the pop out

White Kendrick Lamar Fans Roasted Online For Missing The Point Of “Not Like Us”

by

Kendrick Lamar and some of his best friends in the industry are currently performing at the KIA Forum. Overall, it has been a massive celebration of the west coast. Tommy The Clown popped out, while various artists like Bino Rideaux, Cuzzos, Rucci, Remble, and many others performed. At the time of writing this, DJ Hed’s set is still ongoing, however, Mustard will be coming up soon. That said, many fans are currently waiting for the man himself, Kendrick Lamar.

As you can imagine, many are hoping for K-Dot to perform “Not Like Us.” Some fans have even taken it upon themselves to make custom merch around the song. Below, you can see four fans who have “They Not Like Us” across the front of their shirts, and “Dot Fuck Em Up” across the back. Although one has to appreciate the effort, some couldn’t help but see the irony in these shirts. This is because the kids wearing the shirts are white, and the phrase “not like us” is explicitly referring to them.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar’s Opening Acts For “The Pop Out” Concert Rumored To Include Steve Lacy, YG, & More

Kendrick Lamar Fans Rep Their Own Merch

To be fair, the hook in “Not Like Us” has a couple of meanings. On the surface, it is simply a reference to Kendrick’s previous bars about Drake being an alleged predator. It is a way for Kendrick to separate himself and his friends from the alleged actions of Drake and his crew. However, the other meaning has to do with the various attacks Kendrick made against Drake pertaining to his cultural awareness. The song calls Drake a colonizer in the rap game. Not to mention, throughout the entire beef, Kendrick took shots at Drake for his background, and how he isn’t from the culture like Kendrick himself is. It’s way of looping Drake in with the white hip-hop fans who have a tendency to lose sight of how hip-hop got to where it is today. As many on social media noted, these white fans misinterpreting Kendrick’s lyrics is a perfect illustration of why a song like “Not Like Us” was needed in the first place.

Fans Weigh In

Let us know what you thought of the merch worn by these fans, in the comments section down below. Do you think that it lacked awareness to wear this merch? As for the show itself, what are you hoping to see from Kendrick Lamar and friends tonight? 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.

Read More: Drake Fans Get Roasted For Treating Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Like The Apocalypse

The post White Kendrick Lamar Fans Roasted Online For Missing The Point Of “Not Like Us” appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

When Will Kendrick Lamar Be On Stage For ‘The Pop Out — Ken & Friends’?

by
Kendrick Lamar Met Gala 2023
Getty Image

Kendrick Lamar has kept rap fans fed since late March, when his feature on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” ignited a rap beef and diss track inferno (is that a phrase?) with Drake.

Peak excitement hit when Lamar, pgLang, and Free Lunch announced The Pop Out — Ken & Friends, a one-off concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Wednesday, June 19.

When Will Kendrick Lamar Be On Stage For The Pop Out — Ken & Friends?

On Tuesday, June 18, DJ Hed posted the show’s lineup on X (formerly Twitter).

DJ Hed & Friends is scheduled to kick the show off at 4 p.m. PT, followed by Mustard & Friends at 4:45 p.m. PT and Lamar at 5:45 p.m. PT. It appears that the “& Friends” part of DJ Hed, Mustard, and Lamar’s respective sets will remain a surprise until show time.

Mustard, Sounwave, and Sean Momberger co-produced “Not Like Us,” Lamar’s ether of Drake that became his fourth-career No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Earlier Wednesday, June 19, Mustard shared five facts about “Not Like Us” with Billboard, including that he “did not sample” Nas’ “Ether.”

“I heard the song when everybody else heard it,” he said. “I never heard it before. I wasn’t in the studio with him. I had never heard that song.”

Here Is Kendrick Lamar’s Merch For ‘The Pop Out’ Concert

by
kendrick lamar
Getty Image

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” listed among Uproxx’s “Best Songs Of 2024 So Far,” might get its live debut during Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends concert, presented by pgLang and Free Lunch, at Kia Forum in Los Angeles tonight (June 19). Regardless, “Not Like Us” is featured at Lamar’s The Pop Out merch table.

Here Is Kendrick Lamar’s Merch For The Pop Out Concert

Several outlets, such as Complex and XXL Magazine, have begun circulating photos of merch available for purchase at Kia Forum.

It cannot be definitively stated whether the photos capture all of the merchandise available, but this is what we have to go off of so far.

There is a black “Not Like Us” graphic tee available for $50, and a white pgLang graphic tee for $50. Another $50 “Not Like Us” graphic tee displays a bowl of New Ho King rice, a nod to the Toronto restaurant and unlikely beneficiary of the Drake-Kendrick beef. As relayed by The New York Times, New Ho King received “a flood of five-star reviews on Yelp and Google” after Lamar rapped on “Euphoria,” “I be at New Ho King eatin’ fried rice with a dip sauce and blammy, crodie.”

