Kendrick Lamar is the focus of recent music news, with revelations about his early creative process, including sending beats to Pac Div and receiving a track from Dahi featuring Childish Gambino. Meanwhile, The Game denies attempting to provoke a rap battle and claims Kendrick and Black Sam are not responding to his calls, while other figures like Rick Ross and Kodak Black have made public statements involving Lamar. Drake's YouTube channel was hacked, leading to the release of 'Not Like Us,' adding to the ongoing narrative around Kendrick's public interactions.