[Saturday Spotlight] Jasmine J Walker + LVTee

We’re back with another weekly-edition of the Saturday Spotlight where we are finding tomorrow’s stars and giving some media coverage to artists who otherwise find it hard to reach outlets. Rappers, producers, singers, or jacks of all trades — this is your time to shine, your opportunity towards upping your game. Introducing the winners of this week below.

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Kendrick Lamar Shakes Up The Super Bowl With Bold Drake Diss And Surprise Guests

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime performance was nothing short of legendary, leaving fans buzzing with surprise cameos and bold moments that took his long-running feud with Drake to new heights. Kicking off with an unreleased song snippet and followed by “Squabble Up” from his latest album GNX, Kendrick immediately set the tone for a game-changing performance. Fans eagerly waited to see if Kendrick would play his diss track Not Like Us, especially with Drake's ongoing lawsuit against him and his label for defamation and harassment. Lamar's performance included an unexpected appearance by SZA and a quirky cameo from Serena Williams, along with Samuel L. Jackson’s comedic interruptions, all building the suspense around the Drake drama. In the middle of his performance, Kendrick turned up the heat, looking straight into the camera and directly addressing Drake with his famous lyrics, “I heard you like them young," as fans held their breath. Despite the tension, Kendrick censored himself when it came time to call Drake a "certified lover boy" and avoided saying “pedophile,” which had been widely speculated. Social media lit up with mixed reactions, with some fans mocking the performance as a "mid mashup" and others noting the intense hostility toward Drake. With the hashtag #KendrickBowl trending, it’s clear that Kendrick’s performance was a cultural moment that pushed boundaries—but has he gone too far, or is this just another chapter in hip-hop history? Only time will tell, and Drake has yet to respond.

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Jasmine J Walker

Jasmine J talks about the evils of the blue hundreds on her latest single, ‘Money’. The Brooklyn-born artist exhibits a conversational tone, breaking down the morals surrounding money, and the extent people are willing to go to obtain it. She skillfully maneuvers the looping sample on the production, taking charge of the track with her powerful presence that resonates throughout her verses. Jasmine isn’t like other acts emerging out of the Drill-heavy Brooklyn scene, she’s bringing it back to the soul and the artistry of rhyme schemes and storytelling. Check out her track below:

LVTee

On the flip side, UK rapper LVTee has a fine understanding that money is universal. On his latest single, ‘Green Light’ featuring T2, LVTee provides more than your typical fanfare party raps, he’s making music meant to be replayed until your phone dies. The key is his ability to nonchalantly create endorphin-releasing melodies, which makes each verse a fun-fueled delight. His melodies are definitely his strongest point and we think he can go a long way. Check out the track below:

– by Anthony Malone and Navjosh

Through our artist discovery platform Saturday Spotlight, we have discovered some amazing talent in the past including Russ, Ty Dolla Sign, Mez, IDK, Victoria Monét and Trap Beckham to name just a few. In most cases, coverage on HHNM was their first look among media outlets. Find the submission guidelines here.