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Kendrick Lamar used To Pimp a Butterfly as a vessel to return to his hometown of Compton to fight gang violence rather than escape it. His latest collaboration with Reebok seeks to promote that end, as the "King Kunta" rapper has previewed a shoe that caters to both bloods and crips. -
The Game & Kendrick Lamar Collab on New Song, Snippet Shared on Instagram
Following the release of his new track with Drake, The Game recently let some folks hear his Kendrick Lamar collaboration during a studio session. A snippet of the new song was shared on Instagram soon thereafter. -
Nielsen Reports Album Sales Down...Unless You're Taylor Swift or Drake
Nielsen has released its midyear music sales report and things are looking about how you'd expect: Streaming is way up, overall album sales are down, and the vinyl trend continues. Taylor Swift and Drake are among the few performers that can feel good about moving entire albums at this point. -
Kendrick Lamar Responds to Geraldo Rivera's Criticism: "This is Our Music"
Kendrick Lamar responds to Geraldo Rivera's claim that his BET Performance sent the wrong message. -
Kendrick Lamar Targets Police Brutality in 'Alright' Music Video
Kendrick Lamar released his complex and socially conscious album To Pimp A Butterfly back in March with influences of jazz, soul and funk sprinkled in with his artfully crafted, politically charged raps about the ills that he grew up and sees today in society. One of the tracks that highlights the struggle of where he grew up in the inner city of Los Angeles is "Alright" and today, K.Dot has unveiled the music video for the song, which targets police violence and brutality that has been a hot topic in the United States. -
Geraldo Rivera Slams Kendrick Lamar's Anti-Police BET Awards Performance
Fox News anchor Geraldo Rivera attacked Kendrick Lamar's performance at the BET Awards. Kendrick Lamar's politically charged performance at the 2015 BET Awards is stirring up conversation in the newsroom. -
Kendrick Lamar Joins Jidenna for 'Classic Man' Remix [LISTEN]
Rising R&B star Jidenna's new single "Classic Man" has gotten a big name rapper for its new remix. Today (June 22), the single from the upcoming Wondaland Presents: The Eephus album got some assistance from Kendrick Lamar, turning the track into a future smash hit. -
Nicki Minaj to Perform at 2015 BET Awards Along With Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar
Last week, it was announced that Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar would perform at the 2015 BET Awards and now word on the web is that Nicki Minaj will also take the stage. -
Kendrick Lamar + Chance The Rapper Freestyle with Earth, Wind & Fire at Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo brought out one of the best collaborations in music from 2015 thus far as Kendrick Lamar and Chance The Rapper joined Earth, Wind & Fire onstage during the funk legends' set. -
Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar To Perform At 2015 BET Awards This Month
Last month, the nominees for the 2015 BET Awards were revealed and now the word on the Web is that Chris Brown and Kendrick Lamar will perform at this year's ceremony. -
61 Arrested, 10 Cops Injured During Hot 97 Summer Jam Rioting
The state of New Jersey has issued the final tally for arrests and injuries that came as a result of the minor rioting at MetLife Stadium as part of the Hot 97 Summer Jam over the weekend: 61 fans were arrested and 10 state troopers were injured as those without tickets hurled bottles and other debris at law enforcement. DJs from Hot 97 addressed the controversy on Monday, denouncing lawbreakers and hoping that the issues wouldn't create problems for the now 23 year-old festival. -
Ice Cube Announces N.W.A. Reunion at BET Experience Concert in L.A.
Ice Cube announced the biggest hip-hop news of the summer as N.W.A. will apparently reunite in some form for the BET Experience show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 27. It doesn't seem, based on Cube's commentary, that Dr. Dre will not be involved however MC Ren and DJ Yella will take part, as well as special appearances from Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q.
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