Kendrick says Macklemore went too far + who "i" is for & the state of HipHop
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2014
- The Compton rapper opened up about the state of hip hop music on deeper level and explained where it needs to go. He also gave a surprising opinion on the Macklemore and those Grammy text messages but the thing that stood out most was when Kendrick discussed his new Outkast-esque record "i".
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“You better make me look amazing with this new record”
Kendrick:
*Drops the best album of the decade*
chill
@@JumbleBeeRescue It undoubtedly is, though. No denying that.
KidIraqi good kid, m.A.A.d city is better
@@classact526 I love good kid, but TPAB is #1 for me
best rap album of all time imo 😶
I think it's hilarious that after hearing "i" people were scared Kendrick was gonna turn pop, and then he dropped TPAB.
He dropped blacker the berry before the album... that’s when he caught the body
what about loyalty kendrick and humble and god kendrick
@@adriangunderson-smith1698 People can create both types of music because everything isn't black and white?
I didnt say they couldnt, this is an argument about whether or not he went pop tho
@@adriangunderson-smith1698 Still applies?? If someone 'goes pop' is that not implying that the majority of their music is going to be pop records? I mean of course that still means they can make 'non-pop' records but it technically still applies since Kendrick Lamar does not have to 'go pop' to make records like humble or loyalty. I just think Kendrick Lamar is rapper period, mainly because he has touched and rapped on so many different types of sounds. It honestly doesn't matter to me though.
note how when kendrick is answering questions even if the question came from the guy on the right he will keep turning his head to make sure both people are included. Kendrick just has so much respect
i know right, he is amazing
Jay Rock also does that. They actually have really similar personalities its cray cray you can see they go way back
+Disphik LOL I was thinking the same thing.
+Josh Shuter this nigga is so damn humble... so chill
+FuqBoi9000 and that also goes back to the respect thing..they're giving him respect because he gives it too
When K Dot ain't busy doing his thing he should really narrate some stuff....one of the best voices
Agreed man
+Conor Logan Or do a radio show :)
+Conor Logan
LOL seriously.
+Conor Logan I was just thinking that
road runner bill ky
18:15 for you guys who just want to hear him comment on Macklemore
impatrickk You're a god amongst men
impatrickk I owe you 18:15 of my life
Sup Bruh YO this is so true he has 65 thumbs 65 x 18:15 = 20+ hrs lol
impatrickk Thank you sir.
I do what I can
I think Kendrick music is worth the buy. Probably the only cd I will purchase this year. He deserves it. He is so organic and beautiful.
Never!
Michelle Jones you cant even compare them man. Dont feed the obvious troll xD
I agree with Terrence Cureton 100%. I like Macklemore. He is bringing something new to the table but even he agreed that Kendrick had the best new album this year.
esosj Mac can't even rap. The Heist album should've be named "Ryan Lewis & Musicians" cuz it carried only by pop organic production.
Under Pressure? B4.DA.$$? Cadillactica?
The song "i" literally changed my life. I made bold decisions just because I was inspired by the song and I'm more confident because of it. Fucking love Kendrick man.
I'm doing better because of a song. You got a fucking problem with that?
Deepak Mohan I was using hyperbole and being ironic... duhhhhhh
"Nobody gives a shit" 🌈
Louis Pena You're definitely a nice person to talk to...
did any of you listen to the interview? bashing on this guy while Kendrick helped him which is what Kendrick set out to do. But that's alright, some people can't comprehend genius lyrics.
To Pimp A Butterfly is the greatest album of the decade
no
il tizio Name a better one
+il tizio Name a better one
B4.Da.$$, RTJ 2, GKMC, Piñata, Cancer 4 Cure, People Hear What they see, Blasphemy, Testuo & Youth, The Ecology and The City under the city. Remember we are in 2015
+il tizio I would say TPAB is the most important album in mainstream HipHop. In terms of replay ability, the albums you mention have more except for Testuo & Youth, I wasn't really feeling that. GKMC, i feel like is a much more accessible album but in terms of importance, lyrics, story telling, reality, TPAB is up there with "illmatic," The Infamous" Its very incredible album with a unique production that I've never heard of.
