Tamilore Odunsi's roommate of about two months allegedly stabbed her multiple times before trying to kill himself Kendrick Lamar and SZA are bringing the Grand National Tour to Philadelphia. It may only be early May, but things are heating up like it's the heart of the summer at the city's biggest venue... Lincoln Financial Field in South Philly we put together a list of EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the show right here: The event time for tonight’s show is listed as 7:00 p.m we know that the headlining acts won’t come out for a bit longer we have more details on when you can expect to see these two superstars on stage posted for you below The concert is rain or shine at Lincoln Financial Field Yes, we've all seen the forecast. But a little rain won't affect the concert. You can click here to see the FULL Forecast from 94.5 PST's Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow. READ MORE: These Are The 27 Concerts You MUST See in Philly  Concerts are only delayed for severe weather (like lightning or heavy winds) that pose safety hazards you may very well be out enjoying the show during a downpour tonight Here's more info on the weather forecast, by the way Yes, there is an opening act on this tour. After months of fan speculation that it would be Doechii Instead, Mustard will be joining the duo as the opening act for the event for a DJ set each night on the tour (including in Philadelphia) SZA and Kendrick will take to the stager at 8:15, per our best guest-imates. We came to this conclusion based on the other stops on the tour (thanks to Setlist.fm!) PRO-TIP: If you’re tailgating in Lot K or at Xfinity Live because you don’t want to miss any of this show So traffic in South Philly will certainly be busy ahead of the event So it will likely take some time to enter the stadium and get into your seat Some tickets remain throughout the stadium for tonight's show You can click here to view the listing on Ticketmaster.com to grab your tickets. so be sure to check before purchasing your tickets You can also check resale websites (like Stubhub) but it's best to use safety when purchasing tickets online if you're looking for a discount PRO-TIP: Lot K is usually the first to open at Lincoln Financial Field That's where a good party usually happens before an Eagles game IMPORTANT UPDATE: Parking has increased from last year's concert season It'll be $40 for cars and $80 for oversized vehicles All the parking lots in the stadium complex are open for the shows READ MORE: Why Did Jalen Hurts REALLY Skip The White House Visit? this is the ONLY big event in the bustling stadium complex The Philadelphia Phillies are NOT playing at home either night and no major events are scheduled inside the Wells Fargo Center as well So that certainly helps with traffic flow as more than 60,000 people flood in for the show By the way, we've got a map posted for you here. Lots A-M are closest to the field. Remember, these are CASHLESS payments only at the Linc, so you need to use a digital payment (or credit card). We’ve got a sneak peek at the setlist from the music superstar, but of course, that contains spoilers. So you can click here to view it.But if you like to be surprised by the order of songs at a show However, if you’re like me… you may want to use this to plan a bathroom break (or two). The weather forecast is certainly looking wet this week, but unfortunately, umbrellas are NOT allowed in the venue.More prohibited items can be found on the Linc’s official website by clicking here The stadium follows the NFL Clear Bag policy at all concerts and events So you'll want to pack a poncho or raincoat as shows typically continue in the rain They usually only pause a concert for lightning or high winds — neither of which are too likely at this time Gallery Credit: Joe, 94.5 PST From setlist info to parking info and baggage policies and more, we put together a list of EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the show right here.\nRead More Kendrick Lamar and SZA are bringing the Grand National Tour to Philadelphia. It may only be early May, but things are heating up like it's the heart of the summer at the city's biggest venue... Lincoln Financial Field in South Philly Yes, we've all seen the forecast. But a little rain won't affect the concert. You can click here to see the FULL Forecast from 94.5 PST's Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow. READ MORE: These Are The 27 Concerts You MUST See in Philly  Here's more info on the weather forecast, by the way Yes, there is an opening act on this tour. After months of fan speculation that it would be Doechii Instead, Mustard will be joining the duo as the opening act for the event for a DJ set each night on the tour (including in Philadelphia) SZA and Kendrick will take to the stager at 8:15, per our best guest-imates. We came to this conclusion based on the other stops on the tour (thanks to Setlist.fm!) You can click here to view the listing on Ticketmaster.com to grab your tickets. READ MORE: Why Did Jalen Hurts REALLY Skip The White House Visit? By the way, we've got a map posted for you here. Lots A-M are closest to the field. Remember, these are CASHLESS payments only at the Linc, so you need to use a digital payment (or credit card). We’ve got a sneak peek at the setlist from the music superstar, but of course, that contains spoilers. So you can click here to view it.But if you like to be surprised by the order of songs at a show However, if you’re like me… you may want to use this to plan a bathroom break (or two). The weather forecast is certainly looking wet this week, but unfortunately, umbrellas are NOT allowed in the venue.More prohibited items can be found on the Linc’s official website by clicking here $260 million dollar deal to remain with his team in April of 2023 ending an ugly period in which Jackson felt undervalued not just by his team He was there for anyone who wanted him for a moment there with the Ravens waiting until well after they could have signed him to more money seemed willing to touch the former MVP amidst lingering injury concerns Jackson has discovered a second part of his prime rattling off two consecutive healthy seasons after a few years of inconsistency and tacking on two First Team All-Pro appearances along with being named Most Valuable Player within a year of resigning The team's best course of action would be to put pen to paper on another deal before his upcoming $43.5 million paycheck takes its scheduled jump between seasons, which would make Jackson the newly-highest-paid player in NFL history. Dak Prescott currently holds that record with his four-year with some of Jackson's peers like Josh Allen Patrick Mahomes and Jordan Love signing similarly hefty deals in recent years Allen, Jackson's old draft-classmate, just agreed to terms on a six-year deal two months ago, netting the reigning MVP $330 million over the next six years to look forward to It's likely in the best interest of the forward-thinking Ravens and the deserving Jackson to avoid the song and dance of the early 2020s rewarding their centerpiece proportionately Make sure you bookmark Baltimore Ravens On SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! HENRY BROWNHenry covers the Washington Wizards and Baltimore Ravens with prior experience as a sports reporter with The Baltimore Sun, the Capital Gazette and The Lead. A Bowie, MD native, he earned his Journalism degree at the University of Maryland. 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DJ Akademiks claim stems from his belief that Lamar's actions at the Super Bowl prioritized personal conflicts over the collective representation and advancement of the genre Akademiks argues the Halftime show undermined hip-hop’s standing in mainstream spaces Potentially discouraging the NFL from inviting future rap acts to headline Lamar used the moment to advance personal narratives—especially his ongoing feud with Drake interpreted Lamar's Super Bowl set as more diss track than tribute citing his performance of "Not Like Us" as evidence of a performance driven by animosity rather than artistry More: DJ Akademiks Reveals Who He Thinks Saved Rap After Kendrick Lamar “Ruined" It View this post on Instagram A post shared by Watch Live Bitez (@livebitez) Akademiks claimed that Kendrick Lamar's beef with Drake froze the whole industry Dot and Drizzy feud determined who the king of rap was after years of arguments about the Big 3 Lamar ignited the beef with his line in 2024's "Like That," which exploded the Big 3 argument it's just big me," raps Lamar on "Like That." As many rap fans remembered the legendary beef, Akademiks proclaimed Lamar's "Meet The Grahams" as the worst diss song. Drake has moved on from the feud with the joint album with PartyNextDoor $ome $exy $ongs 4 U has spawned hit songs "Nokia" and "Gimmie A Hug." DJ Hed has not responded to DJ Akademiks