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Black America Web
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Kendrick Lamar Performs 'Not Like Us' In Toronto & Fans Beg For An Encore, Social Media Piles On
Kendrick Lamar may have been the winner in his spring 2024 beef with Drake, but a year later, he's still pouring salt in the wound. He's currently traveling around the country for his Grand National Tour with SZA, but last night he went north of the border, taking the show to Drake's hometown of Toronto. During his set at Rogers Centre, he, of course, had to perform the creep anthem directed at Drake, 'Not Like Us.' After Thursday night's show, social videos immediately show Kendrick's other diss-related tracks, including 'Like That' and 'Euphoria,' as pyrotechnics ignited atop the stage, and the crowd can be heard singing along. Fans even begged to perform an encore of 'Not Like Us,' but he didn't oblige, instead moving on down the setlist. The performance went off without a hitch, with no special antics while on his foe's home turf, but ironically enough, he's got another Toronto show planned for tonight, which happens to be Friday the 13th. After that, he has two more East Coast shows before taking the tour overseas, with approximately 20 more shows in Germany, England, Spain, Italy, and concluding in August in Sweden. Then there are two more Australian shows scheduled for December. There's not much Drake could do to interfere with Kendrick's victory lap, though he did attempt to divert some of the attention away by scheduling a stream with Kai Cenat. It was rescheduled at the last minute, as they were supposed to select the fan winners of the 'Somebody Who Loves Me' music video contest. They linked up to give fans the chance to write treatments and send samples of how they'd direct the video, with 20 lucky submissions getting selected and receiving $15,000 each. 'We need more time with the treatments for somebody who loves me,' Cenat wrote on his Instagram Story Thursday. 'So we are pushing the stream back a few more days. Apologies.' See social media's reaction to Lamar's Canadian tour stop below. Kendrick Lamar Performs 'Not Like Us' In Toronto & Fans Beg For An Encore, Social Media Piles On was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kanye West makes surprise appearance at Diddy trial: A look at their complicated friendship
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West , made a brief but high-profile appearance at the Manhattan federal courthouse on Friday to show support for longtime friend Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently facing sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. Dressed in white, Ye arrived around noon while court was in recess. Though he didn't enter the main courtroom, he observed proceedings via closed-circuit television in an overflow room for roughly 40 minutes. When asked if he was there to support Combs, Ye simply nodded and replied, 'Yes,' before quickly leaving in a black Mercedes sedan without taking further questions. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he exploited his fame and power over a 20-year span to commit serious crimes. Ye's appearance came just a day after a woman identified as 'Jane' wrapped up six days of harrowing testimony, including claims that she was coerced into sex acts while in a relationship with Combs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are you ready to conquer a planet? Undo While prosecutors paint a picture of abuse and coercion, Combs' defense team argues the government is targeting private, consensual encounters. Kanye and Diddy: From Mutual Admiration to Public Feud Live Events Ye and Diddy's relationship was once built on deep mutual respect. Kanye credited Diddy for inspiring his music and even his marriage to Kim Kardashian, saying, 'So many of my life choices, my wife choices... he inspired.' Diddy, in turn, said Ye reignited his passion for hip-hop after attending one of Ye's concerts in 2009. Their friendship took a turn in 2022 when Kanye released controversial 'White Lives Matter' shirts. Diddy criticized the move as 'tone deaf,' sparking a heated exchange of texts which Kanye posted on Instagram. Although they briefly crossed paths again at Rolling Loud in March 2024, Ye reportedly declined to speak with Diddy. Tensions resurfaced in April when Kanye appeared to reference the charges against Diddy in a remix of 'Like That,' rapping: "I just f—ed your b in a Sean John tank top." Despite the fallout, Ye's courtroom appearance signals a complex and enduring — if strained — bond. Whether this marks reconciliation or just a gesture of loyalty remains to be seen as Diddy's high-stakes trial unfolds.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BET Awards 2025: The Complete Winners List
