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Barack Obama, the former leader of the free world, is at again. It seems like yesterday when he first unveiled his summer playlist, which sent some people into a frenzy as they realized the 44th president listened to the same music as them. It’s a tradition now, with a summer rendition and favorite songs of […]

Fans of hip-hop have long clamored for a collaborative album between two of the genre’s most celebrated artists, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. The mere mention of such a project would send shockwaves through the music industry, and for years, whispers and rumors have circulated about the possibility. Recently, during an interview on Lil Yachty’s […]

The highly anticipated 1989 (Taylor’s Version) as part of Taylor Swift’s effort to reclaim her masters finally debuted at midnight on Friday. But 8 hours later, Swift surprised fans with a Taylor’s Version of her ‘Bad Blood’ remix featuring Kendrick Lamar, released eight hours later. Taylor Swift has surprise-released a deluxe edition for #1989TaylorsVersion with […]

As excitement builds for the just-released 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album that is sure to be the next massive success in her rerecording venture, Swift is singing the praises of Kendrick Lamar, one of her most beloved collaborators on the record. “Watching @kendricklamar create and record his verses on the Bad Blood remix was one of the […]

In J. Cole‘s much-anticipated verse on Drake’s latest album, “For All The Dogs,” the rapper addressed a long-standing debate among fans regarding who holds the title of the “hardest MC,” Complex reports. Cole posed the question, “Love when they argue the hardest MC/ Is it K-Dot, is it Aubrey, or me?/ We the big three […]

Kendrick Lamar has once again stirred up controversy in the rap world with a recently leaked “OG” version of his track “ELEMENT.” In this unreleased version, Lamar doesn’t hold back, taking direct shots at fellow artists, including Jay Electronica, Big Sean, and French Montana, Hotnewhiphop reports. The original version of Kendrick Lamar’s ELEMENT. has leaked, […]

Kendrick Lamar, in a recent interview with Interview Magazine, shared his deep admiration for 50 Cent and how the rapper’s words had a profound impact on him, HipHopDX reports. Lamar, alongside Nigerian singer Tems, engaged in a conversation about music and creativity. During the interview, Kendrick opened up about his early days in the music […]

The eagerly anticipated lineup for Tyler, the Creator‘s music festival and carnival in Los Angeles has finally been unveiled, albeit in an unconventional way. The list of headliners includes Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, and SZA, and it was revealed through a unique method – a painted mural on the side of Tyler’s Golf store […]

Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. TMZ caught up with rapper Trinidad James at LAX on Friday (Aug 11) where he shared what he thought about the sentencing. The “All Gold Everything” rapper used Kendrick Lamar’s “Money Trees” lyrics “Everybody gon’ respect the […]

This month marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A genre that knows no bounds and provides a connection through lyricism, hip-hop is music for anyone. Once you find which artists you vibe with, it has the potential to change the trajectory of your life. Through the words these artists candidly share with the world, listeners […]

During an interview at the BET Hip Hop Awards, rapper Bow Wow didn’t hold back in expressing his strong opinion on the state of today’s hip-hop music. The 36-year-old artist blamed the lack of #1 hits on what he referred to as “trash a** music” being released by many artists, according to Complex. Bow Wow […]

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most accomplished artists in modern music. The Compton, California rapper has released countless hit singles including All the Stars, HUMBLE, DNA and many more. Lamar is also a 14-time Grammy Award winner and was awarded the Pulitzer prize in 2017 for his acclaimed album DAMN. With Lamar’s accomplishments in […]

One day after teasing the return of his popular musical festival in the new Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem video The Hillbillies, Tyler the Creator is making it official by announcing the dates for Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2023. This year’s installment — the first time the event is being held since 2019 — will […]

Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar has paid homage to PSG’s dynamic duo, Lionel Messi and Neymar, in his latest track titled ‘The Hillbillies,’ a collaboration with Baby Keem, reported by goal.com. Lamar and Keem were in attendance at the Parc des Princes in October for a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter between PSG and Troyes. The match […]

Kendrick Lamar and his cousin Baby Keem have teamed up once again, delighting fans with their latest single, The Hillbillies. The track showcases a lighter and more playful side of the talented duo, in contrast to their previous deep cut, Savior. Accompanied by a music video directed by Neal Farmer, the song samples Bon Iver’s […]