"To Pimp a Butterfly" is a work of art! He has changed the game!
I've played it like 20 times already it's sooo good
his range is incredible, Section 80, GKMC, and TPAB all stand out on their own for different reasons.
How did he change the game?
Aaron L.S. switched from call of duty to battlefield hardline
Aaron L.S. Wale dropped a dope album that has meaning flow to it.. Wale is friends with KDot
"There's more people hurtin' than eatin' in this world"
Fuuuck man's keeping it real
Lewd Bandana that's a damn good pfp
100%
😂Lol. Shut up
@@beatbyknobodye1581It’s a 7 year old comment dawg 😂😂
his voice is so soothing
Yes it is
lmao Kendrick sounds just as good talking as when he raps tho
I know right... its crazy....
He kind of reminds me of a younger Ice Cube in how he speaks, just all cool and laid back.
MrWolfSnack thats a fact. Its an old cube interview on my channel
The voice is a instrument
@@goldenbliss6543 welcome to our world
Top 5 Rappers (my opinion)
1. John Cena
2. Kid From Reese's Commercial
3. Chief Keef
4. Young Thug
5. Shaquille O'neal
Icee Split Shaq Diesel*
Icee Split really john cena?
Hes being sarcastic idiot!
Icee Split mannnn you forgot about Bow Wow, LIl Romeo, and Tony Parker
What about peter parker and clark and bruce their spit will drown you
"I'm in the studio, I ain't got time to look cute "
yah
Busy response ever 😂
Evan Rodriguez definitely
Nego True But he made it look sexy
This interview has aged like fine wine. Homie was on a mission fr
There are many reasons but the main reason I love and respect Kendrick as an artist is the fact that he really doesn't care about labels or what others think he is/should be. He's just making the records he wants; no matter how it turns out critically/popularly.
+RPD1175 I don't think he minds 11 nominations either.
That's all artists should be..In the 90s hip hop was about being different and having your own identity.how many new artist today would any of you even watch a documentary or movie on..the list is short to very non existent
tru. plus just listen to his music. u have to be challenged to not at least respect the greatness of his songs
RPD1175 It was the same with em-- things like this reveals the rappers who are in it for the right reasons
I love how humble Kendrick Lamar is and how the Fame didn't get to his "head" this is how every artist should strive to be.
Leodanys Perez be humble
Leodanys Perez be humble sit down
I wonder why
It's not even humility. The dude is just real... and respectful. He referred to himself as a leader in music. He's confident because he knows who he is and he's not looking for superficial validation.
He did in the beginning of his career but then humbled himself after
got a feeling he would be a great dad lol
Stfu
I agree with that guy. STFU !!!
Leo The Rapper 239 whooptie dooh. want a cookie
+Lord Flacko OMG THAT SOME FIRE ASS DISS MAN
ivel kroezen #whatsnew
My top 5 lists (imo)
1. Top 250 movies on imdb.
2. Schindler's list
3. My grocery list from 2 weeks ago, had some really killer items on it.
4. David Letterman’s Last Top Ten List
5. 16 Cats Who Are Just As Confused As You Are(really made me giggles, cat's are so relatable)
lol
+thomas davis are we the same person
Damn witmaster over here
So original made my morning thank you sir.
I fuck with this list.
"Kendrick you gotta make me look amazing in this next album"
Kendrick making Rosenberg look like a fucking god with TPAB
The way he talks is like he's writing lyrics in his mind.
nah
It’s not that deep bro lmfaaooooo
hes thinking before he speaks
What?🤣
Makes a lot of sense bc someone said when Kendrick did the Sidewalks verse, he was visualizing it in his mind.
Till this day .. Kendrick is still the goat
"Stand behind what you do and the world is going to move by it," Kendrick Lamar
30:43
This man is legit explaining his personality. Also how people are critiquing him for appearing mainstream from this song lol. It is crazy how relative this interview is I think you guys should repost these points.
kendrick looks like hes gonna turn into one of those really old wise people that love golf
eRa Dekzo talking bout “the way the ball sores through the air and breaks written physics is quite a moment to believe in” 😂😂 KENDRICK REMAINS GOAT
That's gotta be true since "Humble"
Half true...Dominoes and chess..