The BET Awards have been celebrating Black achievement for 25 years, and this year's ceremony sees stars like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Doechii, Drake, and more up for several awards. Lamar is the night's most nominated person, with 10 nods, including Album of the Year for , Video of the Year for 'Not Like Us,' Viewer's Choice Award nominations for 'Not Like Us,' 'Luther,' featuring SZA, and 'Like That' with Future & Metro Boomin, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Drake, Doechii, Future and GloRilla tied for the second most nominated artist, with six nominations each. SZA and The Weeknd each got four nominations, while Arya Starr, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims, and Tyler, The Creator each earned three. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin are set to be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award. More from Rolling Stone Lil Wayne, Playboi Carti, Teyana Taylor Among Performers at 2025 BET Awards RFK Jr. Fires Entire Panel of Vaccine Experts Questlove Honors 'Giant' Sly Stone: 'His Music Will Echo Forever' While there's a wide range of music categories at the BET Awards, the evening also recognizes excellence in film, television, and sports. It's being hosted by comedian Kevin Hart for the second time. He previously hosted in 2011. Performers include Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti and Leon Thomas. Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Quinta Brunson, Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer and more are set to take part in the show as presenters and participants. See the full list of winners (in bold) below. Album Of The Year $ome $exy $ongs 4 U — Drake & Partynextdoor 11:11 Deluxe — Chris Brown Alligator Bites Never Heal — Doechii Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé Glorious — GloRilla — Kendrick Lamar Hurry Up Tomorrow — The Weeknd We Don't Trust You —Future & Metro Boomin Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Ari Lennox Ayra Starr Coco Jones Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker Sza Victoria Monét Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Bruno Mars Chris Brown Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher Best Group 41 Common & Pete Rock Drake & Partynextdoor Flo Future & Metro Boomin Jacquees & Dej Loaf Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist Maverick City Music Best Collaboration '30 For 30' — SZA Feat. Kendrick Lamar 'Alter Ego' — Doechii feat. JT 'Are You Even Real' — Teddy Swims feat. Givēon 'Beckham' — Dee Billz feat. Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo, Kj Swervo 'Bless' — Lil Wayne, Wheezy & Young Thug 'Like That' — Future & Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar 'Luther' — Kendrick Lamar & Sza 'Sticky' — Tyler, The Creator Feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne Timeless — The Weeknd feat. Playboi Carti Best Female Hip Hop Artist Cardi B Doechii Doja Cat GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Rapsody Sexyy Red Best Male Hip Hop Artist Bigxthaplug Bossman Dlow Burna Boy Drake Future Kendrick Lamar Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, The Creator Video Of The Year '3am In Tokyo' — Key Glock 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' — Shaboozey 'After Hours' — Kehlani 'Denial Is A River' — Doechii 'Family Matters' — Drake 'Not Like Us' — Kendrick Lamar 'Timeless' — The Weeknd Feat. Playboi Carti 'Type Shit' — Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti Video Director Of The Year Anderson .Paak B Pace Productions & Jacquees Benny Boom Cactus Jack Cole Bennett Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, The Creator Best New Artist 41 Ayra Starr Bigxthaplug Bossman Dlow Dee Billz Leon Thomas October London Shaboozey Teddy Swims Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award 'A God (There Is)' — Common & Pete Rock feat. Jennifer Hudson 'Amen' — Pastor Mike Jr. 