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☆ Khon in Bangkok: Inside Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre, passionate performers keep a masked art form alive
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Karla Cripps | Kocha Olarn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But one of the best places to experience an authentic Khon performance is Bangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre. Among the performers tasked with playing that role at Sala Chalermkrung is 34-year-old Thanet Pakwisath, who has been practicing Khon for more than 20 years. “And I believe that other performers here at Sala Chalermkrung would have the same belief.”But like many of his colleagues, he fears for its fate. I want everyone to help – both Thai people and foreigners.”Sala Chalermkrung: A living museumBangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theater has its own fascinating back story. But from the late 1970s, visitors to Sala Chalermkrung began to decline.

Persons: Ling ”, Khon, Sala, Apassara, khon, Karla Cripps, Hanuman, “, ”, “ Khon, Hanuman Thanet, Sala Charlermkrung, Mark Phillips, ” Sala, King Prajadhipok, Sala Chalermkrung Organizations: CNN, Bangkok CNN, Suvarnabhumi International, Heritage, Chalermkrung, Khon, Royal, Sala Chalermkrung, Sala Locations: Bangkok, Thailand, Khon, Thai, Sala, –, Sala Chalermkrung, Thanet, “, Charoenkrung, Phra Nakhon District

☆ Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid California Inquiry
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Christopher Damien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Officials in Riverside County did not bring charges against any of the deputies involved in the encounter with the man, Christopher Zumwalt, 39, but quietly agreed in December 2023 to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by his family. Depositions from the case and video footage obtained by The New York Times show the frantic and violent minutes when deputies tried to force Mr. Zumwalt out of his cell as he paced and talked incoherently. In the video, deputies wearing helmets and shields toss canisters of pepper spray into the small concrete room, struggle with Mr. Zumwalt, and strap him to an emergency restraint chair. He died on Oct. 25, 2020, after experiencing cardiac arrest. On the day of his arrest, he was issued a citation for bringing drugs into a jail.

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☆ ‘Blockout 2024’ Wants to Send Celebrities to the ‘Digital Guillotine’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Elizabeth Paton | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As protests over the war in Gaza unfolded blocks away, last week’s Met Gala was largely devoid of political statements on the red carpet. At least, it is on TikTok, the social media platform that was a sponsor of the Met event. Blockout 2024, also referred to as Operation Blockout or Celebrity Block Party, targets high-profile figures who participants feel are not using their profiles and platforms to speak out about the Israel-Hamas war and wider humanitarian crises. The criticism began on May 6. when Haley Kalil (@haleyybaylee on social media), an influencer who was a host on E! News before the event, posted a TikTok video of herself wearing a lavish 18th-century-style floral gown and headdress with audio from Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film “Marie Antoinette,” in which Kirsten Dunst proclaims, “Let them eat cake!”

Persons: Blockout, Haley Kalil, Sofia Coppola’s, Marie Antoinette, ”, Kirsten Dunst, “ Organizations: Sofia Locations: Gaza, Israel

☆ Gold prices set for second weekly gain on Fed rate-cut optimism
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices appeared set for a second consecutive weekly gain on Friday, after recent U.S. inflation data fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this year. The dollar index was down 0.6% for the week so far, against its rivals, making gold less expensive for other currency holders. "The upward bias for gold prices may remain, with the recent run in U.S. economic data offering room for the Fed to consider earlier rate cuts in 2024 while geopolitical tensions rock on. Bullion is known as an inflation hedge, but higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. "Gold prices may correct lower as markets look to re‑establish the historical relationship between gold and the U.S. dollar.

Persons: Yeap Jun Rong, haven't, Bullion Organizations: Co, Federal, Fed, U.S . Federal Reserve, U.S ., Commonwealth Bank of Australia Locations: Bangkok, Thailand

Soaking storms will shift east on Friday and target more of the Gulf Coast after rumbling to life Thursday afternoon in parts of Texas. Floods deluge roads: Several roads closing in northern and eastern Bosque County, Texas due to water over crossings or bridges. More than a dozen school districts closed: The Houston Independent School District has announced campuses will be closed on Friday and will reopen next week. Schools will reopen on Monday, May 20,” the school district said in a message on Facebook. A handful of Houston-area school districts announced they would close Friday as well, including Aldine Independent School District, Channelview Independent School District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

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☆ 'MoviePass, MovieCrash' showcases the catastrophic behind-the-scenes story of the movie-ticket subscription app
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThe upcoming HBO documentary, "MoviePass, MovieCrash" chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the movie-ticket subscription company MoviePass. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. (Both Lowe and Farnsworth were charged with securities fraud in 2022 and are awaiting trial.) "MoviePass, MovieCrash" is produced by Assemble Media and Mark Wahlberg's Unrealistic Ideas ("McMillions").

