The city of angels is electrified with excitement as Kendrick Lamar announces his return. The Grammy-award-winning hip-hop icon from Compton has scheduled to bring “The Pop Out—Ken & Friends” to The Forum in Los Angeles on Juneteenth. This will be the first time Lamar has played live in Southern California at this venue since his much-publicized feud with fellow rapper Drake.
Kendrick Lamar announces The Pop Out – Ken & Friends concert at The Forum in Los Angeles on June 19 🏟️ PIC.TWITTER.COM/RSOJWKKKRO
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) JUNE 5, 2024
The show, combined with Lamar’s label and creative company, pgLang, and Free Lunch, promises to be a spectacle of music and culture. No one can wait, as the rest of the lineup will join Kendrick Lamar on stage.
Doors for the event open at 3 p.m., while the show starts at 4 p.m. General tickets will be available this Friday at 10 a.m. PT. An exclusive pre-sale starts a day earlier for those with a Cash App Card. Cardholders can use the first nine digits of their card to access tickets, which will be available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
Fans may also be in for a treat, as frequent collaborator Terrace Martin recently hinted on Instagram Live that he is excited about Lamar’s new album. This could mean attendees will get a preview of some new material from the rap star. Lamar, who hasn’t dropped an album for the last two years, released his fifth studio album in 2022, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.” He is known for solid lyrics and creative work.
While the rest of the lineup is yet to be announced, speculation is already rife. Another controversial performer rumored to be added to the event is Baby Keem, Kendrick’s cousin and a common collaborator. Fans can’t wait for more revelations as anticipation grows.
The show’s title, “The Pop Out,” is a nod to a lyric from Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” a diss track directed at Drake that has since topped the charts. The song is part of a series of releases between the two rappers, which saw them trading barbs and accusations. Despite the feud, both artists have continued to make waves in the music industry, with Drake recently referencing the battle in a verse on Sexyy Red’s “U My Everything.”
So mark your calendars and get your tickets. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Kendrick’s music, “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” at The Forum on Juneteenth is an event you won’t want to miss. It’s more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of culture, history, and the power of music.