There is also a black pgLang graphic hoodie available for $120, and a $70 white long-sleeved shirt with a graphic displaying, “SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA POP OUT AND SHOW.”

The Pop Out — Ken & Friends will be livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch.

Drake Fans Get Roasted For Treating Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Like The Apocalypse

by

Tonight, Kendrick Lamar is scheduled to take the stage at the Kia Forum in LA for his first performance following his viral feud with Drake. The hitmaker will be joined by several special guests, though only a few of them have been confirmed at the time of writing. Roddy Ricch, DJ Mustard, and DJ Hed will definitely “Pop Out.” Fans will have to find who else will appear as it happens live.

Of course, the show has the potential to be one of the biggest events in hip-hop of the year. It’s already going viral on social media as fans get ready to tune in. As Kendrick fans share their predictions, Drake fans are preparing for the worst, and acting as if they’re headed into battle.

Read More: Joe Budden Asserts That Kendrick Lamar Did Use Bots During Drake Beef & He Couldn’t Care Less

Drake Fans Are Preparing For The Worst

“Todays the day yall,” one post gaining traction on X begins. “We all gotta stick together it’s gonna be a sh*tshow. Regardless it’s team Drake for life.” Clearly, Drizzy’s followers are under the impression that the upcoming show will be perceived as yet another L for the Toronto hitmaker. It’s obviously up for debate whether or not this is true. Either way, his fans are getting roasted for it online.

“Yall acting like this is Thanos coming to Wakanda,” one critical commenter writes. “Calm down nothing is gonna change.” Another simply says, “Pull yourself together.” Countless other commenters are also chiming in with jokes about how the show isn’t anything to be taken too seriously. After all, the damage seems to have already been done, and most think there’s little that could happen now to change anything. What do you think of Drake’s fans getting clowned on Twitter/X for their over-the-top reactions to Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming “Pop Out” performance? Are they doing too much or not? Are you looking forward to the show? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Drake Becomes First Artist To Hit 100 Billion Streams On Spotify

[Via]

The post Drake Fans Get Roasted For Treating Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Like The Apocalypse appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Kendrick Lamar Fans Suspect Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign “Pop Out” Appearances After Mysterious Hint

by

Kendrick Lamar is scheduled to perform at the Forum in Los Angeles tonight, and needless to say, fans can’t wait. This will be his first live show since his fierce feud with Drake, and he’s expected to be joined by various special guests. Only a few of them are confirmed at the time of writing, including DJ Mustard, Roddy Ricch, and DJ Hed. Regardless, fans have plenty of theories of who else could show up.

Earlier today, for example, Ty Dolla Sign took to his Instagram Story to share a short clip, revealing that he’s at the venue. While it’s unclear whether or not he actually plans to perform, the clip has some social media users convinced. It even has some speculating that his Vultures collaborator Kanye West could make an appearance, though this is also unconfirmed.

Read More: Steve Lacy Hilariously Recreates Ty Dolla $ign’s Infamous XXL Freestyle

Ty Dolla Sign Is At The Forum In LA

Of course, it’s entirely possible that Ty is simply at the venue to enjoy the show along with everyone else, and that Ye is nowhere in sight. The last time fans heard from the Yeezy founder, he was turning up in a ring at a professional wrestling event in Japan. Some reports suggest that Ty was also at the Japanese event. This means that it’s possible they returned to the U.S. together sometime recently.

Ty Dolla Sign and Kanye West are far from the only artists rumored to be performing with Kendrick tonight, however. Social media users are speculating that Steve Lacy, G Perico, YG, Jay Rock, and more could also make appearances at “The Pop Out.” For now, fans will just have to wait and see, either in person or live on Prime or Twitch. What do you think of Ty Dolla Sign revealing that he’s at the Forum ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s concert? Do you think he’ll perform? What about rumors that Kanye West could also make an appearance? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Fans Line Up For “The Pop Out” Hours Before Showtime

[Via]

The post Kendrick Lamar Fans Suspect Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign “Pop Out” Appearances After Mysterious Hint appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Kendrick Lamar’s Opening Acts For “The Pop Out” Concert Rumored To Include Steve Lacy, YG, & More

by

Kendrick Lamar is rumored to be bringing a star-studded list of opening acts for his highly-anticipated The Pop Out – Ken & Friends concert on Wednesday night. The latest report from OnThinIce claims Steve Lacy, Roddy Ricch, G Perico, BlueBucksClan, YG, 310Babii, Westside Boogie, Dom Kennedy, Zoe Osama, Jay Rock, and more are all on the docket. Additionally, Ty Dolla Sign was reportedly spotted at the venue, the Kia Forum, earlier in the day.