Persons: —, MoviePass, Stacy Spikes, Spikes, Hamet Watt, Mitch Lowe, Ted Farnsworth, Lowe, Farnsworth, Mark Wahlberg's Organizations: Service, HBO, Netflix, Business, Helios, Matheson Analytics, Media

☆ MrBeast has broken the curse of influencer success
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementSome attribute it to dumb luck, but others think Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has changed content creation forever and set a new standard for what content creators can aspire to. Importantly, he is changing how influencers are viewed by traditional media. Jamie Nudelman, a social media growth expert at the digital marketing consultancy Viral Marketing Stars, told Business Insider that Donaldson has become "more powerful than traditional media." Advertisement"Truthfully, Amazon Prime needs MrBeast more than MrBeast needs Amazon Prime," he said. "Most content creators ride on a trend and then get stuck in it," Nudelman said.

Persons: —, Jimmy, MrBeast, Donaldson, MrBeast Donaldson, YouTube's, Jamie Nudelman, Justin Bieber, Liza Koshy, Bo Burnham, Rachel Pedersen, James Charles, Shane Dawson, Jaclyn Hill, Nudelman, It's, influencers, Pedersen, Liz Germain, Germain, Donaldson obsesses, it's, he's Organizations: Service, Business, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Jeffree, Super Locations: tatters

☆ At least 4 deaths in Houston, official says, as storms bring ‘life-threatening’ flood risk to Texas and Louisiana
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Joe Sutton | Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

More than 100,000 are also in the dark in Louisiana as storms batter the state, as well. Parts of Texas and western Louisiana are under a rare Level 4 of 4 high risk of excessive rainfall Thursday, the Weather Prediction Center said. Major flooding has prompted water rescues in at least one Texas city. Texas and Louisiana have been in the bull’s-eye of seemingly unrelenting rounds of torrential, flooding downpours since the start of April. A tornado warning had been issued earlier Thursday evening in Harris County, including downtown Houston, according to the National Weather Service.

Persons: Samuel Peña, John Whitmire, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Houstonians, what’s, Hurricane Harvey Organizations: CNN, Houston Fire, Hyatt, Weather Prediction, WPC, National Weather Service, Houston, KPRC, Houston Astros, Oakland Athletics, Houston Mayor, Centerpoint, METRO, Training, Florida Panhandle, Regional Climate Center ., Hurricane Locations: Houston, Hyatt Regency, Texas, Louisiana, Bryan, United States, Georgia, Waco, Mississippi, Lake Charles , Louisiana, Harris County, Harris, city’s, Gulf, Alabama, Florida, Shreveport , Louisiana

☆ Gold, silver and platinum's red-hot rally still has further to go, strategists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum in Munich. Gold, silver and platinum prices have been on a tear so far this year, and strategists say the precious metals could continue to hit fresh record highs over the coming months. Spot silver prices, meanwhile, traded 0.5% lower at around $29.54 per ounce. Strategists at Saxo Bank said in a recent research note that gold prices could soon test the $2,400 level, silver may climb as high as $30, while platinum has upside potential to reach $1,130. The Danish bank said Wednesday that its "year of the metals" theme had continued to gather momentum in recent weeks, citing its preference for gold, silver and copper.

