UMG Responds to Drake’s Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ 

Universal Music Group isn’t holding back. The label just came through with a bold clapback in response to Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s fiery diss track “Not Like Us.” According to court docs filed Monday (March 17), UMG says the lawsuit is nothing more than “Drake’s attempt to save face” after catching a lyrical … Read more

Drake Reaches Settlement With iHeartMedia In UMG War Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Drake Reaches Settlement With iHeartMedia In UMG War Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing UMG legal war over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track. RELATED: Drake’s Legal Team Responds To Spotify’s Claims Of ‘Artificially Inflated’ Streams For Kendrick Lamar As we’ve previously shared, in November 2024, Drake filed a legal petition in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas … Read more

Taylor Swift Reportedly Loses Nearly 150,000 Followers Since Being Booing At Super Bowl LIX

Taylor Swift Reportedly Loses Nearly 150,000 Followers Since Being Booing At Super Bowl LIX

Dang! America’s sweetheart and superstar songstress Taylor Swift reportedly loses nearly 150,000 followers on social media since being booed at Super Bowl LIX. RELATED: Taylor Swift Becomes World’s Wealthiest Female Musician With Net Worth Of $1.6 Billion, Overtaking Rihanna With $1.4 Billion According to sports gaming site SportsMillions, Taylor Swift has reportedly lost close to … Read more

Serena Williams Addresses Super Bowl Appearance: “End Of Story”

Serena Williams Speaks On Super Bowl Appearance: “End Of Story”

Serena Williams Speaks On Super Bowl Appearance: “End Of Story” It’s been two days since Kendrick Lamar rocked the Super Bowl stage, but the conversation isn’t just about his performance. Fans are still talking about Serena Williams’ surprise appearance which has sparked controversy, and now, the tennis icon is setting the record straight. As we … Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s Performance at Super Bowl LIX Is Most Watched Halftime Show Ever!

Major! Kendrick Lamar's Performance at Super Bowl LIX Is Most Watched Halftime Show Ever!

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Breaks Record with 133.5M Viewers Kendrick Lamar has done it again! The Compton-born rap superstar made history with his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, pulling in a record-breaking 133.5 million viewers, dethroning the legendary Michael Jackson’s longstanding viewership record of 133.4 million viewers in 1993. Roc Nation took to social … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Seemingly Addresses Drake Beef; Shares What His Intent Was

Kendrick Lamar Opens Up About His “Beef” with Drake. In a recent interview, Lamar discusses his intentions behind their ongoing rivalry. my intent, I think from day one, was to always keep the nature of it as a sport. I don’t care how muthaf*ckers look at it as far as, like… a collaborative effort. That’s … Read more

Tokyo Toni Slams Beyoncé’s Grammy Speech, Labels GloRilla A ‘Goofy Clout Chaser,’ Tells Kendrick Lamar To ‘Sit The F**k Down’ And Stop ‘Keeping Black People Separated Through Color’

Tokyo Toni Slams Beyoncé's Grammy Speech, Labels GloRilla A 'Goofy Clout Chaser,' Tells Kendrick Lamar To 'Sit The F**k Down' And Stop 'Keeping Black People Separated Through Color'

Tokyo Toni was not feeling some big moments at the 2025 Grammy Awards as she slams Beyoncé‘s speech, labels GloRilla a “goofy clout chaser” over her reaction to Bey’s big win, and tells Kendrick Lamar, who 5 Grammys, to “sit the f**k down” and stop “keeping Black people separated through color.” RELATED: Beyoncé’s Mom Applauds … Read more

Drake’s Dad Reacts to Kendrick Lamar Taking Home 5 Grammys

Drake’s dad doesn’t care about Kendrick Lamar’s accomplishments from last night’s Grammy awards.  At the awards show on Sunday, February 2, Lamar, 37, snagged both Song of the Year and Record of the Year for his track “Not Like Us,” which took several shots at Drake, 38. When Drizzy’s dad, Dennis Graham was asked about … Read more

Dj Mustard Reveals What He Texted Kendrick Lamar After Taking Home Three Grammys

Kendrick Lamar, a 20-time Grammy champ, is set to possibly boost that count later tonight. His track “Not Like Us” already snagged wins for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video at the 2025 Grammy Premiere Ceremony, just ahead of the main show. Kendrick Lamar was able to accept the awards but … Read more

Universal Music Responds To Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit

Universal Music Group fired back with some serious heat in response to Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” As we previously reported, Drake is calling out the label for defamation in a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday.  In response to Drake’s lawsuit, Universal Music released a lengthy statement to Variety that … Read more

It’s Not Over! Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over ‘Not Like Us’

It’s Not Over! Drake Files Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over 'Not Like Us'

Drake has turned the tables in the ongoing legal saga with Universal Music Group (UMG) and Kendrick Lamar’s controversial track “Not Like Us.” Just when the music industry thought the Canadian rap superstar was taking a breather, he’s back with a vengeance, filing a new federal lawsuit that’s sure to raise eyebrows and a few … Read more

Drake Withdraws Petition Against UMG And Spotify After Meeting With Them To Discuss His Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Grievances

Drake Withdraws Petition Against UMG And Spotify After Meeting With Them To Discuss His Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Grievances

After filing a petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify over an alleged conspiracy to boost Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss, Drake has now withdrawn his legal pre-action as all parties (petitioner and respondents) sat down to mediate. RELATED: Drake Files Petition Against Universal Music Group And Spotify Over Alleged Conspiracy To Boost … Read more