comments yet "the worse media personality." DJ Hed is a host on The Bigger Picture co-hosted by Elliott Wilson and Jeremy Hetch The Bigger Picture premieres new episodes on Mondays More: DJ Akademiks Believes This Kendrick Lamar Song Was The Worst In The Drake Battle "By A Mile" This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page After a hard-fought 2-1 win against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday Head Coach Troy Lesesne and company will look to get another victory Lesesne played two seasons with the Battery from 2005-2007 helping them to the 2006 United Soccer League Championship semifinals He later returned as an assistant coach in 2014 where he helped the Battery make the USL Championship playoffs Assistant coach Zach Prince also has a lengthy history with the Charleston Battery after playing for the club from 2010 to 2016 Prince scored 11 goals and recorded seven assists in 153 appearances for the club across all competitions United faithful on Tuesday will secure a spot in the Round of 16 where they will face the winners of the North Carolina FC and Charlotte FC match United last competed in the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S After beating the Richmond Kickers of USL League One 1-0 in the Third Round of the tournament on April 26 the Black-and-Red lost to the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in the Fourth Round on May 9 the campaign starts at Audi Field against the Charleston Battery who are familiar foes having played them in preseason earlier this year resulting in a 2-1 D.C The Black-and-Red has faced the Battery three times in U.S The most notable win being the 2-1 victory in the 2008 Final at RFK Stadium with goals from former Golden Boot winner Luciano Emilio and Fred This matchup also includes multiple player storylines with many players facing their former clubs United defender Derek Dodson played for the Battery in 2023 where he scored three goals and recorded five assists over 39 matches helping them reach the USL Championship Final Midfielder Fidel Barajas played two seasons with the Battery from 2022-2023 where he appeared in 37 matches across all competitions scoring five goals and recording 13 assists while winning the USL Championship Young Player of the Year award and USL Players Association USLC Young Player of the Year award in 2023 Former Black-and-Red goalkeeper Luis Zamudio also returns to Audi Field Zamudio has 15 saves and one clean sheet in seven appearances for the Battery this season United forward Christian Benteke will look to score his seventh goal of the 2025 season after scoring the equalizing goal against Colorado on May 3 The Black-and-Red backline will need to thwart Battery forward MD Myers who has been in stellar form after scoring a hattrick in the 4-0 win over South Georgia Tormenta FC in Charleston’s previous Open Cup match United have a 3-5-3 record sitting in 12th place in the MLS Eastern Conference while the Charleston Battery are 5-2-0 sitting in third in the USL Championship Troy Lesesne and company will be looking to honor D.C United’s Open Cup legacy by securing a home victory against the Charleston Battery and continuing their 2025 U.S Open Cup campaign in the next stage of the tournament The entire Round of 32 slate – and every match onward to the tournament Final – will stream live on Paramount+. Six of those Third Round contests will also be simulcast via additional platforms; fans can watch three matches for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network while three more contests will air on CBS Sports Network The full broadcast schedule for the Round of 32 can be found below United has won the longest running tournament in US soccer history three times since first competing in 1996 The Black-and-Red won the tournament in 1996 United quickly established themselves as a powerhouse by winning both the MLS Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S Entering the Open Cup in the quarterfinals they defeated the Carolina Dynamo 2-0 behind a brace from Steve Rammel Jaime Moreno’s double secured another 2-0 win over the Dallas Burn United capped off their historic run with a 3-0 victory over the Rochester Rhinos in the final at RFK Stadium earning their second trophy in just 10 days They began with a 2-0 win over the Rochester Rhinos then edged Chicago Fire in extra time thanks to goals from Francis Doe and Bryan Namoff set up a final against the Charleston Battery Goals from Emilio and Fred secured a 2-1 victory and D.C Open Cup title was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season where they struggled in league play with a 3-24-7 record the team threw its full focus into the tournament—and it paid off The run began in the Third Round with a tense match against the Richmond Kickers that ended scoreless after extra time Dwayne De Rosario delivered a standout performance scoring a hat trick to lift the Black-and-Red to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union That momentum carried into the Quarterfinals and Lionard Pajoy powered United to another 3-1 victory United traveled to face the Chicago Fire and turned in a composed performance earning a 2-0 win behind goals from De Rosario and Nick DeLeon in the Final against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium where Lewis Neal’s goal just before halftime proved to be the difference Open Cup title and a silver lining in a challenging year It's one of the biggest concert events of the year the weather will not be feeling too summer-like tonight So what will happen if it rains during tonight's Kendrick Lamar & SZA concert at Lincoln Financial Field n South Philly We've got it all posted for you below let's start with an actual look at the forecast – then we'll dig into if that means there are any possible affects on the show in short: rain is possible at any point during Monday evening in South Philly (and across our area as a whole) It's all part of the unsettled weather that has been affecting our area for the better part of the past few days READ MORE: Kendrick & SZA in Philly – Concert FAQ (Parking, Times & More)  We asked 94.5 PST (and Townsquare Media)'s Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow to clue us in a bit more for specifics "There is a good bet for some showers around Philadelphia Monday evening," Dan says So what time and where exactly will we see those showers it is impossible to pinpoint exactly when and where rain will show up," he says Outdoor concerts are typically held rain or shine concerts are only delayed (or postponed) in the event of severe weather (lightning or heavy winds) because of the safety hazards they pose inside a stadium READ MORE: Kendrick & SZA in Philly – Expected Setlist Secrets For tonight – we are NOT expecting ANY severe weather around the Linc tonight Neither lightning nor heavy winds are expected but it won't be anything that should stop the show "A localized downpour is possible," though so that would just mean some brief heavy rain SZA and Kendrick are well prepared for performing in the rain, by the way. The duo performed in the rain in Charlotte over the weekend. They'll basically be what they are right now – we think it'll be right around 60 degrees How bad will the rain be, and what happens to the show? We found out.\nRead More So what will happen if it rains during tonight's Kendrick Lamar & SZA concert at Lincoln Financial Field n South Philly READ MORE: Kendrick & SZA in Philly – Concert FAQ (Parking, Times & More)  We asked 94.5 PST (and Townsquare Media)'s Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow to clue us in a bit more for specifics READ MORE: Kendrick & SZA in Philly – Expected Setlist Secrets SZA and Kendrick are well prepared for performing in the rain, by the way. The duo performed in the rain in Charlotte over the weekend. The New York Red Bulls open up their 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup campaign with a Round of 32 matchup against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated in English via the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com Joe Malfa will have primary play-by-play responsibilities and will be alongside Kacey White New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated begins at 9 p.m This will be the 26th time in franchise history that the Red Bulls have participated in the Lamar Hunt U.S New York has posted a 27-22-4 mark in the U.S Open Cup and this will be the first time that they have participated in the tournament since 2023 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC have posted a 1-3-4 mark in the USL Championship this season Switchbacks FC won the USL Championship Final last season and advanced to the Round of 32 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S The Red Bulls have posted a 16-8-1 mark in their opening matches of the U.S Veteran soccer play-by-play voice Matt Harmon