But either way principals went out the window way before this beef was over from both sides. It got to the point where the bars weren't the main focus. It was the juicy gossip. All speculation.
@@showmeboy3807 If you're really up on your principle game you understood that Kendrick doing this hopefully gets Drake outta this craziness most people did not know he was putting himself in. Serious allegations I mean, for those other ones, they already got a whole joint task force, so they need to do their job. I had no idea Drake emotionally froze himself as a teenager and just called it quits roughly. Oof. All that money at his age I'd figure he'd wanna get things at least manageable for his mental well-being. Why on Earth is dude rapping about stuff like self-respect while doing some random ish like sleeping with that girl Wayne was with? I've never heard Ariana Grande singing about being faithful or monogamous. Drake is actually insane lol
"God, my confession is yours, but who am I if I don't go to war? There's opportunity when livin' with loss I discover myself when I fall short" - Kendrick Lamar
J Cole’s music also talks about taking care of his boys and lifting brothers up not tearing them down… he is not a petty dude. He is not built that way. World needs more Cole’s
Maybe you could look at it this way. Drake is one of the golden idol of Hollywood. Kendrick took his fan’s blinder’s off. The false worship can stop now. He’s a warrior, and he did site Katt. All lies are up this year.
Dude. You just gained a fan. This was incredible. I'm not Christian, but to play on the idea of others' validation contributing to one's own esteem, you're the epitome of a Christian (at least with your assessment here). This was the most unbiased analysis i've come across. I'm a fan of both and i've expressed my disapproval of contradictions on both sides, but it has mostly been met with absolute fanaticism. The way you tie it in with the principles expressed through scripture was truly a thing of beauty. Keep spreading your love and sharing the word in the manner you do 🙏🏽
yoooo Jesus loves you bro, I’m glad you’re here! my bad if this comes across as obnoxious but if you’re interested in scripture hear this out- John 3:16-18 ESV- ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” (lots of people heard this one but hear it as truth). Romans 10:9 ESV “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. also check out Romans 8 i promise im not like one of Lecraes minions or something, just a guy who wants to share 😆
@@brooklynmomon421 it's always a pleasure to see someone else who doesn't deviate from their own principles yet still understand nuance. And all without casting judgement. Alot of people are just trying to sell you something, so the integrity of their message is compromised for their own personal gain as opposed to genuinely offering insight without expectation.
@averywordplay GOD bless you brother. You're exactly right, we (Christians) are not to sell anything, our commission is to spread the gospel ('good news'), but it is -Jesus who saves- via 'miracles' such as a testimony as this. Sorry to rant but hope I didn't insult your intelligence in any way. Take care
@@tywayne3 you didn't insult my intelligence at all! i definitely know where you're coming from. i've just had a multitude of experiences with people who used it as a grift. this was not one of those, and it's a breath of fresh air!
I stopped drinking in 2014 after some also embarrassing situations. I just wanna say thank you for not letting me feel lost and alone in my walk with God. Your honesty is really helping me heal.
don't worry, you are not alone! we all have skeletons in our closet. but the good news is that the door has been sealed with the blood of the lamb and our testimony helps to bring others out of shame and darkness and into Jesus' light of love.
Same year sis, 4th quarter of 2014. Lecrae was the first person I listened to when I started to feel compelled to give my life to Christ. Just Like You and Prayin' for You were and are my jams! The LORD is so good.
@@anthonygeorge7791My last drink was Christmas 2014! He is so good. My husband’s testimony video is on my page also if you’re interested in watching. I’m a OG fan also. Always been inspired and pushed towards Christ with Lecrae’s music.
I stopped in 2016 after seeing myself on tape,😟 that's when I realized that when I drank the me that I know would vanish and I would wake up the next day with no memory of the night before, although not feeling right. I rather be embarrassed but alive, and it took me this long to get that. God is good and I got church in the morning😁
The biggest thing that bothered me in the whole beef was how people treated Cole bowing out. Bro literally said he was losing sleep over how he chose to move because it didn't sit right with his spirit. Bro chose peace for himself and the internet (and a lot of hip hop fans) dragged him. That was crazy to me. But Lecrae brought it on this topic and his breakdown of the REAL beef in general. We need more of this type of commentary, sir.
I can't see Kendrick hating somone for nothing or adlest something petty. To me this is about respect, truth and accountablity to the youth and culture. I'm almost 67 years old and I wasn't into rap but I have enjoyed it at times. Kendrick's style and just him opened my mind to the enter man, hope I'm saying this correctly.
Kinda it was the reason why I decided to hear that album again. Didn't finish it cuz it was really that vulnerable, didn't heard anything like it at the time. Its so dope the beef gave it an additional context
@@symonortega it is my favorite Kendrick album I think bc I relate to it the most. I have no real connection to living in a gang run area or being a black man in America but I do have experience with my parents and myself breaking the generational curses that have plagued my family. I also love how vulnerable it is. Aunty Diaries had me on the freaking floor
This podcast needs to be played in every middle, high school and college in America and around the world. This should be spoken about in every church youth group in America so that kids will find their identity earlier in life and we can prevent them from the identity issues we all had in our youth and the dumb mistakes we all made.
i honestly think Kendrick used the battle as an opportunity to call Drake out on his bs not to prove himself the best. i think he is secure within himself, the man drops an album every decade that doesn’t sound like a man out to prove anything to anyone. However Drake is constantly seeking attention
@linellmoore5507 nah.... its symbolic. He says in the album how he is not our savior. Plus we are all supposed to metaphorically bare our own cross. His pen game suggests he sees the crown as the humble elevation we aspire to in Christ. We live as kings and queens only when we accept the persecution of the lost with meekness.
@linellmoore5507 thank you. People pick and choose what they think is correct when all of it is wrong. I love watching the hypocrisy unfold. Nothing but planned, paid distractions
One thing I've always respected about Kendrick is his introspection. He knows he has his own internal battles to fight. I think what hurts Drake is that he doesn't have that introspection. It's all about this outward appearance which led him to do some really dark things. Music aside, what I hoped would come out of this battle is that Drake would take the mask off and take accountability. Though it doesnt seem like that will happen.
@tonebrink6645 King deserves a crown and where is the proof of him doing that? There is none. It was alleged years ago then no receipts came from it because it's nonsense. I do understand that Drake is in little girls DMs and used to hang with Diddy though. Plenty of receipts on that
@@tonebrink6645 he was wearing that crown of thorns as an illustration of the theme of his album - he's not anyone's savior, he's not a selfless flawless figure, and he never agreed with people putting him on this pedestal. he's not anyone's "Jesus" so to say. his artistry has the intention of making people think and reflect but he's not responsible for offering solutions and his artistry is also his source of earning money, just like every successful artist. the crown was not a meaningless flex, it had an idea and concept behind it. why would he take accountability for something that never happened? there was not a single piece of evidence of that except someone's baseless claim that you can't even find a source for anymore. Drake, however, has weird behavior patterns around minors/barely legal girls that have been documented for years. and I don't know why somebody would still claim it's not weird. it is and always has been. I didn't need Kendrick to say anything about it because I've thought Drake's behavior was predatory since 2018.
@valeriyav2149 I understand what you're saying the crown illustrates. I do. Could a crown made of sticks or paperclips convey the same message. The crown is covered in $ 3 million dollars worth of diamonds. Are you comprehending 3 million dollars worth of DIAMONDS.
41:40 At first, it was a friendly competition, not about identity or Pride but Drake decided to get personal and mentioned Kendrick’s family. Kendrick warned him not to do that.
There is a roughsod prophetic angle here, too... that Kendrick, though flawed, was destined to expose Drake's act in a way that frees people from the bondage of his allure.
@kmccarter4481 they both made two very distinctly different types of messes. Very.... VERY different... and it matters. Namely, the only thing Kendrick mentioned that's at all in question is whether or not Drake has a daughter. So he didn't disparage Drake's image so much as he summarized it. Angrily, violently, but sincerely. Drake... was getting into a very icky gross for the sake of fame and money territory as his career grew over the years. He handled artists dishonestly, stealing styles and tracks from young or green artists brazenly, becoming more of a bully, glorofying a life he never lived to exploit the people who actually have the truama of that upbringing... denying his children, making friends with teenage girls OPENLY, pursuing the wives, gielfriends and daughters of the successful men around him to build himself up... OPENLY. I know neither of these men to hold either accountable morally. However, Drake is in the territory of criminal charges, and not the street kind. So... no, I won't indulge this notion that there was good and bad on both sides. People who know Kendrick speak so highly of his artistic authenticity and his character. People who know Drake and worked with him are either paid, silent, or openly dragging him. And if his career has been coupled with promoting SA and/or the grooming minors, then I say Kendrick did society a favor summarizing what so many already knew about Drake. It reminds me of the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries.... we all knew for years what that man was doing, but when forced to witness the collective horror of it all, the entire country finally had to face it for what it was. Sometimes we need these public reads to stand up for vulnerable populations and unheard survivors.
Crae, I’m 40 and been rocking with you and the 116 crew since I was in High School. I appreciate what you’re saying about Identity. Thank you for all these years of ministry. Keep going!
