Kendrick Lamar

where’s the beef? Mar. 3, 2025

Drake Turns the Dial on iHeartRadio Legal ActionApparently focusing on his lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

By Justin Curto

where’s the beef? Feb. 14, 2025

A Complete Track-by-Track Timeline of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s FeudDrake’s not entirely over it yet on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

By Tom Smyth

super bowl lix Feb. 11, 2025

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Set a Viewership RecordGuess you could say that people didn’t turn the TV off, turn the TV off.

By Jennifer Zhan

timelines Feb. 10, 2025

How Kendrick Lamar Went From BLM Symbol to Super Bowl StarThe enthusiastic response to his music has been driven in part by the perception that he’s a political vessel. But what exactly are his politics?

By Zak Cheney-Rice

super bowl Feb. 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar Is Not Your SaviorHis Super Bowl halftime show was too subtle to rattle anyone but Drake.

By Craig Jenkins

vulture lists Feb. 9, 2025

Every Kendrick Lamar Song, RankedVolatility is the Compton rapper’s native tongue.

By Stephen Kearse

super bowl lix Feb. 9, 2025

Super Bowl LVIX Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LVIX Halftime Show Press Conference

Kendrick Lamar Had to Do ItGet entire Super Bowl yelling “A-MINOR!”

By Bethy Squires

vocalistas Feb. 7, 2025

The Music Fan’s Guide to Super Bowl LIXLedisi hive, your time is now.

By Jason P. Frank

rappers on rappers Feb. 6, 2025

Aspiring Rapper Granted Opportunity to Interview Kendrick LamarLi’l Timmy Tim gets his shot ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show.

By Jason P. Frank

grammys 2025 Feb. 3, 2025

The 2025 Grammy WinnersBeyoncé’s Cowboy Carter won AOTY.

By Justin Curto

a minorrrrrrrrrr Feb. 3, 2025

The Grammys Turned Into a ‘Not Like Us’ Sing-alongUnfortunately for Drake.

By Jennifer Zhan

grammys 2025 Feb. 3, 2025

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2025 GrammysWho are these people and what have they done with the Recording Academy?

By Justin Curto

grammys 2025 Jan. 28, 2025

Who Will (and Should) Win at the 2025 Grammys?Beyoncé has as good a case as ever for Album of the Year.

By Justin Curto

vulture sports Jan. 23, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA to Pop Out at the Super BowlBetter days coming for sure.

By Alex Suskind

the industry Jan. 17, 2025

Ignoring New Music Friday Is Still a GambleBad Bunny dropped his new album on a Sunday, but it might pay off in the long run.

By Justin Curto

ask an expert Jan. 16, 2025

Don’t Expect a Drake Trial“It just seems like he’s pissed off and venting it through the legal system.”

By Justin Curto

the law Jan. 15, 2025

Drake Sues Universal Music Group Over ‘Not Like Us’UMG said Drake’s case is “illogical” while defending Kendrick Lamar.

By Justin Curto

who me? Dec. 17, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Didn’t Let Lil Wayne Down“I’ve spoken to him and I wished him all the best.”

By Alejandra Gularte

flagrant Dec. 5, 2024

Which White Comedian Caught Kendrick Lamar’s Wrath?Andrew Schulz is claiming credit.

By Hershal Pandya

kendrick did it Dec. 2, 2024

Rap Is Doing Just Fine on the ChartsThose Billboard issues appear to have been overblown.

By Justin Curto

album review Nov. 26, 2024

You Wanted the Beast, You Got the BeastKendrick Lamar’s jittery, claustrophobic album understands the value of being a hero and a villain.

By Craig Jenkins

videology Nov. 25, 2024

Punches Were Thrown in the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Squabble Up’ VideoAs advertised.

By Justin Curto

good city m.a.a.d kid Nov. 25, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Sure Sounds Bitter“I cut my granny off if she don’t see it how I see it.”

By Matthew Ismael Ruiz

where’s the beef? Nov. 25, 2024

Drake Has Moved On to Beefing With … Steve Lacy?What does “fragile opp” even mean?

By Justin Curto

dodger blue Nov. 23, 2024

The Mysterious Mariachi Star of Kendrick Lamar’s GNXDeyra Barrera bookends the album.

By Zach Schonfeld

damn. Nov. 22, 2024

Does Kendrick Lamar Have Bad Blood With Father John Misty?Mahashmashana and GNX dropping on the same day is Glicked for a select few.

By Michael Savio

vulture guides Nov. 22, 2024

All the Surprises From Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise Album GNXFrom Jack Antonoff to a slight jab at Lil Wayne.

By Justin Curto

he did it Nov. 22, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped the AlbumIt’s a 12-track record called GNX.

By Justin Curto

awards season Oct. 24, 2024

Who Will Be Nominated at the 2025 Grammys?Taylor Swift versus Beyoncé is one of the least interesting narratives.

By Justin Curto

the festival circuit Oct. 7, 2024

Coachella Couldn’t Pull Kendrick Lamar or RihannaBut do you wanna see Fred again.. and a TBD country-pop star?

By Justin Curto

vulture sports! Sept. 13, 2024

Lil Wayne ‘Felt Like Shit’ Over Super Bowl Halftime ‘Letdown’“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared …”

By Justin Curto

beeves Sept. 12, 2024

Chanel Fall 2023 Couture Collection Runway Show Front Row

We Need Cooler HeadsKendrick’s latest song takes aim at a new target: hip-hop influencers pushing propaganda.

By Craig Jenkins

my single is dropping Sept. 11, 2024

Life Is Beautiful 2023 - Day 2 - Performance

Kendrick Lamar Shocks World by Not Torching Drake on New SongWell … there are some Drake disses, but it’s not the main content.

By Bethy Squires

videology July 4, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap With ‘Not Like Us’ Music VideoLet’s just hope Drake doesn’t respond with a “Heart Part 6” clip.

By Justin Curto

uh oh July 2, 2024

Miami Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival

Rick Ross Reportedly Attacked After Playing ‘Not Like Us’At least he didn’t play it six times in a row.

By Alejandra Gularte

where’s the beef? July 1, 2024

The BET Awards Couldn’t Stop Talking About Drake and KendrickEven though neither of them popped out.

By Justin Curto

monologues June 30, 2024

Taraji P. Henson Parodies ‘Not Like Us’ for BET Awards MonologuePlus a dig at that lady who was mean to Kelly Rowland at Cannes.

By Bethy Squires

protein June 29, 2024

Camila Cabello Wants Drake and Kendrick to Turn Their Beef Into Dinner“You’re like, ‘Dang, if only you guys could just have dinner or something.’”

By Alejandra Gularte

rap beef June 26, 2024

Sheryl Crow Won’t Let Drake Disrespect Pac, EitherCalling Drake’s AI resurrection of Tupac “hateful.”

By Zoe Guy

kiss and make up June 21, 2024

Who Else Needs to Work It Out on a Remix?Might still have a chance if A.G. Cook gets involved.

By Jason P. Frank

juneteenth June 19, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Played ‘Not Like Us’ HOW Many Times?With Dr. Dre, two NBA players, and members from every gang in L.A.

By Bethy Squires

explainers (chet’s version) May 20, 2024

Tom Hanks Is Fully Caught Up on the Kendrick Lamar/Drake BeefHis son Chet Hanks explained it all to him via text message.

By Alejandra Gularte

the law May 14, 2024

Hip-Hop Pundit DJ Akademiks Sued for Rape and DefamationAs he defends Drake against allegations of pedophilia in his beef with Kendrick Lamar.

By Justin Curto

the charts May 13, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Is Winning the Beef on the Charts“Not Like Us” is now his second No. 1 of the beef.

By Justin Curto

extremely online May 9, 2024

Metro Boomin Couldn’t Have Made ‘BBL Drizzy’ Without This ComedianKing Willonius has been “trying to work just as hard as Kendrick” during the beef.

By Justin Curto

beeves May 7, 2024

What Are We to Do With All This Nastiness?Kendrick versus Drake was a race to design the most insulting sentence — until the rappers and their admirers redefined what “too far” means.

By Craig Jenkins

crime May 7, 2024