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Kendrick Lamar’s past few days have defined another peak in both artistry and influence and have sparked a run of headlines and praise that speak to more than just rap, but to the direction of culture itself. The most buzzed-about story was his energetic guest appearance onstage at Playboi Carti’s Antagonist 2.0 Tour stop at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Playboi Carti turned a sold-out crowd delirious when he brought out Kendrick for a full, uncompromised performance of their track GOOD CREDIT from Carti’s recent album MUSIC. Fans and critics buzzed as Kendrick delivered a rare full verse, riffing about his status, his West Coast roots, and wealth—confirming his ability to own a contemporary sound while staying true to his lyrical sharpness, as highlighted by Complex and Rap-Up.
Days later, the reverberations of that cameo were still echoing across social media, with Instagram and X lighting up with crowd videos and glowing fan commentary cementing Kendrick as the centerpiece of the surprise set, fueling speculation about whether this signals further collaborations or a potential pivot in his next creative phase. The internet was also abuzz with praise from Hip-Hop pioneer Nas, who during a wide-ranging Complex interview declared that Kendrick Lamar, along with Clipse, had “revitalized hip-hop in 2025,” specifically crediting Kendrick’s new viral hit Not Like Us and the album GNX for reigniting momentum and setting new standards for the year in rap. Nas’s take is particularly significant, as he once famously declared “Hip-Hop is Dead” in 2006, but now claims Kendrick’s current run is proof the genre is thriving and evolving. Both Not Like Us and the GNX project are reportedly expected to compete for Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys—a testament to Kendrick’s long-term cultural weight.
In business news, Koimoi and Forbes report Kendrick’s net worth has soared to roughly $140 million in 2025, buoyed by music sales, mega-grossing tours, his growing real estate empire, lucrative brand partnerships, and ongoing expansion of the pgLang agency he co-founded. It’s worth noting a recent Dutch newspaper unintentionally ran an ad for a fake Kendrick Lamar show, leading to swift public clarification and a tightening of guidelines by the publication, as detailed by IQ Magazine.
Social media is still celebrating Kendrick’s highly publicized Super Bowl LIX halftime performance this year, hailed as one of the most powerful cultural statements in its history, according to DigitalSLRPhoto. Meanwhile, rumors about a long-hoped-for collaboration with Nas are building after Nas’s recent comments he’d “love to work with him,” although there is currently no official confirmation from either camp. There is no credible reportage of negative controversy or personal scandal—if anything, recent weeks have emphasized Kendrick’s increasing influence, both artistic and financial, and his role as a standard bearer for hip-hop’s present and future.
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