Taylor Swift Will Allegedly Be Featured On Kendrick Lamar's New Album

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Kendrick Lamar has not given up any information on his new album. The only bits of information that fans have to go on is Dot's upcoming Halftime Show performance at the Super Bowl, and the snippet that was teased during the "Not Like Us" video. No word on a title, a release date or any of the artists who will be on the album alongside the rapper. At least, that was the case until November 19. DJ Snake went on live stream and claimed that a Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift collab is around the corner.

DJ Snake claimed that he has exclusive insight into the recording process for Kendrick Lamar's new album. He didn't give too much away in terms of features, but he did claim that Taylor Swift will be on the album in some capacity. DJ Snake knew he dropped a bombshell, too, because he immediately took the microphone and uttered the phrase "world premiere." It would be jarring to hear Taylor Swift on a K. Dot record, but there's definitely a precedent. Lamar appeared on the remix to "Bad Blood" in 2015, which gave the rapper his first number one single. Lamar also collaborated with Swift's frequent collaborator, Jack Antonoff, on the beat for "6:16 In L.A." in May.

Taylor Swift's Producer Recently Worked With K. Dot

Kendrick Lamar's decision to work with Taylor Swift could also be perceived as a dig against Drake. The 6 God mocked Lamar for having to work with artists like Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift to land crossover hits. "Maroon 5 need a verse, you better make it witty," Drake rapped on "Push Ups." "Then we need a verse for the Swifties. Top say drop, you better drop and give 'em 50." The 6 God also referenced Taylor Swift on the follow up diss, "Taylor Made Freestyle."

In 2023, Taylor Swift praised Dot's writing process during the making of the "Bad Blood" remix. She detailed his mastery of the craft in an Instagram post meant to commemorate the song's re-release. "Watching @kendricklamar create and record his verses on the Bad Blood remix was one of the most inspiring experiences of my life," she explained. "I still look back on this collaboration with so much pride and gratitude, for the ways Kendrick elevated the song." Let's see if DJ Snake's claim proves to be true.

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Listen to Fat Dog’s brash new single ‘Peace Song’

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Fat Dog have shared their brash new single ‘Peace Song’ and shared details of a 2025 UK tour.

The synth-heavy track features an ’80s flare with a children’s choir providing layers and backing vocals to the chorus of “I’m in love with the world”. Directed by James Ogram, the track’s accompanying video sees an alien bartender at a pub save the world from the big dog in the sky who has landed on Earth to destroy it.

‘Peace Song’ marks Fat Dog’s first new track since the release of their debut album ‘Woof.‘ back in September. In a five-star review of the LP, NME shared: “It’s clear from the get-go that this is not a band who take themselves seriously – you needn’t look further than drummer Johnny ‘Doghead’ Hutchinson’s ever-present latex dog mask.

“But crucially, they’ve committed to the bit, and it makes the intricate and occasionally miserable post-punk that’s inundated the UK recently seem like a bore in comparison. Scream the words and dive head-first into the Fat Dog experience, because ‘Woof.’ is pure, unbridled escapism – just what the world needs right now.”

The band have also announced a run of dates for their 2025 UK headlining tour. You can check out a full list of tour dates below and visit here to purchase tickets.

Fat Dog’s 2025 UK tour dates are: 

FEBRUARY
13 – The Nick Rayns LCR @ UEA, Norwich
14 – Chalk, Brighton
15 – Exeter Phoenix, Exeter 
16 – O2 Academy, Oxford
19 – SWX, Bristol
20 – The 1865, Southampton
21 – XOYO, Birmingham
23 – Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool
26 – The Boiler Shop, Newcastle
27 – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh
28 – QMU, Glasgow

MARCH
1 – New Century Hall, Manchester

Previously speaking to NME as part of The Cover, keyboardist Chris Hughes explained: “What we’ve got as a band is special. I hear things from my friends who are in other groups, and there just seems to be constant animosity elsewhere.

“We get these moments where everything lines up: sometimes, we all look at each other on stage, and quietly recognise that we’re playing a really good gig. It’s an amazing feeling.”

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