Drake Seemingly Takes Shots At Kendrick Lamar In New Freestyle

Drake surprised the streets on Friday with a new freestyle that quickly surfaced on social media.  For the first time since he and Kendrick Lamar shut down the internet with their rap battle, Drake is finding his groove again with a fresh freestyle over a beat by Conductor Williams. In the track, Drake opens up … Read more

Spotify Slams Drake’s Claim That It ‘Artificially Inflated’ Streams for Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Record ‘Not Like Us’

Spotify Slams Drake’s Claim That It ‘Artificially Inflated’ Streams for Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Record ‘Not Like Us’

Just weeks after Drake decided to shake up the music industry with his legal filings aimed at major labels including Universal Music Group and streaming platforms, Spotify is now responding to his claims. As previously reported, the Canadian rapper accused his own label, Universal Music Group, and Spotify of artificially inflating streaming numbers for Kendrick … Read more

Lil Wayne Reveals He Spoke To Kendrick Lamar And Wished Him Well On Super Bowl In New Orleans; Also Claims He Was Not Offended By ‘GNX’ Mention

Lil Wayne Reveals He Spoke To Kendrick Lamar And Wished Him Well On Super Bowl In New Orleans; Also Claims He Was Not Offended By ‘GNX’ Mention

In a new interview with sports commentator Skip Bayless, New Orleans rap legend Lil Wayne again reflects on being passed up on headlining the 2025 Super Bowl in his hometown — a feat he lost to Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar, who also mentioned Weezy on his surprise album ‘GNX.’  RELATED: Lil Wayne Addresses 2025 Super … Read more

Pusha T Reacts To Drake Taking Legal Action Against UMG and Spotify: ‘It’s Crazy’

Pusha T recently weighed in on Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap battle. While speaking at “Saint Sessions Live” at Miami Art Week, Pusha T explained why he believes Kendrick won the battle.  “I think that Kendrick is a lyricist and a lyricist that talks to your soul,” Pusha told journalist Ari Melber about his peer’s … Read more

Snoop Dogg Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Headliner Controversy, Applauds JAY-Z, Seemingly Shades Lil Wayne: ‘I Never Cried About It, Don’t Hate, Be Happy’

Snoop Dogg Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Headliner Controversy, Applauds JAY-Z, Seemingly Shades Lil Wayne: 'I Never Cried About It, Don't Hate, Be Happy'

Long Beach rapper Snoop Dogg is weighing in on the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl headliner controversy, and as he does it, he applauds New York rapper and mogul JAY-Z and seemingly shades New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. RELATED: Lil Wayne Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Remarks On ‘GNX’ Album The Kendrick Lamar … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Says Drake Did Not Like The Comments He Made About Him — Sends New Message To The Rapper

Stephen A. Smith Says Drake Did Not Like The Comments He Made About Him — Sends New Message To The Rapper

Stephen A. Smith is among those who have weighed in on the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, suggesting that Drizzy wasn’t pleased with his remarks… In a recent episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” the ESPN host addressed the Toronto rapper directly, claiming that Drake has seen “some of the things I … Read more

Charlamagne tha God Calls Out Drake Over Lawsuit — Reminds Him Of The Defamatory Remarks He Made About Kendrick Lamar’s Wife

Charlamagne tha God Calls Out Drake Over Lawsuit — Reminds Him Of The Defamatory Remarks He Made About Kendrick Lamar’s Wife

Charlamagne tha God and the Breakfast Club radio hosts have returned from vacation and are finally sharing their thoughts on Drake’s controversial new legal actions. As previously reported, Drake has initiated legal proceedings against his own record label, filing not one but two petitions. In the pre-action petition, he alleges that UMG “launched a campaign … Read more

Uncle Luke Calls Younger Rappers ‘Soft’ After Drake Files Two UMG Petitions Over Kendrick Lamar’s Diss “Not Like Us”

Uncle Luke Calls Young Rappers ‘Soft’ After Drake’s Two UMG Petitions Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Miami rap legend Uncle Luke is the latest Hip-Hop head to condemn a “soft” Drake after he filed two petitions against UMG (Universal Music Group) over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” diss. RELATED: Drake Vs. Kendrick: UMG Denies Mediation Rumors After “Blind Item” Goes Viral During a recent Instagram Live session, the iconic rapper Uncle … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Labels Drake ‘Weak And Sensitive’ For Filing Two Legal Complaints Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Stephen A Smith Labels Drake 'Weak And Sensitive' For Filing Two Legal Complaints Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"

Stephen A. Smith is the latest commentator to speak on the latest saga in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef as he labels Drizzy “weak and sensitive” for filing two legal complaints against UMG (Universal Music Group) over K.Dot’s diss “Not Like Us.” RELATED: Rep For Drake Claims He Did Not Send Cease And Desist … Read more

Chloe Bailey Responds To Fans Accusing Her Of Shooting Her Shot At Kendrick Lamar

Chloe Bailey makes it clear that she wasn’t trying to shoot her shot at Kendrick Lamar after showed love to his new album.  As we previously reported, the “Treat Me” singer was hyped about Lamar’s surprise sixth studio album, GNX, which just dropped on November 22. She opened up to her fans, saying she was … Read more

Chloe Bailey Talks About Her Kendrick Lamar Phase While Praising His New Album: “I Was Convinced I Was Going To Be With Him”

Chloe Bailey Talks About Her Kendrick Lamar Phase While Praising His New Album: “I Was Convinced I Was Going To Be With Him”

