Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar Responds To Rumors That He Left TDE: “Why Would I Fall Off?”
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Rumors claiming that Kendrick Lamar took his rap skills and left TDE have been circulating all over Hip-Hop timelines. The mysterious rapper decided it was time to respond to those claims. Tuesday (Oct.6), TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith shared a video on Instagram to share a PSA from the label’s crown jewel. In typical K-Dot fashion, he remains enigmatic, using his daughter’s Blue’s Clues stuffed animal to do the talking for him while SpongeBob SquarePants plays in the background. While roasting Top’s head, Kendrick shut down the silly rumors stating: “Top, you got to stop them from smutting my name, man. They been smutting my name all year, man. You ain’t said nothing. Enough is enough. Got them saying I done shook the label and all that.” “They...
Saturday Night Live: 20 of Biggest Breakthrough Musical Performances Since 2000
Saturday Night Live is back! The late-night sketch comedy returns to NBC for the start of its 46th season on Saturday. After spending half of last season shooting at-home episodes due to the pandemic, promos for the show have revealed the cast is back at 30 Rock’s Studio H8 and ready to put on a show. Former SNL cast member Chris Rock (’90-’93) will host the season premiere, which also features the debut performance of hip-hop’s woman of the moment – Megan Thee Stallion. Over the years, the long-running late-night series has featured some iconic performances, usually bringing in artists at a pivotal moment in their career and giving them a legendary platform to transfix America. And so, in that spirit (and because it’s 2020), SPIN looks back at some of the biggest breakthrough pe...
Nigerian doctor named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the world
TIME named Nigerian physician Tunji Funsho to the 2020 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes are available now at time.com/time100, and Mr Funsho’s TIME100 profile is available here. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognizes the activism, innovation and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. Mr Funsho, a cardiologist based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the first Rotary member to receive this honour for the organisation’s work to eradicate polio, having played an essential role in ensuring Africa’s certification as wild polio-free in August of 2020. “I’m honored to be recognized by TIME for my part in ensuring that no child in Africa will ever again be paralyzed by wild polio, a disease that once disabl...
New Kendrick Lamar Music Is On The Way, Spotted Filming Video In L.A.
Source: Apega – WENN / WENN It seems the wait will not be too much of a wait for Kendrick Lamar fans. The Los Angeles native is back on the scene. All signs are pointing to a new Kung-Fu Kenny project. On Wednesday, September 2 the BODE clothing brand posted a visual about the “How Much A Dollar Cost” MC. “Kendrick Lamar shooting a music video in Los Angeles in our Senior Cord Rugby Shorts via @topdawgent” the caption read. This is not the first time the New York based fashion label has been embraced by a top Hip-Hop name. Earlier the summer Jay-Z was spotted wearing an all BODE outfit while with one of his children in The Hamptons. While the West Coast artist has kept a relatively low profile since the release of his last effort DAMN in 2017 there have been hints here and there ...
Watch Nike’s Emotional & Inspirational Tribute To Kobe Bryant in ‘Better’
Source: Streeter Lecka / Getty This past Sunday (August 23), Nike officially kicked off Mamba Week in honor of the late and great Kobe Bryant, and with the release of exclusive sneakers and jerseys, the shoe and apparel giant also dropped a new film dedicated to the memory of the legendary Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Narrated by Kendrick Lamar, Better captures how Kobe drive to be the best and inspired others across the board to push themselves to become “better players, better mothers, and better artists,” as spit by K. Dot himself. From everyday people looking to better themselves and their health, to other athletes looking to be the “G.O.A.T” in their respective fields, Kobe Bryant indeed showed and proved that a little hard work and determination never hurt anybody. Damn, we mis...
Kendrick Lamar Narrates Kobe Bryant Tribute Video on What Would Have Been His 42nd Birthday
Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 today, and to celebrate the late NBA star’s birthday Nike shared a powerful tribute video narrated by Kendrick Lamar, aptly titled Better. “Kobe taught us to be better,” the rapper begins, highlighting Bryant’s Mamba Mentality of always striving to be better. “Better friend. Better fighter. Better rider. Better eater. Better leader. Better generation. Better nation,” Lamar spitfires later in the clip, as moments from Bryant’s legendary career flash on the screen, spliced with footage of other athletes and Black Lives Matter protests. “Just be better. Can you do that?” “Better player. Better shooter. Better scorer. Better G.O.A.T. Better G.O.A.T. Better mentor. Better minor. Major. Mover. Shaker,” he adds in rapid-fire delivery. “Better skater. Better a...
Kendrick Lamar Joins DeMar DeRozan And Russell Westbrook In Compton Protest
Source: 31st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony – Press Room Featuring: Kendrick Lamar Where: New York, New York, United States When: 08 Apr 2016 Credit: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com While the streets continue to mobilize throughout the world in the name of social equality one name had been noticeably quiet. This past weekend the MC everyone was waiting on finally appeared. Several notable figures in Hip-Hop have stepped up and made it clear they stand with the people via public statements denouncing racism. We have also seen the likes of J. Cole, Kanye West, Wale, Redman, Mysonne, Slick Rick, Lil Baby and Tsu Surf joined protests adding even more muscle to the public demonstrations. Recently Kendrick Lamar was called out on social media for being surprisingly absent and it seem...
HHW Gaming: Kendrick Lamar Provides Soundrack For ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ Launch Trailer
Source: Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath / WB Games We are days away from the launch of Mortal Kombat 11’s expansion, Aftermath, and WB Gamed and NetherRealm just delivered the final trailer. The new trailer sheds even more light on the unlikely alliance between Fire God Liu Kang and his long time nemesis, the villainous soul-stealing sorcerer, Shang Tsung. Backed to the soundtrack of Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA,” we get more details on how the two foes will come together to stop MK 11’s new antagonist, Kronika, once again and restore time. Synopsis: The story picks up directly where Mortal Kombat 11 left off as Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, is ready to activate Kronika’s Hourglass and restart history. But, now that Kronika’s Crown has been destroyed, he is fo...
TDE President Terrance “Punch” Henderson Hints At That Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Album
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty It hasn’t even been a few days since TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith fueled rumors of a new Kendrick Lamar album hitting the streets “soon” before word began to circulate that the long awaited K. Dot and J. Cole project could indeed come to fruition thanks to fellow TDE head honcho, Terrence “Punch” Henderson. In an recent Twitter exchange with fans, Punch began to stir things up when he simply asked fans to opine on who they want to see with Kendrick. After a fan suggested a short EP with J. Cole, Punch shot down that notion simply stating “That’s never gonna happen.” That’s never going to happen. — Punch TDE (@iamstillpunch) May 20, 2020 But as everyone knows, hope springs eternal and after a little white, Punch returned to gauge fans interest in a potential ...
TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith Says Kendrick Lamar Will “Return Soon”
Source: Noel Vasquez / Getty While fans patiently await the return of Kendrick Lamar to the rap game and French Montana awaits a response to his challenge, TDE’s CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith gives everyone a glimmer of hope pertaining to K. Dot’s future. During a LiveStream on IG this past Sunday (May 17), the TDE head honcho gave an update of sorts when he commented “Stay patient king Kendrick will return soon.” Well, something’s better than nothing. Fans haven’t gotten any new Kendrick Lamar work since 2018’s Black Panther soundtrack featured Kung-Fu Kenny all over the album. Since then Kendrick’s been laying hella low but producer Thundercat let it slip that he did get some work in with K. Dot in recent months. That being said we wouldn’t be surprised if Kenny released a new project g...
