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Kendrick Lamar Thrills Toronto, Shuts Down Encore Requests

6/13/2025

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Kendrick Lamar electrified Toronto's Rogers Centre on June 12 during his "Grand National Tour" with SZA, making a notable return to Drake's turf after their rivalry. As he closed the show with "Not Like Us," the audience erupted into a two-minute standing ovation, though Kendrick chose not to grant their encore wishes.

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Kendrick Lamar electrified Toronto's Rogers Centre on June 12 during his "Grand National Tour" with SZA, making a notable return to Drake's turf after their rivalry. As he closed the show with "Not Like Us," the audience erupted into a two-minute standing ovation, though Kendrick chose not to grant their encore wishes.