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Highlights from Kendrick‌ Lamar’s ‌Toronto ‌Show

• kendrick Lamar’s performance of “Not Like Us” in Toronto sparked renewed interest in his ⁣rivalry with Drake.
• The audience ⁤at Rogers Center enthusiastically called⁤ for‌ an encore, ⁢demonstrating their strong support for Lamar.
• A planned livestream featuring Drake and ⁤Kai Cenat⁢ was unexpectedly delayed on the same evening,leading to fan ​speculation.

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The Impact of Kendrick’s Return to Toronto

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If‌ there are still skeptics regarding‍ Kendrick Lamar’s victory in ⁤last year’s rap rivalry with Drake, they need⁢ only observe the‌ warm​ reception he received while performing “Not Like‌ Us” in the Canadian rapper’s hometown. On Thursday night‍ (June 12), ‍the Compton artist ⁣alongside​ SZA graced ⁢Toronto’s ⁣Rogers Centre ‌as‍ part of their highly anticipated “Monumental ‍National tour.” This marked‍ Lamar’s first visit to Toronto since his lyrical exchanges ‌with Drake,and many fans ‌eagerly ⁤awaited this moment.

This time around,‍ rather than relying on elaborate stagecraft or directly addressing the feud during his set, Lamar let​ his music speak for itself. After delivering “Not Like Us,” which has gained notable traction over the ​past year, all that could ⁤be heard was a chorus of fans chanting “One more time,” requesting an encore performance.

The ‌Success of “Not Like Us”

“Not Like Us,”‍ released last year, has seen remarkable success since ⁣its ‌debut. The ‌track⁣ dominated the‌ Billboard Hot 100 chart for three consecutive weeks and garnered ‍five Grammy Awards at the recent ceremony—recognitions including Album of the Year and Song of ⁤the Year among others.

The Timing Coincidence?

on that same Thursday evening when Kendrick took center stage in Toronto, Drake had plans to host a livestream ⁢session with Kai‌ Cenat aimed at ⁤discussing ⁤video treatments⁤ for “SOMEBODY ⁢LOVES ​ME.” While some viewed this‍ as mere​ coincidence given both events occurring simultaneously, others speculated that it ‍might have been an⁣ attempt by Drake to⁣ divert attention away from Lamar’s performance. Ultimately, however, this broadcast was postponed without clarification.

tour Details Ahead

Lamar ⁣is set to‍ return to ⁤Rogers Centre on Friday night (June 13) as part of his ongoing tour before heading back stateside for⁤ two additional shows prior⁤ to making their way across Europe through August. The acclaimed rapper will conclude this leg solo ⁣in‍ Australia ​come December.