Kendrick Lamar's Historic Juneteenth Concert: A Night of Unity and Powerful Performances at The Forum

Inglewood, California United States of America
Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free.
Kendrick Lamar held a historic Juneteenth concert at The Forum in Inglewood on June 19, 2024.
Lamar emphasized community organizing and cultivating new talent in West Coast hip-hop across the next two decades.
Lamar was joined by numerous West Coast icons and celebrities during the show.
The concert consisted of three sets featuring various LA rappers and musicians as guests.
Kendrick Lamar's Historic Juneteenth Concert: A Night of Unity and Powerful Performances at The Forum

Kendrick Lamar, the renowned rapper from Compton, California, held a historic Juneteenth concert at The Forum in Inglewood on June 19, 2024. The event was named 'The Pop Out – Ken & Friends' and marked a significant moment for both the hip-hop community and the city of Los Angeles. Lamar's concert came after his much-publicized feud with Drake, which had been a topic of intense debate in the music industry.

During the show, Kendrick was joined by numerous West Coast icons and celebrities. Some notable guests included NBA players Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan, who made appearances on stage to sing along with Lamar during his performance of 'Not Like Us,' a diss track aimed at Drake. The energy in the room was electric as fans cheered and sang along with their idols.

The concert consisted of three sets, each featuring various LA rappers and musicians as guests. Mustard, a pivotal West Coast player, set the tone for the night and made guest appearances throughout. Lamar emphasized community organizing and cultivating new talent in West Coast hip-hop across the next two decades.

The show was significant not only for its musical performances but also for its cultural significance. Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free. Kendrick Lamar's decision to hold his concert on this day was a powerful statement about unity and freedom.

The event took place at The Forum, which is located in Inglewood, California. Thousands of fans from across the country gathered to witness history in the making. Merchandise related to Kendrick Lamar, WON, Big Steppers Tour merchandise, Dennis Rodman Bulls jerseys and shirts with Bush senior and junior and the word 'DUMB' were available for purchase.

Despite security measures such as a metal detector, some bootleggers were present selling merchandise. A radio edit of 'Rack City' played during the event, reminding fans of Lamar's early successes. The night was an unforgettable haters' ball for Kendrick Lamar and his supporters.

The Pop Out concert was a testament to Kendrick Lamar's influence on hip-hop culture and his ability to bring the community together. It marked a new chapter in his career, one that emphasized unity, creativity, and the power of music to bring people together.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Was there any confirmation that Drake was actually present at the concert?
  • Were all of the celebrities mentioned actually in attendance?

Sources

100%

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NBA players joining Kendrick Lamar to dance to Drake diss track is probably the worst moment of Aubrey’s life

Sports Illustrated Joseph Acosta Thursday, 20 June 2024 14:56
  • Unique Points
    • Kendrick Lamar held a televised concert on Juneteenth where he performed and sang ‘Not Like Us’, a diss track directed at Drake.
    • Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan, both NBA players and Los Angeles natives, joined Kendrick Lamar on stage to sing and dance to ‘Not Like Us’ during the concert.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out Concert: A West Coast Reunion and Unforgettable Haters’ Ball

Pitchfork Media Paul A. Thursday, 20 June 2024 19:47
  • Unique Points
    • Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out concert took place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on June 19, 2023.
    • Friend Chris lives near the forum and has a job and a hobby of flipping shoes online.
    • A radio edit of ‘Rack City’ played during the event. Some bootleggers were present selling merchandise.
    • Merchandise included items with Kendrick Lamar’s name, WON, Big Steppers Tour merchandise, Dennis Rodman Bulls jerseys and shirts with Bush senior and junior and the word ‘DUMB.’
    • Security had a metal detector but attendees were not checked thoroughly.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Kendrick Lamar held a televised concert on Juneteenth where he performed and sang 'Not Like Us', a diss track directed at Drake.'[1], 'Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan, both NBA players and Los Angeles natives, joined Kendrick Lamar on stage to sing and dance to 'Not Like Us' during the concert.'[2]
    • Kendrick Lamar performed his Juneteenth Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert on June 19, which was also streamed live on Prime Video.'[3], 'Thousands of Kendrick Lamar fans congregated at The Forum in Inglewood for 'The Pop Out - Ken & Friends' show on Juneteenth.'[4]
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several observations and mentions various conversations with individuals at the event. These are not fallacies as they are simply reporting facts or sharing information. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when the author mentions Elliott Wilson's past role in the music industry.
    • Elliott Wilson, who, in my childhood, was a titanic figure at the helm of Ego Trip and XXL,
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Kendrick Lamar takes the West Coast off standby

