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In a recent episode of the Bootleg Kev podcast, West Coast recording artist JasonMartin, formerly known as Problem, offered intriguing insights into Kendrick Lamar‘s initial reaction to Drake’s diss track “Family Matters.” Promoting his upcoming joint album with DJ Quik, JasonMartin shared a revealing conversation he had with Kendrick Lamar when the controversial track was […]

In a heartwarming and unexpected turn of events, Kendrick Lamar, the renowned rapper and Compton native, graced the Class of 2024 at Compton College with a surprise commencement speech, Complex reports. The unannounced appearance left graduates and attendees in awe as Lamar delivered an inspiring message of pride, resilience, and community. Kendrick Lamar just gave […]

Dame Dash, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records alongside JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, made an unexpected move on social media, extending an offer to Kendrick Lamar. This offer came after an old tweet resurfaced, where Lamar expressed his preference for JAY-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” over Nas’ “Illmatic,” Vibe reports. In response, Dash took to Instagram, inviting Lamar […]

Snoop Dogg recently weighed in on the ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, offering a positive perspective on the situation, Complex reports. While promoting his role in The Garfield Movie during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the legendary rapper gave a shout-out to both Lamar and Drake for elevating the standards in the rap […]

It was a landmark day for Toronto basketball Thursday when the WNBA officially announced that the city would receive the league’s first expansion team north of the border. The event drew several big names, including Scottie Barnes, Kyle Lowry, and, notably, Drake. However, Drake’s presence quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans […]

Renowned journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall earned laughs from the crowd in her commencement speech at North Carolina A&T. During her address, Hall caught the attention of the soon-to-be-graduates with a reference to Kendrick Lamar’s latest and most popular song, ‘Not Like Us.’ Lamar has dominated social media with his public beef with […]

Let me hear you say “O V h*e!” Among the most prominent and longstanding rivalries in recent memory is the one between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, two titans of the genre whose once-amicable relationship has devolved into a series of traded barbs and diss tracks. What began as mutual respect and collaboration eventually spiraled into […]

The battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar seems to be near it’s conclusion but it appears as if LeBron James unintentionally got himself involved. This week, a video of James dancing to the DJ Mustard-produced Drake diss bop ‘They Not Like Us’ circulated and and shocked many rap fans due to seemingly close relationship that […]

Basketball and rap music go together. Ballers are often known to listen to the genre while rappers tend to reference NBA stars in their verses. Additionally, big names from both industries associate with each other. Take Drake and LeBron James for example. They’re known friends, and they’ve been seen together multiple times at celebrity-related events. […]

In the heated feud between rap giants Kendrick Lamar and Drake, Kendrick currently seems to be leading, particularly with tracks like “Meet The Grahams” and “Not Like Us” making waves. The latter is even poised to claim the top spot on global charts next week, an achievement not lost on the rap community or the […]

After advertising for their in-ring showdown for the entire first hour of Dynamite, AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland marched down to the ring at the top of the second hour to address the crowd, and believe you me, he was mad. Trashing on Christian Cage for how he landed a world title shot at Double […]

Former rapper and renowned host of The Joe Budden Podcast Joe Budden is the latest person to anticipate that HBCU bands will be performing Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us” come Fall. Budden mentioned it on the latest episode of his podcast where he gleefully dance to the horn-heavy song alongside his co-hosts Emanny, Queenzflip, and […]

In a dramatic escalation of one of the music industry’s most notorious rivalries, Kendrick Lamar‘s latest single, “Not Like Us,” has set a new record on Spotify for the most streams of a hip-hop song in a single day, per Hypebeast. Released on a wave of controversy, the track garnered a staggering 10.986 million streams […]

In an unexpected twist in the hip-hop world, J. Cole seemingly received a pivotal piece of advice from fellow rapper Schoolboy Q that led him to withdraw from a brewing rap feud with Kendrick Lamar, per TheSource. This advice came to light during a conversation at the Dreamville Festival, shortly before Cole publicly distanced himself […]

In a disturbing early morning incident, a security guard at Drake‘s Toronto mansion sustained serious injuries from a shooting. This event escalates tensions amid the Canadian rapper’s intensifying feud with fellow artist Kendrick Lamar. Officials state that the injured man is receiving care and his injuries, though severe, are not life-threatening, Torontosun reports. It has […]

The rap world has been set ablaze with the latest chapters in the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The dispute reached new heights with the release of “Meet the Grahams” by Kendrick, and Drake’s “Family Matters,” where both artists launched deeply personal attacks, including allegations about hidden children and family secrets. The attacks […]

Kendrick Lamar isn’t wasting any time heating up the rap scene with his second diss track against Drake titled “6:16 in LA,” released just three days following his controversial “Euphoria,” per Billboard. Lamar continues to sharpen his lyrical arrows, this time aiming them squarely at Drake’s entourage and business moves in a track that cleverly […]

Unexpected Stardom for New Ho King Following a shout-out in Kendrick Lamar‘s fiery diss track “Euphoria,” Toronto’s New Ho King restaurant has experienced a sudden surge in popularity. The longstanding Chinese eatery, nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown and known for its late-night dining, found itself at the center of hip-hop buzz after Lamar […]

The TNT halftime show took an unexpected turn into the rap world during Game 5 of the Mavs-Clippers series, with Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Euphoria” igniting laughter and commentary among the NBA on TNT crew, per Hotnewhiphop. This unexpected musical choice not only underscored the current drama between Lamar and Drake but also highlighted the […]

In a rap landscape where feuds can often feel as choreographed as a Broadway show, Kendrick Lamar‘s recent release, “Euphoria,” cuts through the noise with a ferocity that redefines the genre’s battles. The track is not just a set of barbed verses; it is a six-minute-long dissertation on authenticity, identity, and the cultural appropriation that […]

