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Kendrick Lamar Stream Botting Accuser Allegedly Debunked After Sharing “Proof” Of Payment

June 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar is about a month and a half removed from his feud with Drake. However, there are many Drake fans who have simply not gotten over their artist’s loss. If you were to watch a DJ Akademiks stream, you would note that the commentator has tried to find new angles on how Kendrick is actually the loser in all of this. Overall, one of the angles that some have gone with is this notion that Lamar has been stream-botting on both Spotify and YouTube.

Last night, Akademiks had an individual on his stream who claims he was paid off by Kendrick’s team to increase his streams by 30 million. How much was the man paid for all of this? $2500 apparently. Soon after making his allegations, fans asked for proof. They subsequently got it in the form of a Zelle transaction screenshot in which the man received $2500 from Anthony Saleh LLC. For those who may not know, Saleh is Kendrick’s manager. However, according to XXL and some internet sleuths, this screenshot could very well be a fake.

Kendrick Lamar Continues To Get Accused Of Botting

Stream botter claims to have been paid to bot the streams for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” by Anthony Saleh LLC.

However there appears to be no LLC registered under that name. pic.twitter.com/IuwsgkuXIZ

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) June 18, 2024

As XXL and some commenters noted, Anthony Saleh LLC is not a real registered LLC in any of America’s 50 states. Although it could be an unregistered LLC that sent the payment, there are still plenty of holes that can be poked in the story. For instance, $2500 seems low for what is being asked. Moreover, the song is already a smash hit and doesn’t exactly need the boost in streams. Needless to say, fans are not buying the story right now, and they will need more proof before that changes.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you really believe that Kendrick Lamar was out here viewbotting? Or do you think that the man on Akademiks’ stream was simply looking for some type of clout? 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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Kendrick Lamar Allegedly Filming “Not Like Us” Music Video In Compton Soon

June 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar has been dominating 2024 with a plethora of diss tracks, and one earth-shattering feature. Overall, it all started with the song “Like That” in which he threw some shots at Drake and J. Cole. Subsequently, Drake shot back, and Kendrick was ready with “Euphoria.” In the span of a week, we also got “6:16 In LA,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us.” “Not Like Us” was the kill shot and has proven to be one of the best songs of the entire year.

For weeks now, there has been all sorts of speculation about whether or not Kendrick would be dropping a music video for the track. The common denominator here is that those speaking on the alleged music video have all said it’s being filmed in Compton. This would make sense, especially with Kendrick hosting a concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday. In fact, in a new video, Reggie Wright Jr. came out and said that Kendrick is supposedly filming his music video this weekend.

Reggie Wright Jr. Talks Kendrick Lamar

As Wright describes, folks in the Compton area should try and remain outside all day Saturday, as they may just become the stars of a music video. Wright couldn’t give many other details, although he seemed confident in his assertions. Euro Luxxk, a close friend of Kendrick’s, confirmed that Wright was telling the truth. However, he later tweeted that he enjoys trolling. So at this point, there is really no telling whether or not the music video is coming. All we can hope for is that Kendrick’s concert on Wednesday lives up to the hype.

Let us know if you think Kendrick is really dropping a music video soon, in the comments section down below. If a music video does drop, what kind of visuals are you expecting from this video? Do you believe this will reignite the feud? 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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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Electrifies A Kids’ Party In Viral Clip Of Sing & Dance-Along

June 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The kids set a lot of the trends these days, so when a whole room of them catches up to what the adults are bumping, these pop culture moments reach another level of recognition. Ironically enough, this just happened to the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, as a clip recently went viral of a children’s party singing and dancing along to “Not Like Us’ quite fervently. A lot of folks will obviously point out how this isn’t a very appropriate song for grade schoolers to bump, whether in terms of the lyrical content or the absolutely vicious intent behind it. Regardless, you can’t do much to slow down what’s viral.

Of course, this has zero bearing on the battle’s public perception as a whole, and is more indicative of the massive success that “Not Like Us” has experienced individually. As for Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s current situation, we’re definitely in a more retrospective and speculative place right now where all folks can do is recap, analyze, theorize, and try to paint the picture in a more detailed fashion now that we have some distance from the onslaught. For example, one alleged detail we received via Compton artist JasonMartin was K.Dot’s reaction to Drizzy’s “Family Matters” diss, or at least the reaction he allegedly shared with Martin. As you might expect, it’s quite a dismissive one.