Lamar announced the show, last week, in recognition of Juneteenth. While it will be available to view online, tickets to attend the show in person are costing over $300 on SeatGeek for those fans in California interested in grabbing one last minute.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar To Host “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” Tonight: How To Watch For Free

Kendrick Lamar Performs At Essence Festival

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 03: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage at 2016 ESSENCE Festival Presented by Coca Cola at the Louisiana Superdome on July 3, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)

On top of the rumored acts, Mustard already confirmed that he’ll be performing at the event as well. He handled the production for Lamar’s latest single,” Not Like Us,” which serves as a diss track aimed at Drake. Earlier in the day, he spoke with Billboard about the making of the hit single. “When I was making it, in the back of my head is ‘What would Dr. Dre do if Lil Jon was in the studio and they was collaborating on the beat. That was my thought process,” Mustard told the outlet. “It took me approximately 30 minutes to make that beat.” He also confirmed he didn’t know Lamar would use it for a diss track.

Kendrick Lamar’s Rumored Opening Acts Revealed

The Pop Out – Ken & Friends will stream live from the Kia Forum on Prime Video and Amazon Music‘s Twitch Channel starting at 4:00 PM, PT/ 7:00 PM, ET. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and his upcoming concert on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: DJ Mustard Reveals How Long It Took Him To Make Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Beat

[Via]

The post Kendrick Lamar’s Opening Acts For “The Pop Out” Concert Rumored To Include Steve Lacy, YG, & More appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Kendrick Lamar To Host “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” Tonight: How To Watch For Free

by

Kendrick Lamar is one of the biggest artists in the world, and when he speaks, the fans listen. Overall, many of his supporters have been waiting for some kind of statement ever since his beef against Drake. Although he won the beef in the eyes of the majority, fans have wanted a bit of a debrief. Well, they may just get that tonight as Kendrick is hosting a huge concert at the KIA Forum in Inglewood. The show is called “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends,” which is a promising name for what could be the biggest hip-hop event of the year.

Yesterday, DJ Hed revealed the set times for the event. The first set will take place at 4 PM PST/7 PM EST. This set will consist of DJ Hed and some of his friends. Subsequently, DJ Mustard and friends will take to the stage at 4:45 PM PST/7:45 PM EST. Lastly, Kendrick Lamar will be performing at 5:45 PM PST/8:45 PM EST. This promises to be a massive performance, and with tickets selling out in seconds, you can just feel the hype from hip-hop fans.

Read More: DJ Mustard Reveals How Long It Took Him To Make Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Beat

Kendrick Lamar Set Times

Even if you can’t attend the show in person, you can still watch it for free. If you have a subscription to Prime Video, you can watch the event live, as of 4 PM PST/7 PM EST. However, don’t worry if you can’t access Prime. The show will also be available for free over on Twitch at the Amazon Music channel.

Let us know if you have plans to attend the concert, in the comments section down below. Who do you think Kendrick Lamar is going to bring out during the show? Who would you like to see pop out during this once-in-a-lifetime event? 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.

Read More: Roddy Ricch Reveals He’s Performing At Kendrick Lamar’s Show Today

The post Kendrick Lamar To Host “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” Tonight: How To Watch For Free appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Roddy Ricch Reveals He’s Performing At Kendrick Lamar’s Show Today

by

Roddy Ricch is a Los Angeles artist who has certainly made some West Coast anthems during his young career. Overall, he has also done some incredible work with DJ Mustard. Of course, the song “Ballin’” comes to mind. Having said all of that, there has been a lot of chatter about Roddy and his upcoming project. Moreover, there are rumblings that he could be featured on the new Kendrick Lamar album. Roddy is poised for a comeback, and these rumors have fans incredibly excited.

As it turns out, the Kendrick Lamar and Roddy Ricch rumblings may have just gotten a whole lot more validity. We say this because the artist seemingly confirmed that he would be at Kendrick’s “Pop Out” show today. Roddy posted an image of the concert’s flyer and said “ITS LIKE INCOME TAX DAY IN LA TODAY!” Needless to say, Roddy Ricch was one of the many “Friends” that the concert’s name was alluding to.

Read More: Terrace Martin Continues Hinting At Kendrick Lamar, Roddy Ricch, & More Artists Dropping Albums Soon

Roddy Ricch x The Pop Out

There are going to be three separate sets throughout this show. The first starts at 4 PM PST and will be hosted by DJ Hed. The second begins at 4:45 PM and will be held by none other than DJ Mustard. Lastly, the Kendrick Lamar portion of the show starts at 5:45 and will last until 7 PM. It promises to be an amazing time, and we cannot wait to watch it on Amazon Music Live.

Let us know what you think about Roddy Ricch and his inclusion at this show, in the comments section down below. Do you think he will be present during the Mustard portion of the show, or Kendrick’s? What songs would you want to see him perform? 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.

Read More: Roddy Ricch Announces “The Navy Album”: 7 Things We Want

The post Roddy Ricch Reveals He’s Performing At Kendrick Lamar’s Show Today appeared first on HotNewHipHop.