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Drake Roasted After Toronto Blue Jays Promote Kendrick Lamar’s Upcoming Tour

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It’s been an undoubtedly successful year for Kendrick Lamar, and it looks like the hitmaker is not done yet. Earlier this week, he announced his “Grand National” tour, which is scheduled to begin in April of 2025. SZA will join him for the co-headlining tour, which will see them take over 19 stadiums across North America.

Of course, the big announcement has earned reactions from countless social media users, who can’t wait to catch the duo live. The official Toronto Blue Jays X account even recently shared a post about their scheduled stop at Rogers Centre next June. Unsurprisingly, other users are out in full force with jokes about Drake being betrayed by his own city. While some think this is nothing but business as usual, others are clowning Drake, and calling this something else to add to Kendrick’s already long list of wins.

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Social Media Users Think Drake’s Own City Betrayed Him With Kendrick Lamar Post

“Drake getting cooked by his own city,” one Instagram user writes in WorldStar‘s comments section. “Incoming lawsuit against the team,” someone else jokes. Other commenters aren’t surprised. “They are paid to promote. It’s all business,” one claims. “It’s not a shocker,” another says. This isn’t the only company to promote Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s upcoming tour recently, however. Earlier this week, Universal Music Group (UMG) also shared the tour announcement on their official Instagram account. This came shortly after Drake decided to take legal action against the company over Kendrick’s hit diss track “Not Like Us.” He accused UMG and Spotify of artificially boosting the song and alleged that they could have prevented it from being released.

UMG quickly denied these allegations in a statement. “The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue,” the statement reads in part. “We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: Toronto Blue Jays’ Orelvis Martinez Gets 80-Game Suspension For PED Two Days After MLB Debut

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Reports have confirmed that Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez was suspended for 80 games on Sunday for violating Major League Baseball’s PED(performance-enhancing drug) policy just two days after debuting in the major leagues.

the 22-year-old Blue Jay is the organization’s top prospect at the plate and was called up last week after shortstop Bo Bichett was placed on the IL.

Martinez tested positive for clomiphene, a fertility drug on the league’s list of banned substances.

In his statement, Martinez said that he spent two years trying to start a family with is girlfriend and was prescribed Rejun 50, which is clomiphene in a tablet form, which he obtained in the winter after visiting a fertility clinic in his native Dominican Republic.

There is no word on whether or not there will be an appeal, but Russ Atkins, Toronto’s EVP & General Manager, gave a statement about the suspension. “The Blue Jays fully support Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, and strongly believe in keeping the game on a level playing field. We were both surprised and disappointed to learn of Orelvis Martinez’s suspension. We will do everything in our power to ensure Orelvis has learned from this mistake. Orelvis has our support, and we know he will get through this.”

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Mustard Seemingly Trolls Drake With Hat At Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Shoot

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Over the weekend, Kendrick Lamar was spotted filming a music video in his hometown of Compton, surrounded by a massive crowd of fans and peers. The video in question is for “Not Like Us,” one of the defining tracks of his viral feud with Drake. As expected, fans can’t wait to see the final result, though it’s unclear when it’ll finally be unveiled.

DJ Mustard, who produced the song, came out to show his support and appear in the video. In various photos and clips making their rounds online, he’s even rocking a Toronto Blue Jays hat. Many are speculating that this could be yet another jab at Drizzy. He’s from the Canadian city and has previously shown love to the baseball team. Of course, some social media users also suspect that the hat could symbolize something else entirely, which is still up for debate.

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DJ Mustard Reps Toronto Blue Jays While Filming Kendrick Lamar Video In Compton

It wouldn’t come as a shock if he were to throw in yet another sneaky Drake dig, however, as the music video is sure to be full of them. After all, the song is widely believed to be the most explosive of their entire lyrical battle. On it, Kendrick accuses Drake and his OVO crew of being “certified pedophiles,” and more. Either way, viewers are looking forward to seeing the finished product, which is expected to feature several special guests.

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar being spotted filming his “Not Like Us” music video in Compton over the weekend? What about DJ Mustard rocking a Toronto Blue Jays hat during the shoot? Do you think this was yet another dig at Drake or just a simple coincidence? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Reps Toronto Sports On His Incredible New Chain

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Drake is currently taking a victory lap after the release of his latest album, For All The Dogs. While the album might be getting mixed reviews right now, it is still going to sell extremely well. Furthermore, the artist just finished up his tour and he is set to take a few years off before dropping again. Overall, it has been a whirlwind time for him, and he understands that the time off is what is best for his health. It remains to be seen what Drizzy has in store for us, but no matter what, it is going to get a lot of attention.

Speaking of attention, it seems like the artist will be getting a lot of it thanks to his brand-new chain. If you were on social media last night, you probably saw this thing. Below, you can grab a good look at it, and overall, it is pretty glorious. Firstly, the main part of the pendant is the CN Tower. Subsequently, we get the Toronto Raptors logo and the Blue Jays logo hanging from the tower. Furthermore, at the back of the chain, there is a Toronto Maple Leafs logo. Unfortunately, if you are a Toronto FC or Argonauts fan, you will be disappointed.

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Drake Gets A New Piece

Drake’s fandom for Toronto sports has no boundaries. He is currently an ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and he is frequently at their games. This season, the team is looking to be exciting, especially with Gradey Dick joining the roster. We’re sure the artist will be sitting courtside at plenty of games. Since Drizzy is taking time off, he will have the free time to go do so.

Let us know your thoughts on his brand-new chain, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed of the biggest releases from the biggest artists.

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