Kendrick Lamar Brings Crips & Bloods Together On Stage While Remembering Nipsey Hussle & Kobe Bryant

Kendrick Lamar was able to act on multiple narratives with “The Pop Out” show last night (Wednesday, Juneteenth) in Los Angeles, all of which provided very special moments. Of course, it served as a final nail in the coffin in his Drake beef, but folks will likely remember the show throughout history for much more heartening reasons. One of these is the massive heap of West Coast artists that came out to perform, and the other was how moving it was to see members of various Los Angeles gangs, namely Bloods and Crips, sharing the stage in peace and calling for an end to violence between them. In addition to this display, K.Dot also spoke on the loss of Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant, and how this moment is also for them and all the other unnamed lives lost in these struggles.

“This s**t making me emotional,” Kendrick Lamar remarked after a performance that followed, among many other parts of Mustard’s set, a tribute to Nip. “We been f***ed up since Nipsey died. We been f***ed up since Kobe died. This is unity at its finest. We done lost a lot of homies to this music s**t, to this street s**t. For all of us to be together on stage, that s**t is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers.” This falls alongside Mr. Morale’s previous statements on gang unity and how he advocated for that within his art.

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Kendrick Lamar Speaks On Nipsey Hussle & Kobe Bryant

Whether or not Los Angeles gang culture responds in kind remains to be seen, but let’s bask in the moment and appreciate the message. After all, Kendrick Lamar is not our savior, and there were some notable exclusions from this “Pop Out” that indicate that, at least on a music industry level, there’s still some unity to achieve. The Game pledged his support for Drake in many’s eyes through his social media and his Rick Ross diss. As such, this prompted a lot of speculation online about what could be going on behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, other special appearances in “The Pop Out” crowd included a SZA, who donned a disguise to party with the people. Even if this was born out of a feud, it’s still great to see Kendrick Lamar take advantage of the opportunity to speak to something greater. It clearly resonated with a lot of fans and viewers outside of the West Coast, as well. We don’t always get the luxury of these unitary moments, so witnessing them is a true privilege and a hopeful declaration.

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The Game Skips Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Show & Leaves Fans Wondering Why

Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” concert boasted a lot of special guest performers and attendees, but there’s one particular exclusion that has many fans speculating on potential explanations. Moreover, the show was a celebration of all things West Coast, but some rappers that have repped Los Angeles all the way did not appear for unknown and likely innocent reasons. However, one MC who didn’t attend might have more reason to avoid an appearance, and that’s The Game. Social media began to theorize on why he wasn’t there, especially considering that he and K.Dot have had a pretty good and stable relationship over the years.

Still, some factors have always interfered with this perception, such as past claims of jealousy and, most notably and recently, The Game’s apparent support of Drake during the latter’s beef with Kendrick Lamar this year. In fact, he even dissed Rick Ross, who supported Ken against his formerly close colleague Drizzy, so a lot of fans assumed that the Los Angeles spitter sided with his city’s opposition this time around. Regardless of whether this was intentional or not, there honestly aren’t a whole lot of solid indicators that he actually picked a side. The closest thing we got to that was a social media post playing The Boy’s “Energy,” which was enough confirmation for many.

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Kendrick Lamar With A Sea Of West Coast Artists & Fans At “The Pop Out”

Meanwhile, this is what The Game had to say a few years ago about his exclusion from 2022’s Super Bowl halftime show, which hosted many Los Angeles artists including Kendrick Lamar. “I was hurt by that,” he told I Am Athlete‘s Brandon Marshall. “The real reason I wasn’t on the Super Bowl is because I’m not a ‘safe’ artist. You don’t know what the Game gon’ do when he get up there. So, it’s just like, ‘He not safe,’ so they went with the safe artists.

Fans React To & Speculate On The Game’s Absence

“We, on the West Coast, are the only motherf***ers who have this crab-in-a-barrel mentality, where we wanna keep n***as down,” The Game claimed. “Snoop Dogg is icon. Dre is icon [he popped out for the Kendrick Lamar show, too]. Em is an icon, but Em is not from L.A. 50 is not from L.A. I’m not taking away from the fact that they were on the Super Bowl, but L.A. [artists] wouldn’t have been in the Detroit Super Bowl or New York Super Bowl. It just wouldn’t have happened… L.A., L.A., L.A. all around the Super Bowl and I didn’t get the call.”

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LeBron James Spotted In The Crowd At Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Concert

LeBron James is one of the biggest superstars in Los Angeles, regardless of domain. Overall, he has been spotted at numerous concerts in the city throughout the years. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that LeBron would show up to what could be one of the biggest concerts in the history of hip-hop. Tonight, Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” show is currently taking place at the KIA Forum. Some massive acts have already performed and LeBron has been taking it all in.

