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Drake is taking his legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) to the next level after a court dismissed his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's

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25 modern songs that already feel like classics

Have you ever heard a song for the first time and instantly thought: "Yeah, that'll go down as a classic"? Some recent hits have that legendary energy.

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 / Music Times / December 13

21 Savage Advised Drake to Steer Clear of Kendrick Lamar Feud

21 Savage has revealed that he advised Drake not to get involved in his highly talked-about rap feud with Kendrick Lamar. In a recent interview, the Atlanta rapper shared that while Drake ultimately chose to respond, he believed stepping into the lyrical battle was a move that could not truly be won.

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The 25 best front-to-back albums of the last decade

We all have a favorite album that we can listen to from start to finish with zero skips. That type of listening experience is unlike any other, and it takes a special artist/band to pull off that magic.

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.

K-pop stars score big as the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations are unveiled

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 7

Kendrick Lamar tops nominations for 2026 Grammy Awards

Kendrick Lamar has topped the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, earning nine nods including record, song and album of the year. It means the 38-year-old rapper’s latest album, GNX, is continuing his run of success, becoming his fifth consecutive studio album to receive an album of the year nomination – a record unmatched by any other artist.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 30

Drake Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Linked to Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

Rap star Drake has officially appealed to the Manhattan federal court, seeking to reinstate his defamation case against Universal Music Group (UMG). The lawsuit centers on Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning diss track "Not Like Us," which Drake claims damaged his reputation.

'Kendrick Lamar Put Them to Sleep': Paul Pierce Declares His Pick for the World Series

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 / 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 / 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.