National Public Radio (NPR) Thursday, 20 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Kendrick Lamar performed at The Pop Out, a Juneteenth event at the Forum in Los Angeles
    • Kendrick emphasized community organizing and cultivating new talent in West Coast hip-hop across the next two decades
    • The show consisted of three sets with various LA rappers and musicians as guests
    • Mustard, a pivotal West Coast player, set the tone for the night and made guest appearances throughout
  • Accuracy
    • Kendrick did not perform any songs from his latest album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers during the concert
    • The event brought together several generations of LA rappers including Black Hippy (Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, ScHoolBoy Q, and Kendrick Lamar)
    • Kendrick reunited the original TDE foursome during his performance
    • The show was a symbolic act of cross-color solidarity and unity among LA figures in hip-hop
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but overall the author's assertions are well-supported and there are no clear formal or informal fallacies. The author does make a dichotomous depiction of Kendrick Lamar by describing him as both a savior figure and someone who refuses to speak for the culture, but this is not a fallacy as it is an accurate reflection of the complexities of Lamar's public persona.
    • ]The sharpness of his rebuttal felt nearly antagonistic coming from the rapper who talked about a trip to South Africa giving him awareness and pride, who stared down Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera and who made ‘Alright.’ Tellingly, Kendrick did not perform a single song off of Mr. Morale at ‘The Pop Out,’ his Juneteenth event last night at the Forum in Los Angeles, live-streamed by Amazon Music.[
    • But in a grander sense, he seemed to be after a different kind of community organizing.
    • Kendrick cut ties with TDE in 2020 to start pgLang with former label co-president Dave Free; he hasn’t made a song with another Black Hippy member in years. But rounding up the gang and taking a little tour of a few songs from the glory days seemed to bring an almost childlike delight out of him – playing hype man for Jay Rock during ‘Win,’ which is like stadium catnip, and the freaky Mike WiLL joint ‘Kings Dead,’ and teaming up with Q for the hard-bopping ‘Collard Greens.’ (The reunion’s deep sense of camaraderie could have only been improved by an impromptu run-through of the ‘Black Lip Bastard’ remix.)
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' 5 times in a row

Entertainment Weekly Friday, 21 June 2024 07:26
  • Unique Points
    • Kendrick Lamar performed his diss track ‘Not Like Us’ in a record-breaking five times in a row.
    • Dr. Dre made a special appearance to deliver the intro line for ‘Not Like Us’.
    • The performance went viral with fans rapping along to the song and Lamar pausing in between to let them deliver his scathing lyrics.
    • Kendrick Lamar was joined on stage by nearly 30 California-native celebrities, including artists, NBA players, and producer Mustard.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Photos: Fans in the parking lot for Kendrick Lamar's Forum show

The Los Angeles Times Kailyn Brown Thursday, 20 June 2024 23:19
  • Unique Points
    • Thousands of Kendrick Lamar fans congregated at The Forum in Inglewood for ‘The Pop Out – Ken & Friends’ show on Juneteenth.
    • Omarri Veck stated that Lamar is the best person to bring out the community who understands Juneteenth’s history and purpose.
    • Christian Johnson considered this event significant because hip-hop icons had utilized Juneteenth as their celebration date for the city, not for a tour.
    • Robert Harris described Kendrick Lamar as an inspirational figure in his life and someone who always speaks to and for the people.
    • Porsche Johnson felt that ‘Not Like Us’ was an anthem representing culture and unity, with everyone acknowledging each other during this holiday celebration.
    • Johnny Feliz came to celebrate Juneteenth with Kendrick Lamar as he embodies culture and advocates for the right things in hip-hop.
    • Stacy Aneke wanted to attend the show to support the ‘winning team’ following Kendrick-Drake rap feud and believed that Kendrick won it.
    • Lauren Wolfeland felt that Kendrick Lamar unified LA, coast, hip-hop and celebrated Juneteenth as our freedom day.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication