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Stephen Curry Says He Was 'Sick Of' Listening To 'Not Like Us' Partly Due To Loyalty With Drake In Kendrick Lamar Beef

Athletes, and more importantly, basketball players, found themselves divided when Kendrick Lamar and Drake began their beef. From Kevin Durant to LeBron James, almost every major basketball player has at one point or another given an interview where they were asked about taking sides in the beef.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / July 21

Tyler, The Creator drops frenetic dance album Don’t Tap the Glass

Tyler, The Creator has returned with the dance album Don’t Tap the Glass. The follow-up to 2024’s Chromakopia was rumoured to feature the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt, but Tyler swiftly shut the report by Complex down, with the end product entirely a solo effort.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 21

Tyler, The Creator drops frenetic dance album Don’t Tap the Glass

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.

Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé land 2025 Emmy nods for NFL halftime performances

Lamar won an Emmy for the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, and Beyoncé is still eyeing her first win.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / July 15

Kendrick Lamar's legendary Super Bowl halftime performance during Philadelphia Eagles' win scores Emmy nomination

Kendrick Lamar's showstopping performance during the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show left many impressed, and it's still being talked about months later. The rapper brought out SZA and performed many songs from his newest album, "GNX." But, that all led up to the moment when he sang "Not Like Us," which is a diss track he wrote about Drake.

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 / CBSSports.com / June 26

Super Bowl LIX halftime show protester arrested months after demonstration during Kendrick Lamar's set

Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, 41, of New Orleans faces charges after disrupting the Super Bowl LIX halftime show

Entertainment News / FirstSportz / June 24

3 Artists Who Could Perform at Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show

Mere months after Kendrick Lamar enticed the world with his performances at the New Orleans Superdome with his best hits, fans are already speculating about who will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.

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20 iconic songs to help you celebrate Juneteenth

While Juneteenth was only recently recognized as a federal holiday, it has been a day of reflection, celebration, and cultural pride within the Black community, especially in the South, for generations.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 13

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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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 / 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.

The 30 greatest hip-hop songs of the 2020s

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 / 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 / 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.