Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick Lamar's Epic Drake Diss Saga: A Recap of the Juneteenth Concert

Dr. Dre - Drake - Kendrick Lamar - LA Music Scene - Rap Feuds - West Coast Rap

Kendrick Lamar takes the stage with Dr. Dre and LA rap stars for an explosive performance of 'Not Like Us'

Kendrick Lamar set the stage on fire at his Juneteenth 'Pop Out' concert in LA, where he brought out Dr. Dre and a lineup of LA rap stars for a series of electrifying performances. The highlight of the night was Lamar's relentless diss track 'Not Like Us,' which he performed five times in a row, solidifying his stance in the ongoing feud with Drake. The star-studded event at the Kia Forum showcased the strength and unity of the West Coast rap fraternity, with Lamar leading the charge for a new era in LA rap music.

In a bold move, Lamar added a new jab at Drake during the concert, demanding Tupac's ring in a symbolic gesture. This action, following his intense performance and feud with Drake, further fueled the excitement and anticipation among fans and media alike. The concert, which was live-streamed on Amazon Music, not only marked Lamar's victory lap after the Drake battle but also laid down a marker for the future of West Coast rap music, cementing Lamar's position as a leader in the genre.

After the concert, the Internet buzzed with excitement as fans and critics alike dissected Lamar's performance and the significance of his actions. The event wasn't just about music but also about making a statement in the rap world, especially regarding the ongoing rivalry with Drake. As the dust settled from the explosive night, Lamar's name once again soared to the top of the charts, solidifying his influence and impact in the industry.

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Kendrick Lamar plays Drake diss track Not Like US five times at LA ... (BBC News)

Lamar brought out a host of LA rap stars to join him on five consecutive renditions of Not Like Us.

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Kendrick Lamar Joined by Dr. Dre at 'Pop Out': Concert Review (Variety)

Kendrick Lamar was joined by Dr. Dre and a battalion of L.A. rappers at his Juneteenth 'Pop Out' concert at the Kia Forum on Wednesday night.

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Here's Who Joined Kendrick Lamar On Stage During Drake Diss: Dr ... (Forbes)

Lamar doubled down on his feud with Drake at his “Pop Out — Ken & Friends” show, performing his diss tracks for the first time—including five consecutive ...

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After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA ... (Spectrum News 1)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his ...

Kendrick Lamar takes the West Coast off standby (WUNC)

Lamar's blowout Juneteenth concert, held at the Forum in Los Angeles and live-streamed on Amazon Music, planted flags for the future of LA rap, ...

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Kendrick Lamar throws in new Drake jab as he demands Tupac's ring (The Independent)

Rapper's addition to live version of 'Euphoria' comes after he lashed out at Drake for using an AI version of Tupac on a since-deleted diss track.

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Kendrick Lamar plays Not Like Us 5 times, invites 25 artists at The ... (Hindustan Times)

The star-studded concert, held at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, was a nod to the West Coast rap fraternity.

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Kendrick Lamar's Drake Victory Lap Unites Los Angeles (The New York Times)

After unofficially winning a high-profile diss war with Drake, the rapper hosted a Juneteenth concert that celebrated local heroes — and his own ...

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Here's Everything That Happened at Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth ... (Rolling Stone)

Dozens of West Coast rappers joined Lamar on stage at The Forum following his Drake beef.

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Kendrick Lamar takes the West Coast off standby (NPR)

Lamar's blowout Juneteenth concert, held at the Forum in Los Angeles and live-streamed on Amazon Music, planted flags for the future of LA rap, ...

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Kendrick Lamar Performs Drake Diss Track 'Not Like Us' 5 Times ... (Billboard)

After performing the live debut of his nuclear guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin's “Like That,” K. Dot welcomed his mentor and iconic West Coast rapper Dr.

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DeMar DeRozan dances onstage to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track (Los Angeles Times)

NBA star DeMar DeRozan was one of many dancing onstage to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' at 'The Pop Out — Ken & Friends' concert on ...

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Kendrick Lamar Uplifts West Coast Culture With Juneteenth Show (Forbes)

Kendrick Lamar presented his Juneteenth show, The Pop Out — Ken & Friends, at The Forum in Inglewood, California on Wednesday, June 19th.

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Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration (The Associated Press)

Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert at the Forum into a cathartic livestreamed celebration of Los Angeles unity.

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Kendrick Lamar's Drake Victory Lap Unites Los Angeles (The New York Times)

After unofficially winning a high-profile diss war with Drake, the rapper hosted a Juneteenth concert that celebrated local heroes — and his own ...

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Kendrick Lamar takes the West Coast off standby (knkx.org)

Lamar's blowout Juneteenth concert, held at the Forum in Los Angeles and live-streamed on Amazon Music, planted flags for the future of LA rap, ...

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Kendrick Lamar's Historic 'Pop Out' Unites L.A. for Victory Lap at Kia ... (LA Magazine)

Kendrick Lamar was joined by Dr. Dre, Tyler the Creator, Steve Lacy and an army of local talents in a show of unity at his 'Pop-Out' concert on Juneteenth.

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Rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake heating up again (WTMJ-TV)

On Wednesday, Kendrick performed his diss track "Not Like Us" live for the first time at his "Pop Out" concert in Los Angeles. During that performance, Kendrick ...

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Kendrick Lamar's Triumphant Pop Out Got Complicated With That Dr ... (TeenVogue.com)

Kendrick Lamar united Los Angeles with his triumphant Pop Out concert on Juneteenth, but complicated things by bringing out alleged abuser Dr. Dre.

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Why Does Kendrick Lamar Want Drake to Return Tupac's Ring? (The New York Times)

At Mr. Lamar's Juneteenth concert on Wednesday, he made a request for Drake to return Mr. Shakur's iconic crown ring. Is this about more than just beef ...

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Snoop Dogg Crowns Kendrick Lamar 'King of the West' Following ... (Billboard)

Snoop Dogg has crowned Kendrick Lamar "King of the West" following the latter's Pop Out concert in L.A. Watch Snoop praise Kendrick.

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Snoop Dogg Crowns Kendrick Lamar 'King of the West' (LA Magazine)

The West Coast rap superstar praised Lamar's Juneteenth Pop Out and 'all of the homies that stood together, unified in peace and love'

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Snoop Dogg Praises Kendrick Lamar—Months After Drake Used His ... (Forbes)

Drake used the AI-generated voices of Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur in April on “Taylor Made Freestyle” to diss Lamar.

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'People Just Do Nothing' Star Drops Kendrick Lamar Cover Track ... (Deadline)

Asim Chaudhry has dropped a "Meet The Tories" Kendrick Lamar cover version mocking Rishi Sunak's government.

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