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Kendrick Lamar Shakes Up Atlanta With Playboi Carti Surprise On “Grand National” Tour
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s much-anticipated ”Grand National” tour kicks off to record-breaking numbers, and this weekend’s stop at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium turned everything up a notch. Fans were in for a special surprise last night when Kendrick Lamar, taking a break following the release of his track “N95,” brought out Playboi Carti to perform an explosive rendition of “Good Credit.” The crowd exploded at the surprise, as seen in a clip posted by Kurrco. No wonder Carti showed up a few days into the tour to make an already magical night even more special.
The “Grand National” tour is breaking records. On their first night’s performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA shattered records for largest grossing rap show, grossing a near inconceivable $9.1 billion at their Minneapolis stop with more than 47,000 people in attendance. This mind-bending accomplishment saw Eminem’s 2019 Melbourne performance ousted from its place as the previous record holder, highlighting the incredible popular force that is Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s live shows. The Atlanta performance was the biggest gig of both artists’ careers that weren’t festival sets, cementing them as global superstars. Although a guest appearance by Playboi Carti was a highlight, Kendrick’s joyful presence made the night even more festive.
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In Kendrick Lamar fashion, he trolled Drake with a pre-recorded skit before performing “Not Like Us.” For the sketch, Kendrick’s conversation with a lawyer about a dubious ring prompted the famous question, “Does this ring a bell? Drop, drop, drop, drop,” to the crowd’s pleasure and delight. This recent development proves that the “Grand National” experience is an experience, and Kendrick Lamar and SZA aren’t shying away from ensuring their fans get a ride they’ll never forget. With these sorts of surprises, it is no wonder this tour is already rewriting the history books.
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Lil Durk Co Defendants OTF Dede and David Lindsey Seek Acquittal and New Trial
OTF Dede and David Lindsey are fighting their recent stalking convictions as the legal process in Lil Durk’s case continues to play out.
Lil Durk was facing five charges, two of them murder-for-hire related and three of them stalking related, while the two co-defendants were convicted on three counts of stalking in the same case. Durk was just cleared of all charges in that case a couple of weeks ago, but Dede and Lindsey didn’t get the same result.
The latest legal twist adds another chapter to a case that has remained tightly connected to Lil Durk’s ongoing legal troubles. Durk was acquitted in the initial murder-for-hire case, but his larger legal battle is far from over.
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For Dede and Lindsey, the immediate issue is their stalking convictions and whether the court will grant either of the new requests filed. The couple’s pleas carry long prison sentences, and the pending motions are especially important for their attorneys.
The court has not ruled on the Rule 29 and Rule 33 motions, leaving the next phase of litigation uncertain.
Lil Durk, meanwhile, is set to appear in court on November 4 for a bond hearing. His trial in the VICAR case was scheduled for the next few weeks, but it is likely to be delayed.
Separate legal proceedings are now moving forward in the cases of Durk, Dede, and Lindsey, who remain active. Dede and Lindsey’s latest filings ensure that the group’s legal saga continues even after Durk’s acquittal in the original case.
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Meek Mill steps back from his ongoing feud with DJ Akademiks,
Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks’ ongoing social media beef has taken another turn, with Meek seemingly getting the last word.
The two have been feuding for around a decade, and their tensions have become closely tied to the fallout from Meek’s beef with Drake. Following Akademiks taking Drake’s side in the public feud, Meek clearly didn’t want to be featured on Akademiks’ page. Since then, they have exchanged occasional messages and renewed disagreements.
The latest chapter heated up around the Lil Durk trial. Meek Mill called out Akademiks for his coverage and commentary on the case, saying he had become a bad influence on the culture.
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Akademiks fired back hard, and the beef snowballed into a back and forth of threats between the two. At one point, Meek asked for Akademiks’ address, while Akademiks showed off an arsenal of machine guns and rifles. The confrontation had been really serious before apparently cooling off in recent days.
The message is the latest chapter in a long-running feud that has flared up several times over the past decade. This latest back-and-forth could be Meek’s attempt to close the door on the feud, but given the history between the two, tensions can flare up fast.
So far, it looks like Meek is putting a line under his part of the conversation. Only time will tell whether Akademiks responds.
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