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San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Review: Kendrick Lamar and SZA deliver a West Coast spectacle at Oracle Park
Surveying a sea of 40,000 people gathered at Oracle Park, rap bellwether Kendrick Lamar felt right at home. 'We're back on the West Coast, my home,' Lamar proclaimed. 'We came to the bay to turn this motherf—er all the way up.' By the end of the nearly three-hour show on Thursday, May 29, he and his tour mates SZA and DJ Mustard made good on the proclamation through a multisensory concert that demonstrated the power of Black creativity, perseverance, beauty and love through art, choreography, music and message. Like the Pacific Ocean that served as a natural backdrop, it was an evening of contrasts that came in waves, at times churning and relentless, and other times peaceful and restorative. A vintage Buick Grand National car served as a symbol of West Coast car culture that would anchor the show. DJ Mustard warmed up a crowd with a fun set that mixed regional rap bangers with Bay Area classics by E-40, Mac Dre and Too Short. He even dropped 2010s-era pop like 'Party in the U.S.A.' and 'We Are Young,' which were met with lusty sing-alongs. Lamar and SZA split their stage time into separate and collaborative mini sets. The tag-team format allowed for a musical and aesthetic reset where Lamar's prowling alpha would give way to SZA's divine feminine omega and vice versa. It was a sumptuous 10-course meal that, with their deep pantry of hits, whetted the appetite for what came next. When the two joined forces on duets '30 for 30,' 'Doves in the Wind,' they evoked the soulful intimate chemistry of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell for this generation. During their collaborative hit 'All the Stars' from the 'Black Panther' soundtrack, phone lights radiated around the stadium, a spontaneous moment that combined with the audience singing along raised goose bumps. SZA's set was visually and emotionally compelling, with her exploration and embodiment of the Black female experience through a metaphor of Mother Earth. During 'Garden (Say It Like Dat),' SZA traded in the Buick ride for a giant ant. Dancers dressed as praying mantises clicked across the stage like Cirque du SZA. For 'Kill Bill,' she executed (heh) the hit while footage of a mantis mating ritual where the female devours the male played on the big screen. If SZA's goal was to shake the 'just an R&B singer' tag, she accomplished that. She showed her vocal versatility and command of hard rock, indie folk and pop. On 'F2F,' she was accompanied by a guitarist and bassist to head bang and shred alongside her. 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' gave off 'Til Tuesday vibes. A metamorphosis took place, literally, when she strapped on butterfly wings to perform the folk-inflected 'Nobody Gets Me.' Given the state of the world, where atrocities and outrage keeps building, Lamar's sets served as a much-needed release valve. Energy levels spiked during songs like 'Alright' and 'DNA,' which took on fresh meanings in the current political climate. So many rappers have diluted the art of MCing by letting a prerecorded vocal track do the heavy lifting in a live setting. Not in Lamar's case, whose genuine voice boomed out the speaker for the entire show. 'Dodger Blue' combined pinpoint choreography in a setting that, to this reviewer, reframed 'The Last Supper' as a Compton high school cafeteria table. Lamar glided across it and rapped while seated dancers performed mesmerizing handwork. Songs from Lamar's 2012 breakout 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City' were given makeovers. 'M.A.A.D City' was remade into a quiet storm track complete with Anita Baker 'Sweet Love' backdrop. 'Poetic Justice' was accentuated with hard snares and was conspicuously missing the Drake verse. So let's talk about Drake, the Canadian elephant not in the room. Between songs, deposition-style videos played on the big screen of Lamar and SZA in the hot seat, enduring a battery of questions from a hidden interrogator. The prosecution's identity wasn't revealed, but fans knew. When the lawyer asked if allusions to violence in his songs should be taken as a threat, Lamar shot back, 'Whatever you want to take it.' While Lamar, SZA and DJ Mustard were on the marquee, Drake's aura hung in the stadium air like a pretty piñata waiting to get crushed. The most bloodthirsty pops of the night came during Lamar's performances of feud tracks 'Euphoria' and 'Not Like Us,' the latter which morphed from a Drake exposé to a West Coast anthem to a worldwide dance challenge. At Oracle, fans extended the 'A minorrrrr' line into next week, letting the candies rain. Though they shared the spotlight, Lamar and SZA traveled distinct pathways across 53 songs. After putting the show to bed with the calming 'Luther' and 'Gloria,' from Lamar's latest album 'GNX,' the duo climbed into the Buick and disappeared