Below, you can see a photo of LeBron James in the crowd, with a big smile on his face. Overall, he has every reason to smile. During the first part of the show, we got smaller West Coast acts who lit up the stage. Remble started things off and eventually, we even got Tommy The Clown who is a Los Angeles staple. From there, Mustard popped out and we got performances from Roddy Ricch, YG, Tyler, The Creator, and even Steve Lacy.

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LeBron James Enjoys The Show

At the time of writing this, Kendrick has yet to perform. However, everyone knows that his set is going to blow the roof off of the building. He is likely to perform songs from his beef with Drake, and fans could not be any more excited. There are plenty of other stars in the building right now. For instance, Rick Ross and James Harden are currently sitting together. It just goes to show that hip-hop fans are treating this like their own holy place.

Let us know what you think of the concert so far, in the comments section down below. Have you been tuning into the show on Prime Video/Twitch? If so, who has been your favorite performance so far? Who will K-Dot bring out next? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Diddy Returns To Los Angeles Following Months Of Controversy

It’s hard to think of anybody who has had a worse 2023 than Diddy so far. It began last year for the rap mogul when he was sued by Cassie over allegations that he was physically abusive to her during their relationship. That turned out to be just the beginning of the legal trouble he would face though. Numerous more lawsuits emerged in the following months, none more evocative the Lil Rod’s. That suit brought in numerous other figures like Yung Miami and Meek Mill. It made some increasingly wild claims that left even Diddy’s haters wondering if Rod was telling the truth.

Then it escalated to much more serious legal trouble in March when the federal government raided two of the rap mogul’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami. They later revealed that the raids were a part of an investigation into allegations of sex trafficking. With the investigation presumed to be still ongoing it’s not surprising that he’s kept a pretty low profile. One place the label-head did pop up is in an apology video. He felt compelled to make one when footage of him allegedly assaulting Cassie captured through a hotel security camera was leaked by CNN. Now after an extended period of time hiding away in Florida, he’s reportedly back in Los Angeles. Check out the proof captured by TMZ below.

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Diddy Returns To California

Newly shared video from TMZ shows Diddy back in Cali. In the particular clip he’s simply minding his business on the sidewalk in West Hollywood. They note that he’s talking to somebody, though who they aren’t can’t specifically be identified. They also note that he waves at fans and seems to have a generally happy demeanor despite his current circumstances.

What do you think of Diddy returning to California after weeks of further controversy plaguing him? Do you expect him to make any kind of return to public appearances any time soon? Let us know in the comment section below.

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ScHoolboy Q Expresses Excitement For The Future Of LA Hip Hop

ScHoolboy Q is no stranger to commenting on the state of hip-hop. He often uses his Twitter account to talk about his excitement for upcoming projects. He did so earlier this year for Vince Staples’ recently released Dark Times before the project had even been announced. Now he’s once again expressing excitement, this time for the newly announced DJ Mustard project. The album is called Faith Of A Mustard Seed and doesn’t have an official release date yet, but it’s expected later this summer.

While sharing his excitement for the newly announced album Q also shouted out the entire Los Angeles hip hop scene. “Heard it. sH*t go dumb. LA bout to do it again… LA up tHis year” his tweet reads. While it is specifically referencing the Mustard album announcement it’s quote tweeting, there may be even more big LA artists gearing up to drop this year. Q’s label Top Dawg Entertainment is LA based and promised earlier this year that nearly everyone on their roster would be dropping new projects. That’s already come to fruition with Q, SiR, and Isaiah Rashad leading the way with their newest records. Check out his tweet about the state of LA rap in 2024 below.

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ScHoolboy Q’s Prediction For LA Hip Hop

Earlier this year, ScHoolboy Q released his new album Blue Lips. it was his first new project in 5 years since 2019’s critically maligned CrasH Talk. The new album was met with much more favorable reception from both fans and critics alike. The record sports a variety of collaborators like Rico Nasty, Ab-Soul, Freddie Gibbs, Lance Skiiiwalker, Childish Major, and more.

What do you think of ScHoolboy Q’s claims that the new Mustard album is only the beginning for LA hip hop in 2024? Do you believe him that the city will be back on the map in a major way this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks His Silence Following Drake Beef With An Announcement

Kendrick Lamar is fresh off of his beef with Drake and fans have been waiting for him to offer some sort of announcement. Overall, most fans have been hoping for some kind of album or perhaps even a new song. However, Kendrick has decided to announce something else entirely. On June 19th, he will be hosting a massive show at The Forum simply called “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends.” There are going to be some unique guests although they have yet to be officially announced.

