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Kendrick Lamar, pgLang & Free Lunch Team Up To Donate $200K To LA Charities

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” show continues to make waves in not only music but also in various communities across Los Angeles. For the performance, the Compton-born rapper was joined by several of his peers onstage, uniting artists from different backgrounds for a truly historic night. His impact didn’t stop there, however. It was recently revealed that he, pgLang, Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch, and other artists teamed up for a massive donation. Reportedly, they pooled together a whopping $200K, which will go toward multiple charities and community initiatives in the LA area.

“We haven’t seen this type of Unity on the West since we lost our brother Nipsey Hussle,” Hinshaw told Billboard. “As Dot said on stage, this moment was bigger than a back and forth; it was about supporting each other and showing the world that we could come together for a greater cause. All of these organizations play a pivotal role in the development of our community and the hope is that we all continue to support them moving forward.”

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Kendrick Lamar Spreads The Wealth

Kendrick Lamar, pgLang & Free Lunch Team Up To Donate $200K To LA Charities
Kendrick Lamar smiles alongside Jay Rock, center, in between filming for the the music video for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

DJ Mustard also shared some heartfelt words with the outlet about the generous donation. “The Pop Out concert had a significant impact on the city, unifying West Coast hip-hop, providing a platform for emerging talent, celebrating Black culture, and revitalizing the local music scene,” he explained. “It garnered global attention but also allowed us artists to give back to different programs based around South L.A. and put L.A. back in the driver’s seat for music, something that’s been long overdue.”

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar, pgLang, Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch, and other artists donating $200K to various charities and community initiatives around LA? Do you hope to see more artists using their platforms for a good cause? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Diss Track Rumors Swirl Online Following Fallout From Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Show

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar were embroiled in a massive feud throughout most of April and the beginning of May. However, following the release of “Not Like Us,” it became clear that Kendrick was the victor. Overall, this became even more true following “The Pop Out” on Juneteenth. This was a massive show that demonstrated just how powerful of an artist Kendrick is. He united the West Coast, and it was a sight that fans are always going to remember.

According to rumors that were swirling online today, it would appear as though Drake is allegedly upset about the recent show. In a Discord group, one “insider” tried to claim that Drake is ready to “crash out” and that he may just try to disrupt the release of the “Not Like Us” music video. How would he do that? Well, he would most likely attempt to drop some sort of diss track, or at least that is what is being theorized right now.

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Drake Vs. Kendrick Pt. 2

If Drake were to attempt something like this, one would have to assume Kendrick could hit back pretty quickly. After all, Kendrick did say that he had 10 diss tracks ready to go. Given the kind of tactician Kendrick has proven himself to be, it could be unwise for Drake to go down this road. Not to mention, these rumors are from Discord, so you have to take them with a grain of salt. Only time will tell what Drake chooses to do.

Let us know if you think this is a good idea for Drake, in the comments section down below. Do you even believe these rumors? What would be the best strategy for Drake moving forward now that he is in his current position? 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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Drake Diss Track Rumors Swirl Online Following Fallout From Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Show

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar were embroiled in a massive feud throughout most of April and the beginning of May. However, following the release of “Not Like Us,” it became clear that Kendrick was the victor. Overall, this became even more true following “The Pop Out” on Juneteenth. This was a massive show that demonstrated just how powerful of an artist Kendrick is. He united the West Coast, and it was a sight that fans are always going to remember.

According to rumors that were swirling online today, it would appear as though Drake is allegedly upset about the recent show. In a Discord group, one “insider” tried to claim that Drake is ready to “crash out” and that he may just try to disrupt the release of the “Not Like Us” music video. How would he do that? Well, he would most likely attempt to drop some sort of diss track, or at least that is what is being theorized right now.

