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Universal deny that head Lucian Grainge was personally involved in Kendrick Lamar attack on Drake

UMG have called for Drake’s motion to include Grainge’s communications on the matter to be denied, calling it ‘so strained’ as to ‘defy credulity’

The Guardian - UK

LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

The MTV Video Music Awards announced Thursday that LL Cool J will host the 2025 ceremony

The Independent UK

Rap legend to host 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

LL Cool J has been announced as the host of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, whilst he has also been nominated as an artist in the Best Hip Hop category for his song Murdergram Deux.

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Drake's Lawyers Claim Universal CEO Lucian Grainge was 'Personally Involved' in Kendrick Lamar Diss

Drake's lawyers have intensified their lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging CEO Lucian Grainge was directly involved in the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's hit diss track 'Not Like Us.'

International Business Times UK

Drake lawyers allege Universal head Lucian Grainge ‘personally involved’ in Kendrick Lamar diss track

Lawyers for Universal Music Group deny that British chief exec had any ‘meaningful involvement’ in the promotion of allegedly defamatory track Not Like Us

The Guardian - UK

Who leads this year’s MTV VMA’s nominations?

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The Independent UK

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar lead MTV VMA nominations

Lady Gaga leads the pack with a dozen nominations

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Lady Gaga leads nominations for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards

Other top contenders include Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande.

Evening Standard

Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar

Lady Gaga tops the 2025 the MTV Video Music Award nominations, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year run in the top spot

The Independent UK

Lady Gaga leads nominations for 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar are the front-runners for this year's VMAs.

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“Her Filter Dropped For A Moment”: Billie Eilish Faces Backlash Over On-Stage Remarks In Dublin

Billie Eilish criticized as racist for statements about liking Irish people's white pasty skin during concert in Dublin.

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA at Tottenham Stadium: 'the pair lacked natural chemistry'

3/5 This joint show by Lamar and SZA was something of a mismatch

Evening Standard

You can now study Kendrick Lamar at this university

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The Independent UK

Temple University announces new course on Kendrick Lamar with an ‘Africological analysis’ of his life

“Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City” will be taught at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this fall.

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

Kendrick Lamar, Drake Beef Explained: Timeline, Diss Song And How Is LeBron James Involved?

Kendrick Lamar's feud with Drake escalated through diss tracks and lawsuits, with LeBron James backing Lamar after a viral party video in July 2025.

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Drake reacts to fans chants of 'F*** KENDRICK' at Birmingham show

Drake's fans called out Kendrick Lamar during his recent concert in the UK.

Latin Times

Democrats Point to 'Pedophiles' in the White House With Kendrick Lamar Nod on X

The Democratic Party took to social media to share a reference to iconic rapper Kendrick Lamar, alluding to the presence of pedophiles in the Trump administration White House.

The Guardian - US

The song of the summer is … nothing? Why 2025’s charts are so stale

Experts say this year has produced the fewest new hit songs in US history – and it might signal the end of a singular seasonal smash

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The Guardian - UK

Breakups, booty calls and bare-all balladry: SZA’s 20 best songs – ranked!

As her European tour with Kendrick Lamar continues in the UK, we rate the former Glastonbury headliner’s best tracks, from 2012’s debut to this year’s collaboration with Don Toliver

International Business Times UK

Nicki Minaj and SZA Clash on X Amid #JusticeForDemoree Backlash and Tour Drama

Nicki Minaj and SZA have entered a full-blown online feud, with jabs over fake freckles, streaming stats and tour clout. But beneath the surface lies deeper industry tension involving Roc Nation, legal drama and the #JusticeForDemoree campaign.

The Independent UK

The Latest: 'Severance' and 'The Studio' lead Emmy nominations

Nominations for the Emmy Awards were revealed Tuesday in Los Angeles

Evening Standard

Wireless Festival review: big talk from Drake after the most bruising time of his career

3/5 The three-night Drake takeover of Wireless was a show of strength for the star, but a disjointed final night slightly dampened his triumph, says Makua Adimora

Euronews

Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course

The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians?

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Drake slays Kendrick Lamar as rapper with most monthly Spotify listeners

Drake has defeated Kendrick Lamar to become Spotify’s top rapper by monthly listeners.

The Independent UK

Nostalgia and a Lauryn Hill cameo can only take Drake so far at Wireless Festival

3/5 Licking the wounds from his feud with Kendrick Lamar, the rapper isn’t afraid to wield the power of his address book when he needs it the most

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