Across platforms, Black pop culture in 2025 resisted dilution. Virality lost its grip. Ownership replaced access. Community replaced clicks. The work did not ask to be understood. It stood where it was.
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South Park Creators, Kendrick Lamar Team Up for Comedy Film Debuting on July 4
Kendrick Lamar, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone are teaming up with pgLang to create a bold, boundary-pushing live-action comedy set to debut in theaters over the July 4 weekend, with Paramount’s full backing and a prime holiday release.
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iHeartMedia Settles Legal Dispute with Drake Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Rapper Drake has settled a legal dispute with iHeartMedia over a diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, which Drake claims received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to promote.
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Kendrick Lamar Brings America to the Stage with a History-Making Super Bowl Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Super Bowl halftime show was a powerful exploration of Black identity, resistance, and artistic dominance, making it a cultural shift and a moment where hip-hop owned the stage.
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Sly Lives: The Burden of Black Genius and Questlove’s Tribute to a Legend
A new documentary about Sly Stone, a musical genius who revolutionized the soundscape of the 60s and 70s, offers an in-depth look at his life and legacy, exploring his struggles with mental health, addiction, and the challenges that ultimately led him to step away from the public eye.
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Black Artistry Dominates The 67th GRAMMYs In An Evening Of Groundbreaking Wins
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, SZA, Tems, Muni Long, CeCe Winans, and Diana Ross were among the winners at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, which celebrated Black excellence in music and culture.
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The NFL, Kendrick Lamar, and “Not Like Us” – A Controversial Censorship?
Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” aimed at Drake, has sparked controversy with the NFL allegedly asking him to avoid performing it during the Super Bowl halftime show, but fans are defending Lamar’s artistic vision and social commentary.
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Complex Original: The Best Rapper Alive Every Year Since 1979
Kendrick Lamar is the Best Rapper Alive in 2024, having dominated the genre with his music, his battles with Drake, and his performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
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Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar to Take the Stage
Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, marking a significant milestone for both the artist and the NFL, and fans are eagerly anticipating his game-changing performance.
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Kendrick Lamar to Launch Grand National Tour in Minneapolis This Spring with SZA
Kendrick Lamar is set to kick off his Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 19, 2025, with Grammy-winning artist SZA as a special guest, and tickets are available for presale starting Wednesday and general public tickets available Friday.
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Rap music’s path from pariah to Pulitzer
Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a similar dynamic with rap music. While some have attempted to silence rap because of its raw portrayal of life in inner-city communities, people increasingly see its value. Like slave narratives, rap music has given an authentic and candid voice to the voiceless.