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Kendrick Lamar to Perform in Drake’s Hometown for the First Time Since Onset of Feud

  • Kendrick Lamar will take the stage at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Thursday evening for two shows, as part of his Grand National Tour.
  • This marks Lamar's first Toronto appearance since his public feud with Canadian rapper Drake began last summer, which has evolved into a legal dispute.
  • Drake has filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging that the promotion of Kendrick Lamar's track "Not Like Us" contains false accusations that damage his reputation and threaten his safety.
  • Universal calls the lawsuit a baseless attack on Lamar's creative and commercial success, while Drake fans plan an 'OVO Takeover' near the venue to 'show Kendrick whose city this is' with 'no hate, no drama, just pure Toronto energy.'
  • Lamar's performances alongside R&B artist SZA, on the Grand National Tour, occur amid ongoing tension but may highlight continuing rivalry dynamics in the Toronto music scene.
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The Globe & MailThe Globe & Mail
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Kendrick Lamar blithely asserts his dominance in Drake’s hometown

The only Canadian stop on the rapper’s Grand National Tour with SZA was cinematic in scope

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CBC NewsCBC News
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Kendrick Lamar gets 2-minute ovation after performing Drake diss track in Toronto

Kendrick Lamar stepped onto Drake's turf on Thursday, playing his first concert in Toronto since the rift between the music superstars went into hyperdrive last year.

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NOW MagazineNOW Magazine
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Kendrick Lamar set to perform two nights in Toronto after Drake feud. Here’s what you need to know  - NOW Toronto

Kendrick Lamar is taking over Drake’s hometown tonight for the first time since the pair’s rap beef and fans are already buzzing.

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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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Kendrick Lamar performs in Toronto for first time since explosive Drake feud. Here’s everything to know

Behind enemy lines: the Compton rapper will be joined by SZA for two shows at Rogers Centre on Thursday and Friday.

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Global NewsGlobal News
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Kendrick Lamar to perform in Drake’s hometown for the first time since onset of feud - Toronto

Kendrick Lamar is set to perform in Toronto tonight in his first swing through Drake's hometown since the pair started feuding last year.

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CTV NewsCTV News
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Kendrick Lamar to perform in Drake’s hometown for the first time since onset of feud

Kendrick Lamar is set to perform in Toronto tonight in his first swing through Drake’s hometown since the pair started feuding last year.

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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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