That’s Q now lmao dude be golfing everyday
This 4 years old comment and your so right man
I don't like anyone in this video but kendrick
They're all halfwits besides Kendrick
bad nut-huggers
You're a nut hugger
rosenberg is a bit annoying but euro is cool
+ch “Hucking Fackers” ew ebro * auto correct
Rosenberg - "you need to make me look amazing with this next ablum"
Kendrick - *Drop TPAB*
The best album of all time was created for Rosenberg
Took 10 years but that body got caught!
That “bum” caused shock waves in East Africa 😮
i could play this interview after the month we had, and he still speaks truth and makes perfect sense. that boy got got, finally!
I stopped fuckin wit the Grammys since Puffy won over Wu-Tang..."Puffy is good, but Wu-Tang is for the children." R.I.P. ODB🙌
never fuck with the Grammy's, Oscar's, Emmy's... all that shit is bought and paid for one way or another. They marketing tools.
RIP ODB!
The Wu Tang album was way better. ODB’s verse on Reunited and Deck’s verse on Triumph are better than any Puffy verse on that album.
This is the reason why Kendrick Lamar is going to be around for a very long time. He understands the mission. Regardless of what people say, this dude has had an impact in hip hop for a while now and its because of the music. Of course internet trolls are gonna say dumb shit but that's what they do. Kendrick Lamar is not everyone's cup of tea which is fine but you cant deny the influence.
***** ok.
I came here for Macklemore flame....
Didn't expect to watch the full video..
Same !!
Lol same. It's a great interview
real shit me too!
Than your not a Kendrick fan
+SoKe Vkuv (jm) stfu
The best rappers in the game right now:
1. Kirby
2. Clarence from 8 Mile
3. Beyonce
4. Guy who said "You're killing me smalls"
5. Minion #9
No particular order
"Clarence from 8 mile" got me weak dawg 😂
+yankeesrule09 right💀💀💀🤔
😂😂😂😂😂 clarence😂😂😂
u clearly missed Stuart little
+Monlam Tehshar clarence that papa doc joint
What Kendrick says from 27:00 onward is too true. That's the problem with a lot of rap music today. Sure you may find it entertaining, but it's creating a culture, a way of thinking, in black communities that no one will ever hear of or see. I've already seen the influence of it on my peers from high school. How they'd see selling dope and having hoes was what made you cool, and how being in gangs was what you were supposed to do. Dropping out of school, theivery, they thought it all made them better as people. They'd try to imitate the rappers way of life as best they could, but they missed the part where the rapper is getting paid to do all of it while they're paying with their money and their lives possibly. Hearing Kendrick speak about this himself has made me gain even more respect for him than I've already had.
True
True. It's one thing to tell a story -- it's another thing to glamourize being broke, uneducated, and desperate. Rappers lie way too much nowadays. It makes me cringe when ever I hear the radio play such poop.
That's what people don't understand. of course you gonna think like that if you are not in the hood. The hood influence is what got the kids thinking and act like that. What your talking about is dealing with wannabes
MegaMkoi Now don't get me wrong, there are some individuals who were raised in the hood and who've seen what the hood does and expresses that as an obstacle that they've overcome, but if that is all they can talk about -- they shouldn't expect to be relevant and respected for too long.
Getting lift from your hood alone without skill is disrespectful to the art. And that "gangsta by association" shit is what them rap clowns do. Far too many rap clowns out, know what I mean?
Rappers talk about the things they see and experience on the streets only fools who are not from the real streets think is cool to imitate the rappers.
Kendrick comes out with a song with a super positive message and that makes him a sellout? This generation is fucked. And it's not like he hasn't made songs like this in the past. Fuck your ethnicity, heaven and hell, now or never etc...all those songs from his earlier projects had an upbeat positive vibe to it. I don't understand the hate the "I" track has been getting. I really don't.
