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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendrick Lamar & SZA Preach Love Over Hate During 1st LA Stop of Grand National Tour: 5 Best Moments
'You said you feel the love, right?' Kendrick Lamar asked SZA after performing their twinkling 2018 hit collab 'All the Stars' during the first LA tour stop of their Grand National Tour at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium Wednesday night (May 21). More from Billboard Jamie Foxx Shuts Down Conspiracy Theory That Diddy Tried to Kill Him 50 Cent Mocks 'Molotov Diddy,' Blasts Him for Allegedly Traumatizing Kid Cudi's Dog DJ Khaled Runs the Gauntlet With Viral Sensation Ashton Hall in Hilarious Album Promo Video 'I think so,' she responded breathlessly. 'You feel it?' 'I definitely feel it.' The two dove head over heels into 'Love' from his 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN., with SZA's honeyed vocals taking the track's featured artist Zacari's place. While Dot has been hailed as a generational hater for vanquishing Drake in last year's monthslong epic rap war, the stadiums he and SZA have been dominating for the last month since the tour started don't feel like battlefields. Sincere and cheeky love songs like 'Snooze' and 'Kiss Me More' share the stage with scathing and calculated diss tracks like 'Euphoria' and, of course, the five-time Grammy-winning juggernaut 'Not Like Us.' The Grand National Tour serves as a well-deserved victory lap for Lamar, who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, and SZA, whose 2022 blockbuster album SOS has continued breaking Billboard 200 chart records three years later. Because what's better than taking over one stadium? Taking over 32. As both superstars embarked on separate and at times intertwined trips down memory lane throughout the show, their modes of transportation were very different, yet very them. Lamar pulled up in his sleek black 1987 Buick GNX and frequently flexed his signature whip on stage, while SZA's 'ride' was a gigantic animatronic ant named Anthony (because why not) that carried her throughout 'Kitchen.' Shortly after, she sang Rihanna's 'Consideration' lyric about 'ridin' in on a pale white horse,' but that couldn't be further from the truth. One can only dream of RiRi returning to any stage for their first joint performance of the song since the 2016 Brit Awards, but SZA did surprise concertgoers with her 'best friend' Lizzo. The dynamic duo ended on a high note with the one-two punch of 'Luther' and 'Gloria,' the former of which has spent the last 13 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as of this week (chart dated May 24), and samples Luther Vandross' 1982 hit 'If This World Were Mine.' Well, if you're Kendrick Lamar and SZA, it certainly feels like it is. Here are the five best moments from the first SoFi Stadium stop during their Grand National Tour. 'We've been all around the world and back, we was on the East Coast, we was in the South for a little bit, but you know I couldn't motherf–king wait to make sure I came back home, you hear me!' he exclaimed at the base of the stage, homecoming hurrahs greeting him from every corner. 'Is Long Beach in this motherf–ker tonight? Is South Central in this motherf–ker tonight? Better yet, is Watts in this motherf–ker tonight? Is Inglewood in this motherf–ker tonight? Is Compton in this motherf–ker tonight?' After Lizzo caught a vibe at the after party for SZA's Not Beauty brand in Brooklyn earlier this month, SZA brought out her 'best friend for energy and positivity,' she announced before the pop star popped out for a precious performance of the 'Special' remix. While the 'Good as Hell' hitmaker was the only special guest for the first LA stop, her feelgood attitude and undeniable star power sufficiently filled up the stadium. Even though he brought out his younger cousin Baby Keem to perform 'Family Ties' during one of their MetLife Stadium stops earlier this month, Lamar held his own with a new verse. 'Ay, you n—as will never compare to me/ F— poppin' in, I'mma declare the streets/ My mama said 'be scared of God'/ On God, they better be scared of me/ Beverly playing, I was making a right/ Pop punani ain't making it right/ Told you, you would fight my fight/ I'm buckling up,' he rapped. Following 'Snooze,' SZA re-emerged onto the stage in a glimmering chrysalis gown with wings during 'Crybaby' and caught flight mid-song. She eventually shed the long skirt and completed her metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly before jumping into her Hot 100 top 10 hit 'Nobody Gets Me.' 