'Better Days' — Fridayy 'Church Doors' — Yolanda Adams Feat. Sir The Baptist & Donald Lawrence (Terry Hunter Remix) 'Constant' — Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore & Anthony Gargiula 'Deserve To Win'— Tamela Mann 'Faith' — Rapsody 'Rain Down On Me' — GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music Viewer's Choice Award 'Residuals' — Chris Brown 'Denial Is A River' — Doechii 'Nokia' — Drake 'Like That' — Future & Metro Boomin Feat. Kendrick Lamar 'TGIF' — GloRilla 'Not Like Us' — Kendrick Lamar 'Luther' — Kendrick Lamar & Sza 'Brokey' — Latto Best International Act Any Gabrielly (Brazil) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Bashy (United Kingdom) Black Sherif (Ghana) Ezra Collective (United Kingdom) Joé Dwèt Filé (France) Mc Luanna (Brazil) Rema (Nigeria) SDM (France) Tyla (South Africa) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) Best New International Act Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Ajuliacosta (Brazil) Amabbi (Brazil) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Dr Yaro (France) Kwn (United Kingdom) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Merveille (France) Odeal (United Kingdom) Shallipopi (Nigeria) TxC (South Africa) Bet HER 'Beautiful People' — Mary J. Blige 'Blackbiird' — Beyoncé feat. Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts 'Bloom' — Doechii 'Burning' — Tems 'Defying Gravity' — Cynthia Erivo Feat. Ariana Grande 'Heart Of A Woman' — Summer Walker 'Hold On' — Tems 'In My Bag' — Flo & GloRilla Best Movie Bad Boys: Ride or Die Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Luther: Never Too Much Mufasa: The Lion King One of Them Days Rebel Ridge The Piano Lesson The Six Triple Eight Best Actor Aaron Pierre Aldis Hodge Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Denzel Washington Jamie Foxx Joey Bada$$ Kevin Hart Sterling K. Brown Will Smith Best Actress Andra Day Angela Bassett Coco Jones Cynthia Erivo Keke Palmer Kerry Washington Quinta Brunson Viola Davis Zendaya Youngstars Award Akira Akbar Blue Ivy Carter Graceyn 'Gracie' Hollingsworth Heiress Harris Melody Hurd Thaddeus J. Mixson Tyrik Johnson VanVan Sportswoman of the Year Award A'ja Wilson Angel Reese Claressa Shields Coco Gauff Dawn Staley Flau'Jae Johnson Juju Watkins Sha'carri Richardson Simone Biles Sportsman of the Year Award Aaron Judge Anthony Edwards Deion Sanders Jalen Hurts Jayson Tatum Lebron James Saquon Barkley Stephen Curry Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Mint
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
BET Awards 2025: Summer Walker's ‘Heart of a Woman,' Doechii takes spotlight — Full List of winners here
BET Awards 2025: Popularly known as Culture's Biggest Night, these annual awards honours people in Black culture and marks achievements across music, movies, TV and sports. Marking its 25th anniversary, the celebration took place in Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on Monday, June 9. Taking over the night as the host of the event, Comedian Kevin Hart marks his return to BET stage for the second time. Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, Playboi Carti and Leon Thomas, among others thrilled the audience with their captivating performance. Best female hip-hop artist Doechii 'Heart of a Woman' - Summer Walker Given below is the list of nominations whose winners are yet to be announced "11:11 Deluxe" (Chris Brown) "Alligator Bites Never Heal" (Doechii) "Cowboy Carter" (Beyoncé) "Hurry Up Tomorrow" (The Weeknd) "Some Sexy Songs 4 U" (Drake and PartyNextDoor) "We Don't Trust You" (Future and Metro Boomin) "3AM in Tokeyo" – Key Glock "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Shaboozey "Denial Is a River" (Doechii) "Not Like Us" (Kendrick Lamar) "Timeless" (The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti) "Type" (Future and Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti) "Residuals" (Chris Brown) "Denial Is a River" (Doechii) "Like That" (Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar) "Not Like Us" (Kendrick Lamar) "Luther" (Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA) "30 for 30" (SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar) "Alter Ego" (Doechii featuring JT) "Are You Even Real" (Teddy Swims featuring Giveon) "Beckham" (Dee Billz featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo and KJ Swervo) "Bless" (Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug) "Like That" (Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar) "Luther" (Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA) "Sticky" (Tyler, the Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne) "Timeless" (The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti) Bruno Mars Best female R&B/pop artist Ari Lennox BigXthaPlug Larry June, 2 Chainz and The Alchemist Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award "A God (There Is)" (Common and Pete Rock featuring Jennifer Hudson) "Church Doors" (Yolanda Adams featuring Sir the Baptist and Donald Lawrence) "Constant" (Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula) "Deserve to Win" (Tamela Mann) "Rain Down on Me" (GloRilla featuring Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music) Best new international act Abigail Chams (Tanzania) DLALA THUKZIN (South Africa) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Any Gabrielly (Brazil) Ezra Collective (United Kingdom) Joé Dwèt Filé (France) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) Video director of the year Anderson .Paak B Pace Productions and Jacquees Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar A'ja Wilson Aaron Judge Mariah Carey Akira Akbar "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F"