under Oracle Park, on to the next episode. Act I: Kendrick Lamar Act II: SZA '30 for 30' (with Kendrick Lamar) 'What Do I Do' 'Love Galore' 'Broken Clocks' 'The Weekend' Act III: Kendrick Lamar 'Euphoria' 'Hey Now' 'Reincarnated' 'Humble' 'Backseat Freestyle' 'Family Ties' 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' (shortened, a cappella) 'M.A.A.D City' (shortened) 'Alright' 'Man at the Garden' Act IV: SZA 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' 'F2F' 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 'Kitchen' 'Blind' 'Consideration' (Rihanna cover) 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'Doves in the Wind' 'All the Stars' 'Love' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar 'Dodger Blue' 'Peekaboo' 'Like That' 'DNA' 'Good Credit' 'Count Me Out'/'Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe' 'Money Trees' 'Poetic Justice' Act VII: SZA 'I Hate U' 'Shirt' 'Kill Bill' 'Snooze' 'Crybaby' 'Nobody Gets Me' 'Good Days' 'Rich Baby Daddy' 'BMF' 'Kiss Me More' Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar 'N95' 'TV Off' (Part II) 'Not Like Us' Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'Luther' 'Gloria' Todd Inoue is a freelance writer.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
BET Awards 2025: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 10 Nominations
Washington DC: Singer Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards with a total of 10 nominations, followed closely behind by Doechii, GloRilla and Future with six nominations apiece, reported Variety. The BET Awards honour creative expression and Black excellence across music, film, television and sports. As per the outlet, Lamar's nominations include album of the year for 'GNX' video of the year for 'Not Like Us', three viewer's choice entries ('Not Like Us,' 'Luther' featuring SZA, and 'Like That' with Future & Metro Boomin), three best collaboration nominations ('Like That,' '30 for 30' and 'Luther'), video director of the year (with Dave Free), and best male hip hop artist, reported Variety. Drake's nominations include album of the year for '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,' video of the year for "Family Matters," viewer's choice award for 'Nokia' and best male R&B/pop artist, as reported by Variety. As for the singer Future, he was nominated for album of the year with 'We Don't Trust You' alongside Metro Boomin, video of the year for "Type Shit," best collaboration and viewer's choice award for 'Like That' and best male hip hop artist, reported Variety. According to the outlet, SZA and The Weeknd tied with four nominations each, while Chris Brown, Ayra Starr, Lil Wayne, Maverick City Music, Playboi Carti, Teddy Swims and Tyler, the Creator each earned three nominations. SZA was recognised in the best female R&B/pop artist category, along with best collaboration for "30 for 30" featuring Lamar. Earlier this year, the rapper Kendrick Lamar gave a historic performance at the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans. It marked the first time for the solo rapper to headline a halftime performance in the history of the Super Bowl. As per Deadline, three years ago, Kendrick shared the stage for the halftime show hip-hop dream team of Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent. Kendrick's performance started with the introduction of actor Samuel L Jackson, as a tic-tac-toe board lit up the stadium. It was followed by a spotlight on Kendrick before he started singing the verses of his chartbuster songs while standing on the roof of a car. Lamar's 'Not Like Us' won big at the Grammy 2025. His hit song earned him five Grammys in total. He won a Grammy for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. With these wins, Lamar is now a 22-time Grammy winner, according to Variety.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
We found the best last-minute Kendrick Lamar Charlotte ticket prices
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The reigning king of Hip-Hop is headed to the Queen City. On Saturday, May 3, Kendrick Lamar headlines at Charlotte's Lenovo Center with SZA as part of their ongoing 'Grand National Tour.' Their Charlotte concert will be the duo's fifth show of the international run. In their first gig, the pair ended up performing 52 (!) songs between them over nine acts that were collaborative at times. Advertisement 'This is the truest depiction of a co-headlining tour, as Lamar and SZA traded sets every few songs, his usually drenched in black and white and dimly lit and hers filled with images and costumes related to her bug fascination,' USA Today wrote, in a glowing review of the live show. As of now, last-minute tickets are still available to see the twosome live at the Lenovo Center. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $171 including fees on Vivid Seats. Floor-level seats start at $395.55 including fees. Advertisement For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Grand National Tour' Charlotte show below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Kendrick Lamar Charlotte tickets A breakdown of all the best prices on tickets to see Kendrick Lamar at Charlotte's Lenovo Center on May 3 can be found here: Lenovo Center sections Ticket prices start at 500 level $171 (fees included) 300 level $244.02 200 level $361.83 100 level $283.90 Floor level $395.55 Advertisement (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Kendrick Lamar tour schedule 2025 Advertisement A complete calendar including all upcoming show dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Kendrick Lamar set list As noted above, Lamar and SZA launched their 'Grand National Tour' on April 19 at Minneapolis, MN's US Bank Stadium. According to Set List FM, here's everything they performed that evening. Act I: Kendrick Lamar 01.) 'wacced out murals' 02.) 'squabble up' 03.) 'King Kunta' 04.) 'ELEMENT.' 05.) 'tv off' Act II: SZA 06.) '30 for 30' (with Kendrick; live debut) 07.) 'Love Galore' 08.) 'Broken Clocks' 09.) 'The Weekend' Act III: Kendrick Lamar 10.) 'euphoria' 11.) 'hey now' 12.) 'reincarnated' 13.) 'HUMBLE.' 14.) 'Backseat Freestyle' 15.) 'family ties' (Baby Keem cover) (with a new verse) 16.) 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' (a cappella) 17.) 'm.A.A.d city' 18.) 'Alright' 19.) 'man at the garden' Act IV: SZA 20.) 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' 21.) 'F2F' 22.) 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 23.) 'Kitchen' 24.) 'Blind' 25.) 'Forgiveless' 26.) 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Advertisement 27.) 'Doves in the Wind' 28.) 'All the Stars' 29.) 'LOVE.' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar 30.) 'dodger blue' 31.) 'peekaboo' 32.) 'Like That' (Future & Metro Boomin cover) 33.) 'DNA.' 34.) 'GOOD CREDIT' (Playboi Carti cover) 35.) 'Count Me Out' (contains elements of 'B—-, Don't Kill My Vibe') 36.) 'Money Trees' 37.) 'Poetic Justice' Act VII: SZA 38.) 'Diamond Boy (DTM)' 39.) 'Shirt' 40.) 'Kill Bill' 41.) 'Snooze' 42.) 'Crybaby' 43.) 'Saturn' 44.) 'Good Days' 45.) 'Rich Baby Daddy' (Drake cover) 46.) 'BMF' 47.) 'Kiss Me More' (Doja Cat cover) Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar 48.) (Unknown) (unreleased; may be titled 'bodies', from the GNX teaser) Advertisement 49.) 'tv off' (part II) 50.) 'Not Like Us' Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 51.) 'luther' 52.) 'gloria' Kendrick Lamar new music On Nov. 22, 2024, Lamar shocked the world with his previously-unannounced sixth studio album 'GNX.' Made up of 12 tracks, the talented lyricist delivers his trademark punchy rhymes — that are almost impossible to get out of your head in the best way — over sparse drumbeats and samples. Advertisement Personally, our favorite tracks here are the impressively minimalist rapper's delight 'wacced out murals' (which ended up opening his halftime show), Latin-infused 'reincarnated' and lively party-starter 'tv off' feat. lefty gunplay. Stick around until the end, too. Kendrick teams up with SZA for the evocative, sensitive duet 'gloria.' We can't wait to hear this one live IRL (especially now that we know it's literally the show's encore). Want to check the album out for yourself? Click here to listen to 'GNX.' SZA new music SZA's 23-song, 2022 album 'SOS' has proven to be a hit with critics and fans in the two years since its release. Advertisement Rolling Stone said the record 'delivers sharp barbs and juicy revelations' in a four-star review. 'SZA's long, ambitious, luxurious new album solidifies her position as a generational talent,' raves Pitchfork. They summed up that sentiment calling her 'otherworldly, but you just might know someone a little like her, too.' If you want to brush up on the record before seeing her live, you can stream 'SOS' here. Hip-Hop icons on tour in 2025 Although it will be difficult to top Kendrick and SZA's upcoming jaunt in terms of sheer star power, scope and scale, we're just as excited to catch a number of big names live these next few months. Here are just five iconic acts we can't wait to see in the near future. • Tyler, The Creator • Wu-Tang Clan • Ice Cube • Lil Wayne • Wiz Khalifa Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kendrick Lamar, SZA setlist: All the songs on their Grand National Tour
Kendrick Lamar, SZA setlist: All the songs on their Grand National Tour Show Caption Hide Caption Kendrick Lamar song gets CPR approval from American Heart Association American Heart Association says Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning song, "Not Like Us," is the right tempo for hands-only CPR. In a year that has already witnessed Kendrick Lamar scoop up five more Grammys (total so far: 22) and captivate – or agitate – a record-setting 133 million viewers during his Super Bowl halftime performance, the Grand National Tour with co-headliner SZA continues his leap to superstardom. The Compton rapper and R&B maven SZA jumpstarted the 39-date stadium tour – a rarity for a rapper – April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The 2 1/2-hour performance was prefaced by a 30-minute DJ set by Lamar pal Mustard, who produced the Drake-dissing 'Not Like Us.' Staged as a true co-headlining adventure, the show kicked off with Lamar rising from the bottom of the stage inside a Buick GNX that has become an unofficial mascot of his current era and rolling into 'wacced out murals' from his 'GNX' album. He and SZA traded the spotlight, with each owning the stage for a handful of songs before ceding to the other. But with so many collaborations ('30 for 30,' 'All the Stars,' 'Luther'), the pair also frequently prowled the stage together. While the lighting on the massive main stage, catwalks and octagon-shaped Energy Floor was frequently dim, there was never a problem hearing SZA belt or Lamar unfurl a litany of rhymes, evidenced by the deafening singalongs by the crowd of about 60,000. Lamar is one of few rappers to fill stadiums and with a co-pilot as saucy as SZA, the duo proved a deeply talented partnership. Here are all of the songs played on the Grand National Tour. Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour setlist Act I: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'wacced out murals' 'squabble up' 'King Kunta' 'ELEMENT.' 'tv off (part 1)' '30 for 30' (with SZA) 'Love Galore' 'Broken Clocks' 'The Weekend' Act 2: Kendrick Lamar 'euphoria' 'hey now' 'reincarnated' 'HUMBLE.' 'Backseat Freestyle' 'family ties' 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' 'm.A.A.d city' 'Alright' 'man at the garden' Act 3: SZA 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' 'F2F' 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 'Kitchen' 'Blind' 'Forgiveless' 'Low' Act 4: SZA and Kendrick Lamar 'Doves in the Wind' 'All the Stars' 'LOVE.' Act 5: Kendrick Lamar 'dodger blue' 'peekaboo' 'Like That' 'DNA.' 'GOOD CREDIT' 'Count Me Out' 'Money Trees' 'Poetic Justice' Act 6: SZA 'Diamond Boy (DTM)' 'Shirt' 'Kill Bill' 'Snooze' 'Crybaby' 'Saturn' 'Good Days' 'Rich Baby Daddy' 'BMF' 'Kiss Me More (Doja Cat cover)' Act 7: Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kendrick Lamar Matches Drake's Showing With A New No. 1 Smash
Kendrick Lamar has been dominating the Billboard charts and breaking records for many years, but the past 12 months have been especially huge for the rapper. After scoring a career-defining win with the Drake diss track 'Not Like Us,' he released his latest album GNX late in 2024, and that set has continued to churn out hit after hit after hit. The rapper makes history and joins several hip-hop powerhouses this week as he earns another No. 1 on one of Billboard's radio rankings, as his successful streak continues with another huge smash. Lamar earns a brand new No. 1 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart this week thanks to his collaboration with SZA, '30 for 30.' The tune jumps from No. 5 to the summit, becoming his latest hit to perform well at radio. As '30 for 30' rises to the top, it replaces 'TV Off,' another Lamar-led cut. That track, a duet with Lefty Gunplay from GNX, slips from No. 1 this week. Before 'TV Off,' the chart was ruled by 'Luther,' another collaboration between Lamar and SZA. That means the rapper has now replaced himself at No. 1 not once, but twice in a row. With '30 for 30' now in charge, Lamar claims an incredibly rare feat: three back-to-back-to-back leaders on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. That kind of uninterrupted run at No. 1 is uncommon on any Billboard tally, but especially on this genre-focused airplay ranking. According to Billboard, Lamar is just the fourth artist to manage three successive No. 1 hits on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with no gap in between. He joins an elite club of rappers who have pulled this off. 50 Cent was the first, scoring the trifecta with 'Candy Shop' featuring Olivia and two collaborative efforts with The Game—'How We Do' and 'Hate It or Love It.' Lil Wayne followed, thanks to his solo smash 'How to Love' and featured turns on Kelly Rowland's 'Motivation' and DJ Khaled's 'I'm On One.' Then came Drake, who saw 'God's Plan' and 'Nice For What' hit No. 1 consecutively before appearing on BlocBoy JB's 'Look Alive,' which also took over the top spot. Now, Lamar joins their ranks. '30 for 30' is just the latest radio smash in Lamar's discography. The rapper has now scored nine No. 1 hits on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart throughout his career. That list includes solo efforts and collaborative tracks alike. He's also landed a total of 17 top 10s, with nearly half of his 36 total appearances on the tally making it into the uppermost tier. Meanwhile, SZA adds another leader to her growing catalog. The singer has racked up four No. 1s on this chart. Two of her leaders resulted from working with Lamar, and the two will surely perform them all during their upcoming joint tour.
