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Giving Grown Folks What They Want

Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon
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by Sanni Brown

December 12, 2024

On Rick James, we givin’ the people exactly what they want this week on The Message. 

“Give It To Me Baby!” is the vibe this week, so that means your messenger of the night will start the show with a ‘funky’ message for all the grown divas who want to get exactly what they want this Christmas! After that, brand new music to keep you current. Follow that up with music drops that include behind the scenes footage, a brand new music video, and a throwback mixtape that is available to stream now.

We’re going to the studio to discuss: a potential diss track, a possible hip-hop/pop collab, and confirmation of new music from this legendary lyricist. In music class, I’ll share three ways alongside three tracks to help you get the best outta your holiday time off. And then your messenger of the night is going to ‘give you something you can feel’ to close out the show! It’s about giving the grown folks what they want this week on The Message!

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