I think it's because a large group of his so called fans nowadays are just mainstream listeners who bandwagon to what's hot at the moment. They probably never even heard of the tracks you mentioned.
From a philosophical perspective this interview has aged very well, when considering Kdot vs Drake
His words here are such a backbone to all the bars during the beef
Love Kendrick man. A true legend in the making🙏
So much respect for Kendrick. One of the most level headed artists in the game right now.
And then there is Kanye XD lol
+mehki jackson haha atleast Kanyes passionate we'll give him that
+Chilled Rap Sounds I like that actually. Kendrick is the Head, Drake is the Heart, J Cole is the Soul and Kanye is passionate asf, so he's the body itself(cause his beats are fire lol)
+Kristian Millan Diaz haha yo
KRiS I like how you put that lol
Kendrick Lamar is 27yrs old and he has some wisdom. He's wise beyond his years. I can tell he's been through some real tough situations. I appreciate that through his music he opens up and speaks from the heart. Real talk with his Good Kid, M.A.A.D. city album it reminded me of Snoop and Dre's The Chronic album. When that album came out I was like what the hell am I listening to? I've never heard anything like that and it had me so hyped. That's how Kendrick's album made me feel. I really dig Kendrick. He's doing something different and that's what's up.
this comment is everything
20:43
"just wine, like Jesus" haha
Rosenberg fucked that up tho 👽👽
I like this man
Bro I just hear this for the first time & had to check the comments to see if someone caught that... I’m mad they ignored that.
I swear gee I thought I was the only one that got that😂😂 had to check the comments
Top 5 rappers ever:
1. Pinky
2. Brain
3. Skrillex
4. Tommy Pickles
5. Soulja Boy
6. Mike Jones
7. Who?
8. Mike Jones
9. Who?
10. Mike Jones
+Josh White 281 330 8 0 0 4
Get out
Where's Supa Hot Fire?
+Josh White 1,2,3,4,5) DYLAN, bitches
+Rizwan Anwar because I spit hot fire
To pimp a butterfly another classic cd
ghetto lullaby for everyone they mc
"i'm just in the studio, i don't got time to look cute" boom. says it all - kdot cares more about creating dope music then creating a "look". this is Hip Hop not Hip Pop
Top 5 Lyrically
1. Gucci Mane
2. Shawty Low
3. Waka Flaka
4. Riff Raff
5. Soulja Boy
Holy fuck, I feel bad for you
Ricochet Invader 2 LOL You obviously dont know sarcasm
thevizualassassin My bad, I can't see that it's sarcastic through text
Ricochet Invader 2 All good my dude. Im just mocking all the top 5's that are listed on the comments. Its comedy to me, to see everyone bitching at each other.
Bro you forgot chief keef, young thug and lil b
18:20 The Macklemore bit. You're welcome.
THANK YOU
W
thanks man
I was looking for this comment thank you
sleepybbygirl
"people think you goin pop cause of 'i'" ....little did they know that kendrick dropped one of the most critically acclaimed rap album of all time with no mainstream or trendy beats on there.
kendrick's voice is so relaxing and unique
I'm just in the studio...
I don't have time to look cute
I EFFIN LOVE THAT! LOVE HIM!❤
Top 5 best wrappers
• Wayne Little
•Iggy azelea
•Ant and Dec
•John Cena
•Bill o Reilly
And JB
I love wrap music
Lol he said Wayne little.
bill o reilly lmao
As a Brit Ant and Dec are the ultimate
Welp he dropped “Not Like Us” they got the west coast banger they wanted
Half of the interview, Ebro tries to act like Uncle Ruckus, Charlemagne. Smh. Kendrick is going to have a career like Nas and Drake is going to have a career like Jay Z. I understand what Kendrick is saying, but how can black people keep supporting rapper who always raps about materialistic things or high ticket prices they can't afford? Rappers who want be on the Grammys, but don't come to the BET Awards, How many of the rappers perform at HBCUs, but you see them donating money to USC Berkley like they don't have enough money already. All l'am saying is this new generation of artists make it hard to be loyal to them cus they never support or give back to the hood once they make it.
