While I was not planning on doing a music post for a while, I struggled to find some good topics to write about. But one topic popped into my mind constantly. Kendrick Lamar is the most popular music figure in America right now. Not Drake, Not Taylor Swift but Kendrick Lamar. Many of you may wonder "Brent how can you say That? Drake and T-swift are on the radio all the time", well, yeah of course they are, they have a commercial based talent. But, Kendrick Lamar has now reached a level of commercial success I thought we'd never see from him. Not because he's not talented enough, I believe he's the most talented artist right now, but he keeps it real and blunt. In 2018, it's undeniable, everyone wants to hear from Kung Fu Kenny.

It was evident to me last Monday really, when he performed at the halftime show of the college football playoff (which was amazing), got asked to play the biggest role on the soundtrack of Marvel’s upcoming movie, Black Panther, and he has his own show coming out in a Nike collaboration on January 26th. It is literally insane; this dude is everywhere. Now, of course, they could have some negative effects like Ludacris and Kevin Hart did before him by being involved with anything imaginable possible which clearly took a hit on their popularity, but right now I'm loving it for Kendrick Lamar and I actually believe he will be immune to what happened to Ludacris and Kevin Hart. Because he doesn't go "Hollywood" necessarily like they do, he stays true to himself and kind of stays out of the public eye unless he's doing something with his music.

The timeline of his success is something to behold as well, Kendrick first burst on the scene with good kid m.A.A.d city in 2013, as he had commercial success with sounds like Swimming Pools, Don't Kill My Vibe, Backstreet Freestyle, and Money Trees. He took a less commercial approach in To Pimp a Butterfly and even that was a hit, but when he teased DAMN. I never thought it'd have the success it has. I thought it'd be great, definitely not an all-timer though, but sure enough, it did and it has launched him into a stratosphere unlike any other. With the album spending 25 consecutive weeks in the top 10 and earning 30 million dollars in a calendar year, it's obvious people love him. With the shoes, the multiple appearances on television, performances, movies wanting his music, successful tour, and the album it's clear he's setting the world on fire in 2018. I love that he is the biggest artist right now because his talent is unmatched. Kendrick Lamar is everywhere, and I love it.

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Kendrick Lamar is Setting the World on Fire

The news will not slow down. It's officially head on a swivel season as college basketball teams across the national landscape are hitting the

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New Kentucky men's head basketball coach Mark Pope hit up the jet and went flying around the country on Thursday to do some in-person recruiting. We

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Mark Pope met with pair of key Kentucky transfer portal targets on Thursday

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The day many knew was coming but didn't want to believe it'd ever become a reality is here: Reed Sheppard is taking his talents to the NBA. After

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Thursday began with speculation regarding former Kentucky assistants Orlando Antigua and Kenny Payne. There was buzz that new Kentucky head coach

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Mark Fox, Jason Hart are potential Kentucky staff additions for Mark Pope

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After some speculation that a Kentucky reunion could be in the cards for Kenny Payne, the expected became reality on Thursday night. John Calipari is

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Reed Sheppard made the right decision. It's heartbreaking that Kentucky's all-time leading 3-point shooter and the 2024 Wayman Tisdale National

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Kenny Brooks' first coaching staff in Lexington is nearing completion.   On Thursday morning, Brooks announced that he has hired Josh Petersen as an

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Kenny Brooks hires Josh Petersen as Kentucky WBB assistant coach

It's officially official -- Reed Sheppard is forgoing his college eligibility and will head off to the NBA. He announced the news on Thursday

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Reed Sheppard a projected Top 10 pick in ESPN's latest 2024 NBA Mock Draft

On Thursday, former Kentucky guard Maddie Scherr announced on social media that she will not be returning to Kentucky. Despite her visit to Iowa

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Kentucky transfer guard Maddie Scherr set to transfer to TCU

The last week has been a weird one for the BBN. The transfer portal moves of Aly Khalifa are similarly strange.   A 6-foot-11 Egyptian athlete, last

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Aly Khalifa Transferring to Louisville to Redshirt

The amount of guards in the NBA from Kentucky is staggering. From 2015-2020, John Calipari and Kentucky produced immense talent at the guard

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Tides turn quickly in Major League Baseball. The Cincinnati Reds headed out west after a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox. That series

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Reed Sheppard's time as a Kentucky Wildcat has come to a close, the 2024 Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Year officially taking his

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Thursday afternoon Kentucky football recruiting news and notes

When Kyra Elzy was fired in March, it was unknown if Kentucky women's basketball's next head coach, now Kenny Brooks, would retain Elzy's two class

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Kentucky WBB commit Tanah Becker officially signs with the Cats

It's all about quality over quantity during the spring transfer portal window. Kentucky filled its most significant roster holes in December, but

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Kentucky Baseball head coach Nick Mingione spoke to the media Thursday morning about the No. 3 ranked Bat Cats' upcoming top-five clash with No. 4

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WATCH: Nick Mingione discusses upcoming Tennessee series

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the face of Converse, signing a multi-year extension with the brand while also being named Creative Director.

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The transfer efforts continue for Kentucky's new staff, led by head coach Mark Pope. Kentucky has contacted Texas Tech transfer Pop Isaacs, a source

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Kentucky Reaches Out to Texas Tech Transfer Pop Isaacs

It was exactly one month ago today that reports surfaced of Maddie Scherr entering her name into the transfer portal. Scherr never publicly announced

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Transfer guard Maddie Scherr confirms she will not return to Kentucky

Joey Hart is returning home after spending a season at Kentucky.  The Linton, Indiana native has committed to Ball State after entering the transfer

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Kentucky transfer Joey Hart commits to Ball State

Both Kentucky and Louisville men's basketball are entering new eras, but the rivalry between the two in-state schools will never go away -- and that

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When Jerry Jones isn't running the Dallas Cowboys into the ground as the most underachieving franchise of the last three decades, he's helping John

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Jerry Jones -- yes, that Jerry Jones -- recruiting Kentucky commits to Arkansas

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