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Dr. Dre Teed Up ‘Not Like Us’ For Kendrick Lamar, And He Disrespected Drake By Performing It Five Times In A Row At ‘The Pop Out’

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It was already a consensus opinion that Kendrick Lamar obliterated Drake when they exchanged diss tracks this spring. But just in case there were any doubt, Lamar delivered an epic knockout punch during his set at his The Pop Out — Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Wednesday, June 19. First, Lamar opened his set by performing “Euphoria” live for the first time — adding a Tupac-related bar, to boot — but that paled in comparison to Lamar’s grand finale.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Compton rapper welcomed Dr. Dre to the stage. They performed “Still D.R.E.” and “California Love,” and that seemed to be that before Lamar stopped him from walking off the stage. “You ain’t gonna say nothin’ else before we continue to party?” Lamar asked. Dre said, “Psst, I see dead people,” thus beginning a relentless medley of Lamar performing “Not Like Us” five times in a row.

Eventually, Lamar was joined on stage by the guest performers from the night — plus DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook — and they all metaphorically danced on Drake’s grave. Still, Lamar paused between the fourth and fifth run through “Not Like Us” to emphasize that this Juneteenth concert was meant “for all of us to be together on stage” and display “united at its finest.” Lamar shouted out the late Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant and acknowledged, “We lost a lot of homies to this music sh*t, to this street sh*t.”

Lamar dropped “Not Like Us” in early May, and it became his fourth-career No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Kendrick Lamar Kicked Drake While He Was Down By Starting His ‘The Pop Out’ Show With His ‘Euphoria’ Diss Track

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Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert marks his first public appearance since he and Drake exchanged several vicious diss tracks. DJ Hed and Mustard delivered stacked opening sets featuring guest performances from the likes of Westside Boogie, BlueBucksClan, Tommy The Clown, Blxst, Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy, Tyler The Creator, Roddy Ricch, and YG.

Lamar immediately reminded everyone that he is and forever will be the main attraction when he began his set with the live debut of “Euphoria,” one of the aforementioned Drake diss tracks.

Lamar additionally proved that he still disdains Drake by adding a new bar to “Euphoria,” according to various publications like Complex and XXL Magazine. The line is, “Give me Tupac’s ring back, and I might give you a little respect.”

To make matters worse for Drake, the Kia Forum crowd chanted “OV-Hoe” before Lamar took the stage for his set.

Lamar released “Euphoria” on April 30. The six-plus-minute diss track is a total evisceration. “Don’t tell no lies about me, and I won’t tell no truths ’bout you” is a self-explanatory bar, but Lamar’s attacks throughout the song are nuanced — the embodiment of “it’s levels to this,” as explained by Uproxx’s Wongo Okon.

Kendrick Lamar Urges Drake To Give Him Back Tupac’s Ring In “Euphoria” Lyric Remix

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Kendrick Lamar lit the rap world on fire on Juneteeth. He put on an electric performance during the “Ken and Friends” concert. He not only brought out a staggering roster of guests, but he used his platform to take a few more shots at Drake. The Compton rapper performed the diss record “Euphoria,” and rather than stick to the script, he decided to tweak lyrics and send a new message directly to the 6 God. The message? Don’t ever disrespect 2Pac.

Kendrick Lamar got rid of the “Euphoria” line “Matter of fact, I ain’t even bleed him yet, can I bleed him.” In its place was a line far more scathing, and one that verified what we all suspected. He doesn’t respect Drake. “Give me Tupac’s ring back and I might give you a little respect,” he rapped. The ring in question was bought by Drake back in 2023. The Toronto rapper purchased the artifact for $1 million, according to Billboard. He’s flaunted the ring on Instagram and worn it during several interviews. Drake made a similar purchase when he netted $2.6 million worth of Pharrell’s jewelry. He even flaunted the latter during the “Family Matters” video. Both of these purchases have not sat well with Kendrick Lamar.

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Kendrick Lamar Confirmed He Doesn’t Respect Drake

The Compton rapper has made it clear that 2Pac is a musical idol. The notion that Drake owns one of Pac’s prized possessions has informed some of Lamar’s angriest bars. “You think the Bay gon’ let you disrespect ‘Pac, n**ga?,” he asked on “Not Like Us.” Dot’s reverence for 2Pac dates back to before he started rapping. He claimed to have visited the set of the “California Love” video as a kid. Years later, he used a rare interview from ‘Pac to close out his legendary album To Pimp a Butterfly. Dot also penned a tribute to the late rapper in 2015. “I was 8 yrs old when I first saw you,” he recalled. “I couldn’t describe how I felt at that moment. So many emotions. Full of excitement. Full of joy and eagerness. 20 yrs later I understand exactly what that feeling was. Inspired.”