Kendrick Lamar has fired back at Drake with a blistering new diss track titled “Euphoria,” per Complex. The song comes as a direct response to Drake’s recent tracks “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which featured AI-generated vocals mimicking Tupac and Snoop Dogg. In “Euphoria,” Kendrick doesn’t hold back, unleashing a torrent of accusations and […]

Tupac Shakur’s estate has issued a stern warning to Drake regarding his recent use of an AI-generated version of the late rapper’s voice on a diss track targeting Kendrick Lamar. This action has sparked significant legal threats from the estate, claiming a “flagrant violation” of Tupac’s publicity rights and a “blatant abuse” of his legacy, […]

Drake ignited the flames of controversy once again with his latest track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” delivering a scathing rebuke aimed primarily at Kendrick Lamar, Variety reports. The rapper, who recently dropped the Kendrick diss track “Push Ups,” escalated the feud by incorporating AI vocals from Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on his newest release. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could not help but react to the fiery diss track that Drake dropped on Saturday as a response to the rapper’s rivals. James first sent out an emoji-filled post on X (formerly Twitter). “🦉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” the four-time league Most Valuable Player shared. Minutes after, the Lakers forward followed it up […]

In a rap landscape rife with tension, a leaked track purportedly by Drake has set the industry abuzz. Titled “Push Ups,” the song emerged online, immediately sparking intense speculation among fans and insiders alike. Initially met with skepticism—suspected by some as AI technology—DJ Akademiks shut that talk down. During a live stream, Akademiks unveiled what […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, where controversies and collaborations shape the narrative as much as the music itself, J. Cole‘s recent actions have sparked a flurry of speculation about his strategic prowess as a marketing maestro. From his public apology to his unexpected feature on Future’s latest album, “We Still Don’t Trust You,” J. […]

In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Budden stirred up excitement in the hip-hop world by suggesting that Drake and Kendrick Lamar are gearing up for a clash of titans with “nuclear” diss tracks, Billboard reports. Budden hinted at an impending showdown between the two rap heavyweights, indicating that they’ve both emerged from the […]

After J. Cole publicly apologized for his diss towards Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent wasted no time expressing his dismay at the North Carolina rapper’s decision, per HipHopDX. The G-Unit mogul took to Instagram upon learning about Cole’s apology, calling for urgent action from the “Middle Child” rapper. In a post alongside a screenshot of Cole’s […]

J. Cole isn’t doing too hot after dissing Kendrick Lamar and saying he regrets it all—probably after all the roasting on social media. Variety reported that Cole regretted releasing 7 Minute Drill, a Lamar diss. He made it clear during a performance during his Dreaville Festival on Sunday in North Carolina. As you’ll see, the […]

In an unexpected move, J. Cole dropped a surprise project titled “Might Delete Later” on Friday, April 5th, sending shockwaves through the rap community, Complex reports. The album includes a track titled “7 Minute Drill,” which serves as Cole’s response to Kendrick Lamar’s recent diss on Future and Metro Boomin’s “We Don’t Trust You” album. […]

J. Cole fans received an unexpected treat on Friday with the release of his surprise mixtape, “Might Delete Later,” PageSix reports. The highlight of the mixtape was undoubtedly the final track, “7 Minute Drill,” where Cole took aim at fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar in response to Lamar’s recent diss aimed at both Cole and Drake. […]

Drake finds himself embroiled in a heated feud with a significant portion of the rap world, with tensions escalating after Kendrick Lamar’s diss towards him on the track “Like That,” featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s album, “We Don’t Trust You.” Future himself contributes to the narrative with subtle disses throughout the album, while even […]

Eminem‘s lyrical prowess has often been celebrated for its depth and foresight, and now, a verse from his 2020 song “Zeus” is gaining attention for its seemingly prophetic nature regarding Drake’s current predicament, XXLMag reports. The track, featured on Eminem’s deluxe album Music to Be Murdered By, sees the Detroit rapper predicting that the public […]

Charlamagne Tha God, one of hip-hop’s most vocal personalities, has weighed in on the brewing tensions between Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Drake, sparked by Lamar’s recent guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That,” per Hotnewhiphop. In his verse, Kendrick directly addresses the ongoing subliminal disses from Drake and Cole, signaling an […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, rivalries often serve as a catalyst for creativity, pushing artists to sharpen their skills and assert their dominance. Few feuds have captured the attention of fans and critics alike as intensely as the ongoing saga between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Now, with Kendrick’s latest verse on the track “Like […]

In a surprise move that sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, Kendrick Lamar unleashed a scathing diss track aimed squarely at his rap rivals, J. Cole and Drake, HipHopDX reports. The track, titled “Like That,” is featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s collaborative album, “WE DON’T TRUST YOU.” Lamar’s blistering verses leave no doubt about […]

Big Sean, the Detroit rapper known for his slick wordplay and introspective lyrics, has once again found himself at the center of speculation in the hip-hop community, Complex reports. His latest freestyle, posted on Instagram, has sparked conversations about whether he’s reigniting old tensions with fellow rap heavyweights Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. Let’s […]

The intertwining cultures of hip-hop and basketball have long been recognized, with rappers frequently seen courtside at NBA games and basketball stars making appearances in music videos. The parallels between these two worlds are undeniable, as both industries boast larger-than-life personalities and a relentless drive for success. We even have NBA stars like Kevin Durant […]

In the tumultuous landscape of the music industry, particularly within the realm of hip-hop, recognition often comes with its fair share of controversies and surprises. The 2014 Grammy Awards were no exception, marked by the unexpected win of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s “The Heist” over Kendrick Lamar‘s critically acclaimed “good kid, m.A.A.d city.” This decision […]