These Kids Love Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Elsewhere, though, Drake’s recent social media moves shading Kendrick Lamar and other new releases music-wise have fans chronicling the post-beef fallout with a lot of fervor, too. Whether it’s using the “BBL Drizzy” beat with Sexyy Red, insinuating the former TDE MC is a “one-trick pony,” or going full Toronto with “Wah Gwan Delilah,” people have a lot to say about his current movement, and of Kendrick Lamar’s role in it. For both good and bad reasons, it seems like The Boy is feeling the aftermath of what he wrote down.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar will pop out next week for his concert with friends in Los Angeles, following his commencement speech at Compton College. No one really knows what’s coming, although alum rumors are obviously rampant. But this show alone has folks incredibly excited, as we could be closing one era with a bang or entering a new one. We’ll have to wait and see what he has in store.

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Drake And Kendrick Lamar Beef Compiled Onto Fan-Made Cassette Tape

June 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef has been the biggest story in all of rap music this year. Not only did it rope in some of the biggest stars in the genre but it captivated fans for weeks as nobody knew when the next shots would be fired. That was the case in particular during the weekend where “Family Matters,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us” were all dropped in rapid fire succession. Now, for fans looking to relive the original beef in the order that it unfolded, there’s a special cassette

Earlier this week a user took to Twitter to show off a copy of the cassette they found. The tweet racked up more than 43k likes as fans mused on where they could get their own copy of the compilation. The tracklist is visible on the back of the tape and it’s a pretty extensive history of everyone even slightly involved with the beef. It begins with Drake and J. Cole’s collaboration “First Person Shooter” where the original “big three” comments were made about the pair and Kendrick Lamar. Then it features multiple Future and Metro Boomin songs, including “Like That” where Kendrick called them out directly. Then it features all of the songs Drizzy and Kendrick released taking shots at each other and even some other cuts from Rick Ross and Metro Boomin that played into the massive beef. Check out the full tape below.

Drake And Kendrick Lamar’s Beef Tape

The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has continued to captivate fans and generate tons of streams. The smash hit of the entire beef is “Not Like Us.” The song has racked up tons of Spotify records for rap songs. Consequently the newest is the record for fastest rap song to hit 300 million streams, a feat that it pulled off in just 35 days.

What do you think of all the Kendrick Lamar and Drake diss songs being compiled onto one tape? Would you ever buy a copy of the tape recapping every single relevant song to the high-profile rap beef? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kevin Hart Clowns Kai Cenat With Remix Of Kendrick Lamar’s “69 God” Drake Diss

June 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat, and Druski were all under one roof on Monday night as Cenat was hosting one of his famous sleepover streams. Overall, numerous fans came into the stream and some records were even broken throughout the night. Ultimately, it was a successful stream as Druski, Kai, and Kevin Hart all had great on-stream chemistry. These three represent three different generations of entertainment, and they all meshed perfectly. It was such a resounding hit that 721K viewers tuned in at one time.

Throughout the night, there were plenty of laughs to be had. As we reported earlier, Hart, Druski, and Cenat all took part in the Hot Chip Challenge, although none of them passed. Throughout the night, there were plenty of other wild antics to behold. At one point, Hart even began freestyling to the tune of “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar. That is when he decided to roast Kai Cenat by remixing the infamous “69 God” line and implicating Cenat in it. Druski let out a hearty laugh, which may not impress his friend Drake.

Kevin Hart And Kai Cenat Had Some Fun

Numerous clips from this stream have ultimately gone viral. Overall, this should come as no surprise. Cenat, Druski, and Hart are massive in their respective domains, and fans of all three came together to watch. Whether or not we get another collab of this magnitude, remains to be seen. What we do know, however, is they all seemed to have a blast.

Let us know if you watched the stream between Kai Cenat and Kevin Hart, in the comments section down below. If you did, what was your favorite part of the stream? Are you into watching streamers, and if so, who are some of your favorites? 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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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Receives Jaw-Dropping Arrangement From Georgia Mass Band: Watch

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Georgia Mass Band performed Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track, “Not Like Us,” in a clip circulating on social media, this week. The move comes as the song continues to break Spotify records, having now reached 300 million streams in just over a month. Lamar is currently on pace for the biggest streaming year of his career.

