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Kendrick Lamar – Whips & Chains (Reference) (2024) | Track profile | Dork

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Whips & Chains (Reference)

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Whips & Chains (Reference)

Release date: 13th May 2024

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"Whips & Chains (Reference)" is a track by Kendrick Lamar, released 13th May 2024. Dork has published 20 articles about Kendrick Lamar.

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Kendrick Lamar scores his first UK number one single with 'Not Like Us'

Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' reaches UK number one following his Super Bowl performance, alongside two SZA collaborations in the top five.

21 Feb 2025 • 7:01 pm

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Following high demand, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have added a second London concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their extensive tour.

13 Feb 2025 • 4:04 pm

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Kendrick Lamar has written a new song for Captain America: Brave New World

The track marks Lamar's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following his work on the 'Black Panther' soundtrack in 2018.

13 Feb 2025 • 11:36 am

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show has broken viewership records, 'FYI'

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show has broken viewership records, 'FYI'

Kendrick Lamar's groundbreaking Super Bowl performance drew 133.5 million viewers, surpassing Michael Jackson's previous record from 1993.

12 Feb 2025 • 10:23 am

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will bring their Grand National tour to the UK and Europe this summer

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will bring their Grand National tour to the UK and Europe this summer

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10 Feb 2025 • 3:19 pm

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Kendrick Lamar performs with SZA and Samuel L Jackson at Super Bowl LIX - watch the full show

The star-studded performance features special appearances from SZA and Serena Williams, with controversy over political flag display

10 Feb 2025 • 10:48 am

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8 Feb 2025 • 8:18 pm

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Kendrick Lamar opens up about Grammy success and artistic growth

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7 Feb 2025 • 9:12 pm

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The pair will perform together across 19 major North American stadiums from April to June 2025.

3 Dec 2024 • 6:26 pm

Kendrick Lamar has dropped a surprise new album 'GNX' - listen

Kendrick Lamar has dropped a surprise new album 'GNX' - listen

Kendrick Lamar has released an unexpected twelve-track album 'GNX', his first release in three years, featuring a Jack Antonoff-produced collaboration with SZA.

22 Nov 2024 • 5:59 pm

Kendrick Lamar unveils star-studded music video for Drake diss track 'Not Like Us'

Kendrick Lamar unveils star-studded music video for Drake diss track 'Not Like Us'

The star-studded music video features cameos from West Coast icons and was filmed across iconic Compton locations.

5 Jul 2024 • 7:28 am

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake with new track 'Euphoria'

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake with new track 'Euphoria'

The ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake has resurfaced with pointed lyrics from both artists.

30 Apr 2024 • 3:28 pm

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Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters and Odesza are headlining Bonnaroo Festival 2023

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10 Jan 2023 • 8:01 pm

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The singer-songwriter continued to sweep major awards for her recent work.

21 Nov 2022 • 11:38 am

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The 2023 Grammy Nominations have been unveiled, with Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar claiming the most award nods

The 65th Grammy Awards show is set to air on February 5th.

16 Nov 2022 • 11:35 am

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Glastonbury Festival announce their full set times and stage splits

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Florence + the Machine and Kendrick Lamar battle it out for top spot in this week's album chart

Florence is currently ahead, having sold 26,000 copies.

16 May 2022 • 6:46 pm

Kendrick Lamar is set to hit the UK and Ireland later this year as part of his 'The Big Steppers Tour'

Kendrick Lamar is set to hit the UK and Ireland later this year as part of his 'The Big Steppers Tour'

joined by Baby Keem and Tanna Leone, Kendrick will support his just dropped new album 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' with a worldwide run that kicks off in July.

13 May 2022 • 3:19 pm

Kendrick Lamar has finally announced a new album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'

Kendrick Lamar has finally announced a new album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'

It's coming next month, "from the desk of oklama".

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Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, Haim, Wolf Alice, Foals, Phoebe Bridgers and more are all playing Glastonbury 2022

Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, Haim, Wolf Alice, Foals, Phoebe Bridgers and more are all playing Glastonbury 2022

There's also Charli XC, Caroline Polachek, Declan McKenna, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Sam Fender and loads, loads more.

4 Mar 2022 • 8:44 am

Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Agent Sasco (Assassin), Kendrick Lamar
Producer: Boi-1da, KOZ, Terrace Martin, ZALE