Kendrick will have a career like Pac! When you see how much his next album sales, then you will know. He will sale more then Naz over all, because it will be more of a global connection. So Pac when it's said and done bro. You are looking at the next true legend!
James Bond jr how old are you lol
James Bond jr lmao this kid think it's about the sales smh.
The BET awards has become a joke and a coin fest, I don't blame certain black artist's for not attending.
Very unlikely. Jay-Z had classic albums by the time his 4th LP was released. Drake has none. Nas would never have made a record like "I" as well during that period in his career. They're both going to form their own paths.
Top 5 Rappers in my mind
1. Steve-o
2. Will Smith
3. Randy Orton
4. J-Roc (from Trailer Park Boys)
5. The black guy from the Montgomery flea market, furniture department.
7. Eli Manning
Lmao jroc u da man
Josh Sirvage Bart Simpson
It's just like, a mini Mall!
+Josh Sirvage Lmfao...🙌🏾
+Josh Sirvage
...So, whitey started the rapping thing in the late 70s? ..wait! they were the first Indians, Egyptians, AND they were the first AFRICANS too!!! lmao. your line up is great by the way...
Rosenborg looks like he's Kendrick's shy girlfriend
HAHAHA HAHAHA. truth
+James Lean and your Rosenborgs bitch....
KL SHADOWRDIER You're*
+James Lean He's good at acting, getting that long-term income from these artists he quivers around.
he's a nut hunger lol
kendrick has a depth and grace to his voice unlike any I've ever heard and it oozes pure wisdom. he's so grounded and relaxed and his presence just has such an incredible vibe.
kendrick and cole are the only ones really inspiring the people.
krit too, too many people sleep on him.
All lies people find inspiration in all types of music. Music is inspiration in it self. Cole, kendrick & even macklemore or in a position where they don't really have to compromise their music to sell records. But it's a lot of rappers that rap about the same things they do & nobody cares. A lot of rappers do trap, gangsta & party music but still do music with substance. They aren't the only ones trying to inspire people.
StonerHAS and let's not forget Logic either.
And Logic
New school?
I truly enjoy Kendrick talking, being true, staying centered and humble. I'm also glad to see that for once, there is a ton of positivity in the comments. Hope everyone has a great day, and also listens to a little Tribe tonight.
"There's nothing new under the sun." That is so refreshing to hear a musician admit that. Everyone is so quick to act like it's a crime to not be completely original. But it's damned near impossible. It's all been done. You're just putting your own spin on something that came before you. I love it. The more I hear and see from this dude, the more I wanna hear and see.
Top 5
1. 2Pac
2. 2Pac's hologram
3. Big
4. K.dot
5. J. Cole
+Dominic Segura nice B8 M8 I R8 8/8
SupeRocityT0XIC This isn't b8... this is my list.
+Dominic Segura lolololol noice b80 m80 i r80 80/80
Bad list! But good rappers.
" 2Pac hologram " 😂😂💀
I'm a fan for life. Kendrick is a real artist. He is in the game to say something. To change lives. He wants his music to RESONATE. He will never do trash music, top 40 shit just to cash in. He is as sincere and honest as it gets and he will be around for many years
Kendrick Lamar's the type of rapper you bump 20 years later and it still sounds new.
I thought he'd call Alli to turn up the headphobes
Jaqueal Buchanan LMAO
he was mixin wit Dre....;
mrsrjones60 you shleep
Lmao
Shit😂😂
7:48 dude started spitting bars outta nowhere
Kendrick is so humble
Steven Cruz well
this aged well
@@joseffthomas8833 Yup
@@joseffthomas8833 “Sit down,”
it's because he's sitting down
jay rock underrated as fuck !!!!
Factsss
Fuck jay rock
Exactly man
See him around the hood all the time ..
Macklemore , on stage, could've said "This grammy actually deserves to go to Kendrick."
I don't care how he said he feels to anyone.
