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The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week (feat. Little Dragon, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and More) [Playlist]
The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week (feat. Little Dragon, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and More) [Playlist]
Photo Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar To Open The 2018 Grammy Awards With Dave Chappelle

The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week (feat. Little Dragon, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and More) [Playlist] Photo Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment

It had previously been announced that Kendrick Lamar was performing at this year's Grammy Awards.

Now it has been confirmed that he will not only be opening up the awards ceremony but be joined by comedian Dave Chappelle and U2, according to E! News.

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As noted by Variety, Chappelle will also be one of several presenters at this year's Grammy Awards.

The comedian will also be presenting alongside Alicia Keys, John Legend, Trevor Noah, and others, according to a report from Variety.

Lamar is up for seven nominations at this year's Grammys, only one nomination behind Jay-Z's eight.

Currently, Lamar, along with Top Dawg Entertainment, is curating the soundtrack for the forthcoming Black Panther film. So far two singles from the album have been released: “All The Stars” and “King’s Dead.”

“I am honored to be working with such an incredible artist whose work has been so inspirational, and whose artistic themes align with those we explore in the film,” Black Panther director Ryan Coogler said. “I can’t wait for the world to hear what Kendrick and TDE have in store.”

“Working on such a powerful movie is a great opportunity,” Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith added. “We’re always working on new goals at TDE, so teaming up with Disney, Marvel Studios and the Black Panther film makes perfect sense.”

This year's Grammy Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

Source: E! News