'I wrote this about my ex-fiancé. He hates me,' she said matter-of-factly before encouraging her fans to sing along for him. When asked during one of the deposition video skits if she thought she would have hit songs without dysfunction in her relationships, SZA responded, 'No, so grateful. I owe everything to those terrible… interactions.' It's a poignant reminder that personal growth and prosperity don't come without its own set of challenges, but the end result make everything worth it. SZA has certainly found her sweet spot in the buddy comedy world. After fighting with her bestie/roommate (played by Keke Palmer) while facing eviction in their critically acclaimed One of Them Days film earlier this year, she took on the role of Dot's nagging little sister during one of the video sketches as the two pulled up to the gas station – in his GNX, no less – and bickered over which snacks he needs to pick up. 'What is it, chimmy chua?' he asked her, acting puzzled over the pronunciation of the sweet, salty and spicy Mexican delight. 'Chamoy,' she responds snootily. 'Your fans are Mexican. How do you… Chamoy!' As he walked away muttering his frustrations under his breath, his LA-based Mexican fanbase nearly lost theirs after having the spotlight on them. Lamar has long documented his appreciation for this demographic and recently featured mariachi singer Deyra Barrera on 'Wacced Out Murals,' 'Reincarnated' and 'Gloria' on GNX, as well as Mexican rappers Peysoh and Lefty Gunplay on the title track and 'TV Off,' respectively. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
SZA And Keke Palmer Hit ‘One Of Them Days' Debuts On Netflix This Week
Keke Palmer and SZA in "One of Them Days." Sony Pictures Entertainment One Of Them Days — a buddy comedy hit starring SZA and Keke Palmer — is arriving on Netflix this week. Directed by Lawrence Lamont, One of Them Days opened in theaters on Jan. 17. The logline for the film reads, 'When best friends and roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.' Written by screenplay by Syreeta Singleton, One of Them Days also stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lil Rel Howery, Maude Apatow, Janelle James, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Katt Williams, Joshua David Neal, Aziza Scott, Patrick Cage and Amin Joseph. According to Netflix, One of Them Days will start streaming on the platform on Monday, March 31. Viewers who don't have Netflix can subscribe with an ad-based package for $7.99 per month, which allows streaming on two supported devices, or an ad-free package for $17.99 per month for two supported devices. In addition, Netflix has an ad-free package for $24.99 per month that allows four supported devices with programming in 4K Ultra HD. Viewers who don't want to subscribe to Netflix to watch One of Them Days can still purchase or rent the film, a Sony Pictures Entertainment production, on digital streaming via video on demand. While SZA has plenty of screen experience thanks to her highly successful career as a singer and songwriter, One of Them Days marks her first starring role in a feature film. SZA already has an Oscar nomination to her credit as one of the songwriters of the Best Original Song nominee 'All the Stars' from the 2018 Best Picture Oscar nominee Black Panther. Explaining to People in a Jan. 14 interview how starring in One of Them Days was a 'bucket list' item, SZA noted of her movie acting debut, "I'm trying something brand new. All I can do is try my best, you know, and thank God for the opportunity and just kinda lean into and accept it as a growing experience. I have tons of fears of being perceived on camera, talking, my voice [and] being next to Keke, who's a superstar of so many multitudes." If the box office take of One of Them Days is any indication, SZA's movie career is off to a great start. One of Them Days earned $49.9 million in North American ticket sales and $1.1 million internationally for a worldwide box office take of $51 million against a $14 million budget before prints and advertising, per The Numbers. In addition, One of Them Days was a big hit with Rotten Tomatoes critics, who collectively gave the film a 94% 'fresh' rating based on 103 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Dishing out enough laughter and chemistry to spare through Keke Palmer and SZA, One of Them Days makes the buddy-comedy genre feel like magic once again.' One of Them Days also received a 90% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary for One of Them Days reads, 'With throwback Friday vibes, Keke and SZA up the ante on the buddy comedy and make One of Them Days a hilarious ride worth a full month's rent.' Rated R, One of Them Days arrives on Netflix on Monday.
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake's Dating History: Serena Williams, SZA, Rihanna & More
While the 2025 Super Bowl was all about the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance brought a different kind of drama. Lamar, who has been feuding with Drake for months, used his time in the spotlight to throw shade at the 'Hotline Bling' rapper. During his performance of the Grammy-winning diss track 'Not Like Us,' Lamar rapped, 'Say, Drake, I hear you like 'em young,' while sporting a diamond 'a' chain, a potential reference to the controversial line in the song. Despite the backlash from fans, Drake has firmly denied the allegation of being involved with underage women. However, the real drama came from Lamar's guests: SZA and Serena Williams, both of whom have been romantically linked to Drake in the past. SZA has collaborated with Lamar on multiple tracks, including 'All the Stars' from the Black Panther soundtrack, and is set to tour with him this year. Serena Williams, the tennis legend, has also sparked romance rumors with Drake, and their connection has been referenced in Drake's music. Their appearances at the Super Bowl added another layer to the ongoing drama between Lamar and Drake. But Drake's dating history doesn't end there. The rapper's star-studded love life has seen him linked to some of the most famous women in the entertainment industry, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Tyra Banks. SZA SZA and Drake's relationship has been an open topic for years. In 2020, Drake revealed in his song 'Mr. Right Now' that he once dated SZA, though she later clarified that their romance took place in 2009, not 2008, and emphasized that it was 'completely innocent'. The two artists have since remained on good terms, with SZA stating that there was no awkwardness between them. Their collaborations, including 'Slime You Out' and 'Rich Baby Daddy,' have only further fueled interest in their past relationship. Rihanna Drake and Rihanna's connection has been a public affair for years. The two have been spotted together in 2016, and Drake famously declared his love for her at the MTV VMAs, calling her 'someone I've been in love with since I was 22'. However, their relationship never fully materialized, and they eventually parted ways, though their chemistry is still present in their music, including hits like 'Work' and 'Take Care.' Since then, Rihanna has found happiness with A$AP Rocky, while Drake's track 'Fear of Heights' seemingly took a jab at the relationship. Jennifer Lopez In 2016, romance rumors swirled around Drake and Jennifer Lopez after they were seen cozying up together at her Las Vegas residency. Drake even gifted her a $100,000 diamond necklace, but their romance didn't last, and Lopez later rekindled her relationship with Alex Rodriguez. In his album More Life , Drake referenced his time with Lopez in the tracks 'Free Smoke' and 'Teenage Fever,' which featured samples of her song 'If You Had My Love.' Serena Williams Though their romance was never fully confirmed, Drake and Serena Williams sparked rumors back in 2011 when Drake was spotted at her events and referenced her in his songs, including 'Worst Behavior' and 'Back to Back,' the latter of which was inspired by his time with Serena. The two have continued to maintain a cordial relationship, with Drake admitting that Serena inspired him to finish his Meek Mill diss track. Serena, meanwhile, married Alexis Ohanian in 2017 and the couple shares a daughter, Olympia. Sophie Brussaux Sophie Brussaux, the mother of Drake's son, Adonis, has kept a low profile in the public eye. The couple's relationship was first confirmed by Drake in his 2018 album Scorpion , where he also addressed fatherhood. They have co-parented Adonis, who celebrated his 7th birthday in 2024, but Drake and Sophie's romantic involvement remains a private matter. Julia Fox Julia Fox briefly sparked dating rumors with Drake in 2022, and while she initially denied that they were an item, she later revealed that they had shared a luxurious private jet date during their time together. Fox, who also dated Kanye West in 2022, has spoken openly about her relationship with Drake, calling him a 'great guy' and a 'gentleman' but insisted that their connection was never serious. As Drake's dating life continues to attract attention, the rapper has been open about his focus on his career over the past few years. On a 2023 podcast, he shared, 'I don't think I can offer somebody what they'd be looking for right now, just consistency. My life, my work, is my priority.' While his love life remains a subject of fascination, it's clear that Drake's main focus is on his music, even as he navigates ongoing beefs, including with Kendrick Lamar, whose 2025 Super Bowl diss track has kept the feud alive.
