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.
Category: Lamar, Kendrick
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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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11 Hyperlocal Works That Helped Me Find Common Ground
As pop culture continues to fracture, our critic was drawn to art and performances that explored universal themes by way of specific settings.
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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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Cash App Wades Into the Exclusive World of Presale Concert Tickets
Legacy credit cards and banks aren’t the only banking options to come with perks for premium access to events anymore.
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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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Digging Into Kendrick Lamar’s Samples
Listen to some of the most notable sonic references on “GNX,” from SWV, Luther Vandross and Debbie Deb.
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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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‘GNX’ Review: Kendrick Lamar Heads Back to His Comfort Zone on Surprise Album
After a war of words with Drake that yielded one of the biggest hits of Lamar’s career, the Los Angeles rapper is eager to shift back on his sixth album.
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Kendrick Lamar Surprise Releases a New Album, ‘GNX’
The rapper’s sixth studio album follows the success of a pair of tracks this year that were sparked by a war of words with Drake.