scene, which means there are plenty of artists that are hitting the road to come to a city near you.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / June 4

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘PRIDE’ Hits Spotify’s 1 Billion Streams

In a digital age driven by play counts and cultural resonance, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘PRIDE’ has officially crossed the monumental threshold of 1 billion streams on Spotify.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / May 27

Kendrick Lamar Wins Favorite Hip Hop Song At The 51st Annual American Music Awards

As expected, the 51st Annual American Music Awards was full of glitz, glamor, riveting performances, and other pleasant surprises. Airing live from the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, this year’s ceremony was definitely one to be remembered. Taking place on Memorial Day, the ceremony paid homage to U.S.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Shedeur Sanders Featured in Star-Studded Gatorade Ad With Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is taking center stage in the sports world once again. The former Super Bowl Halftime artist has provided the soundtrack for Gatorade’s new marketing campaign.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 22

Fat Joe dubs Kendrick Lamar and SZA the next Ja Rule and Ashanti

Fat Joe has dubbed Kendrick Lamar and SZA as the next Ja Rule and Ashanti. The rap legend believes the regular collaborators - who have released tracks

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The 20 most memorable music rivalries

Even the most famous musicians in the world aren't immune from not getting along with each other. Here's a look at 20 memorable feuds from the world of music.

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20 songs that can be the 2025 song of the summer

These songs are setting the vibe for summer 2025, and they'll be on repeat all season long.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 26

Young Thug Reacts to Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' from Jail: 'I'm a Drake Fan'

Young Thug has finally shared his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's viral diss track "Not Like Us," and he's made it clear—he's Team Drake. In a new interview with GQ released on April 25, the Atlanta rapper reacted to being name-dropped by Kendrick Lamar during last year's intense feud between Lamar and Drake.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 23

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards with 10 nods. The rap megastar's 2024 LP 'GNX' is in contention for Album of the Year, and his Drake diss song 'Not Like Us' is up for Song of the Year, another blow to his rival.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 22

Kendrick Lamar Takes Jab at Drake's Legal Battle in Grand National Tour Opener

Kendrick Lamar kicked off his Grand National Tour in Minneapolis this past weekend with more than just music—he also took a direct shot at Drake. Before performing his hit Drake diss track "Not Like Us," Kendrick included a skit that seemed to mock the Toronto rapper's ongoing legal battle.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 21

SZA Faces Shaky Performance on Opening Night As Backup Dancer Nearly Drops Her

During the opening night of her Grand National Tour in Minneapolis, SZA experienced a brief but tense moment on stage when she nearly lost her balance while performing alongside a backup dancer.

Entertainment News / Hardwood Heroics / April 21

'Let It Be Known': Kendrick Lamar’s Impact Gets Isiah Thomas Comparing Himself To The Rapper

Kendrick Lamar has been on fire in 2024. His highly publicized lyrical war with Drake didn’t just shake up the rap game—it also helped him sweep up five Grammy Awards, solidifying his place at the top of the hip-hop food chain.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 21

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are going to give concert goers their money's worth

Kendrick Lamar and SZA just launched their joint tour this past Saturday in Minneapolis and the setlist is crazy extensive.

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Kendrick Lamar Fires Back at Drake's New UMG Lawsuit Allegations, Escalates Feud During Grand National Tour

Entertainment News / Gridiron Heroics / April 18

'I Don’t Want To Do It': Lil Wayne Reveals Why He Will Never Perform In A Super Bowl Halftime Show

Lil Wayne recently admitted that he would never perform in a Super Bowl Halftime show according to an interview with Rolling Stone. The 42-year-old rapper was in fact, quite eager to perform in the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show, mainly because the event happened in his hometown of New Orleans.

Entertainment News / FirstSportz / April 8

Michael Jordan spotted vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s hit ‘Not Like Us’ at nightclub

Kendrick Lamar had one of the hottest years by any rapper ever in 2024. The Pulitzer Prize winning rapper from Compton initiated and won a rap battle against Drake in six weeks of March, April and May.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 8

Eminem vs. Kendrick Lamar vs. J. Cole: Who Reigns Supreme in 2025?

In the world of hip-hop, few names shine as brightly as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. Each of these rap giants has carved a unique path through the music industry, delivering chart-topping hits, thought-provoking lyrics, and unforgettable performances.

Entertainment News / Fadeaway World / April 6

Club DJ Said No Requests—Then Michael Jordan Asked For Kendrick Lamar

On April 6, 2025, clubgoers witnessed an unexpected and iconic moment when Michael Jordan—yes, the Michael Jordan—approached the DJ booth with a very specific

Entertainment News / The Spun / March 26

FCC Complaints For Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Revealed

Kendrick Lamar is well over a month removed from his Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, but the "Not Like Us" rapper continues to make headlines because of his polarizing performance. Lamar's performance didn't exactly win over every single viewer on Super Bowl Sunday.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 24

Heavy metallers Disturbed eye Kendrick Lamar for 'the next' Walk This Way

Disturbed want Kendrick Lamar to feature on their song about "unity". The heavy metal group's frontman David Draiman has revealed they have a track that could be the "next" ‘Walk This Way’ by Aerosmith and Run DMC or ‘Bring The Noise' by Anthrax and Public Enemy.

Entertainment News / FirstSportz / February 22

John Stockton wild connection to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX performance from 1926

Kendrick Lamar was chosen to headline the Super Bowl LIX half time show considering his songs were the talk of the hour. The NFL wanted to cash in on that fame as the Grammy Award winning artist had become a global sensation.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / February 15

Serena Williams’ Super Bowl Cameo Alongside Kendrick Lamar Was Much More Than Just A Drake Diss

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show has already cemented itself as one of the greatest performances in Super Bowl history. From his electrifying delivery to the cultural significance of his setlist, everything about it felt intentional. However, perhaps the most talked-about moment of the night was Serena Williams’ surprise appearance.

Entertainment News / The Spun / February 11

Kendrick Lamar Wore $1.2 Million Necklace During Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show was viewed by upwards of 100 million people, so naturally there were some sharp eyes out there setting out to determine every square inch of his wardrobe and how much it was all worth.

Entertainment News / Music Times / February 10

Kendrick Lamar Net Worth 2025: How Much Is He Getting from Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show?

Since being revealed as the performer in September 2024, Kendrick Lamar has been training for the Super Bowl halftime show for months. He prepared hard, although he will not be compensated for any of that work, as reported by People.