Read More: Charleston White Picks Drake Over Kendrick Lamar As A “Way Better” Rapper

Drake Vs. Kendrick Pt. 2

If Drake were to attempt something like this, one would have to assume Kendrick could hit back pretty quickly. After all, Kendrick did say that he had 10 diss tracks ready to go. Given the kind of tactician Kendrick has proven himself to be, it could be unwise for Drake to go down this road. Not to mention, these rumors are from Discord, so you have to take them with a grain of salt. Only time will tell what Drake chooses to do.

Let us know if you think this is a good idea for Drake, in the comments section down below. Do you even believe these rumors? What would be the best strategy for Drake moving forward now that he is in his current position? 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 & His “Pop Out” Guests See Major Streaming Boost After LA Show

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Last week, Kendrick Lamar hosted his highly anticipated “Pop Out” show at the Forum in LA, where he was joined by various special guests. YG, Jay Rock, Tyler, the Creator, and many more made appearances. Dr. Dre even kicked off “Not Like Us,” which Kendrick went on to perform several times.

Of course, hundreds of thousands of fans were tuned in for the historic show, which took place on Juneteenth. It was also Kendrick’s first performance since his viral rap feud with Drake and was the first time fans got to hear live versions of his chart-topping diss tracks. As a result, everyone involved saw a huge boost in their streaming numbers, according to Billboard. Streams for “Not Like Us,” for example, increased by 62% in the three days after the eagerly awaited event.

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Kendrick Lamar Sees 31% Streaming Increase In Days After “The Pop Out”

Kendrick Lamar & His “Pop Out” Guests See Major Streaming Boost After LA Show
Kendrick Lamar smiles alongside Jay Rock, center, in between filming for the the music video for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

Black Hippy’s onstage reunion also appears to have been a fan favorite, as all members saw a massive uptick in streams in the three days after the show. Ab-Soul was up by 44%, Jay Rock by 45%, and ScHoolboy Q by 31%. Kendrick’s catalog altogether saw an increase of 31%. Fortunately, he has something exciting on the way once again, as he was recently spotted filming a music video for “Not Like Us” in Compton. It’s unclear exactly when fans can expect to see it, though it’s believed to feature several special guests.

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar and his peers seeing huge streaming increases after “The Pop Out” in LA? Are you surprised or not? Are you looking forward to seeing his upcoming “Not Like Us” music video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Receives Offer For 2Pac’s Replica Ring After Dissing Drake’s Purchase Of The Real Piece

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Kendrick Lamar has a chance to take home a replica of one of 2Pac’s iconic rings. Maksud Agadjani, a lapidary based out of New York City, proposed selling the piece to Lamar in a video on Facebook on Monday. The offer comes after Lamar altered the lyrics to his song, “Euphoria,” during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends to add: “Give me 2Pac’s ring back and I might give you a little respect.”

“Kendrick is telling Drake to give up 2Pac’s ring,” Agadjani said while showing off the piece. “Well this is 2Pac’s ring right here — this is a replica of the original one purchased by Drake, and Kendrick’s not happy about that. Hey Kendrick, if you can’t get the ring back on your own, you can always buy this one from traxnyc.com. For all the 2Pac fans or whatever, jewelry fans, fans that are ‘Not Like Us,’ fans that are like us — whatever it might be.”

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Kendrick Lamar Films Music Video For “Not Like Us”

Watts, CA – June 22: Kendrick Lamar dances during the music video shoot for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

During The Pop Out – Ken & Friends, Lamar performed several of his biggest Drake diss tracks before concluding with “Not Like Us,” which he ran through an emphatic five times before departing the stage. “Y’all ain’t gonna let anyone disrespect the West Coast, huh? Oh, y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock and imitate our legends, huh?” he asked the crowd at one point. In the days since, he took to the streets of Los Angeles with several fellow West Coast collaborators to film a music video for the single.

