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The South African
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Kendrick Lamar performs ‘Not Like Us' in Toronto, crowd responds
Kendrick Lamar has been on his Grand National Tour with SZA. His most recent stop was in Toronto, Canada. The overly publicised feud between Kendrick and Drake reached a fever pitch when Lamar took to the stage at the Rogers Centre and let loose with a selection of his records aimed at Drake. These included Like That by Future which Lamar features on. That particular record sparked the exchange between two of the best rappers out. Lamar also did Euphoria and the monster hit, Not Like Us. He performed for two nights in Toronto, which is also known as The 6. Pundits debated whether he would be able to perform in his rival's hometown, but not only did he do that, but he played to a sold-out audience. Lamar left the crowd wanting more, right after he performed Not Like Us. This record is considered to have sealed Lamar's victory in the battle. That song houses lyrics that frame Drake in a dim light, inferring that he is a deviant. Drake is still at legal loggerheads with Universal Music Group (UMG) over their promotion of that track. The lawsuit filed in January of this year, alleges that UMG defamed Drake by amplifying Not Like Us, which includes accusations against him and his associates. UMG has filed motions to have this ongoing matter dismissed. Regardless, Lamar basked in the moment at centre stage as the chant of 'one more time' rang around the arena after he played the controversial global hit. The Compton native did not oblige and instead moved on with his set. Everything Lamar did in the battle was very purposeful and calculated. This was no different with his visit to Canada. Lamar played at a venue that Drake has not even performed at yet, which must sting. Drake has of course played at some major venues in Canada but not at the Rogers Centre. Also having SZA on the GNX tour and performing in Canada could be a sore spot for Drake. At one stage he and SZA seemed to be friendly, and the R&B sensation has even appeared in a Drake music video for the song Rich Baby Daddy as well as an appearance in the lyrical visualiser for Slime You Out. Adding insult to further injury, Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada's NDP party, was spotted in the audience. Drake called him out on social media to which Singh responded and claimed to have only been at the show to see SZA and nobody else. Singh even posted an apology on his social media, stating that Drake and his OVO collective have done so much for Canada and that it was insensitive for him to have gone to this concert. The event went off without much incident as tensions were expected to be high. Some of Drake's most loyal fans did attempt a protest outside the venue, but to no avail, as the show went ahead as planned and uninterrupted. Drake has been working on a new solo album following the Valentine's Day release of his third joint or collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with Partynextdoor. It would be hard to conceive a reality where the Canadian superstar lets this moment go by unanswered but given that he is widely considered to have lost the lyrical skirmish with Lamar, it might be better to simply move on. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Black America Web
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Drake Calls Canadian Politician A Goof For Attending Kendrick Concert
Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImage It's undeniable, Drake is the biggest artist to ever come out of Canada. From chart-topping hits to global influence, he's put Toronto, affectionately called 'The 6,' on the map like no one else. His loyalty to the city is unmatched, and whether he's on stage at the Grammys or courtside at Raptors games, Drake wears his hometown pride like a badge of honor. His rise has not only changed Canadian Hip-Hop but also brought international attention to Toronto's music scene. However, the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar reached a dramatic peak when Kendrick performed in Toronto, Drake's own backyard, and delivered a searing performance of 'Not Like Us,' a diss track aimed directly at the 6 God. The move was bold, calculated, and certainly got people talking. But what stirred the pot even more was who was in the crowd, Canadian politician and former NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh. Singh's attendance at Kendrick's concert did not go unnoticed by Drake. In a now-public exchange, Drake DM'd Singh, calling him a 'goof,' Toronto slang for someone who's disloyal or fake, and shared the message to his Instagram Stories. Singh, seemingly caught off guard by the backlash, responded with a quick apology, claiming he went for SZA, not Kendrick. He added, 'I love this city… OVO and Drake have lifted up this city,' affirming that it's 'always Drake over Kendrick' for him. Still, Drizzy didn't seem to accept the apology and unfollowed Singh on social media, signaling that the damage was done. For Drake, loyalty to Toronto isn't just symbolic, it's personal. When someone from his own city shows support for an 'opponent' in the midst of a very public feud, it hits deeper than just music. This moment highlights just how powerful Drake's presence is in Canadian culture. He's not just an artist, he's a symbol of Toronto itself. And when it comes to repping the 6, Drake's influence is so massive that even politicians have to tread carefully. SEE ALSO Drake Calls Canadian Politician A Goof For Attending Kendrick Concert was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
CBC
