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Artists Who Could Pop Up at Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth Show in L.A.

Artists Who Could Pop Up at Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth Show in L.A.

With summer mere days away, the Compton rapper is about to usher in the new season and commemorate a special holiday in a big way for the culture.

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Kendrick Lamar attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.
Kendrick Lamar attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.
Photo: Arturo Holmes/MG23 for The Met Museum/Vogue (Getty Images)

To usher all of Los Angeles (and the rest of the culture, by extension) into the summer—Kendrick Lamar is going up on Juneteenth for a special “Ken & Friends” pop up concert.

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Taking place at The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Wednesday, the Compton native will no doubt cement his status as the winner of his beef with fellow rapper Drake (as if we all needed another reminder) while paying an ode to a city that has contributed so much to both his career and hip-hop as a whole. But he’s obviously not going it alone.

So it’s in anticipation of the upcoming, highly anticipated concert (which will also be streamed on Prime Video for those who weren’t able to score last minute tix)—we though it’d be fun to speculate jus who Kung-Fu Kenny might bring out on stage with him.

Let’s start with...

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Future

Rapper Future performs during “On Big Party Tour” at FLA Live Arena on March 17, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida.
Rapper Future performs during “On Big Party Tour” at FLA Live Arena on March 17, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida.
Photo: Prince Williams/Wireimage (Getty Images)

Future said he’s “really like that” so him showing up alongside Kendrick (and hopefully Metro Boomin, but more on that later)—would be par for the course!

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Metro Boomin

Metro Boomin

Metro Boomin at Variety Hitmakers, Presented By Sony Audio held at Nya West on December 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Metro Boomin at Variety Hitmakers, Presented By Sony Audio held at Nya West on December 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: River Callaway/Billboard (Getty Images)

METROOOOOO! He has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever on Wednesday. And I hope he does it. (Hey Siri, play “BBL Drizzy” on repeat.)

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J. Cole

J. Cole performs at the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 07, 2024.
J. Cole performs at the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 07, 2024.
Photo: Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage (Getty Images)

I know, I know—J. Cole has politely bowed out of the whole beef but an appearance can’t hurt right??

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DJ Mustard

DJ Mustard

DJ Mustard attends Charlize Theron hosts Desert Smash 2024 to benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project at La Quinta Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort on March 05, 2024 in La Quinta, California.
DJ Mustard attends Charlize Theron hosts Desert Smash 2024 to benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project at La Quinta Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort on March 05, 2024 in La Quinta, California.
Photo: David Crotty (Getty Images)

Announced on Tuesday, we have confirmation that DJ Mustard “and friends” will be present in Inglewood. You already know where Mustard goes, a good time is sure to follow.

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DJ Hed

DJ Hed attends Netflix’s THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on February 12 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
DJ Hed attends Netflix’s THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on February 12 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Charley Gallay for Netflix (Getty Images)

Also announced on Tuesday, we have confirmation that DJ Hed “and friends” will be present on Wednesday. Here’s hoping they all bring the hype (I have no doubt they will.)

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Jay Rock

Jay Rock backstage at the 10th Annual TDE Christmas Concert hosted by Top Dawg Entertainment and Jay Rock held on December 19, 2023 in Compton, California.
Jay Rock backstage at the 10th Annual TDE Christmas Concert hosted by Top Dawg Entertainment and Jay Rock held on December 19, 2023 in Compton, California.
Photo: Christopher Polk/Billboard (Getty Images)

For those who are fans of good kid, m.A.A.D city, “Money Trees” featuring Jay Rock is a fave. It would be dope to see this live.

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Rick Ross

Rick Ross

Rick Ross visits SiriusXM Studios on October 13, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Rick Ross visits SiriusXM Studios on October 13, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Photo: Jason Koerner (Getty Images)

The last person who contributed to beef between Drake and Kendrick, it’s only right Rozay makes an appearance.

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Baby Keem

Baby Keem

 Baby Keem performs on day 3 of Wireless Festival 2022 at Crystal Palace Park on July 03, 2022 in London, England.
Baby Keem performs on day 3 of Wireless Festival 2022 at Crystal Palace Park on July 03, 2022 in London, England.
Photo: Burak Cingi/Redferns (Getty Images)

Two words: “Family Ties.” Need I say more?

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Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q performs onstage at the Rolling Loud Festival at NOS Events Center on December 16, 2017 in San Bernardino, California.
Schoolboy Q performs onstage at the Rolling Loud Festival at NOS Events Center on December 16, 2017 in San Bernardino, California.
Photo: Scott Dudelson (Getty Images)

Two more words: “Collard Greens.”

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A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky attends as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the debut of the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Collection at Tiffany & Co. Landmark on May 02, 2024 in New York City.
A$AP Rocky attends as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the debut of the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Collection at Tiffany & Co. Landmark on May 02, 2024 in New York City.
Photo: Mike Coppola for Tiffany & Co. (Getty Images)

I mean, let’s be real. If this concert is supposed to be a final, proverbial nail in the coffin against Drake—then having A$AP there would be all types of levels of crazy in the pettiest way possible.

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SZA

SZA, winner of the R&B Song of the Year, R&B Album of the Year, and R&B Artist of the Year awards, poses in the press room during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
SZA, winner of the R&B Song of the Year, R&B Album of the Year, and R&B Artist of the Year awards, poses in the press room during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic (Getty Images)

I’m putting this request for myself but mostly for my Mother and other Black Panther fans who love “All the Stars.” Come on Kendrick, let’s make it happen!

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Miguel

Miguel performs onstage during the R&B Only Fest at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on May 28, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Miguel performs onstage during the R&B Only Fest at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on May 28, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images)

A slightly slept on feature, seeing Miguel and Kendrick perform “How Many Drinks” remix would be such a smooth time.

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Delusional Option: Rihanna

Delusional Option: Rihanna

Rihanna arrives at the Rihanna x Fenty Hair Los Angeles Launch Party at Nya Studios on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Rihanna arrives at the Rihanna x Fenty Hair Los Angeles Launch Party at Nya Studios on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo: Kayla Oaddams/WireImage (Getty Images)

Yes, I know. It’s Rihanna. But “Loyalty” is too good not to perform live. If anyone could bring Rih out, it could be Kendrick. (Highly not likely but we’ll see).

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Delusional Option: Beyonce

Delusional Option: Beyonce

Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at PGE Narodowy on June 27, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland.
Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at PGE Narodowy on June 27, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood (Getty Images)

OK, OK, yes I know. This is also a stretch. But “America Has a Problem” remix goes and Bey brought Kendrick out for her birthday weekend show last September so here’s hoping!

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