Kendrick Lamar

Rapper and Pulitzer Prize-winning songwriter · age 39

Career news reported

Kendrick and Clipse's 'Chains & Whips' wins Best Collaboration at the 2026 BET Awards

E! News reports that Kendrick Lamar won Best Collaboration at the June 28 BET Awards for 'Chains & Whips' with Clipse. He came into the Peacock Theater ceremony with five nominations and remains one of the most decorated artists in BET Awards history, with more than 20 career wins.

source: E! News

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Feud reported

Drake reignites the feud with apparent jabs at Kendrick across a surprise triple-album drop

E! News reports that Drake released three albums — Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti — on May 15, with lyrics fans read as shots at Kendrick Lamar, including lines questioning his streaming numbers and his standing in his hometown. Kendrick has not publicly responded to the 43-song salvo.

source: E! News

Reviewed August 24, 2026