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He’s yet to confirm a release date for the video but it’s expected to drop any day now. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and Drake on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Cost Roddy Ricch His Paris Fashion Week Plans

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Last week, Kendrick Lamar hosted his highly anticipated “Pop Out” event at the Forum in LA, surrounded by several of his celebrity peers. YG, Tyler, The Creator, Dr. Dre, and many more made appearances. Roddy Ricch even came out to perform his hit track “The Box.” As expected, he had the whole arena jumping.

According to Roddy Ricch, however, he almost wasn’t on the lineup at all. During a recent chat with Big Boy, he revealed that he originally had other plans. Luckily, he ultimately decided to prioritize “The Pop Out,” though he had to give up Paris Fashion Week in order to do so.

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Roddy Ricch Gave Up Paris Fashion Week For LA Show

“Yeah, Paris Fashion Week canceled,” he explained. “We just had plans, and I had talked to Dot. I’m like, ‘Man, I spent a lot of money in Paris already.’” Roddy Ricch says that after thinking it over for a couple of days, he decided that he simply couldn’t miss the LA show. “It’s bigger than us,” he added. “It’s a blessing to just see everybody from the different communities just being together.” While he’s surely disappointed that he had to give up PFW to perform at the historic concert, he doesn’t appear to regret his decision in the slightest. The rapper was among the first artists confirmed to be performing at the event, and made his excitement known early on.

“ITS LIKE INCOME TAX DAY IN LA TODAY!” he captioned a photo of a concert flyer the day of the show. What do you think of Roddy Ricch choosing Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” over his Paris Fashion Week plans? Did he make the right choice or not? Who was your favorite special guest at the show? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DJ Akademiks Causes Uproar By Putting Drake’s “OVO Fest” Above Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out”

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DJ Akademiks says that both Drake and J. Cole have been putting on festivals bigger for their respective cities in the form of OVO Fest and Dreamville Fest than Kendrick Lamar did with his acclaimed latest show, The Pop Out – Ken & Friends. He made the comments during a livestream clip he shared on social media, on Saturday.

“None of these n****s up here got a feature with Kendrick,” Akademiks began, while showing a clip from the end of The Pop Out. “And we don’t think they will ever get a feature with Kendrick. He has one concert in 15 years and brought these n****s on stage and n****s is saying he did the most.” From there, he brings up J. Cole hosting his Dreamville Festival and platforming younger artists as well as Drake doing the same with OVO Fest.

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Drake Performs At OVO Fest In 2015

TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 03: Drake performs during the 2015 OVO Fest at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on August 3, 2015, in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)

Many fans in the replies took issue with Akademiks’ take. One user wrote: “OVO Fest is not the same as the POP Out, the POP Out was West Coast honoring their identity, their fallen soldiers, and respecting each other’s differences and similarities of being the West Coast culture. It was also retaliation to a colonizer insulting their legends.” Another fan added: “Yall Drake n****s don’t know how to take an L and move on.” Check out Akademiks’ full comments on the matter below.

DJ Akademiks Speaks On Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out”

Akademiks isn’t the first one to compare Lamar’s The Pop Out – Ken & Friends to Drake’s OVO Fest. When Complex shared a clip of Drake performing his Meek Mill diss track, “Back to Back,” at the event in 2015 users on social media debated whether the moment still hits as hard in the wake of the latest beef. Be on the lookout for further updates on DJ Akademiks as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Alleged Friend Fires Back At The Game Over Statement About “The Pop Out” Concert

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A user on Instagram who is reportedly a “close friend” of Kendrick Lamar addressed The Game’s recent statement about not receiving an invite to The Pop Out – Ken & Friends concert in Los Angeles. DailyRapFacts shared the post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. The account, by the name of “rosecrans.moneyelway,” is private.

“Had to choose his words carefully when puttin out his statement about not bein invited to the show,” they wrote. “He not gon disrespect none of our homies tho, n****s know better. We a have that boy on TMZ lookin like Martin after he fought Thomas Hearns.” As for The Game’s comments, he placed the blame on “the industry,” but didn’t get much more specific.