"When shit hit the fan, is you still a fan?" "As I lead this army, make room for mistakes and depression" - mortal man, kendrick lamar. he knows dude. he just can't let him continue either.
My baby was borne at home while this song played.... Please have children...at home and breastfeed , homeschool/unschool ...and give it your all! Thats our purpose! Go forth and prosper...multiply! LD ProLIFEMidWIFE of RI ⚓ ❤
The part about the rapper wanting to impact people is exactly why Kendrick is, not only the better rapper but, the better person in this beef... And the industry at large. He put out Mr Morale and the Big Steppers, not for the awards and sales but to impact people's lives. This need was about free advertising for Mr Morale, and two years later... It finally reached the ears it was intended for 🙌🏽
Drake lives a destructive, negative lifestyle that hurts many people around him. People are blinded and brainwashed with the glitz and fame he has and ignore the negative. This is not entertainment to many of us. It's good versus evil. I'm so glad that there are strong people who are starting to call these poisonous demons out. If humanity is going to survive, good needs to start battling and destroying evil.
As someone who listens to the music only and doesn’t follow any artist outside of purely the music… I could care less what the person behind the artist does.. both Kendrick and Drake make good music. We all know what’s going to happen when drake releases new music.. there is no killing him now, you guys all allowed him to turn into this juggernaut… if you are reading this it’s too late
Bro this is really sweet and refreshing. Thank you so much. It goes beyond the battles in that industry and touches all struggles for identity. God bless you brother.
It’s GIVING keep it real or keep it skating. All in yo face, unashamed about the faith. It ain’t up for no debating! I’m proud of the way you used this to give the gospel.
Crazy to think that you were out there struggling with alcoholism round about the same time that K Dot was dropping Swimming Pools. I'm from a family tree with a lot of alcoholics and I could have easily gone down that route if not for the many butt whoppings I got from my mom and dad. "I don't want you anywhere near that demon" is what my mom used to say 😂... Well I'm thankful for it now because it saved my ass from a whole lot of pain and suffering. I'm glad to hear that you've been able to heal and have been going sober for a long time. Keep the faith.
As someone who isn't religious, I respect the fact you have the self-awareness to admit that leading with your faith might not have been the best move in that conversation, beyond that, I can definitely see your point that this might just be a pride thing between them, tho I personally feel like there's a bit more behind why Kendrick went as hard as he did. Peace to you and yours brother
@ashleymorley8555 Legitimately, you don't make a song where you're telling a man's family how much of a terrible person he is without having some deep-rooted malice in your soul
@@DarkJJ13948 nah fr tho. Sum deep hatred or...unless u lik me and knowin the 'real truth' about sum1, certain shi jus eats @ ur soul til u gotta 🗣⬆️ regardless if ur believed or not
Excellent take Crae, as a follower of Jesus Christ (first and foremost), a Hip Hop lover, and a huge fan of Kendrick and Drake you articulated many things I’ve been feeling and really opened up my mind to some things I’ve been sleeping on. I’d love to know your thoughts on K Dot’s second diss track 6:16 in LA, when Kendrick says “God, my confession is yours, but who I am I if I don’t go to war? There’s opportunity when living with loss, I discover myself when I fall short”. Those bars tell me Kendrick understands the carnal, fleshy, dark and prideful nature of this conflict and the spiritual peace it would rob him of but felt a sense of responsibility and pressure (mainly from himself) to go through with it anyway, almost as if he felt the outcome would be worth the spiritual sacrifice. That outcome was not only him being heralded as the best but denting the image and reputation of somebody who he clearly considered to reperesent true darkness, infiltration and the devilish sides of the music industry (that’s not a condemnation of Drake but just how I think Kendrick views him) no doubt there was a lot of internal tension and conflict with Kendrick as I know he does value his relationship with God as you touched on. Love from North London, 🇬🇧 met you briefly a few years ago when you were in London with your kids 👊🏿. Respect my brother in Christ 🙏🏿
Not a big Lecrae fan but he Cooked on this one. The way he framed this battle within the context of identity, value and the book of Ephesians hit me dead in the chest. Thank you for this good brother.
3:05 Kendrick won with different rap styles, different styles of beats, all of his cover art had meanings, his titles had various meanings, dissed drake and his fraudulent character (validly), called him out for his weird interactions with kids, dissed his family, the OV-HO crew, brought in more numbers, and prophetically warned drake before all of this💀 Kendrick won in every aspect that a rap battle could happen😂😂
This is why 6:16 in LA is so slept on... its where Kendrick chooses violence. He chooses to go the traditional westcoast rap route. I respect that. I think K. Dot is kinda accepting his own values are brought down a few pegs with Meet the Grahams and Not Like Us....
Yeah... Dot, first prayed to God, because he knew he was going to war. Then he prayed for God to forgive him for his mistakes, before he even had the chance to make them. Then KL warned Drake that he knew where things could go, and he's willing to take it _there._ Not many has heard a prayer, before a lyrical killing. Not the norm.
I think the reason why Kendrick makes and has made the statement of being the best is pretty simple: Hip-hop became fairly stagnant, and bars became not as important as it once did before 2002. Hip-hop became a "vibe," easily digestible and without thought. What Kendrick wanted to bring back is what made the 80s and 90s the Golden Eras of Hip-hop: Not only amazingly entertaining with catchy hooks, some of the best production, but also the greatest bars at that time. Competitive. It was really exciting. All Kendrick has been trying to do since "Control" is to shake the proverbial tree and have rappers care about the art, competition, musicianship of hiphop, and not just the money, etc part of it.
I also think there’s a commentary about appropriation and stereotyping of (usually negative) black and “urban” culture. People like Drake use this black and urban culture in order to prop up this fake image of themselves that ends up reflecting poorly on black and urban (usually non-token brown minorities) people. It’s like neo-minstrel entertainment that does nothing more but box black people into crap stereotypes and focused on superficial measurements of success (money, women, likes on social media, material things, drugs).
@@arielvega6344 That's an insult to Ja Rule. I'm only half-kidding. Ja Rule knew his lane and stuck to it. Wasn't trying to be something he wasn't. Just my thoughts.
@@badrobotNG He's an performer. He doesn't write his stuff. He may be an "artist", but he's a dude disguised as another dude playing all the dudes around him. He has no style of his own.. He's a shape shifter.
This was such a real take on our society and culture. You truly are speaking everything that spiritually needs to be heard. Thank you for such an amazing message and for sharing your take on the Drake and Kenny beef!
I literally felt the anointing in these words. There is so much power to reach so many young people from a Godly, Christian perspective on this extremely prevalent and relatable current issue with Drake and Kendrick. Thank you so much for this word, I am so encouraged this Sunday morning.
In a rap battle, nothing is off limits. This is very true. But Kendrick is not the type to rap about destroying someone’s character with complete lies. Drake came for Kendrick’s wife as he always do… & small Kendrick took him to school.
LECRAE BROTHER I APPRECIATE YOUR BREAKDOWN SO THAT KIDS,ADULTS, WILL DISCERN WHAT THE REAL BATTLE IS AND WHO WE SHOULD ESTEEM GOD IN CHRIST 🙏🏾🤗✝️🕊️👑🔥🙌🏾
Love you for talking about this Crae! I've been watching a lot of videos breaking down the beef but I've been the most looking forward to yours, ever since you made the video about Kendrick a few years ago! Blessings from Los Angeles 🙏🏻
It's great that you're seeing it from both sides. The way I see it, it was about values, Kendrick was questioning that and made it a point to drag him to the deep end and using his narcicism against him. When you live in the world that Kendrick has built himself in the way he has, you see all of Drakes faults. I have to admit. I've always liked Kendrick because he reminds me of people I have high respect for. Drake has always been fake and playing a part.
As a big Kendrick fan, I’ve been having a hard time seeing this in the same light tbh. I think Kendrick’s strongest angle was to talk about Drake’s moral failings as a person, lack of maturity in his music or how his still promoting a sinful lifestyle. But I feel like that angle was pretty severely overshadowed by going after Drake for “tea” type allegations and not really backing them up, while also acting in some… less than moral ways. Plus, for all we know publicly, Drake actually seems like a pretty good father with a great relationship with his kid and baby mom. I feel like I never looked to Drake to be a morally righteous person, he’s never presented himself as that in a major way, and looking into him because of this beef has me believing he might actually be a better person than I thought. On the flip side, Kendrick’s own morality was brought into question just a bit… That’s ignoring a lot of other aspects of this battle, but yeah, I’m having a hard time seeing this as a big moral win for Kendrick…
I think the conversation you are having is that most people see this battle in the flesh and you are telling them to see it in the spirit fighting the principles of this world and where they will take you. Those that have ears hear and those that have eyes see and those that know, know, that’s our worth comes from Yah and what his son did on that cross. Thank you for this conversation!
It’s about protecting the hip-hop culture for future generations to profit out of urban communities. Drake is not for us he is exploiting the art for personal gain and kdot wasn’t having it.