will handle the broadcasts alongside former MetroStars and Red Bulls standout Steve Jolley providing color commentary New York Red Bulls forward Mohammed Sofo scored his second MLS goal of the season in New York’s most recent MLS match against Inter Miami CF Sofo has scored in two of his three career MLS starts The Ghanian forward has made two career Open Cup appearances where he has scored two goals and tallied one assist Defender Omar Valencia tallied his fourth MLS assist of the season on May 3 which ranks tied for first among active MLS defenders Valencia has made two career Open Cup appearances New York returns to Sports Illustrated Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy for Noche Latina presented by New Jersey Lottery ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in English and Spanish Scarf Giveaway // Click here for Suites Interest Your pass to the ultimate experience at Sports Illustrated Stadium - with all the benefits of a Red Membership - including the remaining 11 Regular Season matches Playoffs and more - starting at just $99 per month Score the highly-anticipated Eastern Conference match against Inter Miami CF plus any three -- or more -- additional matches of your choice Predicted Weather: Evening showers | High 68 | Low 54 Wednesday night's showdown will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides whose stadiums are separated by just 21 miles either side of the MA/RI state line Despite the lack of on-field history between the Revs and RIFC there are plenty of connections between these two clubs RIFC owner and Rhode Island native Michael Parkhurst played four seasons for the Revs from 2005-08 while head coach Khano Smith spent five years with the Revolution as a player and four more as an Academy coach where he worked with current RIFC goalkeeper coach Karl Spratt is littered with Revolution Academy products including former first teamers Zachary Herivaux and Isaac Angking and they'll do so as one of the hottest teams in MLS having won four straight and five of their last six to climb into 9th place in the Eastern Conference This past weekend's 2-0 triumph in Toronto powered by goals from Carles Gil and Leo Campana stretched New England's shutout streak to 385 minutes and their seven goals against are the fewest in MLS head coach Caleb Porter has indicated that Wednesday night's match will feature a rotated Revolution roster as the Revs have used the same starting XI for three straight games and have another trip to Orlando City SC looming on Saturday 5 pts.) are riding the high of this past weekend's opening of Centreville Bank Stadium the club's new 10,500-seat venue in Pawtucket While the 0-0 draw in that contest leaves RIFC 10th in the USL Championship's Eastern Conference standings this is a group that won the Eastern Conference title last season advancing to the USL Championship Final in the club's first year of existence The winner of Wednesday night's match will host either Chicago Fire FC or Detroit City FC in the Open Cup Round of 16 but first the Revs will return to MLS action on Saturday night Wednesday night the Revs will wear the "Eastern White Pine" kit which will serve as the club's Community kit for the 2025 and 2026 seasons Inspired by the Flag of New England on the 250th anniversary of its first use by New England colonies in the Revolutionary War this is the first time in a decade that the Revs have paid homage to the historic Flag of New England in their kit design While the Flag of New England has regularly been featured as a minor accent on the club's jerseys the new kit's design iterates on past tributes by focusing on the Eastern White Pine featured on the flag This is the first season-long Revolution uniform to feature Forest Green as the leading color You can purchase your "Eastern White Pine" kit HERE The logistics of a stadium show are an absolute fucking nightmare They’re obviously a nightmare for the vast production teams that must scramble to turn hulking concrete bowls into one-night fantasy lands; that’s why every stop on a stadium tour involves a small army of technicians putting in insane herculean efforts But those logistics can also be a nightmare for the regular people who pay vast sums of money to get inside the stadiums Football stadiums are the largest structures that can serve as readymade non-festival concert venues in the United States If you’re among the tiny group of acts who can headline a stadium tour in 2025 you have ascended to the highest heights of the music business But is the spectacle of the stadium show truly worth it Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National tour got me thinking about that question — less because of the show itself more because of the civic clusterfuck that surrounded it I figured that would be a perfect first show But then we spent hours soaked to the bone waiting for Lyft rides that would never come .@kendricklamar’s performance in night 5 of the Grand National Tour in Charlotte, North Carolina was historic! pic.twitter.com/5iDTbr3daL — Kendrick Lamar Fan Page (@KendrickLamarZZ) May 4, 2025 It’s always crowded after a stadium show There was a ton of other shit going on in downtown Charlotte on Saturday night lots of wedding receptions or whatever — and the entire city was thronged with wet people waiting for Lyfts and with the Lyfts strugging to pick all of them up My son and I were out there for a good three hours before finally getting a car I somehow managed to lose the $55 T-shirt I’d bought him The end result was some National Lampoon’s Vacation shit — just an endless string of clueless-dad fuckups that led to his first live-music experience devolving into a painful shitshow Kendrick Lamar is the biggest rap star in the world at this moment His SZA duet “Luther” is about to hit its 10th week at #1 I can’t think of another rapper who has ever launched a stadium headlining tour on the level of Grand National But even with all his imperial-moment momentum Kendrick Lamar might not be a stadium act on his own The Grand National Tour is a true co-headlining affair split almost evenly between Kendrick and SZA Kendrick and SZA are old friends and products of the same TDE system and they’ve got a handful of big songs together Kendrick and SZA also cover a few of each other’s weaknesses It’s a bit whiplash-inducing when the two main acts change up tones so radically with their own alternating mini-sets and you could always tell which people were in the stadium because of Kendrick and who was there for SZA But it was also cool to see their radically different approaches stacked up right next to each other Kendrick Lamar e SZA cantaram "Luther" juntos na estreia da Grand National Tour [image or embed] — Tracklist (@tracklist.com.br) April 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM She has a unifying theme for her whole set — her famously peculiar love of bugs which makes for some big visual flourishes I guess I’m about to spoil some of the production choices of the Grand National tour I went out of my way not to check out any setlists before I saw the show since I wanted to feel some element of surprise since the scope of the spectacle means that the act has to pretty much do the exact same set every night But if you’ve read this far down into a Grand National tour review you might want to know about some of the things that happen on that stage SZA rides on a big animatronic ant at one point and there’s also a bit where she’s got on moth wings and she flies up above the stage in a really long skirt That’s always been my issue with her Her tracks have always struck me as being a little too languid and evanescent but it’s what’s largely kept me at arm’s length from her music when she’s up in front of an ocean of people when enough of those people are singing along lustily SZA also seems unbelievably stoked that she gets to sing in front of that many people every night and that performance of delight is a big part of pop stardom Taylor Swift does that really well — radiating joyous pride while she’s up there beaming good feelings out to the people in the upper deck who mostly see her as a bright Kendrick Lamar doesn’t do pop-star gestures in the same way It’s amazing that a knotty and conceptual rapper like him a descendant of Freestyle Fellowship and the other linguistically inventive bohemians of the early-’90s LA scene could ascend to that Taylor Swift/Beyoncé level The first time I saw Kendrick live was in a half-empty college cafeteria and you could feel his intensity on the other end of the room but his intensity feels different when you’re on the other end of a stadium Kendrick is a little looser and more comfortable of a stage presence than he once was but he’ll never come off as someone who wants to give a big hug to everyone in the building Kendrick Lamar has enough anthems that he can easily craft a stadium set of nothing but crowd