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Eminem Spotted in Studio With Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Crew

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:20:20 +0000

Whoa! This is some exciting news. While Kendrick Lamar was in Detroit for his good kid, m.A.A.d city tour Wednesday (April 5), he made a pitstop at Eminem‘s studio and chopped it up with the homie. D-12 member and producer Denaun Porter posted a photo of himself, Royce da 5’9″ and the Black Hippy crew [...]

Watch Macklemore, Kendrick Lamar, Ellie Goulding + More on Hangout Festival Livestream

Kat Lee — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:28 +0000

If you’re like us, you’re wishing you were in Gulf Shores, Ala. on a sandy beach listening to quality tunes at the 2013 Hangout Festival. In our case, we can’t be in two places at the same time (drats!), but we can catch all the action at this year’s Hangout festivities via livestream! Yes. Please. Thanks to modern technology, [...]

Kendrick Lamar Attends a Molly Funeral in 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:34:16 +0000

Rapper Kendrick Lamar pays his respects in his new video for ‘Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.’ Dressed in all white, K. Dot begins the clip on a somber note before things take a celebratory turn at the end. Comedian Mike Epps makes a hilarious guest appearance in the video playing a pastor who baptizes Lamar [...]

Miguel, Kendrick Lamar Debut Snippet of 'How Many Drinks?' Video

Tiffanie Drayton — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:40:06 +0000

A silhouetted Miguel teases the ladies in a short 36-second clip from the video for the new single ‘How Many Drinks’ featuring Kendrick Lamar. The song from his album ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ features vocals reminiscent of Maxwell circa 2002 — sweet, sultry and supported by a full live band. The video is set to be released [...]

Made in America Festival 2013: Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar + More to Perform

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:02:30 +0000

Jay-Z and Budweiser will be back for more in Philly this summer. The rapper-curated and Budweiser-sponsored Made in America festival, which debuted last summer in the City of Brotherly Love, will return for a second year in Philadelphia, with the Hov’s wife Beyonce headlining and performing alongside an eclectic lineup of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, [...]

Kendrick Lamar Bringing 'good kid, m.A.A.d. city' World Tour To Baton Rouge River Center – All Ages Show 6/10/13

DJ Digital — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:36:46 +0000

Kendrick Lamar announced his ‘good kid, m.A.A.d. city’ world tour; and we are proud to announce that K.dot will be making a stop at the Baton Rouge River Center for an all ages show on Monday, June 10th, 2013. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, the Baton Rouge River Center box office, or by [...]

Kendrick Lamar Plans College Tour

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:51:01 +0000

In-demand rapper Kendrick Lamar is heading out on the road this month to promote his critically acclaimed album, ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city.’ The Compton native just announced a batch of dates for his college tour. The 32-city trek will have him rocking mostly college campuses and a few music festivals. The tour starts April 1 [...]

Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z Team Up on 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe (Remix)'

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:02:19 +0000

Hip-hoppers rejoice! Kendrick Lamar released the much-talked about remix of 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe,' which features Jay-Z. After Young Guru premiered it at SXSW, debates erupted online over who had the best verse between the two.

Jay-Z to Appear on Kendrick Lamar's 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe' Remix

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:37:47 +0000

Forget MTV's "Hottest MC" list, Kendrick Lamar is getting the ultimate co-sign by the legendary rapper himself, Jay-Z. The 'Watch the Throne' creator will appear on the remix of 'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe.'

Kendrick Lamar Earns MTV's Hottest MC Crown, 2 Chainz Finishes at No. 2

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:15:00 +0000

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named the Hottest MC of 2013 by MTV's hip-hop brain trust. Coming in at No. 2, predictably, was 2 Chainz. Reactions to the list have been mixed -- some disagreed, while others were humbled.

Kendrick Lamar Talks Importance of MTV's Hottest MCs List

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:01:12 +0000

MTV’s Hottest MCs list has everyone buzzing (and more often, arguing) but one rapper who supports the countdown is Kendrick Lamar. K. Dot, who many predict will take the No. 1 or No. 2 spot, told Rap-Up.com that such lists are necessary for the genre. “It’s very important for hip-hop,” the Compton lyricist said. “I [...]

Kendrick Lamar Performs 'Poetic Justice' on 'Late Show with David Letterman' [VIDEO]

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:47:03 +0000

Kendrick Lamar is still promoting his gold-selling album, ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city,’ and he hit television audiences with a subdued performance of ‘Poetic Justice’ on Tuesday’s ‘Late Show with David Letterman.’ Backed by a live band, featuring ‘m.A.A.d city’ producer Terrace Martin on saxophone, K. Dot provided a jazzier version of the smooth ballad, which [...]

Bonnaroo 2013 Lineup Announced With R. Kelly, Nas, Wu-Tang, A$AP Rocky and More

Sowmya Krishnamurthy — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:23:50 +0000

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival lineup has been announced with several big and up-and-coming names from hip-hop expected to perform. R. Kelly, Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore and A$AP Rocky are just some of the names on the bill. The annual summer festival, from June 13-16, takes place in Manchester, Tenn. In addition to [...]

Kendrick Lamar Performs 'Swimming Pools' and 'Poetic Justice' on 'SNL'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:51:57 +0000

Kendrick Lamar made his late-night debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’ last night (Jan. 26), serving as the musical guest on the Adam Levine-hosted episode. The Compton rapper also showed off a little of his comedic skills as well. Backed by a six-piece band and a DJ, K.Dot performed his cautionary ode ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ for [...]

Kendrick Lamar's 'Swimming Pools' Goes Platinum, Ready for 'SNL' Performance

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:14:33 +0000

Kendrick Lamar can now call himself a platinum-selling artist. The Compton lyricist received good news that his single ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ has been certified platinum for moving 1 million copies in the U.S. The rapper’s first platinum achievement follows the success of his major label debut LP, ‘good kid, m.A.A.D. city,’ which earned a gold [...]

22 Music Artists Who Made Themselves Known In 2012

DJ Digital — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 02:55:24 +0000

2012 was a year that introduced us to a lot of brand new artists, and gave a lot of others who have been in the game for a minute, their proper time to shine. From the underground world of hip-hop, to the mainstream and country, our ears got a lot of great music from a slew of musical talent

Ghosts Of Hip-Hop's Past, Present + Future Star In '2 Christmaz' (A 2-Cent Christmas Special) [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:13:41 +0000

Our friends from 2-Cent out of New Orleans have delivered once again on their annual Christmas hip-hop parody. This year they decided to give us a taste of the past, present and the potential future of hip-hop in their 2012 Christmas parody video. From BIG and Pac, to A$AP and Trinidad Jame$ – sit back, [...]

Dido Partners with Kendrick Lamar on 'Let Us Move On'

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:25:56 +0000

Many of you are probably familiar with Dido as the singer who Eminem sampled on his classic 2000 song 'Stan.' The pop chanteuse is back and she enlisted in-demand rapper Kendrick Lamar for the haunting tune 'Let Us Move On.'

BUKU Music + Art Project Announces 2013 Initial Lineup: Kid Cudi, Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar + More

DJ Digital — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:01:12 +0000

The BUKU Music + Art Project is returning for their second year (March 8-9), and today, the initial BUKU 2013 lineup was announced. Staying true to the flavor that we saw in this music festival's 2012 inaugural edition, BUKU is continuing the trend of bringing talent from both the electronic and hip hop sides of music - and they are bringing it well.