The hip-hop world is buzzing today with major headlines that are shaking up the industry. Kendrick Lamar just set an all-time record, Travis Scott is once again tied to a lawsuit, and T-Pain has some serious thoughts about Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s latest release. Let’s break it all down.

Kendrick Lamar Hits 100 Million Spotify Listeners – A New Record for Hip-Hop

Kendrick Lamar continues to prove he’s in a league of his own, officially becoming the first rapper to hit 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His Super Bowl halftime performance was the fuel behind this streaming explosion, pushing him into uncharted territory.

But that’s not the only milestone K.Dot hit—he also became the first lead artist in the U.S. to hit a billion streams in 2025 and achieved the insane feat of having three albums in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 simultaneously. With good kid, m.A.A.d city, DAMN., and GNX all dominating the charts, Kendrick’s reign in hip-hop remains untouchable.

Despite all the praise, some voices claim there’s a bias against Kendrick because he represents the West Coast. DJ Hed even stated that some people weren’t feeling his Super Bowl performance for that reason. Whether true or not, Kendrick’s numbers speak louder than any criticism—he’s at the top, and nobody’s even close.

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Travis Scott Caught in Another Lawsuit—But Was He Even There?

Travis Scott’s name is back in legal headlines, this time due to an alleged assault by his security team. Omar Muhanna claims he was outside a venue when one of Travis’ security guards physically attacked him, causing serious and permanent injuries.

The problem? Travis wasn’t even there. His reps say he was inside a restaurant at the time, and they’re calling the lawsuit “frivolous.” While Travis has been no stranger to legal troubles, this case may be more about targeting his brand rather than something he actually did.

Lawsuits like these are common in the entertainment industry, but whether this case holds any weight or gets thrown out remains to be seen.

T-Pain’s Hot Take on Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR’s Album

T-Pain gave his unfiltered opinion on Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s new project, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, and it wasn’t exactly glowing. According to Pain, the album feels like a bunch of throwaway tracks that didn’t make it onto previous projects.

He speculated that Drake either handed PARTYNEXTDOOR a collection of unused songs or that PARTYNEXTDOOR had an album in the works and Drake just added verses last-minute. Either way, T-Pain made it clear—this isn’t a bad album, but it definitely feels like leftovers.

This isn’t the first time T-Pain has stirred up the conversation around Drake. Just last year, he was seen dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” which had fans in an uproar. T-Pain later clarified he was just vibing and told fans not to take everything so seriously.

Final Thoughts

Between Kendrick Lamar’s historic rise, Travis Scott’s legal battle, and T-Pain’s blunt take on Drake, the hip-hop world is as eventful as ever. Kendrick is cementing his GOAT status, Travis is dodging another lawsuit, and Drake’s latest release is getting mixed reactions from the OGs.