Almost every rapper exploits the game for personal gain imo. Maybe Drake more so but we’d be hypocrites if we didn’t acknowledge the overwhelming sins of rap culture. Edit: rap vs hip hop. Check out KRS-One’s take on it.
@@lordrikudouzero9119 drake signs people to just let their career die and use them to write for him. There’s a reason OVO outside of Drake is kinda irrelevant. The most notable would be PNB but even then he isn’t anything special like The Weeknd
Lecrae Is Lying, Because He's Apart of The Lies. The rap battle is nothing more than a distraction used to distract so-called black people away from the absolute truth of the matter. For the rap battle is nothing more than a sum of orchestrated events used to keep us docile, entertained, and dumbed down from the absolute truth of the matter. For while you were sleeping playing video games, being entertained with the drama of the WNBA, the NBA playoffs, P-DIDDY, the prosperity of fools, and rap battles, there's a war in Israel and Ukrain. For while you're being preoccupied with mind control distractions of subtle seductions and manipulation, white on white crime is happening on such a grand scale, that they cannot even speak on black on black crime right now, but they can use black people as a distraction from the whole truth of the matter. For while all these distractions are happening to black people on such a grand scale, there are two wars taking place in Israel and Ukraine, and the are fighting over your identity, your land, who's next to have dominion over you, and to keep your true IDENTITY hidden from yourself, and from the world. (Revelation 2:9) JESUS SAYS, “I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.” (Revelation 3:9) JESUS SAYS, “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved you.” (Romans 2:28-29) “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly in the flesh; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.” (Revelation 13:10) "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” (Joel 3:1-8) “For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. Yes, and what have you to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? Will you render me a compensation? And if you recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your repayment upon your own head; because you have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly pleasant things: the children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem you have SOLD unto the Grecians, that you might remove them far from their border. Behold, I will raise them out of the place where you have SOLD THEM, and will return your repayment upon your own head: AND I WILL SELL YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS INTO THE HAND OF THE CHILDREN OF JUDAH, and they shall SELL them to the Sabeans, to a people far off: for the LORD has spoken it.” (Psalms 83:3-8) “They have taken crafty counsel against your people, and consulted against your hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against you: The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarites; Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.” (Deuteronomy 28:6) “And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships🚢 🛳️, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.” (Genesis 15:13) “And He said unto Abram, Know of a surety that your seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.”
Lecrae Is Lying, Because He's Apart of The Lies. The rap battle is nothing more than a distraction used to distract so-called black people away from the absolute truth of the matter. For the rap battle is nothing more than a sum of orchestrated events used to keep us docile, entertained, and dumbed down from the absolute truth of the matter. For while you were sleeping playing video games, being entertained with the drama of the WNBA, the NBA playoffs, P-DIDDY, the prosperity of fools, and rap battles, there's a war in Israel and Ukrain. For while you're being preoccupied with mind control distractions of subtle seductions and manipulation, white on white crime is happening on such a grand scale, that they cannot even speak on black on black crime right now, but they can use black people as a distraction from the whole truth of the matter. For while all these distractions are happening to black people on such a grand scale, there are two wars taking place in Israel and Ukraine, and the are fighting over your identity, your land, who's next to have dominion over you, and to keep your true IDENTITY hidden from yourself, and from the world. (Revelation 2:9) JESUS SAYS, “I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.” (Revelation 3:9) JESUS SAYS, “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved you.” (Romans 2:28-29) “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly in the flesh; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.” (Revelation 13:10) "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” (Joel 3:1-8) “For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. Yes, and what have you to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? Will you render me a compensation? And if you recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your repayment upon your own head; because you have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly pleasant things: the children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem you have SOLD unto the Grecians, that you might remove them far from their border. Behold, I will raise them out of the place where you have SOLD THEM, and will return your repayment upon your own head: AND I WILL SELL YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS INTO THE HAND OF THE CHILDREN OF JUDAH, and they shall SELL them to the Sabeans, to a people far off: for the LORD has spoken it.” (Psalms 83:3-8) “They have taken crafty counsel against your people, and consulted against your hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against you: The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarites; Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.” (Deuteronomy 28:6) “And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships🚢 🛳️, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.” (Genesis 15:13) “And He said unto Abram, Know of a surety that your seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.”
Definitely did not expect to have the Lord talk to me through a youtube video today haha. I'm so grateful for God speaking through you Lecrae. I genuinely cried at one point just hearing you say the verses in Ephesians 1. To allow Jesus to heal a low self-worth in areas of my life is a sense of joy that's very difficult to describe in words haha. Keep spreading his love man!
I really like this video, it was about a worldly topic but god give it into ur spirit and heart to speak about it from a personal perspective mixed with scripture, it gave everything so much more depth and made it about so much than a beef and punchlines. I really enjoyed it. May God bless u and ur family, i hope u have a great day
When Lecrae mentioned selfish ambition and Satan it reminded me of “Chase That” from his Rehab Overdose album! I’m here for the whole music journey I remember the first time I played “Real Talk” for youth at my church and I was only 18 or 19 yrs old myself.
The song "Chase That" comes to mind from the Rehab The Overdose album. I swear you hit nail on the head on that track back then, and it still hits even now.
Lets touch this real quick.. He never said he hated Drake personally. In fact in the Euphoria record he was actually givin props to what Drake does well as an artist even alluding to some of his first hits with the "still love when you see success line". The hate is for more of what Drake does from a action standpoint, things Kendrick has a strong agreement against. I know some people aint gone catch that angle like that. But honestly he never hated drake.
I totally agree. All of the, he hates Drake comments. I never felt it was about hate from Kendrick, as much as it was about hate for the mask that is Drake, coupled with hate for the way he exploits the culture. Kendrick portrayed, with every single step, his Love of the art and the culture. In one song, he even said, I don't have a hating bone in my body.
That’s how he started the last verse in meet the grahams. “Dear Aubrey I know you think I wanted to crash your party but truthfully I don’t have a hateful bone in my body.”
The Bible also teaches us, "There's a time and a place for everything under the heavens. A time for peace and a time for war." Kendrick confessed to God prior to meet the grahams. On that track he stated that he does not have hating bone in his body. Kendrick took on a battle for those who could not battle Drake themselves. He is the culture representative and I do not believe Kendrick is worried about being the best for the world, but the best for himself and in the eyesight of God.
@@LecraeOfficial I was jus watching it to get some insight on the beef but the in depth conversation was appreciated. Seeing it in a different lense. I will say I don't think Cole dropped out out of fear . I think he can still rap and say he's the best because his pen game is that sharp . I think he's down to do a Collab with Kendrick or even go track for track . But on a more competitive standpoint and not spilling tea .I'm very interested in his perspective of all this . Keep doing more vids 🔥
Thanks Crae for placing the spotlight on how the battle over the human soul has been won at the cross of Calvary. Materialistic synergism or mystical monasticism will not bring peace. Only the Prince of Peace who paid for our affections with the price of His blood can captivate a human soul. I did hope to listen to your commentary with some War talk but Love has established itself in this reality and His name is Jesus Christ. All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to Him. Our worth is derived from who He is and how we strive to be more like Him.
Kendrick got one thing VERY RIGHT: F*ck a rap battle, this a long life battle with yourself. Drake has never felt accepted, respected, worthy. Instead of working on himself, he distracted himself with fame and money. It’s one of the reasons he goes for girls that were with people he feels like he’s competing with and that may be seen as better than him. I’m mixed. My kids are mixed. Most of my friends were mixed growing up. I definitely understand his struggles with that. I think it’s in 0 to 100 where he says that he got ready for his dad and his dad didn’t show up and I know that too. My mom never said a bad thing about my father. When he flaked she would tell me he loved me and he wanted to come but he must’ve been busy or had an emergency. At 7, I told her to stop lying for him bc if he wanted to show up, he would. Those are things you have to work through and overcome. Til then he’ll always be the way he is
@DragonflyB-tn7pq How I see it; and this is only my opinion...Drake has a lot of feminine energy in him...I truly feel like he is jealous of Kendrick...You have Drake brought up in an upper middle class household, going to great schools, no worries about safety in his community, and no worries about food or clothing....But he is a mixed race child with little representation of his other side and an absent father figure...Then you have Kendrick...Brought in the inner city, seeing everything (drugs, gangs, violence); that the lower part of the inner city brings with it...But he has his father, mother, uncles, aunts, cousins and the community...So much representation to be a part of...But they struggle because they have a lack of finance...Drake looks at Kendrick and feels that all those things should have been his...How could someone that had less then him; have more than him....Drake see's J. Coles another mixed child, as more of an equal...I would love to know what Drake said about Kendrick in that interview that was never aired about 10 years ago...Because the guy that was there as part of the interview said, they couldn't believe how Drake was talking about him...And they didn't have rights to the taping, so they had no receipts to back up what they heard...But I'm positive that Kendrick could feel the dislike and envy when he work with Drake...