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
On Kendrick Lamar and SZA's tour, hating Drake is still a rallying cry
Kendrick Lamar and SZA performed at MetLife Stadium on Thursday for their Grand National Tour. Lamar performed "Euphoria" and "Not Like Us," keeping his beef with Drake at the forefront. Video interludes show Lamar in a faux deposition, seemingly poking fun at Drake's lawsuit. When Kendrick Lamar and SZA took the stage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on the latest stop on their Grand National Tour, the duo's combined star power was a thing to behold (not to mention a major selling point for the ever-swelling cost of a concert ticket). But there's another superstar whose name doesn't appear on the poster whose presence is felt throughout the show. And if you've been paying any attention to pop culture over the past year, you already know who I'm referring to. Drake hangs like a wraith over the Grand National Tour, his business on Earth very much unfinished. Lamar makes sure of that: Instead of letting their rap beef grow stale, he performs two of his explosive Drake diss tracks in full ("Euphoria" and "Not Like Us") in addition to his hit collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, "Like That," which was responsible for reigniting the feud in the first place. (For her part, SZA sings "Rich Baby Daddy," a collab with Drake from 2023, but erases Drake's contributions from her performance. The shade!) These musical war cries are punctuated by fireworks, showers of sparks, and plumes of fire that burst from the stage with a vengeance. Lamar's production choices assume that his audience will rally behind him as the music industry's self-described "biggest hater," and on Thursday, that assumption paid off generously: The crowd of over 50,000 people was all too eager to sing along and revel in the bloodshed. Some of the evening's loudest lines in the crowd were Drake-specific insults, including Lamar's incredulous, "What is it, the braids?" from "Euphoria" and, of course, the notorious "Not Like Us" rallying cry: "Tryna strike a chord, and it's probably A-minor." The latter was the final solo track that Lamar performed — an emphatic, hard-earned finale. During Lamar's third verse, a mini history lesson that dubs Drake a "colonizer," my friend turned to me and deadpanned, "That man is so done." While "Not Like Us" can still be enjoyed as a banger in its own right (shoutout to Lamar's producer, Mustard, for that indelible instrumental), by making his diss tracks a cornerstone of his set list, Lamar ensures that his triumph over Drake stays top of mind. A full year after Drake's final diss track was released and Lamar was crowned victor by fans and critics, Lamar has baked this beef into his mythology as an artist. It wasn't enough just to win — he wants to be known forever as the winner. Even in the face of legal threats, Lamar hasn't backed down. In fact, the lawsuit Drake filed against their shared record label, which Universal Music Group recently moved to dismiss, has arguably only emboldened Lamar's taunts. The Grand National Tour is threaded with video interludes, many of which depict Lamar in a mock deposition. He chuckles when the off-camera interviewer accuses him of being "addicted to attention" and asks if his harshest lyrics should be taken as threats. "Whatever you wanna take it," Lamar replies. In another clip, Lamar is asked to account for where he was on May 4, 2024, the day he unleashed "Not Like Us." Lamar shakes his head, protesting that he has too much going on to remember specific dates, driving his point home even further — that his dominance has no plottable beginning or foreseeable end. "Not Like Us" was celebrated by fans as a musical kill shot, but even if Lamar's enemies are metaphorically dead, he'll labor to keep their memory alive. There's no rest for the wicked. Read the original article on Business Insider