Organizations: Aurum, Federal Reserve, Saxo Bank Locations: Munich, London, Danish

☆ Here's how billionaires from Mark Zuckerberg to Jeff Bezos celebrate their birthdays
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Meta CEO hung out with Bill Gates in recreations of his old bedrooms for his birthday bash. Zuckerberg isn't the only billionaire to celebrate with a lavish — and slightly bizarre — party. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg marked turning 40 this week by channeling his inner Eminem, squeezing into recreations of his old bedrooms, and hanging out with Bill Gates. The Meta CEO isn't the first billionaire to celebrate his birthday with a lavish — albeit slightly bizarre — party.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Zuckerberg, —, isn't, Jeremy Strong's Kendall Roy, Wu Organizations: Service, HBO, Wu -, Business Locations: Wu - Tang

☆ Man Linked to ‘I Raped You’ Message Is Detained in France, Authorities Say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Johnny Diaz | Aurelien Breeden | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and then, years later, sending her a message that said “So I raped you” has been arrested in France, the authorities said. The man, Ian Thomas Cleary of Saratoga, Calif., had been sought since 2021, when a warrant for his arrest was issued charging him with sexual assault. Mr. Cleary, 31, was detained last month in Metz, France, according to the prosecutor’s office at the Metz Appeals Court. The prosecutor’s office said that Mr. Cleary had been arrested in connection with a case involving the possession of stolen goods. Mr. Cleary is still in detention, the prosecutor’s office said.

Persons: ”, Ian Thomas Cleary, Cleary Organizations: Court Locations: France, Saratoga, Calif, Metz, United States

☆ Copper futures hit record high as data center build-up, EV growth fuels demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Copper futures hit a record high on Wednesday as demand for the base metal stays strong amid a rush to build data centers and the continued electrification of the global economy. It is integral to manufacturing electric vehicles, power grids and wind turbines, especially as the global economy electrifies. The International Energy Agency is expecting power demand from data centers to more than double to over 1000 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2026 from 460 TWh in 2022. Copper production growth forecast for 2024 has been cut to 0.5% compared with a 3.7% growth estimated by ICSG last October 2023. Anglo American, a major producer, said it would cut copper output in 2024 and 2025 as it seeks to cut costs.

Persons: ICSG Organizations: Aurubis, Bank of America, International Energy Agency, Study, Quantum Minerals, Citi, London Metals Exchange Locations: Hamburg, Germany

☆ I have spent entirely too much time thinking about Mark Zuckerberg's outfit at his birthday party
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe Instagram photos from Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday party left me with many questions. AdvertisementIn two of the photos, he's wearing a slightly different outfit: the gold chain is missing, and his T-shirt is plain black. AdvertisementOr, another option, which is my theory: He didn't choose the shirt; the shirt was gifted to him during the party. My theory is that this wasn't just her regular casual party attire — she was dressing up in a typical Mark outfit as a joke, chain and all. But I feel confident in my assessment that Zuckberg's outfit was gifted to him as a joke during his party.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg's, Zuck's, Priscilla Chan, Mark, Kieran, Zuckerberg, didn't, Cato —, Zuck, Priscilla Chan's Instagram, Mark doesn't, Bill Gates, Joel Kaplan, Meta's, Kaplan, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: Service, Business, Google, Nike Locations: Harvard, Carthage

☆ Zuck's birthday t-shirt is a tribute to ancient Rome, Facebook's history, and going hard
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Kieran Corcoran | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewCarthago delenda est — mean anything to you? In a series of photos showing the Meta founder celebrating his 40th birthday, Zuckerberg had a striking black shirt with a Latin phrase on it. Advertisement"Carthago delenda est" means — very emphatically — Carthage must be destroyed. As well as being a throwback to Roman history, it's a throwback to Zuckerberg's own history. So it seems appropriate that a throwback — if obscure — Latin phrase should be at the center of it.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Kwan Wei Kevin Tan, Cato the Elder, Cato, It's, Caesar, Aurelia, Maxima Organizations: Service, Senate, Business, Google, Facebook, Harvard Locations: Carthage, Tunisia, Rome, Hannibal, Carthage's

☆ Apple desperately needs its Next Big Thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Paris Marx | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But after a decade of doing that, iPhone sales are slowing, revenue is down, and the company, again, needs to find its next big thing. Apple's own outlook suggests poor iPhone sales will persist, especially as sales in China rapidly decline. The drawbacks of Cook's divestment from product design and development are now becoming clearer. Both the EU and the US cases would also make some people more likely to switch to a cheaper phone, which would threaten iPhone sales even further. The drawbacks of Cook's divestment from product design and development are now becoming clearer.