Thank You Lacrae for spelling out what is really going on with the beef between these 2 men! Just knowing about this feud out here on the periphery, hearing about it so much on social media, I was curious about where it began & what has taken place thus far. I found you in doing this research & I'm so glad I did!! So far I have gleaned precisely what you have described here...in so far as this is about 2 men from 2 very different worlds battling in the same arena - at least from the outside! As I delve into the lyrics, it appears to me that even beyond their inherent differences, Kendrick Lamar knows something or learned some things about Drake. And the more Kendrick learned - made him not just dislike Drake but have zero respect for him as a human being! I don't know - I'm still not up to date probably! But this is definitely a microcosm of as you say, the human condition. People feeling like in order for them to come up, they have to push someone else down. That is true for many different arenas in life - especially where career & money are concerned & in particular in the entertainment industry & the rap game for sure!! Pride, Arrogance & most definitely EGO...will definitely take us down! I really enjoyed listening to what you had to share! Your even keeled approach, the humble way you have about you is so refreshing to hear in our ego driven, crazy world!! Be Well!
Ah yes the beatific busy, the Kingdom of Heaven, if ever step taking towards it is taken in earnest will, it's never one wasted. Sorry to hijack your concept but wanna translate this out to those not of Christian faith. The message of building your sense of self on something which is actually perfect and has true love for you is needed now more than ever. To know is to yearn, strive and seek. Why though some will ask, and if the answer is Christ, I'm gonna have to answer Amen.
For Christians - Jesus was a king who did not need to "step on" his "subjects". You can be on top and respect those around you. (NOT SAYING KENDRICK IS JESUS! Just mentioned this because Christianity was mentioned a great deal in this piece.) Sidenote: Birth place of Hip Hop is the Bronx ;) lol
Just like we see what is happening with Diddy, this is the downfall of man-pride, power, and self-sufficiency You hit it right on the nail 🙌 We lift these men in prayer 🤲 that they come to the end of themselves so that they can reign in Christ Jesus Look at Daddy Yankee, he is a perfect example of redemption 😌 Blessings to you Brother Lecrae and all your familia 😇
I think Kendrick was right to set himself apart from Drake if those things he accused him of are true. If he knows things about this man that go against his own moral code, and could in the future be brought to light, then no… there ain’t no “big 3”, “it’s just me”.
That’s a big if though. And what if he doesn’t know something we don’t? What if it’s just the same internet speculation that’s existed about Drake for years? Then it’s kind of slimy and hypocritical to do, especially when he’s cool working with people with actual convictions for heinous shit. And if he knows more… he hasn’t done a very good job of leading us to that. Idk, I for one can’t agree with this angle that Kendrick was being a morally upstanding person unless something big changed.
WOW IN TEARS, Taking notes...my value is not achieved, it's received. Thank you Jesus. I am already Loved, I am already chosen, I know who I am, I know what you've spoken. The imagery of being God's poetry from Ephesians 2: has me weeping. Thank you Lord for your Love.
I would compare rap battles as a boxing match . Muhammad Ali said he was the best all the time that doesnt mean he wasn't spiritual. George foreman became a paster after boxing and still got the in ring years later .Hip hop is a sport . More than any genre of music . Its always been competitive. It is necessary that rap battles continue .
I gotta agree with this conversation. I had a real wake up with this battle Drake (Underage grooming allegations) J. Cole (Coward and Traitor allegations) Kendrick Lamar (Domestic violence allegations) I think I won't have heroes any more. My goodness 😭🤦🏾
Listen to Mr. Steppers and Big Morale…while not perfect at least Kendrick has took and is making steps to be better than before…J Cole in this instance isn’t a traitor, Drake was ready to use him as a shield / backup like he has done others because he doesn’t live the life he promotes.
@@Daniela778-q2y Kendrick did address those allegations many years ago and denied it on The Breakfast Club. Plus Kendrick the people who put those rumors out recanted their statement and Media Take Out the magazine that printed the article recalled it.
@lacrae, been a fan since I read your first book "Unashamed" - but I truly love this reflection on the real battle "The battle of the identity" - I just saw a quote from Creflo Dollar that said "the number one attack from the devil is not your behavior, but it is your identity" - thanks for sharing
And if you have to step on somebody to show your worth. To the right people you show yourself worthless.💯 Now if you help someone that is on the level as you and you still succeed,that is worth something.
J Cole bowing out is wise and respectable because an artist from TDE called him and told him what was about to happen, and said Cole probably didn't want to be associated with that. Given what has come out, that was 100% the right move.
The battle wasn't FOR that, it was ABOUT that. Kendrick was exposing who Drake really was to the culture because he not part of the culture. Drake was all up.in Kendrick family business. To Kendrick, the culture is family. He values community. They not like us was placing Ovo outside of the community and he named several reasons why Drake is the outsider
You speaking on value was very helpful. it was a big reminder of who we get our value from. reminder its not my boss but the real boss whos in charge tyty
You don’t have to rap about others in a violent way to be considered the best. Being able to rap in a lyrically sound and creative way - whilst having a message - makes you the best. If Cole was trying to be considered the best battle rapper, I can see questioning his skills and placement as ‘Best’.
Man I’m a big Kendrick fan but part of the reason I was disappointed with his part in this battle is because I didn’t feel like he brought the lyricism he’s known for, particularly with the last 2 tracks. Euphoria was great, 6:16 was up there too. Conversely, I felt like Drake had more lyricism than I expected.. Kinda feels like Kendrick’s aura carried him more than the actual tracks we got.
As a spiritual person who follows the teachings of Christianity, Buddhism, Vedanta etc. I found this video to be beautifully stated. You are therefore you do, not the other way around.
Truth, morals, integrity, honesty, transparency, growth, maturity, spirituality WON the battle. Which was exciting because in the world we live in, especially music, it almost seemed like morals were being overshadowed
It was a cultural struggle. Drake shows the dark side and Kendrick represents an embodiment of the virtues (though imperfect for sure). You can tell Kendrick loves his people and wants to raise his community whereas Drake just wants to prove he’s now the cool kid he never was growing up.
Young man, you are quite the orator, and your years belie your wisdom. I am not a religious man, but your overall message was quite spiritual overall, and tbh, there was not much that you said that I disagreed with. I felt quite inspired by your words, and i can tell that you actually do know your own self-worth and value, based on the genuine place your message comes from, and for the most part, I can also tell it is not wrapped up in worldly things. Kudos to you, my friend, and may you continue to find success on your journey of becoming a better human and, by doing so, in turn, inspiring others to do the same.🙏
I think for Kendrick, since he knows himself, it’s more performative. He’s playing his role. If Drake can grow to be more introspective and reflective he will break every record- but in order for that to happen the dragon(his ego) must be slain. Kendrick can’t do that for him, but he gave him the road map.
So, now that this is over... Who won the battle? 👀
Drake and KL both dripped some tuff lyrics. BTW I love ur music so much, you inspire me a lot
I think actually it's Kendrick Lamar who did
We all lost, we wasted our time, our ears and the memory slots in our minds listening to their hatred.
There is a WAR on humanity. Period.
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Without even trying to choose sides, people who stand on principles sided with Kendrick
But either way principals went out the window way before this beef was over from both sides. It got to the point where the bars weren't the main focus. It was the juicy gossip. All speculation.
@@showmeboy3807 If you're really up on your principle game you understood that Kendrick doing this hopefully gets Drake outta this craziness most people did not know he was putting himself in. Serious allegations I mean, for those other ones, they already got a whole joint task force, so they need to do their job. I had no idea Drake emotionally froze himself as a teenager and just called it quits roughly. Oof. All that money at his age I'd figure he'd wanna get things at least manageable for his mental well-being. Why on Earth is dude rapping about stuff like self-respect while doing some random ish like sleeping with that girl Wayne was with? I've never heard Ariana Grande singing about being faithful or monogamous. Drake is actually insane lol
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@@xbabu142xVery well said xx
@@showmeboy3807Apples and oranges, Kdot a Lion, Drake a Crow or a Magpie....thief 😂😂😂
If what Kendrick is saying is true and Drake doin’ some dark deeds, then I hope and pray everything is exposed and comes to light.
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I hope so too. There is receipts on Drake's weirdo behavior. Man dem got a ting for teenagers
I also hope the WHOLE industry gets exposed for their misconduct
That’s what I’m saying Kendrick need to just say it imo. Don’t hold back on this type of allegations
I don’t know how anyone can look at Drake the same really at all, but at least until it’s disproved hopefully.
J.Cole knowing who lecrae was is a compliment to lecrae’s unique voice.
If you know Lecaes penmanship then you would understand why Cole knows him.
"God, my confession is yours,
but who am I if I don't go to war?
There's opportunity when livin' with loss
I discover myself when I fall short" - Kendrick Lamar
That's a prayer.
Best part of that track
Raise my hands to a falling sky
@@PhoenixWrite47 i fantasize
me, jumping' planets immortalize, i correspond
J Cole’s music also talks about taking care of his boys and lifting brothers up not tearing them down… he is not a petty dude. He is not built that way. World needs more Cole’s
Yeah J Cole is wise beyond his years ❤
Maybe you could look at it this way. Drake is one of the golden idol of Hollywood. Kendrick took his fan’s blinder’s off. The false worship can stop now. He’s a warrior, and he did site Katt. All lies are up this year.