The Independent
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us' Spotify streams shoot up 430% after Super Bowl show
Streams for Kendrick Lamar 's 2024 chart-topping diss track 'Not Like Us' soared 430 per cent on Spotify within three hours of his much-hyped set at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. While 'Not Like Us' saw the most streams, the nine other songs he performed at the show also registered major spikes, according to data released on Monday morning. The multiple Grammy winner headlined the 59th Super Bowl with a medley of his hits, including 'Not Like Us', which takes aim at his Canadian rival Drake. The song was released last year as part of a musical feud which saw both Lamar and Drake put out multiple tracks criticising the other. Lamar's 2017 song 'Humble' saw a rise of 300 per cent while 'Man at the Garden' from GNX saw a 260 per cent increase in streams. 'All the Stars' from the Black Panther soundtrack went up by 290 per cent. Overall, Lamar's music saw a jump of 175 per cent in streams after his performance. R&B star SZA, who was featured in the 'All the Stars' track and joined Lamar for the halftime show, saw her streams go up by 80 per cent in the US. Fans had been waiting to see if Lamar would perform 'Not Like Us', which features brutal lyrics about Drake including allegations around his conduct with younger women. Lamar, 37, self-censored the controversial line branding the 'One Dance' singer a 'certified pedophile', which had prompted Drake to sue Lamar's, and his own, record label Universal Music Group last month. He alluded to the lawsuit while teasing the track's intro throughout his set, quipping: 'I want to perform their favourite song, but you know they love to sue.' Universal denied Drake's allegation of defamation, telling The Independent in a statement: 'Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist – let alone Drake – is illogical.' Reviewing for The Independent, critic Mark Beaumont wrote that Lamar's blistering set would 'undoubtedly go down as one of the most important half-time shows in the history of the event, if not the most significant mass-televised rap performance of all time'. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members) 'That troupes of Black dancers in red, white and blue spew out of Lamar's GNX like a cool retro clown car and form the US flag for G-funk opener 'Squabble Up' is the most forthright finger in Trump's face from a proud and unbroken Black America,' he wrote. 'But that the show then throws these citizens into a series of America-coloured Squid Games in light-up arenas of cubes and crosses – to the brutal yet haunting 'DNA', a track about the multitudes contained within Lamar and his heritage – is a metaphor for the exploitation and manipulation to come, which will likely have bounced straight off Trump's impervious skull.' Lamar's show was watched by the who's who of celebrity guests like Sir Paul McCartney, Bradley Cooper and Taylor Swift, who showed up to cheer on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as his team took a beating from the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Independent
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us' Spotify streams shoot up 430 per cent after Super Bowl show
Streams for Kendrick Lamar 's 2024 chart-topping diss track 'Not Like Us' soared 430 per cent on Spotify within three hours of his much-hyped set at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. While 'Not Like Us' saw the most streams, the nine other songs he performed at the show also registered major spikes, according to data released on Monday morning. The multiple Grammy winner headlined the 59th Super Bowl with a medley of his hits, including 'Not Like Us', which takes aim at his Canadian rival Drake. The song was released last year as part of a musical feud which saw both Lamar and Drake put out multiple tracks criticising the other. The Pulitzer winner's 2017 song 'Humble' saw a rise of 300 per cent while 'Man at the Garden' from GNX saw a 260 per cent increase in streams. 'All the Stars' from the Black Panther soundtrack went up by 290 per cent. Overall, Lamar's music saw a jump of 175 per cent in streams after his performance. R&B star SZA, who was featured in the 'All the Stars' track and joined Lamar for the halftime show, saw her streams go up by 80 per cent in the US. Fans had been waiting to see if Lamar would perform 'Not Like Us', which features brutal lyrics about Drake including allegations around his conduct with younger women. Lamar, 37, self-censored the controversial line branding the 'One Dance' singer a 'certified pedophile', which had prompted Drake to sue Lamar's, and his own, record label Universal Music Group last month. He alluded to the lawsuit while teasing the track's intro throughout his set, quipping: 'I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.' Universal denied Drake's allegation of defamation, telling The Independent in a statement: 'Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist – let alone Drake – is illogical.' The Independent, critic Mark Beaumont wrote that Lamar's blistering set would 'undoubtedly go down as one of the most important half-time shows in the history of the event, if not the most significant mass-televised rap performance of all time'. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members) 'That troupes of Black dancers in red, white and blue spew out of Lamar's GNX like a cool retro clown car and form the US flag for G-funk opener 'Squabble Up' is the most forthright finger in Trump's face from a proud and unbroken Black America,' he wrote. 'But that the show then throws these citizens into a series of America-coloured Squid Games in light-up arenas of cubes and crosses – to the brutal yet haunting 'DNA', a track about the multitudes contained within Lamar and his heritage – is a metaphor for the exploitation and manipulation to come, which will likely have bounced straight off Trump's impervious skull.' Lamar's show was watched by the who's who of celebrity guests like Sir Paul McCartney, Bradley Cooper and Taylor Swift, who showed up to cheer on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as his team took a beating from the Philadelphia Eagles.