25:55 the realest part of this interview
Nah 21:00
@@jamesharden6237 😂
Kendrick is about the music and it shows in his work!! Hip Hop needs substance again. How many more songs are we gonna discuss "Red Bones", cars, chains and trap shit. I am a FAN!!! #TeamKDot
1. Dylan
2. Dylan
3. Dylan
4. Dylan
5. Dylan
Because I SPIT hot fire...
LMMFAO!!!!!!! BECAUSE I SPIT HOT FIRE
Lmfao!!!
***** I rip and I rhyme, I rhyme and I rip. This is da way dat Dylan spit.
Lmaooooo
My top 5 rappers are....
1.Dylán
2.Dylán
3.Dylán
4.Dylán
5.Dylán
I spit hot fire.
looooooooool we love Dylán😂😂
Spit hot fire
Cant lie, that took me back
chappelle show
+chris horton no making the band
"i'm just in the studio, i ain't got time to look cute" xD 22:14
Artists have a platform. We should make them accountable for the energy they release. Kendrick is socially aware of the lack of connection in modern day mainstream music. It's not all entertainment, and shouldn't be reduces to such. Propaganda is a system of influential symbols, that of which we should make sure we balance out. There is no balance. There should be balance. There must be balance.
Well said.
Its been two years already,we need a new album soon
GKMC dropped March 19, 2013. It is Nov 3, 2014.
Unless you are from 2015 my Math doesn't agree with you.
he is starting to leak songs
Dude said "GKMC dropped March 19, 2013." where you from hommie?
Escobar600GOAT_NODEBATING. LOL where did you get that from??
Escobar600GOAT_NODEBATING. you mad challenged son
People saying “i” was pop and industry didnt actually listen to the song.. its fantastic
I love how he actually goes back and forth with eye contact in conversation. You can tell he is actually passionate about what he has to say
Really though stop putting drake logic and gambino in your top five lists. Thats shit for white boys to feel like they trappin in the suburbs. Seriously it goes
Kdot
Cole
Joey badass
Wale
Lupe
Its real artist everywhere and you talkin about studio gangster drake, eminem wannabe logic, and soft ass childish gambino who don't even like being a nigga?? I hate that shit. Real hiphop is what is relevant in the hardknock life with style and charisma. Thats what made the stereos bangin Biggie joints in the streets. Now its SINGING about pushing rock over WEAK beats, and hooks that make up half the fuckin song. These artists above make it a point to kick a ill verse everytime they spit. Lyrics flow messages on point. And while they might be on there mainstream grind for a single or two they only do it to appeal to white people who buy their album on iTunes and concert tickets. they will always always have music the street ride to even if its not poppin on the mainstream radios. Mainstream really do got the game fucked up. Just cus you think you cool listenin to that new drake joint dont mean its good you just don't have that hardknock taste so foh. If it aint hood i don't listen to it. I'll listen to keef drill squad music before I play club joints like 0-100. not tryna be a studio gangsta out here nigga
logic had the most "hood"/hard life out of all these people and he not even white, he is mixed, or according to every other black person he is "BLACK" just like our president. He grew up in and surrounded by every hood stereotype you can think of but because some bullshit you made up in your head he aint good enough huh...gtfoh judge the music bruh
respectively i meant the most hood life out of the guys you listed, that was "...for white boys to feel like they trappin in the suburbs."
don't be ignorant witht that "white boy shit" if you didn't notice hip-hop is white now...I don't like that it is, but open your eyes bruh!! White people are by FAR the biggest supporters of hip-hop. Black people don't go out of their way to go to concerts and buy albums like white people do. I'm mixed so Idc if I come off ignorant, Im stating facts. ALSO you don't have to be hard or come from the streets to be a good lyricist....with that being said I really like your list, but I would put 1. J Cole 2. Kendrick 3. Big K.R.I.T 4. Logic 5. Drake
How is drake not top 5... name 1 song for white boys.... what? He never gun bars... all real shit... gotta respect it
PLEASEE TELL THEM AGAIN!!!
The best out right now.