Chloe Bailey is giving Kendrick Lamar his flowers. The R&B songstress hopped on Instagram live to connect with fans, and during that conversation, she took a moment to praise the rapper for his hot new album, GNX. Bailey began by asking her fans who has listened to the project so far. She then revealed that … Read more

Lil Wayne Reached Out to Kendrick Lamar Over ‘GNX’ Bars & Compton Rapper Didn’t Respond, Joe Budden Claims 

After Kendrick Lamar shouted out Lil Wayne in the first song, “Wacced Out Murals,” from his album GNX, it’s been said that Wayne wanted to hit up Kendrick to get some clarity on what he meant. Joe Budden shared this info. On the latest episode of his podcast, Joe Budden said on Wednesday (Nov. 27) … Read more

Well Dang! Joe Budden Goes Off On Drake For Taking Legal Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Well Dang! Joe Budden Goes Off On Drake For Taking Legal Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Well it’s safe to say that Joe Budden is definitely fed-up with Drake. The rapper-turned podcaster is weighing in on Drizzy’s legal move against Universal Music Group and he’s not here for it… at all. As previously reported, Drake has taken legal action against UMG, alleging that the company collaborated with Apple and Spotify to … Read more

Drake Files Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group and Spotify Over Alleged Conspiracy to Boost Kendrick Lamar’s Hit Song ‘Not Like Us’ 

According to Billboard, Drake has taken legal steps against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming that the companies worked together to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.”  In a court filing made on November 25 in Manhattan, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC alleged that UMG orchestrated a “scheme” utilizing bots, payola, … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Addresses Lil Wayne’s Disappointment over Super Bowl Halftime Show On Surprise Album 

Kendrick Lamar is breaking his silence on the controversy that took place after fans were upset that Lil Wayne wasn’t chosen to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.  The 37-year-old rapper unexpectedly dropped his sixth album, GNX, on November 22. In the opening track, “wacced out murals,” Lamar responded to Wayne’s frustration about … Read more

Do You Agree? Apple Music Names Kendrick Lamar Its Rap Artist Of The Year

Kendrick Lamar has had an incredible year in 2024, and surprisingly, he didn’t release a new album.  Engaging in a high-profile feud with Drake may have been his smartest move yet. Since the intense track “Like That,” where he boldly called out Drake, Kendrick has further cemented his status as one of hip-hop’s legends. RELATED: … Read more

Congrats! Kendrick Lamar Scores Multiple Grammy Nominations for “Not Like Us”

Congrats! Kendrick Lamar Scores Multiple Grammy Nominations for “Not Like Us”

Could Kendrick Lamar win a Grammy or Grammys for his hit song “Not Like Us?” Well, it looks like he has a pretty great chance of leaving the 67th Awards as a winner! The rap star didn’t receive just one or two nominations this year; he scored seven in total for his hot track including, … Read more

Drake Seemingly Still Stuck On DeMar DeRozan “Not Like Us” Beef As The Rapper Threatens To Pull Down Former Raptor Player’s Jersey If Ever Retired, DeRozan Shuts Him Down Real Quick: ‘Tell Him Good Luck’

Drake Seemingly Still Stuck On DeMar DeRozan "Not Like Us" Beef As The Rapper Threatens To Pull Down Former Raptor Player's Jersey If Ever Retired, DeRozan Shuts Him Down Real Quick: 'Tell Him Good Luck'

Lawd! Drake continues to fan the flames on his “Not Like Us” beef with DeMar DeRozan as the Toronto rapper threatens to pull down the former Toronto Raptor player’s jersey if it’s ever retired. RELATED: Rep For Drake Claims He Did Not Send Cease And Desist To Block Kendrick Lamar From Performing “Not Like Us” … Read more

Lil Wayne Addresses 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy And Gets Key To The City At 2024 Lil Weezyana Fest In Hometown Of New Orleans: ‘It Was Ripped Away From Me’

Lil Wayne Addresses 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy And Gets Key To The City At 2024 Lil Weezyana Fest In Hometown Of New Orleans

While shutting down his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana with his sold-out annual 2024 Lil Weezyana Fest, Lil Wayne, put on one heck of a show for his fans, received the Key to his City, and addressed the Super Bowl Halftime Show controversy on stage. RELATED: Birdman And Nicki Minaj Defend Lil Wayne Amid Kendrick … Read more

Rihanna Speaks On Kendrick Lamar Performing At The Superbowl Halftime Show: ‘It’s Meant To Be, He Deserves It’

Rihanna who shut down the Super Bowl time show two years ago, is speaking out about Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming opportunity.  While speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the icon was asked about her thoughts on K-Dot taking the stage in New Orleans and it’s safe to say that Rih Rih is totally here for it.  RELATED: Rihanna … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Opens Up About His ‘Spiritual Practices’ And Admits He ‘Literally Talks To God, No Bullsh*t’

Kendrick Lamar Opens Up About His ‘Spiritual Practices’ And Admits He ‘Literally Talks To God, No Bullsh*t’

Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar is opening up about his “spiritual practices” and admits that he “literally talks to God,” adding, “Ain’t no bullsh*t. Ain’t no cliché.” RELATED: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘Feels Great’ About Kendrick Lamar Headlining 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Amid Mounting Criticism In a recent sit-down conversation with SZA for Harper’s Bazaar, … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Reveals The True Meaning Of “Not Like Us”

