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Celebrities who somehow always find themselves embroiled in controversy

Whether it's through endless social media feuds, massive legal battles, or completely tone-deaf career moves, these celebrities have practically turned being at the center of controversy into a full-time job.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 17

Olivia Rodrigo inspired by Kendrick Lamar

Olivia Rodrigo was inspired by Kendrick Lamar when writing You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The 23-year-old star revealed Lamar’s Humble was a huge inspiration when writing the track Expectations for her latest record.

Entertainment News / HITC / October 8

Former NBA star claims his ‘real cousin’ Kendrick Lamar needs to ‘get’ Drake again for barking clip

One former NBA star revealed his familial connection with Kendrick Lamar, and shared his reaction to Drake’s recent viral antics. Lamar and Drake engaged in one of the most infamous exchanges in hip-hop history, with the consensus being that Lamar bested Drake and humiliated the Canadian rapper.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 10

'We Take Full Responsibility' - ‘South Park’ Creators Apologize to Kendrick Lamar as Mystery Movie Faces Yet Another Delay

Trey Parker and Matt Stone finally apologized for the endless delays surrounding their movie with Kendrick Lamar. The confession arrived quietly, carrying far more humility than the pair usually allows themselves.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 28

Kendrick Lamar Wins Hearts With Amazing Gesture for a Young Fan on His Birthday

27 Grammy wins, 66 nominations, and a forever-brewing tussle with Drake, yet Kendrick Lamar is known, above all, for his kindness. Since the release of his last album, which both made and broke records, Lamar has tried to stay out of the spotlight.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 28

Marcus Mumford explains 'amazing' encounter with Kendrick Lamar in 'his undies'

Marcus Mumford was "amazed" when Kendrick Lamar stripped to "his undies" during a backstage meeting. The Mumford and Sons star revealed he was once summoned to the rapper's dressing room for a chat after a performance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee and Marcus was left stunned when Kendrick started stripping off as they were talking.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 29

Kendrick Lamar Has Won Best Male Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards 9 Times — Here's What That Actually Means

Nine is just a number until you look at what's between the wins. Kendrick Lamar won Best Male Hip Hop Artist at the 2026 BET Awards for a record ninth time, adding Sunday night's trophy to a collection that stretches back to 2013.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 21

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: The Complete 2024–2026 Beef Timeline — Every Shot, Every Response

Hip-hop has had bigger feuds in terms of consequences — Biggie and Tupac ended in tragedy. But no rap beef in a generation has been more culturally total than Kendrick Lamar versus Drake.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 20

Hidden Kendrick Lamar Disses with Fiery Wordplay in Drake's 'Iceman' Allegedly Decoded – Fans Say It's Genius

Drake is once again fueling debate in the hip-hop world after fans noticed several apparent lyrical callbacks to Kendrick Lamar throughout his newly released album ICEMAN.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 14

'Who Is The Giant?' Kendrick Lamar's Latest Mystery Posters Sparks Conspiracy Theories Ahead of ICEMAN Drop

Posters bearing the phrase "Who Is The Giant?" have appeared across major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, stirring speculation about a potential new project from Kendrick Lamar.

Entertainment News / IndeNews / May 11

Kendrick Lamar Deletes and Reuploads ‘Not Like Us,’ Days Before Drake’s New Album Release

Kendrick Lamar deleted and reuploaded ‘Not Like Us’ just four days before Drake releases ‘Iceman,’ and the internet has not stopped talking since. The move wiped 468 million views overnight and pulled streaming platforms into the chaos, too.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 8

DJ Akademiks Issues Stern Warning to Kendrick Lamar as Drake is Set to Release 'ICEMAN'

As anticipation builds for Canadian rapper Drake's highly awaited project "ICEMAN", set to drop May 15, DJ Akademiks has issued a public warning to Kendrick Lamar about releasing new music on the same day.

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For The First Time In Six Years, Ryan Wachendorfer And Jake Pates Are Back On The U.S. Snowboard Team

A lot has happened since 2019. The entire world shut down for a little bit thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Drake and Kendrick Lamar revived rap beef. Artificial intelligence has shown its face everywhere, even in our world of snowboarding.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 7

Kenyon Martin Sparks Firestorm Claiming Rick Ross Beats Kendrick Lamar's Catalog

Former NBA player Kenyon Martin ignited a firestorm on a recent episode of Gil's Arena when he said rapper Rick Ross has a better music catalog than Kendrick Lamar.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 6

Jack Antonoff Spills on Sounwave's Text Message That Brought Taylor Swift Producer to Kendrick Lamar's Camp

Jack Antonoff, the famed producer and member of Bleachers, has shared the story about how he received a text from Sounwave, a longtime associate of Kendrick Lamar, which led to a massive creative collaboration that informed much of Lamar's recent music.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 4

‘Today’ Host Sheinelle Jones Steps Out at Met Gala in Rare Event Appearance

Today host Sheinelle Jones made a rare public appearance, stepping out in dazzling fashion on the red carpet at the Met Gala in a bejeweled, form-fitting tank dress with a scoop neckline.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 14

21 Savage warned Drake about Kendrick Lamar feud

21 Savage warned Drake not to get into a rap feud with Kendrick Lamar. The 33-year-old rapper – who worked with Drake on Her Loss – admitted he told Drake that getting involved in a rap battle with a mistake because “You finna go into a battle that you can’t win.

Entertainment News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / November 8

Super Bowl halftime performers Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny dominate Grammy nominations

Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny just turned the industry’s loudest week into a referendum on cultural power. The former owns this year’s conversation with nine Grammy nominations, the most of any artist, per TheGuardian.

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Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 14, 2025

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 / Total Apex Entertainment / June 4, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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 / The Spun / March 26, 2025

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, 2025

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.