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  • Drake to Livestream With Kai Cenat During Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto Concert

    Drake to Livestream With Kai Cenat During Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto Concert

    6 God plans to unveil “Somebody Loves Me” challenge winners during rival’s show

    As Kendrick Lamar prepares to take the stage in Toronto for the first time since his bitter lyrical war with Drake, the 6 God has revealed exactly how he plans to respond — and it’s all about timing.

    Instead of attending or acknowledging Kendrick’s concert directly, Drake will join Kai Cenat for a livestream at 8 PM EST, the exact time Kendrick is set to perform at the Rogers Centre. The two will announce the 20 winners of their “Somebody Loves Me” music video challenge, each of whom will receive $15,000 to bring their creative treatments to life.

    The announcement was confirmed by Cenat via Instagram Stories, where he wrote:

    “We were blown away by the creativity… Tomorrow DRAKE & I gonna go through some of the submissions with you guys… and let ya’ll know which 20 ppl [are] getting money to bring their treatments to life!”

    This marks Drake and Cenat’s first livestream together and appears to be a calculated move to draw online attention away from Kendrick’s long-awaited hometown performance — a strategic bit of counter-programming amid their ongoing feud.

    Cenat has previously critiqued Drake’s music videos, notably calling the “Nokia” visual “not a banger,” and offering his own alternative directorial ideas live on stream.

    The collaborative video for “Somebody Loves Me” will eventually feature fan-submitted scenes edited together — a crowd-sourced effort from one of Drake’s most emotionally vulnerable recent tracks.

    Whether the livestream will succeed in drawing eyes away from Kendrick’s explosive “Not Like Us” performance remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Toronto turf war is still very much on.

  • Drake Clashes with Canadian Politician Over Attendance at Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto Show

    Drake Clashes with Canadian Politician Over Attendance at Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto Show

    Jagmeet Singh apologizes after being called a “goof” by Drake for attending rival’s concert

    Drake has publicly called out Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh after the former New Democratic Party leader was spotted at Kendrick Lamar’s concert in Toronto — the rapper’s first appearance in Drake’s hometown since their highly publicized feud reignited in 2024.

    In a direct message posted to Instagram Stories, Drake labeled Singh a “goof” for attending the show, sparking immediate backlash and a hasty apology from Singh.

    “I went for SZA, not Kendrick,” Singh wrote in response. “I was born in this city. I love this city. But real talk, I get it, I shouldn’t have gone at all. OVO and Drake have lifted up this city… For me, it’ll always be Drake over Kendrick.”

    Despite the apology, Drake unfollowed Singh on social media and has yet to publicly respond further.

    Kendrick, joined by SZA on their Grand National Tour, performed two packed shows at the Rogers Centre, delivering his chart-topping Drake diss “Not Like Us” to massive crowd reactions both nights.

    Meanwhile, Drake had planned to counter the concert with a Twitch livestream alongside Kai Cenat, tied to their “Somebody Loves Me” fan video challenge. However, the event was postponed at the last minute.

  • Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” Makes History on Billboard Hip Hop Chart

    Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” Makes History on Billboard Hip Hop Chart

    Chart-topping collab holds No. 1 spot for record-breaking 25 weeks

    Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s blockbuster hit “Luther” continues to dominate the charts, now sitting atop the Billboard Hip Hop chart for an unprecedented 25 consecutive weeks. The track, originally released in November 2024, has become one of the biggest hits of both artists’ careers.

    “Luther” previously spent 13 straight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and although it has since dropped to fifth place on that chart, its reign in the hip hop arena remains unmatched. The achievement sees Kendrick breaking his own record, set just months earlier when his Drake diss track “Not Like Us” led the Hip Hop chart for 22 weeks.

    Lamar recently celebrated his massive year at the BET Awards, where he took home five trophies, including Album of the Year, Best Hip Hop Artist, and Best Collaboration. Sharing Video of the Year and Director of the Year with creative partner Dave Free, the rapper gave a heartfelt speech: “I always give my heart to BET… we represent real, true, down-to-earth music.”

    Kendrick and SZA are currently on their Grand National Tour, selling out stadiums across North America, with international dates in the UK and Europe on the horizon.

  • SZA Opens Up About Insecurity on Tour with Kendrick Lamar

    SZA Opens Up About Insecurity on Tour with Kendrick Lamar

    The singer admits she feared fans were only showing up for Kendrick during Grand National run

    SZA has candidly shared her initial fears and insecurities while co-headlining the Grand National tour with Kendrick Lamar, revealing that she once believed fans only attended shows to see her fellow TDE labelmate.

    Speaking in a revealing interview with Interview Magazine, the “Kill Bill” hitmaker admitted she struggled with anxiety at the start of the tour. “Every time I had to go on stage or walk a carpet, I’d have full-on panic attacks,” she said. “I used to skip events thinking, ‘No one cares that I’m here.’”

    Her doubts followed her into the tour with Kendrick, who has also drawn major attention for performing his Drake diss “Not Like Us” during their Toronto stop — the rapper’s first visit since the high-profile feud erupted. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” SZA said. “I didn’t know if I had anything worth showing.”