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☆ These 3 ETFs have risen by double-digits every year for the past 5 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Two U.S.-listed ETFs — the SPDR S & P Metals & Mining ETF and VanEck Steel ETF — and the Japan-listed NEXT NOTES Japan Equity High Beta Select 30 ETF have each risen more than 10% every year since 2019. SPDR S & P Metals & Mining ETF The SPDR S & P Metals & Mining ETF (ticker: XME) gives investors broad exposure to the metals and mining segment. The VanEck fund has outperformed the S & P 500 in four of the past five years. NEXT NOTES Japan Equity High Beta Select 30 The NEXT NOTES Japan Equity High Beta Select 30 ETF (ticker: 2068.T-JP) is a smart beta ETF. High beta stocks react with more volatility than the rest of the market.

Persons: SPDR, It's Organizations: CNBC, P Metals, Mining, VanEck Steel, —, Japan, CNBC Pro, Mining ETF, VanEck, NEXT, Nomura Japan Equity Locations: U.S, Japan

☆ Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates squeezed into a mini-version of the Meta CEO's Harvard dorm for his 40th birthday bash
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday bash featured recreations of his old bedrooms. Bill Gates, in a black hoodie, hung out in a replica of Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm room. AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday bash gave us a glimpse of an alternate universe where Zuck and Bill Gates are college roommates. The slideshow shows him in mini-replicas of some of his former cribs — including the Harvard dorm room where he launched Facebook. Gates, in a black hoodie, blue-gray gym shorts, and tennis shoes, was crouched on a little red sofa next to him.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg's, Bill Gates, Zuckerberg, — Organizations: Harvard, Service, Business Locations: Gates, Harvard

Hong Kong CNN —Hong Kong’s leader responded on Tuesday after three people were charged by British police for allegedly spying on behalf of the city’s intelligence services. Relations between Hong Kong and its former colonial ruler Britain have soured in recent years following mass pro-democracy protests in the Chinese city in 2019 and 2020. The British government has criticized Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed crackdown on almost all opposition in the years following the protests, while Hong Kong authorities have bristled at Britain providing a safe haven for pro-democracy leaders sought by the Hong Kong police. Hong Kong leader Lee noted in his Tuesday news conference that one of the men charged was the office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London but did not directly address a question over whether it was involved in surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is speaking at a press conference on April 30, 2024.

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☆ It sure looks like Mark Zuckerberg is taking a brand new superyacht out to celebrate his 40th birthday
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Madeline Berg | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewAll signs point to Mark Zuckerberg celebrating his 40th birthday on what many speculate is his brand-new superyacht Launchpad. But in the yachting world, where privacy is paramount, no party would confirm her owner. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Wingman, the support superyacht that he is suspected to have purchased with Launchpad, made the journey with her.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Ruben Griffioen, eSysman, Autoevolution, Launchpad, he's Organizations: Service, Business, Meta, SuperYacht Times, Marshall Locations: Panama, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Russian, Launchpad, Feadship's, Netherlands

☆ Young workers are flocking to these fast-growing job markets—they're not on the coasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

New York, Washington, D.C. and other major metros may be some of the most sought-after job markets for young professionals, but for ample opportunities and high-paying roles, they may have better luck in the Sun Belt. The metro areas around Tucson, Arizona; Tallahassee, Florida; and Gainesville, Florida; are the fastest-growing job markets for entry-level roles, according to new data from LinkedIn. The top industries hiring entry-level workers are secure fields like manufacturing, government, education and health care. 1 priority is finding a job with stability. The professional services sector has seen more layoffs in recent years, Kantenga says, but common jobs in consulting and legal services also pay "extremely well," which may be a worthwhile tradeoff for young people.