favorites He has lines that demand to be shouted en masse lines that sounded like stadiums of people were already shouting them when they first formed in Kendrick’s head Kendrick has been a big-room artist for most of his career but the sound dynamics of a stadium are different When enough people shout one line loud enough in a stadium you get to hear it echo back and forth a few times Those echoes could’ve swallowed up Kendrick’s performance There’s a stretch of Kendrick’s set that goes “Humble” into “Backseat Freestyle” into “Family Ties,” and it feels amazing to hear those songs in succession in a space like that Very few of this century’s technological innovations have actually improved most people’s lives in any tangible way but the people who figured out how to get live rap music to sound good in big venues are true heroes and you wouldn’t understand that you were hearing your favorite song until it was halfway through because everything sounded like indistinct shouting and feedback Kendrick Lamar can stand at the 50-yard line doing intricate double-time stuff and we can tell that he doesn’t have a hypeman or a backing track because of the rare moments where he stumbles slightly over his words Kendrick Lamar performs "Euphoria" on opening night of the Grand National Tour pic.twitter.com/OL1GA8MqCU — Complex (@Complex) April 20, 2025 Kendrick Lamar moved into stadium-headliner position largely because of his feud with Drake and he doesn’t shy away from that stuff at the tour The diss tracks — “Like That,” “Euphoria,” and obviously “Not Like Us” — are all huge But I don’t think Drake is the point of these shows and Kendrick doesn’t seem like he’s in victory-lap mode anymore those diss tracks are just very popular songs that he knows his audience will want to hear But Kendrick also did his part of the Drake collab “Poetic Justice,” and SZA sang her bits from Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy.” It was funny to hear Sexyy Red’s piped-in voice saying to shake that ass for Drake at this show Kendrick Lamar performs “Not Like Us” during opening night of the Grand National Tour pic.twitter.com/sDWXYG1O6b — XXL Magazine (@XXL) April 20, 2025 Kendrick Lamar and SZA give off a real sense of co-worker warmth whenever they’re onstage together You can tell that they both appreciate each other and maybe that’s partly because they both do things that the other one couldn’t SZA’s big songs are much sleepier than Kendrick’s but she carries herself much more as a traditional pop star Kendrick and SZA both have their own troupes of backup dancers Kendrick doesn’t really take part in choreography himself His dancers project hyphy energy or strike rigid militaristic poses while arranging themselves onstage in geometrically striking ways SZA takes part in her dancers’ florid the show feels like a weird guy trying to look normal and a normal girl trying to look weird The constant switches between Kendrick and SZA mean that the show sometimes has a hard time setting into its groove but the individual pieces are all spectacular it’s amazing to see real-life evidence that both Kendrick and SZA have elevated themselves and each other to this level Their joint show doesn’t really reach out to engage in the larger rap and pop worlds only one stop has included a surprise guest (Playboi Carti in Atlanta) and the setlists haven’t changed at all The only boldfaced names onstage all night are Kendrick Kendrick and SZA don’t even present themselves as being part of a larger TDE world they are the twin forces at the heart of this pop-music moment the two of them rise up on twin platforms to sing “All The Stars” in front of a sea of cell-phone lights The image works as a literal illustration of what’s happening outside the stadium: Kendrick and SZA stand above all of their peers A moment like that can’t happen in a club You can’t see two of the greatest artists of their generation hovering above the field looking like they’re being lifted up to outer space It’s not easy to conjure a transcendent moment like that and it’s worth putting yourself through at least some misery to witness it for yourself My son is going to be complaining about all that time in the rain for the rest of my natural life but I hope he also remembers that he got to see greatness in action The most important stories and least important memes Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 8:12:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here After his ground-breaking performance during the Super Bowl halftime show in February, Kendrick Lamar is headed to New York Set for May 8-9, Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., which is a part of a 21-show North American tour, titled, 'Grand National Tour.' Following a concert in Washington, D.C. the duo will head to Europe for 16 additional shows Tickets are still available for both tour dates. Here's everything you need to know and how to buy Kendrick Lamar and SZA tickets at MetLife Stadium Shop 2025 Kendrick Lamar and SZA NY tickets Shop Kendrick Lamar and SZA tour tickets From a Grand National entrance to a 50-foot finale Kendrick Lamar and SZA delivered a visually stunning high-energy performance in front of 55,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta showed up and showed out Tuesday night as Kendrick Lamar and SZA brought their Grand National Tour to Mercedes-Benz Stadium the energy was undeniable from start to finish DJ Mustard kicked off the night with a high-octane opening set that paid homage to Atlanta’s musical culture spinning hits from his catalog alongside crowd favorites like “Swag Surfin.” It was the perfect way to warm up a stadium-sized audience for what was to come the stadium lights dimmed and Kendrick Lamar emerged from a sleek black Grand National vehicle positioned center stage interactive LED wall projecting striking black and white visuals reminiscent of his recent videos and the audience roared as Lamar opened with “Squabble Up” and a snippet of “TV,” immediately pulling everyone into his world Working a runway that stretched over 100 yards into the crowd Kendrick kept fans locked in as he delivered hit after hit with unmatched stage presence His storytelling and lyrical delivery commanded every inch of the stadium standing atop her own black Grand National to join Kendrick for their collaborative track “30 for 30.” The moment ignited the crowd especially the women in the stadium who belted out every lyric with passion SZA took over with her own powerful segment blending soulful vocals and ethereal visuals that included images of praying mantises and surreal landscapes She worked the crowd with hits from her latest project bringing her own signature mix of vulnerability and strength She also spent time connecting with fans near the front rows which brought a personal and heartfelt energy to the already stunning set cinematic video interludes kept the audience engaged bridging songs with storytelling and keeping the vibe seamless every element was curated for maximum impact the visuals shifted into kaleidoscopic montages further immersing the crowd in the artistic expression of each performance The night’s biggest surprise came when Playboi Carti made a brief appearance with Kendrick Lamar for a quick high-energy performance that added another level of excitement Equally powerful was Kendrick’s all-women dance ensemble a thoughtful detail that was visibly recognized and celebrated by the crowd Their synchronized routines added a layer of intensity and rhythm that complemented each track flawlessly and the explosive track “TV OFF” boomed through the stadium It served as the perfect setup for the night’s most talked-about moment Kendrick Lamar’s performance of the controversial hit “Not Like Us.” The stadium was electric chanting along and lighting up the arena with their phone flashlights SZA returned to the stage for their Grammy-nominated Black Panther soundtrack hit “All the Stars.” Elevated on a platform nearly 50 feet above the stage both artists were harnessed in and facing the crowd delivering a final performance that was as emotional as it was awe-inspiring the LED visuals displayed a galaxy backdrop The performance capped off the night on a high note leaving fans with an unforgettable visual and sonic experience Kendrick Lamar and SZA delivered a show packed with lyrical finesse From the bold entrances to the sky-high finale the Grand National Tour stop in Atlanta proved to be more than just a concert Fans were left talking long after the lights came back on sharing clips and highlights across social media and already counting down to the next tour and website in this browser for the next time I comment     Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) has acquired Premier Outdoor Media in an all-cash transaction strengthening its presence in the Northeast Corridor The acquisition adds nearly 200 billboard faces