The show is being presented by pgLang and Free Lunch, with the Cash App card presale going live as of tomorrow, June 6th. Meanwhile, if you just want to cop tickets with everyone else, you will be able to do so as of June 7th. Overall, there are very few details regarding the show right now. However, as you can imagine, there is a lot of excitement around it. Kendrick is coming off of a huge win against Drake, and the fans want to hear from him.

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Kendrick Lamar With His First Post-Beef Announcement

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A live show could prove to be a huge platform for him to address his supporters and perhaps give his take on what went down. Furthermore, this is also a place where he could potentially preview some new music or even make an album announcement of sorts. There is lots of anticipation surrounding what is going to happen next, and we are certainly excited. However, fans should not get their expectations too high. Kendrick is someone who likes to keep things under wraps. Consequently, you may only know his true intentions once you get into the stadium.

Let us know if you will be attending the show, in the comments section down below. Who would you like to see on the lineup? Do you believe Kendrick will say anything about the beef? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Diddy’s Sons King & Justin Combs Pop Out In Los Angeles For Sister’s Graduation

Diddy may have chosen to skip his daughter Chance’s graduation in Los Angeles due to his many legal troubles, but the rest of the family wasn’t going to tap out. Moreover, the Combs family was out in the city for the special event, including the mogul’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs, their step-brother Quincy, and more, clips of which you can find by clicking the “Via” link down below. Specifically, fans spotted these last three out on the town together, and while they didn’t say much when asked about their dad, they relayed that he was doing fine. Even if they didn’t have a lot to say, the fact that they went outside and are enjoying their lives and special moments just like the rest of us says a lot about their decisions on handling all this scandal.

Furthermore, this comes as more and more claims, both salacious or court-related, continue to emerge against Diddy. One of the most recent tales comes from his alleged former makeup artist, who recently claimed to have heard him supposedly abusing Cassie first-hand. Amid all this, the Bad Boy executive is presumably staying under wraps in Miami, as he missed his twin daughters’ prom and this graduation. This also comes after federal raids on several of his homes, for which Justin and King were present in Los Angeles.

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King & Justin Combs Get Asked About Diddy While Out In L.A.

Meanwhile, there are a lot of other figures in Diddy’s life that, while completely unrelated to this whole reckoning, could really make an impact in it. One of them is 50 Cent, whose relentless trolling and constant attacks against his New York rival have been sometimes comical, but mostly a mix of humorous and disturbing. Regardless, it seems like he really wasn’t joking about that documentary, and is really producing something for Netflix on the matter. From one rap kingpin to another, if it comes out, it’ll likely be a very troubling experience from a bizarre lens.

Also, you’ve probably already heard of all the scandalous details regarding Diddy’s relationship to Biggie Smalls that came as a result of a recent Rolling Stone article. That’s another big, albeit less criminally important, part of the story, and one that the Combs family might also be ready to dismiss. They are too busy celebrating each other and trying their best to live their lives uninterrupted by the shrouds of their father’s allegations. Let’s hope that they can both accept accountability when it comes to Sean Combs and move on with their own paths.

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Kendrick Lamar To Purchase $40 Million Los Angeles Home After Drake Beef

Kendrick Lamar is reportedly taking a victory lap after fans declared his victory in the Drake beef, and what better place to do it than his home city? Moreover, according to the Wall Street Journal and AllHipHop, he agreed to buy a house in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles for over $40 million. It’s a 16,000-square-foot home from a trust connected to Viet Dinh, former chief legal and policy officer for the Fox Corporation. Reportedly, the Compton rapper would be paying over twice as much for the property than what the previous owners paid for it in 2019, which was $19.5 million.

Furthermore, this comes after Kendrick Lamar’s Brooklyn apartment came up as a jab during the Drake beef, specifically on Drizzy’s “Family Matters.” While these claims also linked to infidelity accusations surrounding his partner Whitney Alford, many fans believe based on Instagram posts that she also moved to this apartment. However, it’s unclear who is moving into this new home, as they keep their personal and private endeavors pretty close to the chest. We know thanks to albums like Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers that their complex relationship remains a supportive and caring one.

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Kendrick Lamar Performing At Life Is Beautiful 2023

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Kendrick Lamar at Life Is Beautiful 2023 on September 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Drake’s Toronto home also came up in this feud, but less on wax and more in general. Kendrick Lamar featured his house on the “Not Like Us” cover art, along with Photoshopped child sex offender pins placed on top of it. Also, it was unfortunately a victim of a shooting in the Bridle Path neighborhood recently, which left one security guard shot and in the hospital. At press time, the motive, method, and connection behind this scare hasn’t been confirmed, so it’s worthless to speculate on whether this rap battle had anything to do with it.

In any case, it seems like Kendrick Lamar has a new home to enjoy in Los Angeles as his West Coast anthem continues to enjoy massive hit status. Whether or not this is the end of the Drake beef is a question we won’t be able to answer for at least a few months. Or at least, until someone throws the first subliminal the other’s way. We’ll see what happens with rap’s biggest battle in decades.

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Ice Cube’s BIG3 Lands $10 Million Deal To Sell Its First Team

DCB Sports has inked a $10 million deal with Ice Cube and his BIG3 basketball league to become the first owner of one of the teams. The move comes as the BIG3 transitions to a home markets format. DCB Sports will now own the team based out of Cube’s hometown of Los Angeles. While teams still don’t have any geographical ties as of now, that will change beginning in the 2025 season.

“This is a historic day for the BIG3,” Ice Cube said in a press release, as caught by HipHopDX. “We could not be happier to entrust part of our league to Gary [LaDrido, managing partner of DCB Sports] and this seasoned group of sports investors ahead of our most important season yet. We have all-star basketball talent, millions of loyal fans around the world, and we are one of the most viewed sports programs of the summer on CBS. Basing our teams in home cities allows BIG3 to engage local communities and fanbases and bringing in ownership groups each with their own sports expertise, business, and capabilities beginning in 2025 will allow BIG3 to grow exponentially. I know that DCB Sports will do right by the people of Los Angeles and together, we’ll continue to change the game.”

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Ice Cube Celebrates During BIG3 Championship

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 21: Ice Cube celebrates with in the locker room with Trilogy during the BIG3 Championship at State Farm Arena on August 21, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images for BIG3)

The sale comes as Ice Cube has been trying to branch out the BIG3 in recent months. He offered NCAA Women’s Basketball star Caitlin Clark a massive contract to come play in his league, but she declined. In turn, he accused her agents of working for the “NBA mob” as she signed to play with the league’s women’s counterpart, the WNBA.

Clark addressed the BIG3 offer while she was still competing in the NCAA tournament. She said at the time: “To be honest, I found out about the Big3 thing at the exact time you all did, and my main focus is on just playing basketball.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Cube and The BIG3 on HotNewHipHop.

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V Scripts Floats On Smooth Banger “Deliverance”

As we’ve seen in the past week alone, lyricism isn’t dead at all. Though the radio might continue to emphasize catchy hooks and infectious beats over penmanship, there remains an art to balancing the two. Nonetheless, plenty of rappers continue to push their pen in this art form including LA-based artist V Scripts. In the past few months, the rapper has been pushing out several promising singles ahead of a new album which is slated to drop later this year. Each has varied from the next and his latest is a display of his lyrical sword.

On April 30th, V Scripts slid through with the release of his excellent new single, “Deliverance.” Oleg Redin cooks up the smooth production of the record, laced with eerie synths and a bounce that triggers head nods. Meanwhile, Scripts dishes out plenty of ill punchlines across the board. The spacious production complements V Scripts’ laidback flow, allowing him to find new pockets to carefully execute each bar. It’s equal parts introspective and braggadocious, delivering witty shout-outs to FX’s hit show, Shogun while simultaneously reflecting on the political and social climate (“These kids don’t fistfight, they show guns like samurai”). If you’ve yet to bite into V Scripts’s latest single, we just doing so below.

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V Scripts Readies New Album 

It’s been nearly four years since V Scripts released his last album, Wolves & Lions. Since then, he’s remained relatively lowkey, though he’s continued to release new singles to hold us down until his follow-up. He kicked the year off with the politically-charged “Every President Lied” and then, linked up with KovuSoul on the soulful and hard-hitting, “Peace Of Mind.” Though both singles found him flexing his lyrical prowess, he showcased his versatility with the release of “Swimming With Piranhas,” where his more melodic touch shines.

With V Scripts readying his next project, Electric Blue for this fall, we’re excited to hear what else he has in the chamber. We anticipate that we’ll be hearing a lot more from him in the months to come. For now, check out the latest offering from V Scripts above and sound off with your comment section below. Are you digging his latest single?

Quotable Lyrics
Country of the free? Nothing’s free but the fuckery
You either the food or cutlery, my conscious starts to fuck with me
Living in a nation that proudly profits off suffering
My path, I’m still discovering, defeated but recovering

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