Persons: Kory Kantenga, Kantenga, grads Organizations: LinkedIn, Sun Locations: York, Washington, Tucson , Arizona, Tallahassee , Florida, Gainesville , Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, Chattanooga , Tennessee, Savannah, Georgia, Des Moines , Iowa, Birmingham , Alabama, Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Huntsville , Alabama, Hartford , Connecticut, South, Americas, Tucson

☆ Today is Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday. Here's how his wealth has grown over the past decade.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewMay 14, 2024, marks Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday — and he's had quite the decade. Zuckerberg's net worth of $169 billion makes him the fourth richest person in the world, according to Bloomberg. Related storiesZuckerberg owns most of Facebook with his 13% stake in its parent company Meta, and nearly all of his fortune — $164 billion worth — is tied to it. And while he's far from the flashiest of the centi-billionaires, Zuckerberg's lifestyle has changed in conjunction with his wealth.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg's, he's, Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, He's, I'm, Chan Zuckerberg Organizations: Service, Harvard, Bloomberg, Business, Facebook, Meta, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Locations: Meta, Palo Alto, Tahoe, Kauai, Hawaii

☆ Chinese journalist imprisoned for her Covid reporting due to be released after four years
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Hong Kong CNN —A Chinese citizen journalist who has been behind bars for four years over her reporting on the initial Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan is due to be released Monday after serving her sentence, according to supporters and a court verdict. Zhang is due to finish her sentence on Monday, according to the court verdict on her case obtained and published by human rights groups. In the lead-up to her expected release on Monday, supporters and rights groups have called on the Chinese government to free Zhang on schedule. Failing healthThe 40-year-old has been on multiple hunger strikes since being detained and her health conditions have sparked concerns from supporters and rights groups. During a previous hunger strike, Amnesty International alleged Zhang was shackled and force fed, treatment the group said amounted to torture.

Persons: Zhang Zhan, ”, Zhang, ’ ”, Zhang’s, “, ” Zhang Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Twitter, YouTube, Amnesty International, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CNN, Foreign Ministry Locations: Hong Kong, Wuhan, Shanghai, China

☆ How to Navigate London’s Wondrous (and Very Big) V&A Museum
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Andrew Ferren | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even for someone who loves getting lost in museums — especially “everything museums” like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York — London’s Victoria and Albert Museum might have been my Waterloo. The V&A typically draws around 3 million annual visitors, but even on the busiest days, the museum has the space and setup to largely avoid the sense of competing with the crowds. Since visiting the permanent collection is free (some exhibitions cost up to 20 pounds, or about $25), once you’re in the door you can just start wandering. Step right for medieval mosaics and Renaissance tapestries or go deep for 1940s Paris fashion, Baroque sculpture and, beyond that, Buddhist art. It’s easy to spend an entire day in the V&A.

Organizations: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Albert Museum Locations: New York, Victoria, Waterloo, Paris

☆ Elon Musk's Tesla dreams may hinge on his blossoming bromance with Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk seems to be courting Argentine President Javier Milei to secure lithium supplies. AdvertisementTesla CEO Elon Musk has been cozying up to Argentine president Javier Milei — and lithium may be one reason why. Milei told the TV show "La Noche De Mirtha" in December that Musk had called him and said he was "extremely interested" in lithium. Argentina's ambassador to the US, Gerardo Wethein, told Argentine media that the pair talked about Tesla's "investment opportunities" in lithium, the Financial Times reported. Musk met up with Milei again last week, shared a photo of them on X, and later told his followers: "I recommend investing in Argentina."

Persons: Elon Musk, Javier Milei, —, Milei, Musk, Tesla, Gerardo Wethein, Donald Trump, He's Organizations: Argentine, EV, Service, Business, United States Geological Survey, Reuters, Financial Times Locations: Argentina, Argentine, Texas, Tesla's, Austin

☆ Drake and Kendrick Lamar could sue each other for defamation over accusatory slurs exchanged in their diss tracks, says lawyer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In a bitter public feud, hip-hop stars Drake and Kendrick have exchanged personal slurs. Since March, the two have traded increasingly personal and aggressive diss tracks. AdvertisementAfter weeks of the bitter public feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar finally looks like it's over — or at least dying down. And the rap stars didn't hold back trading a series of increasingly aggressive and unpleasant diss tracks. Ultimately, it seems unlikely that either rapper will end up suing for defamation over the slur-laden diss tracks.

Persons: Drake, Kendrick, —, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Cole, didn't, Taylor, J, Prince Williams, Arturo Holmes, Matt Ford, Kendrick's, Daliah, Lamar —, Sapar, defamers, Saper, …, Harvey Weinstein, Adonis, Sophie Brussaux, that's, They're, It's Organizations: Service, Metro, The Met Museum, New, Saper, intel Locations: LA, New Republic

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