founded in 2018 through Caruth Capital Partners had achieved significant growth under the leadership of Dominick Vastino and Sean Corbett increasing its digital display count by over 500% to become the largest independent digital OOH network in the Philadelphia DMA Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) ha acquisito Premier Outdoor Media in un'operazione completamente in contanti rafforzando la sua presenza nel Corridoio Nord-Est L'acquisizione aggiunge quasi 200 facciate di cartelloni pubblicitari fondata nel 2018 da Caruth Capital Partners ha registrato una crescita significativa sotto la guida di Dominick Vastino e Sean Corbett aumentando il numero di display digitali di oltre il 500% fino a diventare la più grande rete digitale OOH indipendente nella zona di Philadelphia DMA I termini finanziari dell'operazione non sono stati resi noti Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) ha adquirido Premier Outdoor Media en una transacción totalmente en efectivo fortaleciendo su presencia en el Corredor Noreste La adquisición suma casi 200 caras de vallas publicitarias fundada en 2018 por Caruth Capital Partners logró un crecimiento significativo bajo el liderazgo de Dominick Vastino y Sean Corbett aumentando su cantidad de pantallas digitales en más de un 500% para convertirse en la red digital OOH independiente más grande del área DMA de Filadelfia No se divulgaron los términos financieros de la transacción Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR)가 현금 거래로 Premier Outdoor Media를 인수하며 북동부 지역에서 입지를 강화했습니다 뉴욕의 주요 시장에 걸쳐 약 200개의 광고판 면과 45개의 디지털 유닛이 추가되었습니다 2018년 Caruth Capital Partners에 의해 설립된 Premier Outdoor Media는 Dominick Vastino와 Sean Corbett의 리더십 아래 디지털 디스플레이 수를 500% 이상 증가시키며 필라델피아 DMA에서 가장 큰 독립 디지털 OOH 네트워크로 성장했습니다 Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ : LAMR) a acquis Premier Outdoor Media dans le cadre d'une transaction entièrement en espèces renforçant ainsi sa présence dans le corridor du Nord-Est Cette acquisition ajoute près de 200 faces de panneaux publicitaires fondée en 2018 par Caruth Capital Partners a connu une croissance significative sous la direction de Dominick Vastino et Sean Corbett augmentant son nombre d'affichages numériques de plus de 500% pour devenir le plus grand réseau indépendant d'affichage numérique OOH dans la zone DMA de Philadelphie Les termes financiers de la transaction n'ont pas été divulgués Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) hat Premier Outdoor Media in einer reinen Barzahlungstransaktion übernommen und stärkt damit seine Präsenz im Nordostkorridor Die Übernahme fügt fast 200 Werbeflächen hinzu gegründet 2018 durch Caruth Capital Partners erzielte unter der Führung von Dominick Vastino und Sean Corbett ein erhebliches Wachstum indem die Anzahl der digitalen Displays um über 500% gesteigert wurde und somit zum größten unabhängigen digitalen OOH-Netzwerk im Philadelphia DMA wurde Die finanziellen Bedingungen der Transaktion wurden nicht bekannt gegeben Lamar's strategic Northeast expansion adds 200 billboards including 45 higher-revenue digital units strengthening Philadelphia/NYC market presence This all-cash acquisition of Premier Outdoor Media represents a targeted geographic expansion for Lamar Advertising in the densely populated Northeast Corridor The transaction particularly enhances Lamar's footprint in the Philadelphia Designated Market Area (DMA) where Premier had established itself as the largest independent digital out-of-home advertising network This is strategically significant as Philadelphia ranks among the top media markets in the country by population The digital component of this acquisition deserves special attention These 45 digital units typically command premium advertising rates compared to static billboards can host multiple advertisers through rotation and allow for real-time content updates – all contributing to higher revenue generation per unit CEO Sean Reilly's statement that this acquisition aligns with Lamar's strategy of adding "high-quality This indicates disciplined expansion within their REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) structure which provides significant tax advantages but requires maintaining certain types of qualifying real estate assets the all-cash nature of the transaction suggests Lamar utilized existing liquidity rather than taking on additional debt or diluting shareholders through equity issuance to fund this expansion Lamar strengthens Northeast digital billboard position with Premier acquisition adding valuable high-margin assets in Philadelphia DMA This acquisition represents Lamar's continued consolidation strategy in the fragmented out-of-home (OOH) advertising market By absorbing Premier Outdoor Media's assets Lamar has eliminated an independent competitor while significantly bolstering its position in the valuable Philadelphia and New York markets The 45 digital units included in this transaction are particularly valuable Digital billboards typically generate 3-4x the revenue of traditional static boards while offering advertisers greater flexibility Premier's impressive 500% growth in digital displays since 2018 demonstrates their focus on high-performance assets The geographic concentration of these assets enhances their value Billboards in the Northeast Corridor benefit from dense population centers where Premier had established itself as the largest independent digital network represents a significant advertising market with substantial media spending This transaction follows the industry-wide trend of larger players absorbing successful independent operators integrating these nearly 200 faces should be relatively straightforward given their extensive operational infrastructure in adjacent markets this acquisition strengthens Lamar's position against other major OOH companies like Outfront Media and Clear Channel Outdoor in the Northeast potentially improving pricing power and advertiser relationships in these key markets 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Outdoor Media ("Premier" or the "Company") a leading independent operator of out-of-home advertising ("OOH") assets throughout the Northeast Corridor announced today that it has divested its OOH assets to Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) ("Lamar") Premier was founded in 2018 through Caruth Capital Partners LLC's ("Caruth") acquisition of Jersey Premier Outdoor Media in partnership with industry executives Dominick Vastino and Sean Corbett Premier successfully executed an aggressive growth strategy increasing the Company's digital display count by more than 500% and establishing Premier as the largest independent digital OOH network in the Philadelphia DMA The all-cash acquisition adds nearly 200 billboard faces Pennsylvania and New York to Lamar's portfolio "We couldn't be more pleased with what Dominick and the Premier team have accomplished," said Tim Wegener Managing Partner at Caruth Capital Partners It's been a privilege to partner with them on this journey." "We are proud of the platform we've built and the value we've created over the past several years," said Dominick Vastino "Lamar is a first-rate operator and we're confident they will continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients." "This acquisition enhances our position in the greater Philadelphia and New York markets and is consistent with our strategy of adding high-quality REIT-qualified assets to our portfolio," said Sean Reilly Moorgate Securities LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Premier and Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr served as legal advisor to Premier and Caruth in connection with the transaction Kean Miller LLP served as legal advisor to Lamar About Lamar Advertising CompanyFounded in 1902 Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America with over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day In addition to its more traditional out-of-home inventory Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with approximately 5,000 displays is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lamar-advertising-acquires-premier-outdoor-media-302445864.html Already have an account? Login HAMMOND --- The Southeastern Louisiana University baseball team held off multiple advances Sunday by Lamar on the way to a 7-4 victory over the Cardinals in Southland Conference action at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field 20-7 SLC) bounces back to win the series after dropping the opener and maintains its hold on first place in the conference standings over UTRGV (22-8 SLC) only for the Cardinals to tie it up in the third with an unearned run The Lions sent eight batters to the plate in the fourth pushing across four runs to regain the lead Giovanni Licciardi led off the inning with an infield single Licciardi was thrown out at second base attempting to advance on