If all lies up... don't lie in Songs...
@@bjminor41 you don’t know if he did, you can think he did… but only two people truly know if he lied or not.
So you think we won’t listen to Drake and we will start listening to Kdot music? You must be delusional.
Dude. You just gained a fan. This was incredible. I'm not Christian, but to play on the idea of others' validation contributing to one's own esteem, you're the epitome of a Christian (at least with your assessment here). This was the most unbiased analysis i've come across. I'm a fan of both and i've expressed my disapproval of contradictions on both sides, but it has mostly been met with absolute fanaticism. The way you tie it in with the principles expressed through scripture was truly a thing of beauty. Keep spreading your love and sharing the word in the manner you do 🙏🏽
Hallelujah. I'm glad this blessed you!
yoooo Jesus loves you bro, I’m glad you’re here! my bad if this comes across as obnoxious but if you’re interested in scripture hear this out-
John 3:16-18 ESV-
““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” (lots of people heard this one but hear it as truth).
Romans 10:9 ESV
“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
also check out Romans 8
i promise im not like one of Lecraes minions or something, just a guy who wants to share 😆
@@brooklynmomon421 it's always a pleasure to see someone else who doesn't deviate from their own principles yet still understand nuance. And all without casting judgement.
Alot of people are just trying to sell you something, so the integrity of their message is compromised for their own personal gain as opposed to genuinely offering insight without expectation.
@averywordplay GOD bless you brother. You're exactly right, we (Christians) are not to sell anything, our commission is to spread the gospel ('good news'), but it is -Jesus who saves- via 'miracles' such as a testimony as this. Sorry to rant but hope I didn't insult your intelligence in any way.
Take care
@@tywayne3 you didn't insult my intelligence at all! i definitely know where you're coming from. i've just had a multitude of experiences with people who used it as a grift. this was not one of those, and it's a breath of fresh air!
KDot won button
Crae would win hands down button
🗣️ West Side!!!!
Kendrick won, west coast
Drake Won 🦉
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I stopped drinking in 2014 after some also embarrassing situations. I just wanna say thank you for not letting me feel lost and alone in my walk with God. Your honesty is really helping me heal.
don't worry, you are not alone! we all have skeletons in our closet. but the good news is that the door has been sealed with the blood of the lamb and our testimony helps to bring others out of shame and darkness and into Jesus' light of love.
Same year sis, 4th quarter of 2014. Lecrae was the first person I listened to when I started to feel compelled to give my life to Christ. Just Like You and Prayin' for You were and are my jams! The LORD is so good.
@@anthonygeorge7791My last drink was Christmas 2014! He is so good. My husband’s testimony video is on my page also if you’re interested in watching. I’m a OG fan also. Always been inspired and pushed towards Christ with Lecrae’s music.
@@taningconner479 damn that made me shed a tear I battle wit so much I be thinking it’s just me
I stopped in 2016 after seeing myself on tape,😟 that's when I realized that when I drank the me that I know would vanish and I would wake up the next day with no memory of the night before, although not feeling right. I rather be embarrassed but alive, and it took me this long to get that. God is good and I got church in the morning😁
The biggest thing that bothered me in the whole beef was how people treated Cole bowing out. Bro literally said he was losing sleep over how he chose to move because it didn't sit right with his spirit. Bro chose peace for himself and the internet (and a lot of hip hop fans) dragged him. That was crazy to me. But Lecrae brought it on this topic and his breakdown of the REAL beef in general. We need more of this type of commentary, sir.
ITS BECAUSE HE REALIZED THAT RAPPERS DIE IN LOSANGELES OVER WORDS
I can't see Kendrick hating somone for nothing or adlest something petty. To me this is about respect, truth and accountablity to the youth and culture. I'm almost 67 years old and I wasn't into rap but I have enjoyed it at times. Kendrick's style and just him opened my mind to the enter man, hope I'm saying this correctly.
Please listen to Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst. It is amazing. I'm glad you're enjoying Kendrick 😊
Good assessment. I said it just fine. 😊
So……in a roundabout way…..the real battle was inside us all along
Stop making fun of my indigestion bro, it's not nice.
@@xbabu142xI thought it was acid reflux
Oh yes
Yall silly lol @@xbabu142x
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Honestly I’m obsessed with how Kendrick used this battle to further the messages he was preaching in Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers.
Kinda it was the reason why I decided to hear that album again. Didn't finish it cuz it was really that vulnerable, didn't heard anything like it at the time. Its so dope the beef gave it an additional context
@@symonortega it is my favorite Kendrick album I think bc I relate to it the most. I have no real connection to living in a gang run area or being a black man in America but I do have experience with my parents and myself breaking the generational curses that have plagued my family. I also love how vulnerable it is. Aunty Diaries had me on the freaking floor
@@clairejohnson1299 for me it was count me out
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This podcast needs to be played in every middle, high school and college in America and around the world. This should be spoken about in every church youth group in America so that kids will find their identity earlier in life and we can prevent them from the identity issues we all had in our youth and the dumb mistakes we all made.
I am a priest and sending this around to colleagues. This word is full of life and truth and love.. it is full of HIM
Thank you for bringing a Christian perspective. It was very refreshing to see someone who’s not ashamed to talk about what they believe.
i honestly think Kendrick used the battle as an opportunity to call Drake out on his bs not to prove himself the best. i think he is secure within himself, the man drops an album every decade that doesn’t sound like a man out to prove anything to anyone. However Drake is constantly seeking attention
AGREED!!
Yeeesss!!! Well put and very true.
I don't know, him wearing a "crown of thorns" like Jesus may say otherwise
@linellmoore5507 nah.... its symbolic. He says in the album how he is not our savior. Plus we are all supposed to metaphorically bare our own cross. His pen game suggests he sees the crown as the humble elevation we aspire to in Christ. We live as kings and queens only when we accept the persecution of the lost with meekness.
@linellmoore5507 thank you. People pick and choose what they think is correct when all of it is wrong. I love watching the hypocrisy unfold. Nothing but planned, paid distractions
One thing I've always respected about Kendrick is his introspection. He knows he has his own internal battles to fight. I think what hurts Drake is that he doesn't have that introspection. It's all about this outward appearance which led him to do some really dark things. Music aside, what I hoped would come out of this battle is that Drake would take the mask off and take accountability. Though it doesnt seem like that will happen.
I understand that kendrick walks around wearing a 3million dollar diamond encrusted crown. Has Kendrick taken accountability for beating his wife.
@tonebrink6645 King deserves a crown and where is the proof of him doing that? There is none. It was alleged years ago then no receipts came from it because it's nonsense. I do understand that Drake is in little girls DMs and used to hang with Diddy though. Plenty of receipts on that
@DanielMcDonald-ul2sq Well, I believe it becasue it was alleged. And he was actually asked about it in interviews.
@@tonebrink6645 he was wearing that crown of thorns as an illustration of the theme of his album - he's not anyone's savior, he's not a selfless flawless figure, and he never agreed with people putting him on this pedestal. he's not anyone's "Jesus" so to say. his artistry has the intention of making people think and reflect but he's not responsible for offering solutions and his artistry is also his source of earning money, just like every successful artist. the crown was not a meaningless flex, it had an idea and concept behind it.
why would he take accountability for something that never happened? there was not a single piece of evidence of that except someone's baseless claim that you can't even find a source for anymore. Drake, however, has weird behavior patterns around minors/barely legal girls that have been documented for years. and I don't know why somebody would still claim it's not weird. it is and always has been. I didn't need Kendrick to say anything about it because I've thought Drake's behavior was predatory since 2018.
@valeriyav2149 I understand what you're saying the crown illustrates. I do. Could a crown made of sticks or paperclips convey the same message. The crown is covered in $ 3 million dollars worth of diamonds. Are you comprehending 3 million dollars worth of DIAMONDS.
Thank you Lecrae for your transparency! Many would have kept that story with Cole to their self out of fear of judgement
Respect and Grace!
Idk... it kinda confirms some of my reservations about Lecrae's earlier career and rise to fame. Not necessarily a negative reservation, but still...
41:40 At first, it was a friendly competition, not about identity or Pride but Drake decided to get personal and mentioned Kendrick’s family. Kendrick warned him not to do that.
There is a roughsod prophetic angle here, too... that Kendrick, though flawed, was destined to expose Drake's act in a way that frees people from the bondage of his allure.
I almost wrote this! Agree!!
@@RakelDaNelllet’s hold both accountable they both made it messy and nasty
Teach Lacrae❤
@kmccarter4481 they both made two very distinctly different types of messes. Very.... VERY different... and it matters. Namely, the only thing Kendrick mentioned that's at all in question is whether or not Drake has a daughter. So he didn't disparage Drake's image so much as he summarized it. Angrily, violently, but sincerely.
