Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2025 Grammys with Song of the Year Win

Plus: Is Apple losing its advertising touch?

Happy Monday! I hope you’re having a great start to your weekend. It’s been a whirlwind week, and there’s a lot to catch up on.

From Kendrick Lamar’s big Grammy win to the buzz around Beyoncé’s new tour, it’s been a week of groundbreaking moments in both music and tech. Apple’s advertising strategy is under some scrutiny, and OpenAI’s new AI agent is getting some attention. There’s no shortage of excitement, and I can’t wait to dive into it with you!

There's plenty to catch up on from Grammy awards to new AI developments today. Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep at the 2025 Grammys, including his Song of the Year win, has set the music world on fire. Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour is officially announced, and it’s already making waves for its historic Grammy moment. On the tech side, Google is gearing up for Black History Month with some fresh activations, and Meta’s CTO is reflecting on the metaverse as a gamble that may soon prove itself. Meanwhile, Heinz is spicing things up with a new collab featuring DJ Mustard – it’s all about bold flavors this week!

Take a moment to explore today’s newsletter for all the highlights. Whether you’re into the latest in music or the newest tech, there’s something for everyone. Happy reading!

- Ryan

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