the strike-three pitch in the dirt Ben Robichaux bunted for a base hit and scored on Cole Stromboe’s home run to right field The two-run shot was Stromboe’s second of the season He scored from second after the Lamar second baseman misplayed a grounder off the bat of Dane Watts Watts advanced to second on the throw to the plate and then later came around to score when the Cardinal shortstop misplayed a grounder off the bat of TJ Salvaggio Southeastern starting pitcher Blake Lobell held Lamar in check until the sixth when the Cardinals took advantage of a hit batter and a walk to load the bases A sacrifice fly and an RBI single to center shaved a pair of runs off the Lions’ 5-1 lead Stromboe delivered once again in the seventh as SLU extended its lead back to four on the redshirt senior’s two-run single through the left side of the infield A two-out double in the eighth plated Lamar’s final run before Brady St allowing three runs – two earned – in 5.2 innings pitched Truitt Webb bridged the gap between Lobell and St Peyton Havard (7-2) suffered the loss for Lamar in a spot start The right-hander surrendered five runs – three earned – in 3.2 innings pitched Stromboe (2-for-4) and Peyton Woods (2-for-4) produced multiple hits each for the Lions SLU holds a percentage-point lead over UTRGV heading into the final weekend of conference action The lead is two games over McNeese and three over HCU The top eight teams in the regular season qualify for the 2025 Southland Conference Baseball Championship Bracket play will be held at the site of the No The best-of-3 championship series will be held at the site of the highest remaining seed UTRGV finished out its Southland slate this weekend with a sweep of UIW The Vaqueros will host one of the two brackets in Edinburg Any combination of two Lion wins and/or McNeese losses clinches a bracket host site for Southeastern Two Southeastern wins will clinch a share of the Southland regular-season championship and the No Southeastern will be the outright regular-season champion Southeastern wraps up the home portion of its regular season schedule Tuesday at 6 p.m. hosting South Alabama in a non-conference contest at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field The game promotions include Youth Sports Night and a t-shirt giveaway will also be able to stand on the field with their favorite SLU Baseball Player during the National Anthem there are no recent results for popular commented articles Have the latest local news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Remembering those in our community who have passed on in recent days We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: ShareSaveCommentBETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereBusinessHollywood & EntertainmentKendrick Lamar Beats A Beloved Legend’s Billboard RecordByHugh McIntyre Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights ShareSaveCommentKendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” scores a tenth week atop the Hot 100 1 by a solo male and solo female act in Billboard history FRANCE - JUNE 20: Kendrick Lamar poses backstage as Spotify hosts an evening of music with star-studded performances with DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak and Kendrick Lamar (Photo by Antony Jones/Getty Images for Spotify) That’s quite the tall order for two musicians who have already collected numerous smashes and are regarded as among the most successful of their generation “Luther” leads the list of the most consumed songs in America for a tenth frame it breaks out of a tie with another hugely popular collaboration and makes history on the charts When it was steady with nine frames atop the Hot 100 it matched “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie for that special place in chart history There have been several other 10-week (or longer) rulers on the Hot 100 that come close to this feat but none that fit the parameters now claimed by Lamar and SZA which allows Lamar and SZA to pull ahead of Ross and Richie “I'll Be Missing You” by the musician then known as Puff Daddy and Faith Evans ruled for 11 frames have dominated for even longer — but that doesn’t fit squarely into this description While she has only managed two other one-week champions in the past Lamar has seen a pair of tracks control the tally for a trio of frames Both “Like That,” with Future and Metro Boomin and his own “Not Like Us” topped the tally for three periods each and “Luther” could very well continue to dominate the Hot 100 for at least another week — if not several more in a row It is performing well when it comes to all important metrics that feed into where a title lands on the tally and there isn’t much in the way of competition at the moment that might replace it – though names like Alex Warren and Morgan Wallen may soon have a shot at doing so Lamar and SZA control nine Billboard charts this week with “Luther.” The song also appears inside the top 10 on half a dozen other rankings and it is quickly turning out to be perhaps the biggest hit of 2025 — at least in the first half of the year principals and counselors were named finalists earlier this year for individual awards This included 10 finalists from Houston-area districts such as Katy Valeria Escobar joined Community Impact in December 2024 as an education reporter in the Katy she worked as a reporter for a television news station in El Salvador and as an editor for her college newspaper Valeria could be found strolling through local museums or grabbing a bite at restaurants with promising reviews Kelly joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in June 2017 after majoring in print journalism and creative writing at the University of Houston she transitioned to editor for the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood edition and began covering the Spring and Klein area as well in August 2020 Kelly was promoted to South Houston managing editor Early voting results for the May 3 election show George Arroyos and Vanessa Marsters are frontrunners for two Lamar Consolidated ISD board of trustees positions MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Outdoor Media ("Premier" or the "Company"), a leading independent operator of out-of-home advertising ("OOH") assets throughout the Northeast Corridor, announced today that it has divested its OOH assets to Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) ("Lamar") served as legal advisor to Premier and Caruth in connection with the transaction.  Kean Miller LLP served as legal advisor to Lamar Do not sell or share my personal information: Kendrick Lamar and SZA certainly didn't plan their tour around the rise of "luther," but it it's turned out to be one heck of a happy accident Since the GNX track peaked at number one on the Hot 100 Along the way, it's made history and has inched closer to even more incredible milestones it became the first song by a duo consisting of solo acts to chart for double-digit weeks consecutively "Endless Love," was holding that record for decades with it reaching a nine week-long run When Kendrick Lamar and SZA did this, they entered the 4% of songs to achieve holding the number one slot for 10+ weeks. In terms of the latter, "luther" is now just one week away from tying Eminem's "Lose Yourself." What would it be knotting up The longest streak for a rap song to sit atop the chart at 12 weeks Interestingly, Billboard has been saying that Roddy Ricch's "The Box" has held the most extensive run at 11 and they should be well on their way to breaking Slim Shady's record Read More: Karena Evans Directorial Journey: From Drake To Kendrick Lamar In terms of a full breakdown of the numbers for the collab "67.9 million radio airplay audience impressions (down 1% week-over-week) 20.5 million official streams (down 6%) and 2,000 sold (up 4%) in the U.S it's going to be interesting to see if it can take or tie the 19-week feat that "Old Town Road" and "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" accomplished It's possible, as Kendrick seems to be shattering every milestone there is streaming wise. As we alluded to earlier though, Lamar and his former TDE label mate are on their Grand National tour who helped produce "Not Like Us" and some of GNX has also been helping out The world trek will end August 9 in Stockholm Read More: Keri Hilson & Beyoncé Beef: A Timeline Of The One-Sided Beef – Uptown Charlotte is preparing to see large crowds this weekend The trifecta including the Lovin’ Life Festival and The Charlotte Knights will draw thousands to the city center preparing to make parking a tricky task We’re here to help minimize any headaches with a weekend parking guide to keep you in the loop with pricing For those of you headed to the Lovin’ Life Music Festival parking could be a challenge as there is an anticipated 80,000 participants planning to attend Preferred Parking offers a number of convenient parking locations around the city for those looking to drive in for the show The festival – located at First Ward Park in Uptown – is easily accessible by CATS Blue Line light rail Attendees traveling from outside Center City are encouraged to park at a Park and Ride location along the light rail which offers free parking to all CATS customers CATS Ambassadors will be stationed at I-485 Park and Ride Stations to assist riders and answer questions about festival transportation Ambassadors will also be present at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) 7th and 9th Street Stations to direct customers to the festival The passes are NON-Refundable adult tickets that can be used on the Gold Line Passes will be active from May 2 at midnight to May 5 at 2 a.m. providing unlimited rides to ticket holders during this time.  