In a recent conversation featured in Harper’s BAZAAR, Kendrick Lamar spoke with SZA, to dive into the remarkable achievements he has attained this year and to delve into the deeper significance of his dissertation track to Drake which was titled “Not Like Us.” While Drake was not brought up in the discussion, Lamar provided a … Read more

LL Cool J Says Lil Wayne ‘Will Have His Day’ After Super Bowl Halftime Show Snub — ‘Let Kendrick Get That’

LL Cool J Says Lil Wayne ‘Will Have His Day’ After Super Bowl Halftime Show Snub — ‘Let Kendrick Get That’

The Super Bowl halftime show remains a hot topic as fans continue to debate whether the NFL and Roc Nation made the right decision. While many music and sports enthusiasts feel that Lil Wayne was snubbed from performing in his hometown of Louisiana, others believe that Kendrick Lamar was the appropriate choice, given his outstanding … Read more

Cam Newton ‘Culturally’ Disagrees With Kendrick Lamar Being Named 2025 Super Bowl Headliner

Cam Newton 'Culturally' Disagrees With Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Headliner

Former NFL player Cam Newton is joining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show controversy conversation and bluntly disagreeing with the NFL’s decision to name Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar as headliner — over New Orleans natives and legends like Cash Money’s Birdman, Mannie Fresh, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, etc. or No Limit’s Master P, Silkk the Shocker, … Read more

Rep For Drake Claims He Did Not Send Cease And Desist To Block Kendrick Lamar From Performing “Not Like Us” At 2025 Super Bowl

Rep For Drake Claims He Did Not Send Cease And Desist To Block Kendrick Lamar From Performing “Not Like Us” At 2025 Super Bowl

Reportedly, a rep for Drake claims the Toronto rapper did NOT send a cease and desist to block Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar from performing his hit diss “Not Like Us” at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. RELATED: Kendrick Lamar Accuses Drake Of Sending Cease And Desist Letter Over The ‘Like That’ Record … Read more

50 Cent Says Kendrick Lamar ‘Deserves’ To Headline Super Bowl LIX In New Orleans And Talks K.Dot’s Drake Beef

50 Cent Says Kendrick Lamar ‘Deserves’ To Headline Super Bowl LIX In New Orleans And Talks K.Dot’s Drake Beef

50 Cent is the latest celebrity to address the Super Bowl LIX controversy with Kendrick Lamar as he claims the Compton rapper “deserves” to headline the Halftime Show in New Orleans, and he also talks K.Dot’s rap beef with Drake. RELATED: Resurfaced Clip Reveals Lil Wayne’s High Hopes To Perform At 2025 Super Bowl; Plus … Read more

Complex Drops New List Of ‘Top 20 Rappers In Their 20’s Right Now’

Complex Drops New List Of 'Top 20 Rappers In Their 20’s Right Now'

#Socialites, are here for it? On Thursday (September 12), Complex dropped their list of “Top 20 Rappers In Their 20’s Right Now.” The media and music publication is back with another list and this latest one highlights a group of young and hungry Hip-Hop players who have played a “vital part” in the genre. The … Read more

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘Feels Great’ About Kendrick Lamar Headlining 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Amid Mounting Criticism

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell 'Feels Great' About Kendrick Lamar Headlining 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Amid Mounting Criticism

After being dragged online with JAY-Z and other National Football League execs amid mounting headliner criticism, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is “feeling great” about the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans and is “absolutely” a fan of Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar. RELATED: Lil Wayne’s Manager Slams Decision To Name Kendrick Lamar Headliner Of … Read more

New Orleans Rapper Juvenile Slams NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Over Lil Wayne And Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Headliner Controversy: ‘You Need To Get It Right’

New Orleans Rapper Juvenile Slams NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Over Lil Wayne And Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Headliner Controversy

New Orleans rapper Juvenile is slamming NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell over the Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar 2025 Super Bowl headliner controversy. RELATED: Kendrick Lamar To Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show In New Orleans As we previously shared, on Sunday (September 8), JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced Kendrick Lamar as … Read more

Hurricane Chris Speaks On Lil Wayne And Kendrick Lamar New Orleans Super Bowl Headliner Drama After Calling Out 50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival

Hurricane Chris Speaks On Lil Wayne And Kendrick Lamar New Orleans Super Bowl Headliner Drama After Calling Out 50 Cent’s Shreveport Festival

Just three weeks after criticizing New York 50 Cent for spending half a million dollars on police presence at his festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, a native of the city, rapper Hurricane Chris, is back to blasting the big dawgs who chose Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New … Read more

Birdman And Nicki Minaj Defend Lil Wayne Amid Kendrick Lamar 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner Controversy

Birdman And Nicki Minaj Defend Lil Wayne Amid Kendrick Lamar 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner Controversy

Lil Wayne’s Cash Money and Young Money family Birdman and Nicki Minaj are rushing to his defense in the controversial conversation of Kendrick Lamar being tapped as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, Louisiana — Weezy’s birthplace and legendary stomping grounds. RELATED: Kendrick Lamar To Headline 2025 Super Bowl … Read more

Cam’ron And Ma$e React To Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Headliner Instead of Lil Wayne: “That’s What We Doing?