Kendrick Lamar brought the ‘Pac experience full circle during the “Pop Out” show. He invited Dr. Dre onstage, and together they performed “California Love” together. Dre rapped his verse, of course, and then Dot took over for 2Pac. Talk about carrying the torch. Kendrick Lamar’s love for 2Pac has taken a bit of a backseat in 2024. He’s dedicated the last six months to hating on Drake, and he continued to do so at the “Pop Up” show. Lamar sold t-shirts with a reference to his now iconic “New Ho King” bar from “Euphoria.”

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Kendrick Lamar Blows The Roof Off Of The KIA Forum As Dr. Dre Intros “Not Like Us”

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Kendrick Lamar is coming off of a feud with Drake, and as you can imagine, fans are hyped. Overall, Kendrick gave us some truly incredible diss tracks. Two of the best to come from the beef are “Euphoria” and “Not Like Us.” Tonight, Kendrick performed them both. He started his show with “Euphoria” and it was absolutely phenomenal. However, he eventually blew the roof of KIA Forum with his first-ever performance of “Not Like Us.” Of course, in the eyes of many, this is the song of the summer. Not to mention, Dr. Dre was the one to intro the song.

Fans had been wanting this ever since Kendrick’s “Pop Out” show had been announced a couple of weeks ago. Below, you can see the moment that Kendrick Lamar decided to perform the track. It was a moment that fans are going to remember forever, and many couldn’t believe they got to witness it live. However, Kendrick truly unloaded the clip tonight. In fact, he even performed “6:16 In LA,” which is a song fans didn’t really expect him to do.

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Kendrick Lamar Did It

This has been an incredible night of music. Earlier in the show, we got some music from some of the West Coast’s best artists. Furthermore, some bigger acts like Roddy Ricch, YG, and Tyler, the Creator got to come up on stage. Overall, it was a great moment, and fans were treated to nothing but bangers. If you are a hip-hop fan, then you had to have loved every moment of this. Hopefully some day, Kendrick decides to do it all over again.

Let us know what you thought of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” performance, in the comments section down below. Do you feel as though the performance exceeded your expectations? How can Kendrick top this in the future? 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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Mustard Honored Nipsey Hussle During His ‘The Pop Out — Ken & Friends’ Set, Including A Roddy Ricch Appearance

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As of this writing, Kendrick Lamar has yet to take the stage for his The Pop Out — Ken & Friends set at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 19, but the Juneteenth celebration has already been a star-studded event. DJ Hed opened the show and welcomed out a slew of guests, including Ray Vaughn, Westside Boogie, Bino Rideaux, and BlueBucksClan. Mustard was up next and took it to another level.

The acclaimed DJ & producer brought out Blxst, Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy, and Tyler The Creator before taking a moment to honor the late Nipsey Hussle. The Jumbotron displayed a photo of the beloved rapper alongside “RIP NIP: THE MARATHON CONTINUES.” Mustard played “Perfect Ten,” the title track from his platinum-certified 2019 album. The song featured Hussle. The crowd predictably erupted, and Mustard said, “Make some noise so loud that Nipsey Hussle can hear you” before playing Hussle’s “Last Time That I Checc’d” featuring YG.

Kia Forum got even louder when Roddy Ricch joined Mustard on stage to perform “Racks In The Middle,” Hussle’s 2019 song featuring Ricch and Hit-Boy.

Hussle was fatally shot on March 31, 2019, while visiting his Marathon clothing store in South LA. He was 33.

Watch a clip from Mustard’s tribute to Hussle below.

Kendrick Lamar Performs “Euphoria” Live For The First Time: Watch

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Kendrick Lamar is currently performing at “The Pop Out” which is a concert that is looking to be a uniting force for the West Coast. To open his set, Kendrick performed his first diss track against Drake, “Euphoria.” It was a truly incredible moment that fans will remember for the rest of their lives. In fact, Kendrick rapped every single bar, which just goes to show what an amazing performer he is. As you can imagine, the visuals of the performance are pretty spectacular.

Below, you can find a small snippet of the performance, which had the entire KIA Forum shaking. It was not the first time tonight that this was the case. Of course, Tyler, The Creator had popped out earlier in the evening. We also got some truly spectacular performances from the likes of Roddy Ricch, YG, and many others. Mustard even put on a tribute to Nipsey Hussle, which made the concert feel that much more special.

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Kendrick Lamar Had The Fans Jumping

There are some massive stars in the crowd at the show right now. For instance, we have LeBron James, Rick Ross, James Harden, and many others. This show is a once-in-a-lifetime type of event, and it must be pretty special to be there right now. Hopefully, Kendrick brings out some more guests to make this an even better night than it already is. Oh…and we need that performance of “Not Like Us.”