If you’re driving to the show, there are more than 30,000 parking spaces available within a 15-minute walk to Bank of America Stadium. Drivers can also reserve parking spots ahead of the concert here If you’re not driving to the concert rideshare services including Uber and Lyft are available Officials have advised fans to pick up and drop off using their preferred rideshare app at the corner of Third and Church Streets The Charlotte Knights are now offering fans the opportunity to pre-purchase parking in the Mint Street Parking Garage. Guarantee your parking spot just steps away from Truist Field by clicking here The Mint Street Parking Garage is located at the intersection of W Martin Luther King Blvd and S Mint Street and offers three separate entrances on S Mint Street Click here to review a parking map Several roads in Uptown will be closed due to the Lovin’ Life Festival. Here’s a list of closure announced by the City Of Charlotte: Here’s a list of street closures provided by city of charlotte: For more information for about this weekend events follow the links below:  Lovin’ Life Music Fest Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour Charlotte Knights Baseball that will be a tricky situation to navigate for the front office in the coming years $260 million deal he signed in 2023 has him representing $43.5 million of the Baltimore cap in the 2025 season .. In the 2026 and 2027 seasons (the final two years of his contract), Jackson's total cap hit will reach an absurd $74.5 million, which will account for more than 20% of the Ravens budget those seasons Sign Jackson to an extension this season so his contract terms aren't so back-loaded If this happens, Jackson's contract will be more affordable for the longterm, while also making him the highest-paid player in NFL by annual salary. Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott currently holds that position with his $60 million a year this idea for Jackson isn't unheard of conversations have been had about getting it done "There's been conversations about that internally, I know," Harbaugh said at the annual league meetings in Florida earlier this offseason. I definitely think it's an obvious point .. that's going to continue to have to be addressed really with all those guys (eligible for an extension) and Lamar is the main part of that because he's the franchise player The Ravens have plenty of time to get something signed with Jackson The fact that the front office is already in discussion tells us they recognize the steep problem Jackson's current deal could lead to without an extension Harbaugh - and just about the rest of the league - recognize Jackson's worth there is no question who can surpass Prescott's total next he's going to be the highest-paid player in football I think every contract he signs probably until he decides to hang up his cleats he's going to be that guy," Harbaugh said Three people were killed and more were injured in a mass shooting at a restaurant on the edge of historic downtown Glendale The shooting took place in the parking lot outside El Camaron Gigante at about 7:45 p.m according to police and the restaurant's management and all affected by this senseless violence," the restaurant posted on Instagram in the early morning hours of May 5 "We are working closely with law enforcement and supporting our team as we process this heartbreaking event." The latest: What police are saying about shooting outside Glendale restaurant The mariscos and steak restaurant is at North 57th Drive and West Lamar Road which is two blocks southeast of the intersection of Grand Avenue and West Glendale Avenue A Glendale police spokesperson said during a news briefing at about 9 p.m and the investigation at the scene was expected to go into the daylight hours Officer Moroni Mendez said at the briefing What is El Camaron Gigante? What to know about the Glendale restaurant where 3 were shot dead There did not appear to be a threat to the public issued a statement the morning after the shooting decrying the violence and calling for greater gun control She represents the congressional district where the shooting occurred Americans have been forced to watch as gun violence affects every corner of our communities–schools and local restaurants like El Camaron Gigante," Ansari said “Commonsense policy reform to regulate guns has broad It’s long past time we stand up and do something." (This story has been updated with new information.) Glendale leaders' reactions: Leaders call for gun policy change following deadly Glendale shooting No one created more problems for defenses—or solved more problems for his own team—than Baltimore’s should-have-been MVP signal caller Lamar Jackson’s 2024 season was a masterclass in quarterback play So when NFL analyst Warren Sharp posted a comprehensive breakdown of Jackson’s league-leading efficiency across nearly every advanced metric, Flock Nation was fired up. Jackson? He's got six words that should fire up Ravens fans: six-word reminder that even one of the best seasons in league history didn’t get him what he came for and that should terrify the rest of the NFL Let’s break down just how ridiculous Jackson’s 2024 campaign was—and why his post landed the way it did According to Sharp Jackson ranked first in EPA per attempt in the following categories: and he ran for 915 yards with another 4 scores He became the first player in league history to throw for 4,000 and rush for 800 in the same season He was named First-Team All-Pro for the third time and once again proved why he’s the most electric player the league has ever seen take the football field But none of that changed how the season ended—another disappointing playoff exit, more history being broken It’s not that Jackson doesn’t appreciate the individual recognition It’s just clear that none of it matters unless it comes with a Super Bowl ring Jackson’s repeatedly made it clear he’s not chasing stats He’s said it before—he wants to bring a championship back to Baltimore but for the organization and fanbase that have stood behind him since Day 1 He’s been through the crushing playoff losses but there's no denying he is a generational talent The reaction from Ravens fans to Jackson’s post said it all There was no overanalysis or stat breakdown needed—just an outpouring of belief The replies were filled with one unified message: bring home the Lombardi And if the mood surrounding this team is any indication the fanbase believes this could be the year it finally happens for No So when he says ‘Let’s turn it up a notch,’ it’s coming from a quarterback who knows exactly what he has to prove © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands So when NFL analyst Warren Sharp posted a comprehensive breakdown of Jackson’s league-leading efficiency across nearly every advanced metric, Flock Nation was fired up. Jackson? He's got six words that should fire up Ravens fans: According to Sharp But none of that changed how the season ended—another disappointing playoff exit, more history being broken So when he says ‘Let’s turn it up a notch,’ it’s coming from a quarterback who knows exactly what he has to prove The record-breaking Grand National tour brings together two stylistically opposed stars and continues an internet-breaking feud “Jesus is more important than Kendrick Lamar or Eddie Vedder,” one curbside evangelist shouted along the boulevard between the two show venues – but his message was lost on a crowd that was too busy adding to the city’s legendary gridlock But the enthusiasm and marijuana smoke thickened again when Lamar rose up on to stage in his now-trademark black Buick GNX and set the tone for a multimedia cavalcade that was more of a gapers block than a groove Where he represents the cold and unforgiving concrete jungle (and Los Angeles more specifically) SZA is at home in nature among the caterpillars and praying mantises – which her dancers personified the big-screen treats Lamar and SZA with extreme prejudice – flattening the color in Lamar’s flared slacks and red tee to