Cam’ron and Mase

Reactions are continuing to flood in following the announcement that Kendrick Lamar has been selected to headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. While many music fans expressed excitement over Kendrick’s selection—especially after the release of his latest hit track, “Not Like Us”—others have raised eyebrows at the decision, questioning why New … Read more

Resurfaced Clip Reveals Lil Wayne’s High Hopes To Perform At 2025 Super Bowl; Plus TDE’s Punch, Rapper Pusha T, And New Orleans Rap Legend Master P React To Kendrick Lamar Headliner Controversy

Lil Wayne Had Hopes To Perform At 2025 Super Bowl; Plus TDE’s Punch, Rapper Pusha T, And New Orleans Rap Legend Master P React To Kendrick Lamar Headliner Controversy

A clip of Lil Wayne revealing hopes to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans resurfaces as TDE’s Punch, rapper Pusha T, and NOLA rap legend Master P react to the news of Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar being named headliner. RELATED: Kendrick Lamar To Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show In New Orleans … Read more

Lil Wayne’s Manager Slams Decision To Name Kendrick Lamar Headliner Of 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show As JAY-Z Calls K.Dot ‘A Once-In-A-Generation Artist And Performer’

Lil Wayne's Manager Slams Decision To Name Kendrick Lamar Headliner Of 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show As JAY-Z Calls K.Dot ‘A Once-In-A-Generation Artist And Performer’

As JAY-Z calls Kendrick Lamar “a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” Lil Wayne’s manager, Fabian Marasciullo, is condemning the decision to name K.Dot headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. RELATED: Kendrick Lamar To Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show In New Orleans As we shared earlier, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and … Read more

Kendrick Lamar To Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show In New Orleans

Kendrick Lamar To Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show In New Orleans

#Socialites, are you here for it? Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar has been tapped to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. RELATED: Wow: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Music Video Garners 14M Views In Less Than 24 Hours — Social Media Reacts On Sunday (September 8), JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation, Apple Music, … Read more

Mustard Suggests He’s No Longer Making Music With Drake Following Kendrick Lamar Feud: ‘He’s A Strange Guy’

Mustard Suggests He’s No Longer Making Music With Drake Following Kendrick Lamar Feud - ‘He’s A Strange Guy’

Oop! #Socialites, get a load of this! Mustard — formerly DJ Mustard and the producer who notably produced Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” — is suggesting that he’s done making music with Drake, calling him “a strange guy.” RELATED: Top Dawg Declares Kendrick Lamar And Drake Battle Is Over: ‘A Win For The Culture, While Keeping It … Read more

Michael Rubin Confirms He Banned “Not Like Us” From July 4th White Party With Drake

Michael Rubin, Drake, Kendrick Lamar

Michael Rubin has confirmed a recent rumor regarding his Fourth of July party. During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, he revealed that he did instruct the DJ not to play Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” while Drake was in attendance. Rubin told the hosts that due to his long-standing friendship with Drake, he … Read more

Big Sean Denies Taking Shots At Kendrick Lamar In New ‘On The Radar’ Freestyle: ‘You Reaching With This One’

Big Sean is shutting down claims that his recent lyrics were directed at Kendrick Lamar.  This week, the Detroit rapper made a comeback on the popular “On The Radar” freestyle series, rapping over Aaliyah and Timbaland’s “If Your Girl Only Knew” track. DJ Akademiks highlighted a part of the lyrics where Sean raps, “I got … Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Music Video Increases Tam’s Burgers’ Business By 40 Percent

Kendrick Lamar has one of his favorite local burger spots jumping after shooting a scene there in the “Not Like Us” music video. After the video went viral on social media it’s now proving to be a major success, with Tam’s Burgers reporting a significant increase in sales.  According to TMZ, the burger spot is … Read more

Compton Native Serena Williams ‘Loves’ Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Calls It The ‘Hit Of The Summer’ Two Years After Drake Dissed Her Husband: ‘When They Play That I’m Jamming’

Compton Native Serena Williams 'Loves' Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Calls It The ‘Hit Of The Summer’ Two Years After Drake Dissed Her Husband

Oop! After Drake dissed Serena Williams‘ husband about two years ago, the iconic tennis player is holding things down for her man and hometown of Compton, California as she professes her love for Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” and calls it the “hit of the Summer!” RELATED: Sheryl Crow Calls Drake ‘Hateful’ After Using AI … Read more

Wow: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Music Video Garners 14M Views In Less Than 24 Hours — Social Media Reacts

Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated music video for “Not Like Us” has taken the internet by storm, amassing a staggering 14 million views in less than 24 hours! That’s right! The Compton rapper strategically dropped the video on Thursday, July 4th and it’s safe to say it’s a visual masterpiece. Directed by the talented Dave Free, … Read more

RNBeef: PARTYNEXTDOOR Comes For Jeremih, Bryson Tiller, And Chris Brown After Including His Ex Desma In “Wait On It” Video: ‘I’m Finna Make These N****s Cry’

RNBeef: PARTYNEXTDOOR Comes For Jeremih, Bryson Tiller, And Chris Brown After Including His Ex Desma In “Wait On It” Video

Yikes! There’s a new R&Beef cooking up as PARTYNEXTDOOR comes for Jeremih, Bryson Tiller, and Chris Brown after they featured his ex-girlfriend Desma Triplett in their music video for Jeremih’s new song “Wait On It.” RELATED: Chris Brown Seemingly Reacts To Omarion Claiming Him And Karruche Tran Were Almost A Thing: ‘N*Ggas Be Reaching For … Read more

Charlamagne Tha God Declares Kendrick Lamar As The “King of Hip Hop”

Kendrick Lamar shocked the world last night after his ‘Pop Out’ concert in Los Angeles that was held on Juneteenth.  Of course this concert comes after his rap battle with Drake so fans were anticipating if he was going to perform the diss records that recently went viral. Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been involved … Read more

Pusha T Reacts To Kendrick Lamar Dropping His Name On Euphoria: ‘Incredible Display of Battle Raps’

Pusha T recently spoke about Kendrick Lamar name-dropping him on his diss track ‘Euphoria’ in a new interview. 