Fans on social media had mixed responses to the performance. “Bro, this sh*t finna last a whole year, the summer is just getting started,” one user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote. Another joked: “Wait until Southern and Grambling get a hold of it.. lol.” Other users brought up the fact that Joe Budden foreshadowed this happening on his podcast. “GEORGIA @iamstillpunch @DJHed @ElliottWilson @JoeBudden said this on his @JoeBuddenPod (You better be glad it’s not HBCU season NOW,” one user wrote. “They practicing for this Fall @oldmanebro @dangerookipawaa #NotLikeUs @Akademiks.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs At Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

MANCHESTER, TENNESSEE – JUNE 16: Kendrick Lamar performs during the 2023 Bonnaroo. Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2023, in Manchester, Tennessee. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

As for Budden’s comments, he reacted to the song initially by joking: “You better thank your heavens up above that it isn’t HBCU season! You better thank God.” Lamar kicked off the feud with Drake back in March by teaming up with Future and Metro Boomin for the song, “Like That.” He and the Toronto rapper fired off several diss tracks aimed at one another in the ensuing months. Drake has since scrubbed his Instagram of all his posts related to the beef, although fans think his latest upload features some shade toward Lamar. Check out the clip of Georgia Mass Band’s performance of “Not Like Us” below.

Georgia Mass Band Performs “Not Like Us”

Georgia Mass Band played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”: pic.twitter.com/ZUnLSlm7ny

— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) June 9, 2024

In other news, Lamar’s longtime collaborator, Terrance Martin, recently hinted that he has a new album in store. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendrick Lamar Continues To Break Spotify Records As “Not Like Us” Hits Monumental Milestone

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is barely a month old, and yet it already feels like it’s broken every Spotify rap song record under the sun as far as streaming numbers go. Moreover, you’ve probably seen this headline a lot, and it’s because people can’t get enough of this Drake diss and are looking forward to more moments with it. After all, K.Dot will likely premiere this song live in Los Angeles for his “Pop Out” Juneteenth concert, and we’re sure that if he plays it, the energy will be astounding. Anticipation for it, plus it being such a catchy song despite its subject matter, are some factors as to why it became the fastest rap song in Spotify history to surpass 300 million streams on the platform (35 days).

Of course, this might paint this rap battle as a clear victory, but both Drake and Kendrick Lamar fans have arguments for it being much closer than some folks give it credit for. Even though some people think that The Boy is acting deludedly by calling K.Dot a “one-trick pony” with his latest IG troll, his disses did contain more sharp writing than some expected. Regardless, it’s clear that numbers-wise, there is definitely a first place finish with “Not Like Us.” But as rap beef, discussion, and the genre’s artistry proves time and time again, numbers don’t really matter at the end of the day.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is Still A Nonstop Record-Breaker

Well, unless Kendrick Lamar is your GOAT, in which case you’ve never cared more about numbers. But light hypocrisy and confirmation bias aside, the acclaim and success behind “Not Like Us” is one of the most astonishing and unlikely hits of hip-hop’s 2024. In fact, it’s the principal driving factor behind this year in particular perhaps going down as Kendrick’s biggest streaming year of his career so far. We’ll see if this ends up being the case by the time December rolls around.

Actually, the new album rumors are rampant, and while it’s tough to call how fans will perceive this move after the Drake beef, they will likely celebrate its purely hypothetical announcement regardless. Maybe Kendrick Lamar really did just want to pop out and will use his Juneteenth show to wrap things up and leave us waiting for his next project. Or he’s about to have one of the most dominant and eventful years any rapper has ever had. Ever! And so could Drizzy if he drops something long-form, so we’ll see whether or not this dead horse is one we’ll be beating all the way to New Year’s.

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Mustard Will Join Kendrick Lamar For “Pop Out” Show With Friends

June 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Not Like Us” is going to ring off with particular hype at Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming “Pop Out” show in Los Angeles on Juneteenth. Moreover, a big part of this is that Mustard recently announced that he will be in attendance at the concert at The Forum, which is an expected but still exciting first announced guest. We don’t know whether other folks that will make it to the “Ken & Friends” event will announce their participation beforehand or if it will mostly be a surprise. Either way, fans can’t wait to catch this live and feel the built-up energy from this Drake beef that this performance will take to a boiling point.

Furthermore, if you’re not in Los Angeles, no worries: there will be a livestream of Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” event via Amazon Prime and Twitch. As such, you can still see Mustard spin “Not Like Us,” and we’d guess that this is going to be a really fun moment for the song’s producer. After all, this is his most high-profile collaboration in a while, and the chance to celebrate the song’s achievements on a special holiday in his home city is a very heartening development. We can’t help but wonder what other friends will make an appearance…

Mustard Will “Pop Out” For Kendrick Lamar Show

SEE YA THERE!!!!!

