Kendrick Lamar
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Music J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself.
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Music Kendrick Lamar dominated the charts in 2025, mostly from his album, "GNX," as well as his popular Drake diss, "Not Like Us."
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Music Spotify Wrapped is officially here, and as you can imagine, it has created another divide between Drake and Kendrick Lamar fans.
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Music Kendrick Lamar went to Disneyland on Wednesday, and DJ Akademiks found a way to hate on the Compton rapper.
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Music The estate of Tupac Shakur made headlines this week after threatening legal action against Drake for "Taylor Made Freestyle."
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Music The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI.
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Music Anthony Saleh has become the subject of a great deal of public interest now that he has been implicated in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef.
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Music Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch.
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Music Kendrick Lamar's "luther," "TV Off," "Not Like Us," and "Squabble Up," all made the list, according to Billboard.
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Music Wack 100 recently weighed in on Drake's petition against UMG.
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Caroline Fisher
