Kendrick Lamar

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Kendrick Lamar's electrifying Juneteenth concert in Los Angeles featured Dr. Dre, Schoolboy Q, and more, with a focus on his verbal attacks on Drake. The show celebrated West Coast unity, showcased his diss track "Not Like Us," and received mixed reactions.

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Kendrick Lamar made waves with his Juneteenth "Ken and Friends" concert at The Forum in Los Angeles. Despite tensions with Drake, who responded to Lamar's verbal attacks with hints of a feud, the event was a celebration of unity and West Coast culture. The concert, referred to as a "victory lap" after the Drake battle, featured appearances by The Weeknd and Dr. Dre, among others, as Lamar performed his track "Not Like Us" multiple times with fans praising the show's energy.

The event was a unifying force for Los Angeles, emphasizing community and ongoing social justice efforts, with fans particularly moved by the performances and Lamar's ability to uplift West Coast culture. The concert saw Lamar's fiancee, Whitney Alford, joining him on stage, further adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the pop-out show. Lamar's setlist and the atmosphere of the show received widespread acclaim.

Lamar took the opportunity to address his ongoing rift with Drake during the concert, performing "Not Like Us" multiple times and unveiling new lyrics in the diss track, which definitively addressed their beef. Fans, celebrities, and various media outlets were quick to react to Lamar's performance, with many praising his artistry and the energy of the show, while also noting the intensification of the ongoing feud with Drake. The concert was seen as a moment of triumph for Lamar, showcasing his talents and influence on the music scene.

Referenced URLs: - https://www.geo.tv/latest/550263-drake-reacts-to-kendrick-lamars-verbal-attacks-on-him - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-06-20/kendrick-fan-photo-essay-parking-lot-of-forum

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Virality Score 4.3

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Thread Age 138 days

Number of Articles 67

Political Leaning

Left 75.0%

Center 18.8%

Right 6.3%

Regional Coverage

US 90.9%

Non-US 9.1%

Recent Coverage

Kendrick Lamar's Triumphant Pop Out Got Complicated With That Dr. Dre Appearance

Teen Vogue - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar united Los Angeles with his triumphant Pop Out concert on Juneteenth, but complicated things by bringing out alleged abuser Dr. Dre.

Kendrick Lamar Joined by Dr. Dre., Schoolboy Q and Many More at Electrifying ‘Pop Out’ Show in Los Angeles: Concert Review

urbanmatter - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar Juneteenth concert at Kia Forum celebrated West Coast hip-hop, unity, and powerful performances.

The Game Addresses Absence From Kendrick's ‘Pop Out’ Show and Where He Stands With Lamar and Drake

Complex - 138 days ago - Game says Kendrick Lamar’s concert was "amazing" after fans questioned his absence

Kendrick Lamar Unites The West Coast During Juneteenth Concert In Los Angeles

Essence - 138 days ago - “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” was held at The Kia Forum, and featured performances from Tyler, the Creator, YG, Blxst, Dr. Dre, and more.

Photos: Fans in the parking lot for Kendrick Lamar's Forum show

Los Angeles Times - 138 days ago - Before Lamar's Juneteenth show 'The Pop Out' in Inglewood, we spoke to fans in the parking lot about why they wanted to attend the show.

'Not Like Us:' Kendrick Lamar Unifies Los Angeles In A One-Night-Only Juneteenth Concert, Placing West Coast Unity At the Forefront ~ L.A. TACO

lataco - 138 days ago - “The Pop Out” wasn’t just a showcase of the breadth of talent and music that Los Angeles has to offer—it was a cultural renaissance, a presentation of art bursting with unity and West Coast pride. In a city with so much pain and suffering throughout history, “The Pop Out” showed that community is everything.

12 Takeaways From Kendrick Lamar’s Iconic ‘Pop Out’ Show

Complex - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar made history with his ‘Pop Out: Ken & Friends’ concert in L.A. Here are 12 takeaways from a special night.

All the Artists Who Popped Out at Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth Concert in L.A.

The Root - 138 days ago - From Bino and Blxst to Ty Dollar $ign and Steve Lacy--the show was LIT from start to finish.

DeMar DeRozan dances onstage to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track

Los Angeles Times - 138 days ago - NBA star DeMar DeRozan was one of many dancing onstage to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' at Juneteenth concert.

Kendrick Lamar Performs Drake Diss Track ‘Not Like Us’ 5 Times Back-to-Back at Pop Out Concert

Billboard - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar performed the Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' five times during his L.A. show. Get the details.

Kendrick Lamar plays 'Not Like Us' six times at Juneteenth 'The Pop Out' concert

NBC news - 138 days ago - The fervor around Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud was renewed Wednesday after Lamar performed several of his diss tracks against the Canadian rapper during his concert "The Pop Out: Ken and Friends."

Kendrick Lamar’s L.A. concert flexed his political might over Drake

MSNBC - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar’s Los Angeles extravaganza on Sunday capped off his successful 2024 campaign against famed rapper Drake.

Kendrick Lamar Uplifts West Coast Culture With Juneteenth Show

Forbes - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar presented his Juneteenth show, The Pop Out — Ken & Friends, at The Forum in Inglewood, California on Wednesday, June 19th.

After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into Los Angeles unity celebration

The Globe and Mail - 138 days ago - Lamar curated a three-hour concert featuring a mix of up-and-coming LA rappers and stars including Tyler, The Creator, Steve Lacy and YG

Inside Kendrick Lamar’s Historic ‘Pop Out’ Show in LA

Complex - 138 days ago - We were at The Forum in LA for Kendrick’s instantly iconic concert. Here’s what the scene was really like in the arena and backstage.

Kendrick Lamar performs diss track 'Not Like Us' for the first time, asks Drake to give Tupac's ring back

Entertainment Weekly - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar debuted his Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' at the Kia Forum, where he was joined by Dr. Dre, Tyler, the Creator, and several other artists.

Kendrick Lamar Brings Out 25 Artists During ‘Ken & Friends’ LA Pop-Up Show

Hype Beast - 138 days ago - He also played his Drake diss “Not Like Us” five times in a row.

Kendrick Lamar Popped Out And Showed The World How L.A. Unifies The Culture

Vibe - 138 days ago - Kendrick Lamar's "The Pop Out" concert was bigger than his beef with Drake. Here's what you missed.

Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' 5 times at star-studded Juneteenth concert

Page Six - 138 days ago - The “Humble” rapper closed his “Pop Out: Ken & Friends” show with the scathing song, which includes lyrics accusing his rival of being a pedophile.

Bigger Than Rap Beef: Here's How Kendrick Lamar's Epic Juneteenth Concert Made Hip-Hop History

The Root - 138 days ago - Taking place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the Compton native brought honor to the city and the genre in grand fashion.

Kendrick Lamar performs 'Not Like Us' six times at Kia Forum

Los Angeles Times - 139 days ago - This was Lamar’s first live set in Southern California since he and Drake scorched the earth with reams of diss tracks that topped charts and changed their legacies forever.