1. Kendrick Lamar
2. Big K.R.I.T.
3. J. Cole
4. Joey Bada$$
5. Childish Gambino
*Enjoyment wise. Who's your top 5?
If this list is a list based of lyricism then it's terrible. Childish Gambino does not have good lyrics. His lyrics could've been written by a kid in elementary school. If you're referencing Rugrats and Ariel Pink in your music you're not on top of the game. His punch lines are pathetic and he constantly is bragging about how black he isn't and how he is trying to gain respect for it. Not to mention Donald says he wants to put away with hip hop stereotypes while he talks about how he gets women constantly in all of his music. "Asian girls everywhere, UCLA, You See Me bae"...are you serious???
Ok first off, Donald never said he wasn't black quiet the opposite heard "Hold you down" or "Black faces" off of Royalty. Also him liking Asian girls isn't a problem heard of Jhene Aiko? He also likes white, latino, even BLACK girls yes!!!! He doesn't really speak of it on record but yeah. Anyway Gambino is very good lyrically they're is hidden meaning in a lot of his lines as for muscial taste LaRel's musical preference I actually agree with with the exception of Kendrick at #1 and J.Cole at #3 swap Cole for 1 and Kendrick #2 and that's basically my list. So yeah everyone has different musical proclavities but we shouldn't judge, we're all humans on God's green earth. Peace. Stay Blessed y'all.
And also on a side note:LaRel your channel is Awesome brother keep up the good work!!!!!
Jeremy Diesel that's what I said...I said he is obsessed with talking about being black and how black he isn't to other black people. Not sure how long you took to do your research but this isn't a rebuttal. This is you agreeing with me.
I agree that he talks about about how unblack he is, but he's saying that he doesn't act like the stereotypical black guy, he is in fact black but he has tendencies that are considered white. But has black skin.
kendrick is the best rapper of all time
L he is top 10 but he's not the best rapper of all time you both wildin
Sunbro Sharm the fact you're even remotely comparing K Dot to MJ proves your knowledge on music is severely lacking..
all of y'all are childish. it's an opinion. they can say whatever the fuck they want. even if it sounds like bullshit to the rest of us, it's their opinion
lol, are you 10? @mike
***** no you're 10
This had aged beautifully in 2024
why does it always feel irrelevant when non-black people say Eminem is the best rapper of all time? it's like you want to shuffle their hair and say awww like they're child
I feel like white people would often say there fav rapper is eminem and drake
Cause they are part of the illuminati lol
Lmao I thought I was the only one.
Lol ikr? When I see white people say Eminem is the best i'm like "because you don't listen to rap often..."
So fucking true, usually people who know nothing about hip hop say Eminem is the best
Top 5 Rapper
5 - Lil wayne
4 - Drake
3 - John Cena
2 - Naruto
1 - PowerRanger
Bro, don't be sleeping on the white girl from the education connection commericals. She been in the game since 2010
Thomas Anderson u crazy the kidd from the resses cereal commercial got bars
Bart Corley Tru
Darkdro 47 lmao he said naruto!
Naruto got bars bro
lyrically the top 5 in my opinion
1. aesop rock (not rocky )
2. mf. doom
3. Kendrick Lamar
4. earl sweatshirt
5. el-p
+sean ratliff how much rap u listen to
fitst two are awesome, and kendrick is great as well
+sean ratliff not bad man, need that indie stuff
+sean ratliff lil wayne
+sean ratliff lmfao, dude i mean Aesop Rock has an amazing way of rhyming, but the topics Kendrick and Earl are by far more more profound then Aes' content. He's ill, no doubt, but putting K.dot at third is ignroance.
I love genuine people like this. No matter what the world might say about his craft, they don't know what's going on in the mind of Kendrick. Sampling music from the Isley Brothers etc. Is what this industry needs, not to have different flavor, but to praise legends, and for people to realize the origins of hip hop. As he said it's easy to diss someone and to talk about your wealth, but really why do you rap? Music is the rhythmic poetry of life and rappers who have that luxury should consider writing about something genuine, not generic
"I" is mainstream? Jokes. Peeps forgot that he released "Poetic Justice" as a single?