25-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
416 to the 942? Toronto's getting a new area code but some say nothing compares to the original
Toronto is about to get a new area code starting this weekend, but the head of a business that sells phone numbers says it will take some time for the three digits to resonate with the city. Currently, Toronto uses area codes 416, 437 and 647. 942 will be introduced gradually to the city, beginning Saturday, says the Telecommunications Alliance, an organization of telecom service providers in Canada. Sean Iovacchini, president of BeeFound Business Optimization Inc., which owns the online phone number store Number Shack, says it's not surprising that Toronto is getting a fourth area code. With the city growing, the demand for cell phone, landline and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) line numbers is growing too, he says. But 942, however, doesn't strike a chord with him, at least not yet. "The shocking part is just the number itself. It doesn't resonate with me. 416 is Toronto," Iovacchini said on Friday. "There's so many new area codes. I hear them nowadays and I'm like, where is that? I have no idea. I have to go to Google and check where that area code is." Number Shack has about 900 numbers in stock that begin with 416 area codes, ranging in price from $49 to $7,000 to $8,000. The more expensive numbers end in 0000, which are higher value because they are almost impossible to get, Iovacchini says. For Toronto businesses, the 416 area code has credibility and suggests longevity, he says. "With the 942, we've seen some increased sales recently this week specifically and there's not a day that goes by where we don't sell a 416 number." Laura Cavanagh, a registered psychotherapist and psychology professor at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, says area codes are so much more now than simply a "geographic delineator" or a way to route calls because of the extent to which people rely on their cell phones in daily life. "Our phones are more than just tools that we use, but really kind of a way to express our identity and possibly even like an extension of the self for many people," Cavanagh said. Area codes have long been tied to identity: professor Cavanagh says the idea of area codes being tied to identity isn't new. When Toronto-born rapper Maestro Fresh Wes dropped his hit 416/905 in 1998, it was not only a "defining moment" for Toronto but also a way for the city "to feel cool in a way that we don't always get to feel," she said. And when rapper Drake referred to Toronto as "The 6" in his 2016 album originally called Views From The 6, she said it gave the city a new way to express its identity, with a number from its 416 area code. "I think it's easy to forget that in some provinces and territories, there's only one or two area codes. And it can represent a huge area," she said. "But in really densely populated areas, the area code was like a marker of a really defined geographical location and was a way to express a shared identity. And it remains so, whether people know your phone number or not." Cavanagh said she got a 647 number in 2008. "And it was like, oh my gosh, what is this? No one's even going to remember that. And now I'm hearing, almost 20 years later, that the 647 is considered cool," she said. She added that "there isn't one sort of representative Torontonian" and the city's area codes reflect its diversity. 1 area code for over 7 million new phone numbers After Saturday, consumers and businesses requesting a new phone number may receive one with the 942 area code. The new area code comes after a 2023 decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that noted Toronto could exhaust all of its numbers under existing area codes by April 2026. According to the Telecommunications Alliance, just one new area code allow for millions of new numbers.
Express Tribune
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake addresses rap beef with Joe Budden and Kendrick Lamar on new song 'Gimme a Hug'
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR have officially released their highly anticipated joint album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, on February 14, 2025. The album features 21 tracks that showcase the ongoing creative partnership between the two OVO artists. One standout track, 'Gimme a Hug,' finds Drake addressing past conflicts and rap beefs, including a pointed remark aimed at Joe Budden. On the track, Drake raps about overcoming challenges and ignoring negativity from those who wish for his failure: 'Funny how it's only bh nias waiting on the boys obituary.'* He also takes aim at Joe Budden, calling out his relationship with Melyssa Ford, saying, "Melyssa Ford, you a legend from The 6 hate to see you with a d**k sucker." This verse highlights Drake's commitment to rising above drama while continuing to produce hard-hitting music. After months of teasing the project, including a major reveal during PARTYNEXTDOOR's Sorry I'm Outside tour stop in Toronto last August, the duo finally dropped the full album on February 14. Both artists had previously hinted at the collaboration in interviews, with Party sharing that his favorite track with Drake would be featured on the album. The cover art, shot in front of the Absolute World twin towers in Mississauga, Ontario, was revealed just days before its release. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U marks Drake's first full-length project since his 2024 lyrical exchanges with Kendrick Lamar. PARTYNEXTDOOR's previous album, PartyNextDoor 4, dropped in April 2024. Fans can now stream the album across all digital platforms and continue to enjoy the OVO duo's latest offering.
