With all that, the Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour show on May 8 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford sure wasn't dull. The Murphy greeting, on social media, noted that it was a hometown show for SZA, aka Solána Rowe of Maplewood.

One year ago last week, Kendrick Lamar set flames to Drake's reputation that the rap world is still feeling the embers from. In just a week, songs like "Euphoria," "6:16 In LA," and yes, "Not Like Us,

The rapper and R&B star are taking victory laps for smash hits and albums. But their co-headlining tour is still threaded with angst and reflection.