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Kendrick Lamar left no stone unturned. The rapper put on a concert for the ages with his "Pop Out" show on Juneteenth. He had co-signs from legends, guest appearances from peers, and a handful of Drake disses that he performed for the very first time. "Not Like Us" was always going to be the closer. Dot made sure the fans got their money's worth, though. The rapper performed the song five different times, and was joined by a few NBA superstars in the process.
Lamar's smash single went off every time, but it was the fifth and final time that will go down as the show's iconic moment. The rapper invited dozens of people onstage to help him bring the show home, which included NBA players Russell Westbrook and Demar DeRozan. Both players dapped up K. Dot, before dancing to the wildly catchy DJ Mustard beat. Westbrook and DeRozan also posed for the big group photo that was taken onstage at the very end of the "Pop Out." Westbrook has been a longtime admirer of Lamar's. Last month, he was filmed bobbing his head to another Lamar diss, "Euphoria."
Westbrook also heaped praise on Kendrick Lamar when he was referenced in the rapper's 2017 song "The Heart Part 4." "K-Dot’s my man," he told USA Sports. "I was surprised. I’m happy. Whenever you hear your name in a song you feel like 'I made it', especially from my man." DeRozan, meanwhile, was mentioned by name on Lamar's "Not Like Us." "I'm glad DeRoz' came home, y'all didn't deserve him neither," Dot spit. "From Alondra down to Central, n**ga better not speak on Serena." This is a nod to the fact that DeRozan was born in Compton, but spent a decade on the Toronto Raptors, Drake's hometown team. DeRozan's Compton pride was on full display onstage.
Westbrook and DeRozan weren't the only NBA stars who attended the "Pop Out" concert. James Harden was filmed dancing alongside another Drake enemy, Rick Ross. LeBron James was also photographed in the crowd. James was spotted dancing to "Not Like Us" at a Los Angeles club back in May, so it's safe to assume he dug the repeat performances. All in all, a tough night to be team OVO.
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Panic! At The Disco are preparing to release a special deluxe anniversary edition of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.
The I Write Sins Not Tragedies icons marked the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking 2005 debut album during their performance at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas over the weekend, and have now confirmed the new edition.
On January 23, the group — originally formed by Brendon Urie, Spencer Smith, Ryan Ross and Brent Wilson — will unveil a limited edition box set that features a remastered version of the record.
The package, priced at £164.99 and available for pre-order, includes 11 unreleased demos and a vinyl pressing of 2006’s Live In Denver. The full live set has also been uploaded to YouTube.
On the band’s UK store, they shared a message:
“To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Panic! At The Disco’s seminal debut album, this limited edition box set brings together a comprehensive time capsule celebrating the record's impact.
This release includes the original album remastered for the first time ever, 11 unreleased demos, plus the legendary 2006 Live In Denver performance — never before released on vinyl or CD.
The box set also includes a 12-page zine with never before seen photos from the era, a sticker set, a door hanger, and a paper doll set.”
By 2023, the band had essentially become a solo project for Urie. Their final show was held in Manchester, UK, where the frontman said: “Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin.
“We’ve been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard… Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon!
The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.”
Panic! returned to the stage at WWWY over the weekend, performing A Fever You Can't Sweat Out in full alongside fan favorites like This Is Gospel and Nine in the Afternoon.
To end the night, they performed I Write Sins Not Tragedies once again, as Smith reunited with Urie for the emotional closing moment.
