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Black America Web
20 minutes ago
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- Black America Web
In Case You Forgot: Revisiting Kendrick Lamar & ‘The Pop Out' Concert One Year Later
Source: Timothy Norris / Getty One year ago today, (June 19th) the world watched as Kendrick Lamar performed for the first time since his public feud with Drake. Continue reading to refresh your memory and see how everyone reacted to the epic night! Unless you live under a rock, you know that last year the hip hop community was enthralled with the beef between rap giants Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The two Grammy Award-winners traded scathing shots back and forth for almost a month and left fans on both sides defending their goats. After much debate, public opinion crowned Kendrick the winner, especially after the release of the track 'Not Like Us.' The DJ Mustard produced song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release and spent the better part of the last year occupying the chart. Once the beef died down a bit, fans began to wonder what would be next. A video? A remix? Both? Instead, Kendrick, who just had celebrated his 37th birthday two days prior, blessed his fans with something much better, a one-off concert entitled The Pop Out – Ken and Friends in Los Angeles on Juneteenth. Unsurprisingly, almost as soon as tickets for The Pop Out released, they sold out. Naturally, the demand for tickets was so high that everyone wasn't able to purchase them. For all of those who weren't lucky enough to snatch up tickets to attend in person, the concert also live-streamed on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Even before fans stepped into The Forum, the atmosphere at The Pop Out , which was presented by pgLang and Free Lunch, was electric. It was a party outside as fans waited for doors to open. While people waited around, there were several merchandise stands, food and beverage stations and photo ops for them to hit up. On top of that, courtesy of HeadCount, there was a voter registration station, encouraging attendees to vote in November. As entertained as fans might've been outside, it was nothing compared to the show they were blessed with once they stepped inside The Forum. The highly anticipated concert began with a set from Real 92.3 FM's DJ Hed. He brought out a multitude of established and up and coming West Coast artists including Remble, Westside Boogie, BlueBucksClan, CUZZOS, Bino Rideaux and many more. Legendary Compton, California dancer Tommy the Clown even stepped out to take fans down memory lane with a special performance alongside his TSquad dancers. Hed's set was a great introduction to some of the rising talent in California and a perfect warmup for what went on to be an absolute epic night. The concert was titled The Pop Out, which was a play on one of the lyrics in 'Not Like Us.' What better way to continue the night than by having the producer of the smash hit grace the stage? That's right. DJ Mustard was next to electrify the crowd with an impeccable set. In addition to playing some of his own biggest hits, the Los Angeles native used his star power to bring out some of the superstar artists he's worked with throughout his illustrious career. Before Mustard exited the stage, West Coast staples Ty Dolla $ign, Dom Kennedy, YG and Roddy Ricch and more performed some of their massive slaps in front of a packed house. The roof of the building almost blew off when Tyler, The Creator surprised everyone and blazed the stage. In one of the most heartwarming moments of the night, Mustard paid tribute to the late legendary rapper Nipsey Hussle. He had fans in attendance raise their phones and turn their camera lights on while he played three of Nip's songs. Even if the show ended after Mustard's set, it would've been considered classic. Luckily, the main event was still on deck. After a brief intermission, the man of the hour popped out from the bottom of the stage and started his show in a way that only he could. The first song in Kendrick's set was his six minute 24 second Drake diss track, 'Euphoria.' The crowd rapped the whole song word for word as Kendrick set the tone for what the rest of his performance would be like. After the exhilarating introduction, Cornrow Kenny performed a plethora of his classics including, 'DNA,' 'Element,' 'Alright,' 'Swimming Pools' and more. Nostalgia hit an all-time high when Kendrick brought out Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q to perform some of their biggest tracks together. The reunion was truly a special moment as it marked the first time Black Hippy had been seen together since Kendrick left TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) in 2022. After Kendrick dipped into his catalog to perform some more of his timeless bangers and his controversial 'Like That' verse, he brought out one of his mentors and one of the West's most legendary musicians, Dr. Dre. To the delight of the crowd, Dre performed the undeniable classic tracks 'Still D.R.E' and 'California Love' with assistance from Kendrick. As Dre was about to exit the stage, Kendrick questioned if he was going to say anything else before they continued the party. This prompted Dre to walk back, quiet the crowd and whisper 'I see dead people' into the mic. Every single person in the crowd and watching at home knew exactly what that meant. For the first time ever, Kendrick began performing the song of the summer. The crowd completely exploded as they screamed the lyrics to the song at the top of their lungs. The song's impact become more and more apparent as Kendrick performed it four more times. Each time the track restarted, it seemed as if the crowd got louder and louder. The most impactful thing that took place during the whole night happened before the fifth performance of the chart-topping diss track. Kendrick brought up all of the artists who had performed throughout the night (regardless of their gang affiliations) and got them to take a picture together on stage. 'Let them see this. We put this together with peace.' Kendrick said to the crowd. After the picture, it seemed as if the whole West Coast music scene was on the stage performing 'Not Like Us' in one of the most beautiful and important moments in recent hip hop history. The Pop Out – Ken and Friends was a deserved victory lap for Kendrick and a much needed uniter for the West Coast and the city of Los Angeles in specific. Throughout the show and after, fans couldn't help but to chime in and give their opinions of the night, Kendrick, Drake and everything in between. One year later, check out some of the reactions to the biggest concert of last year! In Case You Forgot: Revisiting Kendrick Lamar & 'The Pop Out' Concert One Year Later was originally published on
News.com.au
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Drake reveals multimillion-dollar gambling losses
The rapper shared a screenshot of his monthly betting tallies on social media, letting slip he had lost more than $8 million in the month leading to 19 June. He wrote below the numbers, 'Gotta share the other side of gambling. Losses are so fried right now.' The screenshot indicated Drake had wagered $50,255,270 in the previous week, $75,318,524 in the past fortnight, and $124,527,265 across the past month. His losses for the entire period came to a total of $8,235,686. The Hotline Bling artist has had gambling wins in the past.
Global News
5 hours ago
- Global News
‘He killed a king': Halifax man's sister speaks out after months-long silence
The sister of a Halifax man who was fatally shot in 2016 is speaking out after months of keeping quiet. Adam Drake, 34, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Tyler Keizer last October. But up until this week, Keizer's family couldn't discuss that guilty verdict because of a publication ban. 'Quite frankly, I haven't been able to breathe since I lost my brother,' said Keizer's sister, Kristin Kravis. 'I just want … everybody to know that my brother was a really great person. He really was. I just want people to remember the good in him, his smile, how he loved his family. It's all important.' The publication ban was in effect due to the fact Drake was on trial for another murder: the 2022 killing of rapper Pat Stay. The ban was in place to ensure a fair trial for Drake in the Stay case. Story continues below advertisement Once the jury in the Stay case was sequestered, the ban was lifted. In under 24 hours, the jury in that case found him guilty of second-degree murder in Stay's death on Wednesday. 2:01 Adam Drake found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in rapper Pat Stay's death Keizer, 22, was shot while sitting in his vehicle at the corner of Gottingen and Falkland streets in November 2016. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Drake was charged in 2019 for that crime, but the charge was withdrawn by the Crown in October 2021 — just days before the trial was set to begin. Stay was killed a year later in September 2022. 'To stand back and know that perhaps if we would've kept him behind bars, you know, nobody else would've been affected but my family,' said Kravis. Prosecutors reinstated the charge for Keizer's murder in October 2022, after Drake was charged in Stay's death. Story continues below advertisement Kravis says she came out to support Stay's family during their trial — describing it as an 'out of body experience' watching them go through the same process and with the same accused as her family did months before. She lit a candle while overlooking the Eastern Passage shore a day before Drake's guilty verdict on Wednesday, in memory of the two victims. Kravis says her brother had turned his life around just before his death, and it's an important fact she holds on to. 'I always remember that my brother died a healed person. He made mistakes. He did. Big ones. People make mistakes. And he paid for his mistakes,' she said. 'He didn't kill a monster, he killed a king in my eyes.' Kravis says she'll never feel completely safe, even after Drake was handed two separate life sentences. 'I'll always have to look over my shoulder. It's just the way after you live with trauma.' 3:03 Tyler Keizer identified as victim of Monday night's fatal shooting
India Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Drake loses $8 million in sports gambling: Hope I can post a big win
Apart from music, rap superstar Drake is also known for his high-stakes sports gambling. From the NBA to cricket, the Canadian rapper is often seen at major global events, betting huge amounts on games. He recently opened up about the downside of such gambles, revealing that he lost eight million in a single an Instagram story, Drake shared a screenshot of his Stake account, writing: 'Gotta share the other side of gambling. Losses are fried right now.' The 38-year-old has reportedly placed nearly 125 million in bets. 'I hope I can post a big win for you all soon, 'cause I'm the only one that has never seen a max these guys max once a week (sic),' he added. Drake shared a screenshot of his financial losses. (Photo Credit: Instagram/champagnepapi) advertisementEarlier this year, Drake placed a $750,000 bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League final. Following his social media post, fans joked that the rapper's infamous curse had turned on him. The 'Drake Curse' is a pop culture phenomenon based on the idea that any athlete or team he supports usually ends up Toronto-based rapper hasn't shied away from acknowledging that reputation. In a recent promo video for Stake, he even joked about being a flawed bettor: 'I will not deny that. That's not my gift. I'll let everybody roll with it. I'm sure if you're a Drake Curse believer, there will be plenty more content in the future to confirm your theories, because my slips do not cash out. But one day I'm gonna have a parlay that's insane,' he the work front, Drake recently featured on Canadian rapper Smiley's latest album 'Don't Box Me In'. It marked Drake's first feature since PARTYNEXTDOOR's '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' back in February this Watch
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Drake Loses $800K Bet On NBA Finals Following Thunder's Game 6 Upset
Drake Loses $800K Bet On NBA Finals Following Thunder's Game 6 Upset originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Indiana Pacers dominated the OKC Thunder in Game 6 to force a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. They won the game 108-91 and now head to Oklahoma to decide who wins the NBA championship. Advertisement Before the game, hip-hop sensation Drake posted a picture on his IG story where he confirmed betting $800,000 on the Thunder beating the Pacers to close out their series in six games and win the NBA championship. Now that the Pacers have won Game 6, Drake has lost that gamble. The Pacers had a dominant second quarter and took a 22-point lead to end the first half (64-42). The Pacers extended their lead to as far as 31 points before the Thunder waved the white flag and pulled out their starters at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Where Did It All Go Wrong For The Thunder? When Gilgeous-Alexander had a rough start to the game and had three turnovers in the first quarter, it felt like the game was not going to go the Thunder's way. He struggled tonight and scored only 21 points while attempting only one three-pointer, which he failed to make. Advertisement But the main struggle for him was the turnovers. He recorded the most turnovers in a single game for his entire career as he finished the game with eight of those. The poor start seemed to impact his confidence as he only attempted 15 shots before the reigning MVP was done for the night, while averaging almost 22 shots per game. For the Pacers, six players scored in double digits as Obi Toppin led all scorers with 20 points. Tyrese Haliburton made his first shot from the left side of the basket, as the injured Pacers star did not play most of the fourth quarter but provided a necessary spark for them to build the lead initially. The highlight of the game for the Pacers would be the Pascal Siakam poster dunk on Jalen Williams in the second quarter that essentially broke their spirits to even try and pull off a comeback. The play was started by a Tyrese Haliburton steal on the other end of the floor before a perfect 'no-look' dime set Siakam up for a thunderous slam. Drake Has Lost Millions On Sports Betting Earlier this week, Drake posted a screenshot on his Instagram story, which revealed the lesser desirable side of sports betting, his losses. According to the screenshots, he has lost over $8 million over the past month on sports betting. While presumably most of it is on the NBA Playoffs, it is not limited to just basketball. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Canadian rapper has a net worth of over $250 million. Therefore, his gambling losses are only 3.2% of his net worth. Nonetheless, it revealed the risk that Drake regularly takes while putting money on his favorite sports teams. Advertisement Related: NBA Fans React After Drake Bets $620K Against The Lakers In Game 3 This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