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Kendrick Lamar Performs During “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)

“There’s a lot of f*ckery that goes on in this industry,” Game said in his lengthy video. “I ain’t have to be there to think that the sh*t was motherf*cking cool and major.” However, he clarified of his relationship with Drake: “As far as my relationship with Drake? Drake is my brother … And my loyalty is with motherf*ckers that’s loyal to me.” Game has collaborated with both Lamar and Drake over the years. He recently has been feuding with Rick Ross, who has also taken up arms against Drake with Lamar. Check out the response to Game from Lamar’s apparent friend below.

Kendrick Lamar’s Friend Speaks Out On The Game

Since The Pop Out concert, Lamar appeared in Compton on Saturday to film a music video for “Not Like Us.” Yet again, several celebrities were in attendance. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and The Game on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendrick Lamar Sparks Debate Online After Filming “Not Like Us” Video In L.A.

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Kendrick Lamar has social media once again debating the feud between himself and Drake after taking to the streets of Los Angeles to film a new music video for his hit diss track, “Not Like Us.” While many fans are continuing to support him, others are beginning to feel the song is getting played out. The conversation comes after Lamar hosted The Pop Out – Ken & Friends in his hometown, earlier this week.

“As a Kendrick fan this getting played out too much like it’s every I go,” one user admitted under a post from HNHH, while another added: “Sh*t playin everywhere at all times made me hate the beat.” One joked: “He must really hate Drake to be out in La heat in that leather jacket.” Other fans still maintained their support for Drake despite the recent events. “Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Drake won the biggest rap beef,” one wrote. “He lyrically destroyed Metro Kendrick + 20 other in front of the [world emoji] but y’all not ready for that convo tho.”

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Kendrick Lamar Performs At “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” Concert

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)

During The Pop Out – Ken & Friends, Lamar continued to target Drake by performing “Euphoria,” “6:16 in LA,” and “Not Like Us.” “Y’all ain’t gonna let anyone disrespect the West Coast, huh? Oh, y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock and imitate our legends, huh?” he asked at one point on stage. He finished the night by performing his biggest hit, “Not Like Us,” several times over. Lamar also brought Dr. Dre on stage to introduce the song. He was one of many high-profile guests to perform during the night, in addition to Tyler, the Creator, Steve Lacy, and Ab-Soul, among others.

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Check out a clip of Lamar recording the music video in L.A. above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Fans Debate Drake’s “Back To Back” Performance Following Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out” Concert

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Drake’s iconic performance at OVO Fest in 2015, when he performed his Meek Mill diss track, “Back to Back,” is being reconsidered by fans on social media after his latest rival, Kendrick Lamar, hosted The Pop Out – Ken & Friends in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. When Complex shared a clip of the set on X (formerly Twitter), Friday night, fans were harsher on the show after Lamar’s impressive concert.

“To think about it, this was the response to divert from the ghost writer allegations…. He just distracted yall,” one user wrote. Another added: “If Kendrick put up pics of Drake behind him at Ken & Friends y’all would call him obsessed.” One more fan wrote: “We really let this Canadian dude disrespect a sreet n***a from Philadelphia. This how I know Kendrick and LA is different.”

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Drake & Meek Mill Attend Michael Rubin’s 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Drake and Meek Mill attend Michael Rubin’s 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Arizona Biltmore on February 11, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Fanatics)

As for The Pop Out – Ken & Friends, Lamar used the night to highlight several West Coast icons while also performing several of his Drake disses. He finished the night by performing his biggest hit, “Not Like Us,” several times over. “Y’all ain’t gonna let anyone disrespect the West Coast, huh? Oh, y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock and imitate our legends, huh?” he asked. At other points, he welcomed Tyler, the Creator, Dr. Dre, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and many more artists. Several other celebrities, including LeBron James and more, were also in attendance.

Drake Performs “Back To Back” At OVO Fest In 2015

Check out a clip of Drake’s performance at OVO Fest below as well as responses from fans. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and Drake on HotNewHipHop.

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