Drake... was getting into a very icky gross for the sake of fame and money territory as his career grew over the years. He handled artists dishonestly, stealing styles and tracks from young or green artists brazenly, becoming more of a bully, glorofying a life he never lived to exploit the people who actually have the truama of that upbringing... denying his children, making friends with teenage girls OPENLY, pursuing the wives, gielfriends and daughters of the successful men around him to build himself up... OPENLY.
I know neither of these men to hold either accountable morally. However, Drake is in the territory of criminal charges, and not the street kind.
So... no, I won't indulge this notion that there was good and bad on both sides. People who know Kendrick speak so highly of his artistic authenticity and his character. People who know Drake and worked with him are either paid, silent, or openly dragging him.
And if his career has been coupled with promoting SA and/or the grooming minors, then I say Kendrick did society a favor summarizing what so many already knew about Drake.
It reminds me of the "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries.... we all knew for years what that man was doing, but when forced to witness the collective horror of it all, the entire country finally had to face it for what it was. Sometimes we need these public reads to stand up for vulnerable populations and unheard survivors.
Crae, I’m 40 and been rocking with you and the 116 crew since I was in High School. I appreciate what you’re saying about Identity. Thank you for all these years of ministry. Keep going!
"When shit hit the fan, is you still a fan?" "As I lead this army, make room for mistakes and depression" - mortal man, kendrick lamar.
he knows dude. he just can't let him continue either.
Lets Give Thanks and Praise to The Lord
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Give Thanks and Praises!
My baby was borne at home while this song played....
Please have children...at home and breastfeed , homeschool/unschool ...and give it your all!
Thats our purpose!
Go forth and prosper...multiply!
LD ProLIFEMidWIFE of RI ⚓ ❤
The part about the rapper wanting to impact people is exactly why Kendrick is, not only the better rapper but, the better person in this beef... And the industry at large. He put out Mr Morale and the Big Steppers, not for the awards and sales but to impact people's lives. This need was about free advertising for Mr Morale, and two years later... It finally reached the ears it was intended for 🙌🏽
So I guess it's ok to support men beating on women. And men hating another person. The better person. 🤷🏾♂️ if you say so...
Drake lives a destructive, negative lifestyle that hurts many people around him. People are blinded and brainwashed with the glitz and fame he has and ignore the negative. This is not entertainment to many of us. It's good versus evil. I'm so glad that there are strong people who are starting to call these poisonous demons out. If humanity is going to survive, good needs to start battling and destroying evil.
Good over evil!
As someone who listens to the music only and doesn’t follow any artist outside of purely the music… I could care less what the person behind the artist does.. both Kendrick and Drake make good music.
We all know what’s going to happen when drake releases new music.. there is no killing him now, you guys all allowed him to turn into this juggernaut… if you are reading this it’s too late
Bro this is really sweet and refreshing. Thank you so much. It goes beyond the battles in that industry and touches all struggles for identity. God bless you brother.
I appreciate that!
It’s GIVING keep it real or keep it skating. All in yo face, unashamed about the faith. It ain’t up for no debating! I’m proud of the way you used this to give the gospel.
Crazy to think that you were out there struggling with alcoholism round about the same time that K Dot was dropping Swimming Pools. I'm from a family tree with a lot of alcoholics and I could have easily gone down that route if not for the many butt whoppings I got from my mom and dad. "I don't want you anywhere near that demon" is what my mom used to say 😂... Well I'm thankful for it now because it saved my ass from a whole lot of pain and suffering. I'm glad to hear that you've been able to heal and have been going sober for a long time. Keep the faith.
As someone who isn't religious, I respect the fact you have the self-awareness to admit that leading with your faith might not have been the best move in that conversation, beyond that, I can definitely see your point that this might just be a pride thing between them, tho I personally feel like there's a bit more behind why Kendrick went as hard as he did. Peace to you and yours brother
I'm with you on both points. The battle is a big steppa vs Mr Morale imo
Exactly 💯 Great analysis 👍🏽 and even the Christian-y part is on point if you think abt it allegorically 🙌🏾
You on point tho fr.
& I too kinda Think theys gotta be sum more to the story than we all know as too y Kendrick came so hard🤷🏽♀️
@ashleymorley8555 Legitimately, you don't make a song where you're telling a man's family how much of a terrible person he is without having some deep-rooted malice in your soul
@@DarkJJ13948 nah fr tho. Sum deep hatred or...unless u lik me and knowin the 'real truth' about sum1, certain shi jus eats @ ur soul til u gotta 🗣⬆️ regardless if ur believed or not
Excellent take Crae, as a follower of Jesus Christ (first and foremost), a Hip Hop lover, and a huge fan of Kendrick and Drake you articulated many things I’ve been feeling and really opened up my mind to some things I’ve been sleeping on.
I’d love to know your thoughts on K Dot’s second diss track 6:16 in LA, when Kendrick says “God, my confession is yours, but who I am I if I don’t go to war? There’s opportunity when living with loss, I discover myself when I fall short”. Those bars tell me Kendrick understands the carnal, fleshy, dark and prideful nature of this conflict and the spiritual peace it would rob him of but felt a sense of responsibility and pressure (mainly from himself) to go through with it anyway, almost as if he felt the outcome would be worth the spiritual sacrifice. That outcome was not only him being heralded as the best but denting the image and reputation of somebody who he clearly considered to reperesent true darkness, infiltration and the devilish sides of the music industry (that’s not a condemnation of Drake but just how I think Kendrick views him) no doubt there was a lot of internal tension and conflict with Kendrick as I know he does value his relationship with God as you touched on.
Love from North London, 🇬🇧 met you briefly a few years ago when you were in London with your kids 👊🏿. Respect my brother in Christ 🙏🏿
Not a big Lecrae fan but he Cooked on this one. The way he framed this battle within the context of identity, value and the book of Ephesians hit me dead in the chest. Thank you for this good brother.
The fight against identity. “God already told me I matter!” MAN, that hit home. This whole take felt like a therapy session. Thank you Crae.
I look at the Kendrick vs. Drake rap battle as a form of culture vs consumerism.
3:05
Kendrick won with different rap styles, different styles of beats, all of his cover art had meanings, his titles had various meanings, dissed drake and his fraudulent character (validly), called him out for his weird interactions with kids, dissed his family, the OV-HO crew, brought in more numbers, and prophetically warned drake before all of this💀
Kendrick won in every aspect that a rap battle could happen😂😂
Not to mention dropping the hottest song of 2024 so far
This is why 6:16 in LA is so slept on... its where Kendrick chooses violence. He chooses to go the traditional westcoast rap route. I respect that. I think K. Dot is kinda accepting his own values are brought down a few pegs with Meet the Grahams and Not Like Us....
Yeah... Dot, first prayed to God, because he knew he was going to war. Then he prayed for God to forgive him for his mistakes, before he even had the chance to make them. Then KL warned Drake that he knew where things could go, and he's willing to take it _there._ Not many has heard a prayer, before a lyrical killing. Not the norm.
I think the reason why Kendrick makes and has made the statement of being the best is pretty simple: Hip-hop became fairly stagnant, and bars became not as important as it once did before 2002. Hip-hop became a "vibe," easily digestible and without thought.
What Kendrick wanted to bring back is what made the 80s and 90s the Golden Eras of Hip-hop: Not only amazingly entertaining with catchy hooks, some of the best production, but also the greatest bars at that time. Competitive. It was really exciting.
All Kendrick has been trying to do since "Control" is to shake the proverbial tree and have rappers care about the art, competition, musicianship of hiphop, and not just the money, etc part of it.
Thank you
I also think there’s a commentary about appropriation and stereotyping of (usually negative) black and “urban” culture. People like Drake use this black and urban culture in order to prop up this fake image of themselves that ends up reflecting poorly on black and urban (usually non-token brown minorities) people.
It’s like neo-minstrel entertainment that does nothing more but box black people into crap stereotypes and focused on superficial measurements of success (money, women, likes on social media, material things, drugs).
First of all Drake is not even a real rapper
He's a Ja Rule 2.0
@@arielvega6344 That's an insult to Ja Rule. I'm only half-kidding. Ja Rule knew his lane and stuck to it. Wasn't trying to be something he wasn't. Just my thoughts.
@@lailas.3205Ja Rule was a wanna be Tupac/Dmx fr. Let's be honest.
Stop. Drake is a rapper. You could say he's a despicable person... Still don't mean he can't rap
@@badrobotNG
He's an performer. He doesn't write his stuff. He may be an "artist", but he's a dude disguised as another dude playing all the dudes around him. He has no style of his own.. He's a shape shifter.
This was such a real take on our society and culture. You truly are speaking everything that spiritually needs to be heard. Thank you for such an amazing message and for sharing your take on the Drake and Kenny beef!
I literally felt the anointing in these words. There is so much power to reach so many young people from a Godly, Christian perspective on this extremely prevalent and relatable current issue with Drake and Kendrick. Thank you so much for this word, I am so encouraged this Sunday morning.
In a rap battle, nothing is off limits. This is very true. But Kendrick is not the type to rap about destroying someone’s character with complete lies. Drake came for Kendrick’s wife as he always do… & small Kendrick took him to school.
