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Kendrick Lamar has opened up about his rap battle with Drake, telling Apple Music that his approach to the interaction was rooted in competition and grit.Dot sat down with Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis ahead of his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show and briefly touched on the "rap beef" that took the world by storm last year. "My intent, I think from day one, was to keep the nature of it as a sport, you know? I don't care how motherf*ckers look at it as far as like a collaborative effort," he said. "That's cool too, but I love when artists grit they teeth. I still watch battle raps, I still watch Smack URL from Murda Mook to Lux to Tay Roc, my bro Daylyt. This always been the core definition of who I am, and it's been that way since day one."He continued, "So I don't think it was a thing for th...

Lil Wayne may not be performing at Super Bowl LIX in his hometown of New Orleans, but the rap icon is still making headlines. In a surprising move, Wayne announced the release date for his highly anticipated album, Tha Carter VI, through a new Cetaphil advertisement.Premiered on February 6, the ad cleverly plays on the theme of sensitivity, with Wayne helping others navigate awkward social situations. However, the most pivotal moment comes at the end when he turns down VIP tickets to a game, stating, "Nah. This is time-sensitive." The camera then zooms in on a notice posted on a recording studio door that reads: "Do not disturb ‘til 06-06-25. CARTER VI."Wayne’s decision to reveal his album through Cetaphil comes amid speculation surrounding his absence from the Super Bowl Halftime Show, wh...

J Dilla's birthday, February 7, will officially now be known as J Dilla Day in the late artist's home of Detroit, Michigan.As per HipHopDX, the news was confirmed by the city council earlier in the week, with the day commemorating how Dilla “transcended genre and influenced not only Hip Hop and electronic artists but also pop, soul, classical and jazz musicians.” His daughter, Ja’Mya Yancey, said during the meeting,“Words cannot describe how grateful we are for this declaration.” She continued, “For years, he has been celebrated for the entire month of February all over the city, country and the world."Yancey added, “My sister [Ty-Monae Whitlow] and I continue to try to uplift and honor his name and legacy, and this is such a monumental step to help us continue on the work he left behind.”...

Just days ago, DJ Khaled took to social media to announce his upcoming new album titled Aalam of God. In an action-packed short film that featured Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Ramos, Khaled was excited to share his 14th album would feature two new Drake songs.Throughout the short film as well as the caption of the social media posts, Khaled continues to drop Drake's name, mentioning that he's back to work with the Canadian rapper. However, it seems that there was a break their communication as Drake seems to troll Khaled, denying his involvement. He comments on the now-deleted Instagram post, "Must be @drakebell." At the time, only the Instagram post was deleted, leaving the post on X up. But now it seems that both have been removed. Drake is currently down under, kicking off his Anita Max Wi...

NewJeans is officially now known as NJZ following the K-pop group's departure from former label ADOR.The five-piece confirmed the news in a statement with member Hanni telling CNN that their rebrand is one of the ways they are “turning this rough period of time into something more exciting.” NJZ is working to ensure that their highly-publicized dispute with their former label will not “be the focus of our careers,” with Hanni adding, “Even though we have to leave our previous name behind us for a bit, we’re not fully moving on from it. And we don’t want to either, because (being NewJeans) was still a very special period of time to us, and it’s something that our fans also probably hold really dear.”“It’s definitely going to be very different to what people are familiar (with) … and the ima...

BLACKPINK staple LISA has joined forces with Doja Cat and RAYE for her newest single "Born Again."Clocking in at almost four minutes, the track features production from Andrew Wells and RAYE herself, and marks LISA's first single of the new year. The dynamic and high-energy pop track allows for the three stars to showcase their own styles while collaborating for an empowering cut. Also arriving with the single is its accompanying music video helmed by Bardia Zeinali and divided into four parts, delivering an intricate and tasteful visual."Born Again" is set to appear on LISA's upcoming debut solo album Alter Ego, which drops on February 28. The single will join the previously-released tracks “New Woman” featuring Rosalía, “Moonlit Floor” and “Rockstar.” Ahead of the release of her album, f...