black and white while accentuating all the hues for SZA’s lush set pieces the figurative wall between the two artists comes crumbling down on screen during SZA’s performance of The Weekend revealing an orange-glowing wood – an unmissable nod to the recent LA wildfires SZA mounts a giant ant called Anthony while her dancers and backing orchestra are covered in vines and moss The act crescendoes with her taking to the air in butterfly wings and a cocoon-shaped ballgown (that drops dramatically on to the stage floor) and “flying” into the twilight to Nobody Gets Me – her first time this year touring the song it wasn’t immediately clear whether it was her ex or her team that told her “to stop performing the song” But the conflict that ultimately wins out is the one between Lamar and Drake the big screen played snippets of Lamar sitting for a deposition – a direct shot at Drake’s recent efforts to respond to their ongoing rap beef through legal channels an (off-screen) counsel asks Lamar if allusions to violence were just him “being metaphorical” or whether they should be taken as a threat (“Take it how you want,” was Kdot’s response.) In another deposition scene Lamar is asked if his disappearing acts between albums are “just another form of attention-seeking” which is how Drake has framed his dynamic with Lamar Even SZA gets in on the legal back-and-forth pushing back when the off-camera lawyer mispronounces her name and accuses her of seeking out dysfunctional relationships for their creative potential Not surprisingly, Lamar brings the house down with Not Like Us (before closing the show with Luther, his current chart-topper with SZA). And while the a-minor singalong and other Drake callouts hit as hard as ever, it was a bit of a disappointment to see the crowd not connect with the song’s painstaking references to Atlanta (Lamar dedicates a whole verse to the city’s history while exposing Drake as a culture vulture.) What’s more Lamar’s political strokes struggled for urgency without Donald Trump and a worldwide Super Bowl audience to play against While this show will no doubt go down as another victory for Lamar against the erstwhile biggest name in rap it was still hard to come away from the night without thinking that Drake may have had a point when he suggested that Lamar’s oeuvre doesn’t easily convert to concert fare Take Not Like Us and Be Humble off the 50-plus set list and the “big numbers” – the ones that get the crowd holding their hearts and swaying and recalling those moments years later – are all SZA’s In the end it takes two to take Drake down The 2025 American Music Awards return on Monday broadcasting live from Las Vegas for the first time in the show’s 51-year history This year is the event’s first Memorial Day broadcast PT and streaming on Paramount+ in the United States Subscribers to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME can watch the live CBS broadcast Paramount+ Essential users can stream the full show on demand the following day She will also perform during the broadcast Lopez has appeared on the AMAs stage more than ten times and has won three AMAs She is the only female artist to hold a No 1 film and album at the same time and has earned over $3 billion at the global box office Kendrick Lamar is the most-nominated artist this year he would tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most AMAs won in a single year Post Malone is nominated in eight categories Malone has previously won awards in the rap/hip-hop and pop/rock categories Winning in the country would add a third genre to his AMA history She is the only artist nominated in all three of the newly introduced categories the most-awarded artist in AMA history with 40 wins Other artists with six nominations include Sabrina Carpenter These additions expand how artists are recognized especially those who gain popularity through albums or viral trends Artists nominated in these new categories include Kendrick Lamar Fan voting is open at VoteAMAs.com and on Instagram users must comment with official hashtags under the pinned “VOTE HERE” post on @AMAs and the account must be public for the vote to count Voting closes for most categories on Thursday For Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year Fans can vote up to 25 times per day in each category and May 13—users can vote twice that amount Turbo Days also apply to the two extended-voting categories on May 20 and May 26 Sign up for our mailing list to never miss any events or important news By signing up you agree with the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Stuff Your Kindle Day is now a favorite event for readers who love building their digital libraries two immersive art exhibitions will now run from July 15 to August 15 Netflix has an exciting collection of Stephen King movies After pledging his alligance to Drake in previous livestreams, DDG cements the loyalty as he coins Drizzy the "best artist alive." During his appearance on the Mani Petty podcast, the Michigan rap star made it clear he will always choose Drake over Kendrick Lamar “I think Drake is the best artist alive,” DDG declared Just as a listener—Drake’s gone platinum across every genre While Drake and DDG have never collaborated Drizzy paid respect to the YouTuber's accomplishments in the streaming landscape while gambling with Adin Ross last month DDG's love for Drake is rooted in years of fandom He recalls listening to Drizzy since he was a kid “I could never switch up on Drake as a fan “Even if he did something to me personally I’ve been bumping his music since I was a kid.” More: DDG Displays Some Growth On New Album "blame the chat" In an era where allegiance in hip-hop can shift overnight Drake’s impact transcends the current moment and personal connection—an artist whose music shaped his youth and continues to guide his perspective The one-year anniversary of the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar was last week Fans celebrated by fans across social media Kendrick Lamar would begin the Grand National Tour with SZA Drake and Kendrick Lamar continue to battle on the charts as "luther" and "Nokia" sit that the top of the Billboard charts Kenrick Lamar and SZA's collabortion has held the top spot for a record breaking 13 non-consecutive weeks SZA's SOS album recently broke Michael Jackson's record for weeks at number-one on the Billboard charts More: DDG Hopes To Be On Better Coparenting Terms With Halle Bailey One Day An LSU football recruiting target set a date for when he'll announce his college decision for later this summer 2026 lineman Lamar Brown will choose on July 10 The outlet lists the Tigers and Texas A&M as the front-runners for his services A five-star prospect out of Erwinville, LA, Brown is the top recruit in Louisiana, according to On3's Industry Rankings. He ranks No He would be the third five-star commitment in LSU's 2026 class alongside Tristen Keys and fellow Louisiana native Richard Anderson Brown could play on either side of the football 285-pounder drew rave reviews about his agility throughout his recruiting cycle Only time will tell where he'd play for LSU but there's no doubt he'd be a phenomenal get for head coach Brian Kelly's team has announced the acquisition of Premier Outdoor Media in an all-cash transaction This strategic move aims to bolster its market presence across the Northeastern United States particularly in the dense and competitive corridors of New Jersey The acquisition brings nearly 200 billboard faces under Lamar’s umbrella This addition is expected to significantly enhance Lamar's reach and service offerings in these regions Digital billboards are particularly valuable often generating three to four times the revenue of traditional static boards thanks to their ability to rotate multiple advertisements and update content in real-time established in 2018 through Caruth Capital Partners increasing its digital display count by over 500% under the leadership of Dominick Vastino and Sean Corbett This growth positioned Premier as the largest independent digital out-of-home (OOH) network in the Philadelphia designated market area (DMA) While the precise financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed the all-cash nature of the acquisition signifies Lamar's strong financial standing enabling them to leverage existing liquidity without resorting to debt or equity financing The deal underscores Lamar's commitment to acquiring high-quality a strategy that aligns with their broader investment objectives This acquisition not only strengthens Lamar’s competitive position against other major players like Outfront Media and Clear Channel Outdoor but also improves their pricing power and advertiser relationships in key urban markets As the outdoor advertising industry trends towards consolidation Lamar’s strategic expansion demonstrates their continued leadership in this space 13vs6Lamar