Kendrick literally said he hate the man and put a lie in a song...🤔
LECRAE BROTHER I APPRECIATE YOUR BREAKDOWN SO THAT KIDS,ADULTS, WILL DISCERN WHAT THE REAL BATTLE IS AND WHO WE SHOULD ESTEEM GOD IN CHRIST 🙏🏾🤗✝️🕊️👑🔥🙌🏾
J Cole won because he chose love and peace over hate and slander…
Stop it
I’m in agreement
And still got a solid shot across like a sniper
@@TheDjGrateful stop it
Naw, that's not part of the rules. 🤷🏾♂️
Love you for talking about this Crae! I've been watching a lot of videos breaking down the beef but I've been the most looking forward to yours, ever since you made the video about Kendrick a few years ago! Blessings from Los Angeles 🙏🏻
So glad I listened to this. This was a talk I needed to hear, thank you for sharing!
Amen brother Ephesians 1 🔥🔥 🔥 my identity is found in Christ. 🙌🏾
You're a bridge Lecrae. God bless you!!
The identity part is super relatable. It explains the vicious cycle 🔁 we continue to find ourselves in!
It's great that you're seeing it from both sides. The way I see it, it was about values, Kendrick was questioning that and made it a point to drag him to the deep end and using his narcicism against him. When you live in the world that Kendrick has built himself in the way he has, you see all of Drakes faults. I have to admit. I've always liked Kendrick because he reminds me of people I have high respect for. Drake has always been fake and playing a part.
As a big Kendrick fan, I’ve been having a hard time seeing this in the same light tbh.
I think Kendrick’s strongest angle was to talk about Drake’s moral failings as a person, lack of maturity in his music or how his still promoting a sinful lifestyle.
But I feel like that angle was pretty severely overshadowed by going after Drake for “tea” type allegations and not really backing them up, while also acting in some… less than moral ways.
Plus, for all we know publicly, Drake actually seems like a pretty good father with a great relationship with his kid and baby mom.
I feel like I never looked to Drake to be a morally righteous person, he’s never presented himself as that in a major way, and looking into him because of this beef has me believing he might actually be a better person than I thought.
On the flip side, Kendrick’s own morality was brought into question just a bit…
That’s ignoring a lot of other aspects of this battle, but yeah, I’m having a hard time seeing this as a big moral win for Kendrick…
In 6:16 am in LA…Kendrick was having a talk with God about the battle! Take s good listen
I think the conversation you are having is that most people see this battle in the flesh and you are telling them to see it in the spirit fighting the principles of this world and where they will take you. Those that have ears hear and those that have eyes see and those that know, know, that’s our worth comes from Yah and what his son did on that cross. Thank you for this conversation!
It’s about protecting the hip-hop culture for future generations to profit out of urban communities. Drake is not for us he is exploiting the art for personal gain and kdot wasn’t having it.
Almost every rapper exploits the game for personal gain imo. Maybe Drake more so but we’d be hypocrites if we didn’t acknowledge the overwhelming sins of rap culture.
Edit: rap vs hip hop. Check out KRS-One’s take on it.
@@lordrikudouzero9119 drake signs people to just let their career die and use them to write for him. There’s a reason OVO outside of Drake is kinda irrelevant. The most notable would be PNB but even then he isn’t anything special like The Weeknd
Perfect summation 🤌 This is like the cliff notes of this long ass semi boring video.
Lecrae Is Lying, Because He's Apart of The Lies.
The rap battle is nothing more than a distraction used to distract so-called black people away from the absolute truth of the matter.
For the rap battle is nothing more than a sum of orchestrated events used to keep us docile, entertained, and dumbed down from the absolute truth of the matter.
For while you were sleeping playing video games, being entertained with the drama of the WNBA, the NBA playoffs, P-DIDDY, the prosperity of fools, and rap battles, there's a war in Israel and Ukrain.
For while you're being preoccupied with mind control distractions of subtle seductions and manipulation, white on white crime is happening on such a grand scale, that they cannot even speak on black on black crime right now, but they can use black people as a distraction from the whole truth of the matter.
For while all these distractions are happening to black people on such a grand scale, there are two wars taking place in Israel and Ukraine, and the are fighting over your identity, your land, who's next to have dominion over you, and to keep your true IDENTITY hidden from yourself, and from the world.
(Revelation 2:9) JESUS SAYS, “I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
(Revelation 3:9) JESUS SAYS, “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved you.”
(Romans 2:28-29) “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly in the flesh; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.”
(Revelation 13:10) "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.”
(Joel 3:1-8) “For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. Yes, and what have you to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? Will you render me a compensation? And if you recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your repayment upon your own head; because you have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly pleasant things: the children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem you have SOLD unto the Grecians, that you might remove them far from their border. Behold, I will raise them out of the place where you have SOLD THEM, and will return your repayment upon your own head: AND I WILL SELL YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS INTO THE HAND OF THE CHILDREN OF JUDAH, and they shall SELL them to the Sabeans, to a people far off: for the LORD has spoken it.”
(Psalms 83:3-8) “They have taken crafty counsel against your people, and consulted against your hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against you: The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarites; Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.”
(Deuteronomy 28:6) “And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships🚢 🛳️, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.”
(Genesis 15:13) “And He said unto Abram, Know of a surety that your seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.”
Lecrae Is Lying, Because He's Apart of The Lies.
The rap battle is nothing more than a distraction used to distract so-called black people away from the absolute truth of the matter.
For the rap battle is nothing more than a sum of orchestrated events used to keep us docile, entertained, and dumbed down from the absolute truth of the matter.
For while you were sleeping playing video games, being entertained with the drama of the WNBA, the NBA playoffs, P-DIDDY, the prosperity of fools, and rap battles, there's a war in Israel and Ukrain.
For while you're being preoccupied with mind control distractions of subtle seductions and manipulation, white on white crime is happening on such a grand scale, that they cannot even speak on black on black crime right now, but they can use black people as a distraction from the whole truth of the matter.
For while all these distractions are happening to black people on such a grand scale, there are two wars taking place in Israel and Ukraine, and the are fighting over your identity, your land, who's next to have dominion over you, and to keep your true IDENTITY hidden from yourself, and from the world.
(Revelation 2:9) JESUS SAYS, “I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
(Revelation 3:9) JESUS SAYS, “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved you.”
(Romans 2:28-29) “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly in the flesh; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.”
(Revelation 13:10) "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.”
(Joel 3:1-8) “For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. Yes, and what have you to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? Will you render me a compensation? And if you recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your repayment upon your own head; because you have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly pleasant things: the children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem you have SOLD unto the Grecians, that you might remove them far from their border. Behold, I will raise them out of the place where you have SOLD THEM, and will return your repayment upon your own head: AND I WILL SELL YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS INTO THE HAND OF THE CHILDREN OF JUDAH, and they shall SELL them to the Sabeans, to a people far off: for the LORD has spoken it.”
(Psalms 83:3-8) “They have taken crafty counsel against your people, and consulted against your hidden ones. They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against you: The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarites; Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.”
(Deuteronomy 28:6) “And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships🚢 🛳️, by the way whereof I spake unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold unto your enemies for bondmen and bondwomen, and no man shall buy you.”
(Genesis 15:13) “And He said unto Abram, Know of a surety that your seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.”
Definitely did not expect to have the Lord talk to me through a youtube video today haha. I'm so grateful for God speaking through you Lecrae. I genuinely cried at one point just hearing you say the verses in Ephesians 1. To allow Jesus to heal a low self-worth in areas of my life is a sense of joy that's very difficult to describe in words haha. Keep spreading his love man!
I really like this video, it was about a worldly topic but god give it into ur spirit and heart to speak about it from a personal perspective mixed with scripture, it gave everything so much more depth and made it about so much than a beef and punchlines. I really enjoyed it.
May God bless u and ur family, i hope u have a great day
This was an amazing breakdown Crae. Glad I took the time to take this in
Social Media is not a requirement, I feel the problem with the culture today is that everyone is using social media as if it is mandatory.
When Lecrae mentioned selfish ambition and Satan it reminded me of “Chase That” from his Rehab Overdose album! I’m here for the whole music journey I remember the first time I played “Real Talk” for youth at my church and I was only 18 or 19 yrs old myself.
The song "Chase That" comes to mind from the Rehab The Overdose album. I swear you hit nail on the head on that track back then, and it still hits even now.
STAY FOCUSED NOT DISTRACTED
Lets touch this real quick.. He never said he hated Drake personally. In fact in the Euphoria record he was actually givin props to what Drake does well as an artist even alluding to some of his first hits with the "still love when you see success line". The hate is for more of what Drake does from a action standpoint, things Kendrick has a strong agreement against. I know some people aint gone catch that angle like that. But honestly he never hated drake.
I totally agree. All of the, he hates Drake comments. I never felt it was about hate from Kendrick, as much as it was about hate for the mask that is Drake, coupled with hate for the way he exploits the culture. Kendrick portrayed, with every single step, his Love of the art and the culture. In one song, he even said, I don't have a hating bone in my body.