Let us know what you thought of Kendrick’s performance of “Euphoria,” in the comments section down below. How did you feel about his performance of the song? Did you expect that this would be his first song of the entire evening? 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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LeBron James Spotted In The Crowd At Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Concert

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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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Here Are The Set Times For Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out — Ken & Friends’ Concert

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Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends is the hottest ticket in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, June 19, to commemorate Juneteenth. Luckily, The Pop Out will be livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch, so fans everywhere can follow whether Lamar debuts any one of his Drake diss tracks.

Here Are The Set Times For Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends Concert

On Tuesday, June 18, DJ Hed posted the lineup on X (formerly Twitter): DJ Hed & Friends (4 p.m. PT), Mustard & Friends (4:45 p.m. PT), and Ken & Friends (5:45 p.m. PT).

It remains to be seen who all of the friends will be joining DJ Hed, Mustard, and Lamar during their respective sets, but rap’s biggest names are presumably all possibilities — except for Drake, of course.

As of this writing, DJ Hed’s set is underway. TDE’s Ray Vaughn popped out to perform “Problems.” DJ Hed quipped, “They say the West Coast can’t rap? That’s crazy.” Then, he proceeded to welcome Cuzzos for a short stint on stage before Rucci and AzChike ran out to perform their collaborative track “Light It Up.” The revolving door of guest performers continued with Jay Worthy & Meet The Whoops, Wallie The Sensei, Westside Boogie, Zoe Osama, Kalan.FrFr & G Perico, Bino Rideaux, BlueBucksClan, RJMrLA, OhGeesy, Jason Martin, and Tommy The Clown.

You can watch the rest of The Pop Out — Ken & Friends here.

Tyler The Creator Almost Starts An Earthquake After Surprising Fans At Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Show

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Tyler The Creator is one of the biggest artists in hip-hop right now. Although he is from California, he doesn’t always run with other West Coast artists. That is why it came as a massive shock to fans on Wednesday night that he was one of the guests at the KIA Forum. Overall, Kendrick Lamar is hosting his “Pop Out” show, and during DJ Mustard’s set, Tyler had the crowd ready to start an earthquake. The entire arena rumbled when he came out, and you could tell it was from pure adulation and surprise.

As you can see in the video down below, Tyler came out by performing “WusYaName” off of his album Call Me If You Get Lost. Furthermore, he performed “Earfquake” from the album IGOR. It was an incredible moment and one that fans are going to surely remember for the rest of their lives. As it stands, Roddy Ricch is on the stage, and he is running through some of his biggest hits. Needless to say, this is one of the greatest concerts you will ever see.

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Tyler The Creator Performs Some Hits

The first set hosted by DJ Hed was a massive celebration of smaller West Coast artists. From Rucci to Remble to Ohgheesy to Jay Worthy, there were some incredible talents on stage. Moreover, we even got an appearance from Tommy The Clown. It has been a truly incredible show so far, and there is no doubt that fans have been blessed by what they’re seeing. Hopefully, Kendrick’s set is able to live up to the hype.

Let us know what you think of Tyler, The Creator pulling up to the show, in the comments section down below. Was there a song that you wanted him to perform that he skipped over? Who else do you believe will pull up? 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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Rick Ross And James Harden Are Having The Time Of Their Lives At Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Show

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By now, everyone should know that Rick Ross is not particularly fond of Drake. Overall, they found themselves at odds with one another over a cease & desist pertaining to a French Montana track. However, this ultimately led to diss tracks like “Push Ups” and “Champagne Moments.” Since the feud, Ross has continuously taken shots at Drake in the media. It has made for some hilarious moments, and there is no doubt that Ross has no plans to slow down.

For instance, Kendrick Lamar is hosting his “Pop Out” show in Inglewood, as we speak. There has been lots of speculation about who would be performing. While Rick Ross hasn’t been on any lists, that has not stopped him from pulling up. In the video below, you can see that Ross even showed up with none other than James Harden. Ross seemed to be having an incredible time, and so did harden. It just goes to show that this whole event is one big party.

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Rick Ross Made Sure To “Pop Out”

If you’ve been watching, the show has been a phenomenal celebration of West Coast rap. Numerous smaller artists have performed thanks to DJ Hed. Bino Rideaux, Cuzzos, Rucci, Remble, Ohgheesy, and many others did a phenomenal job on the big stage. Not to mention, Battle Zone was in the building thanks to Tommy The Clown. While some fans in the building may have been ignorant to some of the acts on stage, they certainly got a history lesson.

Let us know what you think of Rick Ross pulling up to the show, in the comments section down below. Do you think that this is going to provoke Drake to shoot some more shots at the artist? Will Rick Ross end up on stage by the end of the night? 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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