So Ebro says 'i' has a sound that hasn't been heard since OutKast...yet Crooked Smile was made just last year. OK. I see you.
That was straight up pop my dude.
MrThekikster you saying sampling Jennifer Hudson was pop or the message was pop? Either way, I disagree man.
Trevor Katende TLC was a pop music group that he sampled but Jennifer Hudson did sing it. Jennifer Hudson is RnB but the song that was sampled was definitely pop.
MrThekikster i sounds more pop than crooked smile.
Quinton Porter Not really, the female vocals really give it a pop feel. i definitely sounds a lot like funk which the sample comes from.
Got me dropping tears right now. His insight is just so inspiring and deep. I'd really love to meet this dude one day. Such a beautiful human being in every single way I'm sure.
THEY NOT LIKE US
I think the thing I really love about Kendrick is that he's so humble man.. He just cares about music. I'm pretty sure he doesn't smoke and drink cause he wants a clear mind when he records. Kendrick looks real focused right now. I think Kendrick Lamar understands how rare it is in mainstream hip-hop these to be as big as he is and as lyrical and conscious he is. He's using this plateau to actually have a positive impact on culture. It's pretty awesome.
"Peep the the music, don't just bob your head to the beat" -Tupac
Top 5 Rappers:
5. Lil B
4. Lil B
3. Lil B
2. Lil B
1. Lil B
No
Julian Bell What is the character in your profile from?
Aquariuskudo There is this weird fucking video called "Jesus Died for Your Donuts." It is a batshit crazy Christian evangelical kids show. There is a part of the episode where a sentient talking loaf of bread comes out of the oven and start quoting the bible. I screencapped the loaf and added the sunglasses and joint to it in Photoshop.
Julian Bell Thanks, there is a meme on ifunny with the same piece bread but i never knew what it was from.
"how do you stay the same when everything around you is changing so fast?" "i keep genuine people around me" what a great answer by kendrick, man
This dudes honesty and mindset is beyond amazing. I love this guy and what he stands for.
28:37 Niggas aint bout to go out and buy albums. It's not even that deep though. It's not that we don't believe, it's just more so like: I can choose to pay and get the album or not pay and get the album. We're too technologically advanced as a society. There are several websites I can go on to download music for free. No one's music is so powerful that I would go out of my way to buy their shit. I don't care who you are. Jesus can come out and sell an album, I bet you I still download that shit for free.lls
if you're truly a fan of the artist you would go out and buy the album in stores or on itunes. illegally downloading it doesn't help them at all
oGsmuttz I don't know them niggas personally. The fuck?!?! If being a true fan means buying their shit, I guess I'm not a true fan of anyone then.
Marc G cause you're a heartless piece of shit
FerociousLionsOrg That could be true. But I think I'm more so a broke piece of shit who prefers to spend money wisely.
but if you truly support the artist you would buy it. i buy all of kanye's albums because thats an artist i support fully. i'll be buying this new kendrick record too
I remember hearing “I” and it felt soulful to me and it felt like something I needed to hear. It was right on time. “I love myself!”
who is here after 6:16
Going into Kendrick archives
I love Kendricks attitude! every interview people try to get him to diss others. But he stays humble to himself and others. That's pretty dope to see nowadays. When so many rappers gotta start beefs with other rappers.
This is my favorite Kendrick interview, I watch this interview almost every month and I watch it all😭🔥... There's so powerful words or message on this interviee.
What an awesome, genuine artist. A man that truly thinks deeply and deserves every ounce of success he has achieved. Love the Thundercat shoutouts too.
TOP 5 RAPPERS
1. finn the human
2. riff raff
3. cheddar bob
4. me
5. iggy
Clorox Bleach don’t mess with cheddar bob
Kendrick interviews are way more rare than kendrick albums I swear
Loved these interview for sure Phenomenal conversation indeed!!
This is my first time commenting on Hot 97 but this interview made me clap so many times thinking "yes" so many times. Great job Kendrick and you guys touched the best topics keep it up!