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Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s LA Tour Stop: Top 5 Highlights


“You said you feel the love, right?” Kendrick Lamar asked SZA after their dazzling performance of the 2018 collaboration “All the Stars” during the inaugural LA tour stop of their highly anticipated Grand National Tour at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium on Wednesday night, May 21. The atmosphere was electric, and the audience was buzzing with excitement as they witnessed this extraordinary musical union.

“I think so,” she responded breathlessly, clearly moved by the moment. “You feel it?” Her question resonated with the crowd, encapsulating the energy in the arena.

“I definitely feel it,” Kendrick affirmed, his voice filled with conviction as he connected with the audience on a deeper level.

The duo then plunged into the heartfelt track “Love” from Kendrick’s 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN., with SZA seamlessly stepping into the role of featured artist Zacari. While Kendrick has faced criticism as a generational hater for his acclaimed rivalry with Drake, the energy in the stadiums they’ve been filling during their tour feels far from combative. Instead, the setlist features sincere and playful love songs like “Snooze” and “Kiss Me More,” alongside pointed diss tracks such as “Euphoria” and the Grammy-winning powerhouse “Not Like Us.” This Grand National Tour represents a triumphant celebration for Lamar, who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, and for SZA, whose blockbuster 2022 album SOS continues to shatter Billboard 200 records well into its third year. Because what could be more exhilarating than dominating a single stadium? Dominating 32 of them.

As both musical icons embarked on separate yet intertwined nostalgic journeys throughout the concert, their modes of expression were as distinctive as they are. Kendrick made a grand entrance in his sleek black 1987 Buick GNX, showcasing his iconic vehicle on stage, while SZA captivated the audience aboard a giant animatronic ant named Anthony (because why not?) that carried her throughout her performance of “Kitchen.” Shortly after, she performed a lyric from Rihanna’s “Consideration” about “ridin’ in on a pale white horse,” but the imagery couldn’t be further from reality. Fans can only dream of Rihanna returning to the stage for their first joint performance of the song since the 2016 Brit Awards, but SZA delighted concertgoers by bringing out her “best friend” Lizzo, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.

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The dynamic duo concluded the concert with a show-stopping combination of “Luther” and “Gloria.” “Luther” has impressively maintained its position at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the past 13 consecutive weeks, as of this week (chart dated May 24), sampling Luther Vandross’ iconic 1982 hit “If This World Were Mine.” For Kendrick Lamar and SZA, it certainly feels like they are in their own world, thriving in a moment of unparalleled success.

Here are the five standout moments from the spectacular first stop at SoFi Stadium during their Grand National Tour.

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Sarah Parker is a research analyst and content contributor with a strong interest in business strategy, organizational behavior, and social development. With a background in sociology and public policy, she focuses on exploring the intersection between research and real-world application. Sarah regularly contributes articles that bridge academic insights and practical relevance, aiming to foster critical thinking and innovation across sectors.

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