Pusha T recently spoke about Kendrick Lamar name-dropping him on his diss track ‘Euphoria’ in a new interview.  While speaking with Vulture, Pusha T and his brother No Malice reacted to the Virginia rapper being mentioned in K Dot’s song. “Before you go, I have to ask about a lyric,” music reporter Craig Jenkins said, … Read more

Love To See It! Kendrick Lamar Give Surprise Commencement Speech at Compton College

Kendrick Lamar

Putting aside his Hip-Hop feuds and controversies just for a moment, Kendrick Lamar decided to use his time for something way more important. The rapper took the stage at Compton College to deliver an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class of 2024. While doing that he took that special moment to embrace his hometown … Read more

NLE Choppa Enjoyed Drake And Kendrick Lamar Rap Battle Competitiveness But Also Feared Things Could Have Turned Deadly: ‘I Hope No One Takes It Too Seriously’

NLE Choppa Enjoyed Drake And Kendrick Lamar Rap Battle Competitiveness But Also Feared Things Could Have Turned Deadly

NLE Choppa recently shared his thoughts on the now-settled rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar and revealed how although he enjoyed their competitiveness he also feared that things could have turned deadly. RELATED: Drake Security Takes Down Third Alleged Trespasser At Toronto Mansion In A Week While speaking with Billboard News, NLE Choppa talked … Read more

“Alright” to Anthems: Analyzing Kendrick Lamar’s Social Commentary and Impact

Kendrick Lamar at Glastonbury Festival

Throughout his career, Kendrick Lamar has used his music to impact fans through social commentary and relatable storytelling. RELATED STORIES: Kendrick Lamar Gets a Meal Named After Him at ‘New Ho King’ After Mentioning The Toronto Restaurant In His Song ‘Euphoria’ Focusing on Systemic Issues Many Kendrick Lamar songs explore systemic issues, but fans have … Read more

‘The Jason Lee Show’ Episode 40: Wack 100 Calls Out Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, Akademiks, And Jim Jones And Talks Drake And Kendrick Lamar Beef

'The Jason Lee Show' Episode 40 - Wack 100 Calls Out Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, Akademiks, And Jim Jones And Talks Drake And Kendrick Lamar Beef

Longtime music executive Wack 100 joins the ‘The Jason Lee Show,’ where he tells host Jason Lee all about his new shows on Ray J’s Tronix Network, he talks about his separation from his wife and how he’s now entertaining sister wives, he calls out Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, Akademiks, and Jim Jones, and he … Read more

Rapper Coolee Bravo Alleges Drake Paid Him $150K For Dirt On Kendrick Lamar And Fiancée Whitney Alford, Admits He Fed Him False Information Before “Family Matters” Dropped

Rapper Coolee Bravo Alleges Drake Paid Him $150K For Dirt On Kendrick Lamar And Fiancée Whitney Alford, Admits He Fed Him False Information Before “Family Matters” Dropped

Oop! #Socialites, get a load of this! Rapper Coolee Bravo alleges that Drake paid him $150,000 for dirt on Kendrick Lamar and his fiancée Whitney Alford, but Bravo admits he took the money and fed Drizzy false information right before he dropped “Family Matters.” RELATED: Drake Security Takes Down Third Alleged Trespasser At Toronto Mansion … Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Debuts At No.1 On the Billboard Hot 100 Chart!

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Welp, after all the back-and-forth about who won the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, it looks like the Compton rapper ultimately came out on top. Kendrick Lamar’s explosive diss track, “Not Like Us,” has stormed the number one spot, on the Billboards Hot 100 chart. On top of that his other single, “Euphoria,” … Read more

Top Dawg Declares Kendrick Lamar And Drake Battle Is Over: ‘A Win For The Culture, While Keeping It All On Wax’

Top Dawg Declares Kendrick Lamar And Drake Battle Is Over

TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith has officially declared that the latest battle between his signee Kendrick Lamar and Drake is over, claiming it’s “a win for the culture while keeping it all on wax.” RELATED: Drake’s Security Guard Was Shot Near His Toronto Mansion In A Drive-By Shooting The high-profile and long-standing rap beef … Read more

Drake Dumping LA Home, Re-Lists Beverly Hills Estate For $88 Million Amid Kendrick Lamar Beef

Drake Dumping LA Home, Re-Lists Beverly Hills Estate For $88 Million Amid Kendrick Lamar Beef

Days before his Toronto mansion was attacked four times in one week by alleged trespassers amid his beef with Kendrick Lamar, Drake reportedly re-listed his Beverly Hills estate in California for $88 million. The home had previously been on the market, with him now re-listing again at $88 million. RELATED: Drake’s Security Guard Was Shot … Read more

Drake vs. Kendrick: UMG Denies Mediation Rumors After “Blind Item” Goes Viral

Drake And Kendrick Lamar, UMG denies any involvement in their feud

A rumor has circulated on social media that Universal Music Group allegedly tried to force Drake and Kendrick Lamar to reconcile and end their feud. However, a close source has debunked this. RELATED STORIES: UPDATE: Drake’s Security Guard Was Shot Near His Home In A Drive-By Shooting The rumor stemmed from a blind item claiming … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Comes For Drake Again In New Song: “6:16 In LA”

Kendrick Lamar and Drake

After all the online trolling from Drake, Kendrick Lamar is returning the energy. Amid the ongoing feud between the two rappers, the Compton artist decided to spin the block and drop another song with lyrical jabs toward Drizzy Drake. Lamar posted the 3:45-long song on Instagram this Friday morning, titling it “6:16 in LA.” Now … Read more

Toronto Restaurant ‘New Ho King’ Receives A Surge Of Attention Following Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track Towards Drake

A Toronto restaurant is receiving a lot of attention after it was mentioned in Kendrick Lamar’s diss track towards Drake.