The Hillbillies, the new rap single and collaboration track from Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem, leaves such a long trail of samples you’d think it was a Sunday at Costco. Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem have teamed up again and dropped the video for their new song on Tuesday. The Hillbillies samples Bon Iver’s 2020 […]

On Friday, May 19, Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar released a remix to the Renaissance track America Has a Problem. The track comes from her seventh studio album, Renaissance, for which Beyonce is currently on tour. The album is a Grammy Award winner. The remix with Kendrick Lamar introduces a new theme for the song, according […]

Lollapalooza, one of the most highly anticipated music festivals in the United States, is set to return to Chicago’s Grant Park in 2023, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry. The festival, which will take place from August 3 to 6, has a lineup that includes Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may be an imposing presence on the court, but off the court, he is just like us: enjoying his free time and vibing to Kendrick Lamar. LeBron even managed to somehow steal the show, with his dancing drawing cheers from the crowd as Lamar delivered an epic showcase of […]

Kendrick Lamar brought the house down on Sunday with yet another epic concert performance in Vancouver, Canada. He wasn’t the only star of the show, though, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James also making an appearance. LeBron didn’t exactly perform on stage with the hip-hop icon, but given how The King was provided with […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green seems to believe that the Warriors’ championship dynasty has something to do with rapper Kendrick Lamar. Next album 2023 @kendricklamar 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/6fK7Kl2ENg — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) June 17, 2022 The Dubs won their fourth championship in eight years against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The win solidifies the […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s stance on the COVID vaccine is well-documented. He is one of the most vocal critics of the jab in the sports world, openly questioning its legitimacy. That stance has made him one of the most polarizing players not only in NBA, but amongst popular sports figures. However, it still came […]

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a big fan of Kendrick Lamar’s latest song and video “The Heart Part 5.” Lamar season gets underway with the drop of his fifth album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” this Friday. To hype up the release, the popular rapper shared the song […]

Kendrick Lamar has just dropped his latest single. The music video for the song, entitled ‘The Heart Part 5’ features several deepfakes of famous Black figures, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The song will be part of his upcoming album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ which is Kendrick Lamar’s first studio album […]

Aside from the titanic tussle between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, many NFL fans also eagerly awaited the epic halftime show of Super Bowl LVI. Safe to assume, many were not disappointed. Rap royalty Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige put on quite a performance at the […]

The NFL announced Thursday the Pepsi Halftime Show for Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and it’s going to be an absolute doozy. There’s not just one performer for the annual spectacle, but five of them: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. Get hyped: 43 Grammys, 19 […]

During an interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan spoke about the protest he, Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and rapper Kendrick Lamar attended in Compton, California. DeRozan says he saw a black man get beat up by Compton police officers and immediately called his high […]

Some of the NBA’s top rookies were recently put in a very tight spot by our friends from Complex Sports. The youngsters were asked a non-basketball-related question pertaining to some of the top hip-hop artists in the industry today. Among Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Drake, newcomers such as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a special visitor at practice on Friday. 12-time Grammy award winner Kendrick Lamar stopped by the Lakers’ practice facility as part of the Genius talk series. Lamar is one of the best rappers currently and has a close relationship with Lakers superstar LeBron James. Kendrick! Lakers Genius talks, inspired and […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t a fan of many things prompted by the media, but he surprisingly perked up when asked if he heard the new Kendrick Lamar track “The Heart Part 4,” which includes a verse talking of his feud with Kevin Durant. “Yeah,” Westbrook smilingly told reporters while nodding. “K9, that’s my man. Yes sir, […]

If you didn’t get your fix of the Russell Westbrook–Kevin Durant feud throughout four games of the regular season, rapper Kendrick Lamar dropped “The Heart Part 4” — a single where he compares himself to Westbrook and references Durant’s decision to leave Oklahoma City and sign with Golden State this past summer. Tables turned, lesson learned, […]

The endorsements don’t stop raining-in for retired superstars like the charismatic Shaquille O’Neal, who is Shopping Small with rapper Kendrick Lamar in this new American Express ad. https://youtu.be/cN1X3Z4rlcA Whether you’re a fan of the Luscious Lamar Bar or the Shea Butter Shaq soap, you have to love the chemistry between these two. After all, if anyone knows what’s […]

Kobe Bryant is nearing the end of his career as he will play his last game on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. Throughout this entire season, Kobe has been on his Farewell Tour with opponents, legends, fans, and just about everyone paying their respect for the Black Mamba. Kendrick Lamar who is both a […]