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The NBA season might’ve just begun, but the MLB season is coming to end with only two teams remaining in the 2025 World Series. This year, the battle for the Commissioner’s Trophy is between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Entertainment News / Sporting News / October 24

Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar World Series: How Blue Jays vs. Dodgers will add to beef history between rappers

Rarely does a series of baseball games have such a major pop culture impact as this year's World Series.

MLB News / LAFB Network / October 21

Dodgers World Series Reignites Hip-Hop’s Biggest Beef

The 2025 World Series has more than a championship on the line — it’s a collision of cities, culture, and sound. When the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays meet for the Fall Classic, beginning Friday in Toronto, the matchup won’t just revive the Blue Jays’ first World Series appearance since 1993.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series May Create Sequel to Drake-Kendrick Lamar Beef

The Blue Jays and Dodgers are set to face off in the 121st iteration of the Fall Classic, beginning on Friday in Toronto. Toronto, home of five-time Grammy

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 16

Kendrick Lamar Shocks Fans With Surprise 'Good Credit' Performance at Playboi Carti's LA Show

Kendrick Lamar gave fans a major surprise at Playboi Carti's sold-out show in Los Angeles on October 14, jumping on stage to perform their hit collaboration "Good Credit." The unexpected moment happened during Carti's Antagonist 2.0 Tour stop at the Crypto.com Arena.

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21 Halloween costumes you should expect to see a lot of in 2025

From the pop stars who made headlines on stage and in space to the movies that people flocked to and streamed, these are the top Halloween costumes inspired by the pop culture of 2025.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 10

Drake Loses Defamation Case Against Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

In a dramatic turn in the ongoing rap rivalry, a U.S. federal judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / October 10

Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar diss track dismissed

Drake's lawsuit against his own record label has been dismissed. The Canadian rapper sued Universal Music Group (UMG) for defamation relating to their releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us, but a federal judge in New York City ruled against him on Thursday (09.10.25).

Entertainment News / The SportsRush / October 8

'Kendrick Lamar Won the Moment': Odell Beckham Jr. Reveals What He Told Drake After He Lost the Diss Battle With K-Dot

There are no more lines or separations when it comes to different kinds of celebrities. Singers hang out with actors, who hang out with athletes, who hang out with streamers, and so on.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 24

A$AP Rocky Shades Drake's Legal Fight With UMG Amid Kendrick Feud Fallout

A$AP Rocky is speaking out about Drake's legal fight with Universal Music Group (UMG), calling the move out of place in hip-hop's battle culture. The comments come as tensions continue following Drake's high-profile lyrical war with Kendrick Lamar earlier this year.

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20 songs named after other artists

From heartfelt homages to playful references, let's take a look at some songs that put a fellow artist's name front and center in the title.

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21st-century artists who will someday be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Right now, many Gen Xers are starting to feel their bones bend and break a little more than usual as their favorite artists from their youth are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, since nominees are only eligible 25 years after their debut commercial release. Let’s take a look at 21st-century musicians who will likely end up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one day.

Entertainment News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Kendrick Lamar's epic Super Bowl LIX performance claims history as NFL's second-ever Emmy for a Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX performance was truly epic, and now he's being rewarded for the show he put on. Kendrick Lamar and Tony Russell scored an Emmy for "Outstanding music direction" on Sunday for The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar , which aired on Fox in February.

Entertainment News / Music Times / September 2

Tupac's Brother Slams Drake for Seeking Out Rap Icon's Jewelry Amid Authenticity Debate

Drake's purchase of a chain linked to Tupac Shakur has reignited debate in the hip-hop community, drawing criticism from Shakur's brother Mopreme. Earlier this month, Drake reportedly bought what was described as Tupac's Death Row Records chain, a move that quickly divided fans.

Entertainment News / Music Times / August 16

UMG Fears Drake's Court Move to Expose Kendrick Lamar's Contract Could 'Destroy' Its Empire

Universal Music Group is calling on a federal judge to shut down Drake's petition to unseal Kendrick Lamar's contract, stating that public disclosure could cripple its negotiating ability with artists and provide competitors with a boost.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 19

Drake, Kendrick Lamar Might Have to Face Off in Court Over 'Not Like Us' as UMG Prepares Subpoenas

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's ongoing feud might soon be settled in court, not on a track. Court filings obtained by XXL show Universal Music Group (UMG)

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The 25 best songs of 2025 (so far)

Summer is officially here, and many music fans are seeking that perfect song to soundtrack these warmer days. While many fans are still debating over which song deserves the coveted title of "song of the summer," there’s been no shortage of fire tracks that have stayed on our playlists since January.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 14

Drake slays Kendrick Lamar as rapper with most monthly Spotify listeners

Drake has narrowly beaten Kendrick Lamar to more monthly listeners on Spotify amid their ongoing feud. The One Dance hitmaker is now the most listened to rap star on the streaming platform, with a difference of 80.65 million and 80.62 million between him and arch-nemesis K Dot.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 18

SZA was worried that fans would only go to Grand National Tour shows for Kendrick Lamar

SZA feared that fans would only attend the Grand National Tour to see Kendrick Lamar. The R+B superstar is sharing top billing with the rapper on their current global jaunt but has explained that she was crippled by anxiety before the performances began.

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 / 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 / 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 / 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.