Kendrick Lamar has reached one other main milestone as “Not Like Us,” ties the file for the longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Sizzling Rap Chart. In keeping with Genius, the observe has now spent 20 weeks on the high, equaling the earlier file set by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ smash hit “Outdated City Highway.”
In associated information, Drake’s representatives have reportedly denied allegations that he despatched Kendrick Lamar a cease-and-desist order to stop him from performing the music “Not Like Us” on the 2024 Tremendous Bowl halftime present.
These rumors surfaced after Wack 100 prompt that Drake tried to stop Lamar’s efficiency. Wack said, “He’s making an attempt to get the NFL to limit Kendrick.”
Wack later clarified his remarks, explaining that he was merely repeating data he had come throughout. “I learn a fcking clip,” Wack stated. “I wouldn’t know if Drake despatched a stop and desist. Why? As a result of I don’t characterize Kendrick in enterprise or Drake in enterprise, so I wouldn’t know if a stop and desist occurred. All I did was learn a fcking clip.”
Furthermore, a rep for Drake reportedly responded to the claims, saying they’re “not true.” The supply added, “There was by no means any intention or plan to ship a stop and desist to anybody.”
ICYMI, Kendrick Lamar, who is about to carry out on the 2025 Tremendous Bowl halftime present, shared the information with followers earlier, introducing himself in a video: “What the deal all people, my identify is Kendrick Lamar… I’ll be acting at Tremendous Bowl 59. Will you be pulling up?”
He continued and moderately sarcastically, “I hope so. You recognize it’s just one alternative to win a championship, proper? No spherical twos. I wouldn’t need you to overlook it. Meet me in New Orleans [on] February 9, 2025. Put on your greatest costume too, even when you’re watching from dwelling. Let’s go.”
Lamar additionally captioned the announcement with, “Tremendous Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025. #AppleMusicHalftime.”
