The Valentine’s Day release, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor, tries on different styles (acoustic pop, traditional Mexican) while only alluding to Kendrick Lamar.
Category: Drake (Rapper)
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Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar’s Drake-centric Super Bowl Halftime Show
On a postgame episode of Popcast, we react to Lamar’s performance, including the tactical deployment of “Not Like Us” and a Serena Williams cameo.
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Drake Sues Universal Music Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
In a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, Drake accused Universal Music Group of putting his life and reputation at risk by releasing and promoting the popular diss track.
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The Year in Rap: Beneath Kendrick vs. Drake, a Thriving Underground Roils
A new generation of hip-hop artists seems less interested in becoming stars and more in becoming myths — and dismantling the status quo.
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17 Notable Boxed Sets: Bob Dylan, Green Day, Alice Coltrane and More
Joni Mitchell’s experimental period, Green Day’s ambitious concept album and Alice Coltrane’s thrilling 1971 Carnegie Hall concert arrived in new packages this year.
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The Messy Modern Music Business, According to Larry Jackson
On this week’s episode of Popcast, an interview with a record label veteran who has worked closely with Whitney Houston, Drake, Chief Keef and Lana Del Rey.
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Best Songs of 2024
Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year.
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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Rockets to No. 1 on the Charts
The rapper’s surprise LP tops Billboard’s album and singles charts, where “Squabble Up” blocked Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” from a historic 20th week of dominance.
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Drake Accuses Universal and Spotify of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The Canadian rapper filed legal papers on Monday claiming that the record company and streaming service promoted “Not Like Us” ahead of Drake’s tracks.
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Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Charli XCX, Beyoncé, the Beatles and More
A look at the nominations’ unexpected and intriguing story lines, including the role of an absent Drake, the validation of André 3000’s flute music and overlooked gems.
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Who’s Afraid of Being Black? Not Kamala, Beyoncé or Kendrick.
With her response to Donald Trump’s comments about her background, Kamala Harris showed that Blackness doesn’t need to be explained or defended — an idea underscored by her campaign theme song.