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Change "In accordance to the ***policy, the streaming platform removed XXXTentacion and R. Kelly's music their editorial and algorithmic playlists due to their publicized acts of violence against women." to "In accordance with the policy, the streaming platform removed XXXTentacion and R. Kelly's music from their editorial and algorithmic playlists due to their publicized acts of violence against women." AyrtonNorris ( talk) 18:29, 16 September 2023 (UTC) reply

 Done Tollens ( talk) 20:32, 16 September 2023 (UTC) reply

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Hello, it has come to my attention that there is an issue in the number of children listed in Kendrick Lamar's bio. With recent events come to light, I believe it is only correct and fair to increase the number of children in the bio to 3 instead of 2.

Thank you! KujaShado ( talk) 04:21, 5 May 2024 (UTC) reply

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. A diss track is a questionable primary source, and is not considered a reliable source for the proposed edit. —  Newslinger  talk 04:33, 5 May 2024 (UTC) reply

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Dcjznb ( talk) 15:40, 6 May 2024 (UTC) I would like to request an edit for the kendrick lamar entry, please approve, thank you! reply

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ɴᴋᴏɴ21 ❯❯❯ talk 15:42, 6 May 2024 (UTC) reply

In the biography section, it's written that Mr. Morale is a double album. It isn't. It possess neither the length of a double album, nor is it printed across 2 CDs to my knowledge. This should be corrected 2A01:CB05:512:3800:9C29:632D:FCEC:3E43 ( talk) 06:48, 8 May 2024 (UTC) reply

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Other names. The Boogeyman 2600:1700:4559:4440:B194:CC53:13A2:DBCC ( talk) 15:47, 10 May 2024 (UTC) reply

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Shadow311 ( talk) 16:13, 10 May 2024 (UTC) reply

Wikipedia's changed so much I have no idea if the page is protected due to the beef or if the edit button is just that hidden now, if someone would make this change for me I'd be grateful.

The Kendrick Lamar article cites a quote from him that opens with "It done", and someone added "(sic)" after that like AAVE isn't just a variation of the English language. The sic should obvious be removed, if someone disagrees with that, I'd refer them to the wiki page on AAVE, this is equivalent to sic-ing a UK English speaker writing labour or paralyse that way. Worthduck ( talk) 15:16, 15 May 2024 (UTC) reply

"His inclusion of social commentary and political criticism in his songwriting has influenced a rise in social conscience within his generation."

This seems like an exaggerated claim. 1. Has there been a rise in social conscience within his generation? 2. Did Lamar actually influence that rise or was it just coincidental? It would probably be better to avoid the promotional tone and just say "His songwriting includes extensive political criticism and social commentary." 2600:1700:A270:5EA0:0:0:0:27 ( talk) 00:16, 17 May 2024 (UTC) reply

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NICK NAMES ALSO INCLUDE- OKLAMA and KUNG FU KENNY (KUNGFOO KENNY) 2601:183:C901:C770:DC1B:5133:A75E:C28C ( talk) 13:04, 3 June 2024 (UTC) reply

 Not done Babysharkboss2 was here!! ^{Dr. Wu is NOT a Doctor!} 15:04, 3 June 2024 (UTC) reply