LA.… pic.twitter.com/AxUXDkjoPC

— Mustard (@mustard) June 7, 2024

Meanwhile, Mustard has some big moves of his own to look forward to very soon, including his recently announced upcoming new album Faith Of A Mustard Seed. With just a single track, it’s already been a massive year for him so far, so to see this full-length return in such a grandiose way is a very exciting move for 2024. Overall, there are a whole lot of reasons to be excited for this “Pop Out” show from Kendrick Lamar. But folks like ScHoolboy Q think that this represents something bigger for the West Coast this year, as it’s been one heck of a run for the region in the past few months.

“Heard it. sH*t go dumb. LA bout to do it again… LA up tHis year,” ScHoolboy Q tweeted about the new Mustard album, adding onto the hype around his own LP Blue Lips, the new Vince Staples album Dark Times, and so much more. Whether you’re K.Dot or another L.A. artist, you’ve got a lot to be proud of these days, and we’ll see how this continues to evolve throughout the year. Maybe this is going to really be the year of the West Coast when we look back at it. As long as we don’t start underrating all the other scenes, it’ll be a pretty fun time.

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Charlamagne Tha God Reacts To Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth Concert

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef dominated the past few months of rap discourse. From the early days of the beef after “Like That” dropped when fans were wondering when responses would arrive. To later in the beef when one song after another dropped across the most eventful weekend in rap beef history. Now Kendrick shared some exciting news about a show taking place later this month. He’ll be performing at The Forum in Los Angeles on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. Tickets go on sale later this week and fans are swarming to see his first live show since the beef unfolded.

One thing fans are anticipating is the live debut of some of Kendrick’s new diss tracks, in particular “Not Like Us.” The song is still currently sitting at number two on the Hot 100 and is expected to be one of the biggest hits of the entire summer. During the newest episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God and his co-hosts reacted to the concert announcement. They all seemed stunned by the announcement and the potential it comes with. Charlamagne described it as the kind of show you “might have to get on a plane for.” Check out everything they had to say about the show announcement below.

Charlamagne Tha God Calls Kendrick’s Concert A Can’t Miss Show

“Not Like Us” has elevated to a full on cultural phenomenon. The song has been popping up in all kinds of places from weather reports to Janet Jackson concerts. It currently sits at number two on the Hot 100 behind only the superstar team up of Post Malone and Morgan Wallen on “I Had Some Help.” The song also broke multiple Spotify records in the process.

What do you think of Charlamagne Tha God and company’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s new concert announcement? Who do you think could be included as some of the guests for the highly-anticipated concert? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Janet Jackson Interpolates Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Into Her Live Show

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is the song that just keeps spreading and spreading. Since debuting at number one on the Hot 100 last month it’s only been surpassed by one song. That was Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help”. The song has spread to all kinds of surprising places. It’s one of the big favorites to be the defining song of the summer. It’s popped up in the live set of multiple artists in recent weeks including numerous members of Kendrick’s former label Top Dawg Entertainment like Doechii and Isaiah Rashad.

Now another, even more surprising artist is slipping the mega-hit into their live set and doing it in a pretty subtle way. Videos are making the rounds online of a recent Janet Jackson show where attentive fans noticed a familiar song. Of course, it’s nestled into another familiar song, Jackson’s own smash hit “Nasty.” During the breakdown of the song, you can hear her slip the chorus of “Not Like Us” into the backing track which some fans were able to catch on video. Check out the clip of Jackson’s newest show where the song appears below.

“Not Like Us” Slipped Into Janet Jackson’s Set

Janet Jackson incorporated Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” during “Nasty” as part of her “Together Again Summer 2024” show set in Palm Desert, CA.

You can hear “They Not Like Us” during the “Nasty Boys” breakdown of the Control classic.

Video via tatiana_ignatsi on IG. pic.twitter.com/re0Dc5JwLH

— Andrés Tardio (@AndresWrites) June 5, 2024

Fans may get the opportunity to see Kendrick Lamar perform the song himself later this month. He just announced a new “Ken & Friends” show taking place in Los Angeles later this month on June 19. The song has broken multiple records on Spotify including some previously held by Drake. The song surpassed Drake and Lil Baby’s “Girls Want Girls” for the most streams in a 24-hour span by any rap song. In total the song has generated more than 275 million streams on Spotify already.

What do you think of Janet Jackson interpolating “Not Like Us” into her live performance of “Nasty?” Are you surprised that Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track is one of the biggest hits in all of music right now? Let us know in the comment section below.

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