A Toronto restaurant is receiving a lot of attention after it was mentioned in Kendrick Lamar’s diss track towards Drake.  In the song Kendrick named dropped a Chinese spot that is called “New Ho King” which is on Spadina Avenue in Toronto. “I be at New Ho King eatin’ fried rice with a dip sauce … Read more

YNW Melly Says He’s Appalled That Kendrick Lamar Mentioned Him On New Diss Track

YNW Melly is speaking out about being mentioned on Kendrick Lamar’s new diss track “Euphoria.” 

YNW Melly is speaking out about being mentioned on Kendrick Lamar’s new diss track “Euphoria.”  If you’re not familiar, Melly is currently still fighting an ongoing double homicide case where he was accused of killing his two friends Chris “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams. So in Kendrick’s new diss track, he spits … Read more

Rick Ross Gives Drake Advice On How To Handle Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track: “Don’t Respond”

Rick Ross is now weighing on Kendrick Lamar’s diss track towards Drake and took the time to give the Canadian rapper some advice on how he should handle the situation. 

Rick Ross is now weighing on Kendrick Lamar’s diss track towards Drake and took the time to give the Canadian rapper some advice on how he should handle the situation.  “White boy I know we not friends but let me give you this advice because you don’t have anybody around you. Well you don’t have … Read more

Tupac Shakur’s Brother Displeased with Drake’s Use Of AI Verse In Rap Battle

Tupac’s Brother and Drake

As the Drake and Kendrick Lamar rap beef continues, more people are weighing in… even the late Tupac Shakur’s brother, Mopreme Shakur. As we previously reported, Drizzy and Lamar both threw jabs at each other in their latest songs which led to more petty moves online. After coming across the AI version of another Kendrick … Read more

Boosie Doubles Down On His Comments About People Gassing Rap Beefs

Social media has been in a frenzy since multiple rap beefs have taken place. While many fans want to see battles, there are a few people who are calling for everything to come to an end. 

Social media has been in a frenzy since multiple rap beefs have taken place. While many fans want to see battles, there are a few people who are calling for everything to come to an end.  The hype around rap needs picked back up on April 12 when Metro Boomin and Future dropped another album … Read more

Lupe Fiasco Says He Didn’t Apologize To Kendrick Lamar Back In 2018: “I Fear No Rapper Of Any Kind”

Lupe Fiasco took the time to deny that he apologized to Kendrick Lamar in 2018 when he stated the Compton native was "not a top tier lyricist."

Lupe Fiasco took the time to deny that he apologized to Kendrick Lamar in 2018 when he stated the Compton native was “not a top tier lyricist.” In a series of deleted tweets Lupe Fiasco responded back to an article by Complex News where they listed multiple rappers who apologized to Kendrick Lamar. “Relax yo… … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Explains Why He Chooses Drake Over Kendrick Lamar

Stephen A. Smith recently gave his thoughts on a trending topic that is currently going on in hip hop. While making an appearance on Drink Champs

Stephen A. Smith recently gave his thoughts on a trending topic that is currently going on in hip hop. While making an appearance on Drink Champs, the sports analyst explained why he would rather choose Drake over Kendrick Lamar.  “I’m going to go with Drake because even though everybody knows Kendrick Lamar and how gifted … Read more

TDE President Punch ‘Respects’ J. Cole For Backing Down From Kendrick Lamar Beef: ‘It’s Rare To Have Enough Heart To Make The Correction, Salute’

TDE President Punch ‘Respects’ J. Cole For Backing Down From Kendrick Lamar Beef

Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) President Terrence “Punch” Henderson Jr. is publicly issuing a salute and his respect for J. Cole for backing down from his latest rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. RELATED: Joe Budden Says Kendrick Lamar Won First Round Of Latest J. Cole Rap Beef, Says Cole’s Response Was ‘Too Nice And Too Soft’ … Read more

Suge Knight Slams J. Cole For Waving White Flag In Kendrick Lamar Beef: ‘That Quitter Attitude Would’ve Kept Us In Slavery’ 

Suge Knight Slams J. Cole For Waving White Flag In Kendrick Lamar Beef

Yikes! Suge Knight is slamming and shaming J. Cole after the rapper waved the white flag in his beef with Kendrick Lamar. RELATED: Joe Budden Says Kendrick Lamar Won First Round Of Latest J. Cole Rap Beef, Says Cole’s Response Was ‘Too Nice And Too Soft’ For years, the two rappers have been vying for … Read more

Joe Budden Says Kendrick Lamar Won First Round Of Latest J. Cole Rap Beef, Says Cole’s Response Was ‘Too Nice And Too Soft’