    Thankfully, she now feels more confident: “I want to walk through the door. I want to see what happens in the uncertainty.”

    Meanwhile, Drake reportedly postponed a planned livestream in response to the show, later lashing out at a Toronto politician for attending Kendrick’s performance.








  • Clipse Preview Kendrick Lamar’s Fiery Verse on “Chains & Whips”

    Clipse Preview Kendrick Lamar’s Fiery Verse on “Chains & Whips”

    Def Jam Fallout Sparked by Uncensored Bars Leads Duo to Roc Nation

    Clipse have teased a powerful guest verse from Kendrick Lamar on their upcoming track “Chains & Whips,” set to appear on their reunion album Let God Sort Em Out. Previewed during a rooftop session with Pharrell Williams, the snippet features Kendrick taking aim at the current state of Hip Hop: “Let’s be clear, Hip Hop died again / Half of my profits may go to Rakim / How many Judases done let me down? / But fuck it, the West mine’s, we right now.”

    The verse reportedly sparked major conflict with Def Jam. In an interview with GQ, Pusha T revealed the label demanded Lamar’s lyrics be censored or removed entirely — a demand Clipse refused to meet. “They wanted me to ask Kendrick to censor his verse, which of course I was never doing,” Pusha said.

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    The situation ultimately led to Clipse buying themselves out of their contract. Their manager, Steven Victor, confirmed the duo paid a seven-figure sum to retain full creative control. “They bought themselves out of the deal,” he told Billboard.

    Now signed to Roc Nation, Clipse are gearing up to release what’s shaping up to be one of the most politically charged and anticipated albums of the year.

  • Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther” Hits 1 Billion Streams

    Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther” Hits 1 Billion Streams

    Record-Breaking Collab Becomes Lamar’s Fastest to Reach Spotify Milestone

    Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s smash hit “Luther” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify—becoming the fastest track in Lamar’s career to achieve the milestone. Released in November 2024, the high-powered collaboration reached the billion-mark in just seven months, outpacing his previous record-holder, “Not Like Us,” which took eight months to reach the same feat.

    The song has been a cultural and commercial juggernaut, spending 13 straight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominating the Hip Hop charts for over half a year. “Luther” now joins an elite group of Kendrick’s biggest hits, including “HUMBLE.,” “All the Stars,” and “Money Trees,” to break the billion-stream barrier.

    Riding high from the single’s success, Kendrick swept this year’s BET Awards in his hometown of Los Angeles, winning five trophies including Album of the Year and Best Collaboration alongside longtime creative partner Dave Free.

    The duo’s momentum continues as they take their Grand National tour across North America, with a string of sold-out stadium dates in Europe to follow. With streaming records falling and awards stacking up, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are firmly cementing their place in modern music history.

  • Protester Arrested After Disrupting Kendrick Lamar’s Record-Breaking Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Protester Arrested After Disrupting Kendrick Lamar’s Record-Breaking Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Performer waved “Free Gaza” flag during live broadcast, faces legal action and NFL ban

    Kendrick Lamar’s historic Super Bowl halftime show was briefly overshadowed by an unexpected protest that has now resulted in an arrest.

    Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a 41-year-old performer from New Orleans, disrupted the February performance by running across the field waving a Sudanese flag emblazoned with the words “Free Gaza.” Though he was officially part of the halftime production, Nantambu’s act was unsanctioned and caught organizers off guard. Security swiftly detained him on the field.

    While he had authorized access to the stadium as part of the entertainment crew, officials confirmed he did not have permission to stage a demonstration. After an investigation, an arrest warrant was issued. Nantambu later turned himself in and was charged with resisting an officer and disturbing the peace.

    Kendrick Lamar has not commented publicly on the incident. The NFL issued a firm statement condemning the act and confirmed that Nantambu has been banned from all NFL games and events.

    Despite the disruption, Kendrick’s performance drew a record-breaking 133.5 million viewers, surpassing Michael Jackson’s 1993 halftime viewership. The game itself also broke records with an average of 126 million viewers.









  • Kendrick Lamar & SZA Make History with Record-Breaking Grand National Tour

    Kendrick Lamar & SZA Make History with Record-Breaking Grand National Tour

    The TDE duo earns over $256M, setting a new benchmark for co-headlining tours

    Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially shattered records, now holding the title for the highest-grossing co-headlining tour in music history. Their Grand National Tour has generated a massive $256.4 million from just 23 shows across the United States and Canada.

    The groundbreaking run has seen the Top Dawg Entertainment stars perform for over 1.1 million fans, with each show averaging 48,000 attendees and $11.1 million in revenue. These numbers place the tour at the top of the charts for joint tours, cementing Kendrick and SZA’s legacy as dominant forces in hip-hop and R&B.

    The duo’s success isn’t just measured in dollars—it’s also reflected in their connection on stage. During a recent stop in Maryland, SZA publicly praised Kendrick, giving him his flowers in front of a roaring crowd.

    With the North American leg nearing its conclusion, the Grand National Tour has proven to be more than a concert series—it’s a cultural milestone. And with this kind of momentum, fans are eagerly wondering what’s next from the TDE powerhouses.


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