Joe Budden Says Kendrick Lamar Won First Round Of Latest J. Cole Rap Beef, Says Cole's Response Was ‘Too Nice, Too Soft’

Do you agree? Rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden is commenting on the latest rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, with Budden claiming Lamar won because Cole’s response was “too nice and too soft.” RELATED: Cam’ron Warns Joe Budden & His Podcast Co-Hosts To ‘Move On’ After Joe Defends Melyssa Ford’s Allegations Against Cam & Mase … Read more

J. Cole Accused Of Spewing Transphobic Lyrics On New ‘Might Delete Later’ Track “Pi”

J. Cole Accused Of Transphobic Lyrics On New 'Might Delete Later' Track “Pi”

J. Cole is not only trending for returning fire at Kendrick Lamar but he’s now being accused of firing off transphobic lyrics on his new song “Pi,” from his recently released album ‘Might Delete Later;’ which is a direct response to Lamar’s diss on “Like That,” featuring Future and Metro Boomin. RELATED: J. Cole Admits … Read more

Lol: Dionne Warwick Responds After Fan Asks Her To Intervene In Kendrick Lamar and J Cole Feud

Dionne Warwick J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar

The world of rap beef has once again been set ablaze, this time with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar at the center of the storm. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a response from J. Cole after the Compton rapper took aim at him and Drake on “Like That.” As we previously reported, Cole dropped a … Read more

Polish Karaoke Game Show Sparks Backlash After Contestant Wears Blackface & Uses N-Word To Imitate Kendrick Lamar

Polish Karaoke Game Show Sparks Backlash After Contestant Wears Blackface & Uses N-Word To Imitate Kendrick Lamar

A Polish karaoke game show is going viral and sparking backlash after a contestant was spotted wearing Blackface and using the n-word to imitate Compton, California rapper Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, it’s reported that other contestants on the show have also performed as Snoop Dogg, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Tina Turner, Kanye West and even Beyoncé, … Read more

Benzino Says His “Life Would Be F**cked” If Coi Leray Started Dating Chief Keef, But Open To Her Dating J. Cole

Coi Leray Begs Instagram To Delete Dad Benzino's Account: 'Stop Using These Platforms To Tarnish My Life'

Coi Leray’s dad, Benzino is letting it be known that he would be absolutely “f*cked” if Coi and Chief Keef got into a relationship.  I’m a recent interview with The Gauds Show podcast, The former source magazine boss said he wouldn’t be happy if his daughter brought home another rapper. “If my daughter brought home … Read more

Oop! Donald Glover Says Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Was Initially A Drake Diss Track

Oop! Donald Glover Says Childish Gambino This Is America Was Initially A Drake Diss Track

Wow! #Socialites get into this! According to Donald Glover, under his musical alias Childish Gambino, he initially wrote “This Is America,” as a diss track towards Drake. RELATED: Childish Gambino Sued By Rapper For Allegedly Stealing Grammy Hit ‘This Is America’ Oop! Donald Glover Says Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Was Initially A Drake Diss Track … Read more

JAY-Z Named Greatest Rapper Of All Time As Billboard Reveals Its Top 50 For Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

JAY-Z Named Greatest Rapper Of All Time As Billboard Reveals Its Top 50 For Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

Yikes! Billboard and Vibe are jointly stirring up some debates as they name JAY-Z the greatest rapper of all time, while listing off their “Top 50” for Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary. RELATED: Philly Rapper Tierra Whack Ruffles Feathers After Tweeting ‘Eminem Is The Best Rapper Ever’ & ‘Eminem Is Light Skin’ JAY-Z Named Greatest Rapper Of All … Read more

Would Y’all Be Here For It? Madonna Says She ‘Worships’ Kendrick Lamar And Wants To Collaborate With Him

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Over her four-decade-long career, Madonna has collaborated with countless Hip Hop stars, ranging from Lil Wayne to Missy Elliott, Quavo, Nas, Chance The Rapper, and Kanye West, with whom she collaborated with on her 2007 single “Beat Goes On.” And now, the Queen of Pop says there’s one rapper she has yet to work with, … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Throws His Support Behind Trans Community In New Song ‘Auntie Diaries’

kendrick lamar new album trans community

Kendrick Lamar dropped his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers today, and fans are already taking to social media to praise the rapper’s latest body of work — particularly on the song “Auntie Diaries,” where he appears to show his support for the trans community. The 34-year-old gets personal on the track, … Read more

Do You Agree? Eminem Calls Kendrick Lamar One Of The ‘Top Tier Lyricists’ Of All Time

Do You Agree? Eminem Calls Kendrick Lamar One Of The ‘Top Tier Lyricists’ Of All Time Ahead of Eminem’s big performance for Super Bowl LVI this Sunday, the rap star chopped it up Sway Calloway on SiriusXM’s Shade 45 where he briefly talked about Kendrick Lamar, who will also be hitting the stage for the … Read more

Big Sean Explains ‘Beef’ With Kendrick Lamar, Confirms They’ve Reconciled

Big Sean Explains Beef With Kendrick Lamar, Confirms They've Reconciled

Big Sean Explains ‘Beef’ With Kendrick Lamar, Confirms They’ve Reconciled Previously we reported on the Big Sean track “Deep Reverence,” noting how he opened up about his relationship with Kendrick Lamar. Now, the Detroit rapper is explaining his “beef” with the Compton emcee, confirming they’ve now reconciled. On the track, Sean says there were never any real issues. … Read more