That’s how he started the last verse in meet the grahams. “Dear Aubrey I know you think I wanted to crash your party but truthfully I don’t have a hateful bone in my body.”
The same person that said he wished Drake should die? 😂 When it comes to Kendrick, y'all have selective hearing.
@@ikechukwuagwu3054The same man that said this about love and hate, and I’m the biggest hater, and goes on to list the reasons he hates Drake lol
The Bible also teaches us, "There's a time and a place for everything under the heavens. A time for peace and a time for war." Kendrick confessed to God prior to meet the grahams. On that track he stated that he does not have hating bone in his body. Kendrick took on a battle for those who could not battle Drake themselves. He is the culture representative and I do not believe Kendrick is worried about being the best for the world, but the best for himself and in the eyesight of God.
Really enjoyed the video and the message . Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
@@LecraeOfficial I was jus watching it to get some insight on the beef but the in depth conversation was appreciated. Seeing it in a different lense. I will say I don't think Cole dropped out out of fear . I think he can still rap and say he's the best because his pen game is that sharp . I think he's down to do a Collab with Kendrick or even go track for track . But on a more competitive standpoint and not spilling tea .I'm very interested in his perspective of all this . Keep doing more vids 🔥
Can You Bring No Malice, Mase, Kanye West, or Maybe Drake for your next Interview
Why?
@@kylemanningjcic1333 some of them believe in God
It would be so cool to see Lecrae talking with Kanye
@@Ayeee155 Why?
NF would be amazing
Thanks Crae for placing the spotlight on how the battle over the human soul has been won at the cross of Calvary.
Materialistic synergism or mystical monasticism will not bring peace.
Only the Prince of Peace who paid for our affections with the price of His blood can captivate a human soul.
I did hope to listen to your commentary with some War talk but Love has established itself in this reality and His name is Jesus Christ. All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to Him.
Our worth is derived from who He is and how we strive to be more like Him.
Kendrick got one thing VERY RIGHT: F*ck a rap battle, this a long life battle with yourself.
Drake has never felt accepted, respected, worthy. Instead of working on himself, he distracted himself with fame and money. It’s one of the reasons he goes for girls that were with people he feels like he’s competing with and that may be seen as better than him.
I’m mixed. My kids are mixed. Most of my friends were mixed growing up. I definitely understand his struggles with that. I think it’s in 0 to 100 where he says that he got ready for his dad and his dad didn’t show up and I know that too. My mom never said a bad thing about my father. When he flaked she would tell me he loved me and he wanted to come but he must’ve been busy or had an emergency. At 7, I told her to stop lying for him bc if he wanted to show up, he would.
Those are things you have to work through and overcome. Til then he’ll always be the way he is
@DragonflyB-tn7pq How I see it; and this is only my opinion...Drake has a lot of feminine energy in him...I truly feel like he is jealous of Kendrick...You have Drake brought up in an upper middle class household, going to great schools, no worries about safety in his community, and no worries about food or clothing....But he is a mixed race child with little representation of his other side and an absent father figure...Then you have Kendrick...Brought in the inner city, seeing everything (drugs, gangs, violence); that the lower part of the inner city brings with it...But he has his father, mother, uncles, aunts, cousins and the community...So much representation to be a part of...But they struggle because they have a lack of finance...Drake looks at Kendrick and feels that all those things should have been his...How could someone that had less then him; have more than him....Drake see's J. Coles another mixed child, as more of an equal...I would love to know what Drake said about Kendrick in that interview that was never aired about 10 years ago...Because the guy that was there as part of the interview said, they couldn't believe how Drake was talking about him...And they didn't have rights to the taping, so they had no receipts to back up what they heard...But I'm positive that Kendrick could feel the dislike and envy when he work with Drake...
Thank You Lacrae for spelling out what is really going on with the beef between these 2 men! Just knowing about this feud out here on the periphery, hearing about it so much on social media, I was curious about where it began & what has taken place thus far. I found you in doing this research & I'm so glad I did!! So far I have gleaned precisely what you have described here...in so far as this is about 2 men from 2 very different worlds battling in the same arena - at least from the outside! As I delve into the lyrics, it appears to me that even beyond their inherent differences, Kendrick Lamar knows something or learned some things about Drake. And the more Kendrick learned - made him not just dislike Drake but have zero respect for him as a human being! I don't know - I'm still not up to date probably! But this is definitely a microcosm of as you say, the human condition. People feeling like in order for them to come up, they have to push someone else down. That is true for many different arenas in life - especially where career & money are concerned & in particular in the entertainment industry & the rap game for sure!! Pride, Arrogance & most definitely EGO...will definitely take us down! I really enjoyed listening to what you had to share! Your even keeled approach, the humble way you have about you is so refreshing to hear in our ego driven, crazy world!! Be Well!
Love you Lecrae been a loyal fan since the gravity album is when first discovered you. What a time, man time flies 💯😮💨
This is so good. When we know our identity in Christ, people are attracted to us
Yes brother Amen❤️
Ah yes the beatific busy, the Kingdom of Heaven, if ever step taking towards it is taken in earnest will, it's never one wasted. Sorry to hijack your concept but wanna translate this out to those not of Christian faith. The message of building your sense of self on something which is actually perfect and has true love for you is needed now more than ever. To know is to yearn, strive and seek. Why though some will ask, and if the answer is Christ, I'm gonna have to answer Amen.
👑💜... APTTMH
For Christians - Jesus was a king who did not need to "step on" his "subjects". You can be on top and respect those around you. (NOT SAYING KENDRICK IS JESUS! Just mentioned this because Christianity was mentioned a great deal in this piece.) Sidenote: Birth place of Hip Hop is the Bronx ;) lol
Thank you for bringing a biblical view to this. Our world needs it.
Just like we see what is happening with Diddy, this is the downfall of man-pride,
power, and self-sufficiency
You hit it right on the nail 🙌
We lift these men in prayer 🤲 that they come to the end of themselves so that they can reign in Christ Jesus
Look at Daddy Yankee, he is a perfect example of redemption 😌
Blessings to you Brother Lecrae and all your familia 😇
The fact God woke you up Your Worth it.
APTTMH 💜👑
I think Kendrick was right to set himself apart from Drake if those things he accused him of are true. If he knows things about this man that go against his own moral code, and could in the future be brought to light, then no… there ain’t no “big 3”, “it’s just me”.
That’s a big if though.
And what if he doesn’t know something we don’t? What if it’s just the same internet speculation that’s existed about Drake for years?
Then it’s kind of slimy and hypocritical to do, especially when he’s cool working with people with actual convictions for heinous shit.
And if he knows more… he hasn’t done a very good job of leading us to that.
Idk, I for one can’t agree with this angle that Kendrick was being a morally upstanding person unless something big changed.
WOW IN TEARS, Taking notes...my value is not achieved, it's received. Thank you Jesus. I am already Loved, I am already chosen, I know who I am, I know what you've spoken. The imagery of being God's poetry from Ephesians 2: has me weeping. Thank you Lord for your Love.
I would compare rap battles as a boxing match . Muhammad Ali said he was the best all the time that doesnt mean he wasn't spiritual. George foreman became a paster after boxing and still got the in ring years later .Hip hop is a sport . More than any genre of music . Its always been competitive. It is necessary that rap battles continue .
I gotta agree with this conversation. I had a real wake up with this battle
Drake (Underage grooming allegations)
J. Cole (Coward and Traitor allegations)
Kendrick Lamar (Domestic violence allegations)
I think I won't have heroes any more. My goodness 😭🤦🏾
Listen to Mr. Steppers and Big Morale…while not perfect at least Kendrick has took and is making steps to be better than before…J Cole in this instance isn’t a traitor, Drake was ready to use him as a shield / backup like he has done others because he doesn’t live the life he promotes.
@@sdk0524exactly!
@sdk0524 the wife beating allegations can damage his overall image I hope he addresses them
@DanielaElina-dr7gh He addressed thwm years ago on the breakfast club. Angela Ye asked him and he said no.
@@Daniela778-q2y
Kendrick did address those allegations many years ago and denied it on The Breakfast Club. Plus Kendrick the people who put those rumors out recanted their statement and Media Take Out the magazine that printed the article recalled it.
@lacrae, been a fan since I read your first book "Unashamed" - but I truly love this reflection on the real battle "The battle of the identity" - I just saw a quote from Creflo Dollar that said "the number one attack from the devil is not your behavior, but it is your identity" - thanks for sharing
Jesus won the battle!!
😂😂😂😂😂 what?
Already!!!
😂😂😂 amen
Jesus don’t want no part of this mess.
Never shows up, gets all the credit 😂 😂
And if you have to step on somebody to show your worth. To the right people you show yourself worthless.💯
Now if you help someone that is on the level as you and you still succeed,that is worth something.
J Cole bowing out is wise and respectable because an artist from TDE called him and told him what was about to happen, and said Cole probably didn't want to be associated with that. Given what has come out, that was 100% the right move.
The battle wasn't FOR that, it was ABOUT that. Kendrick was exposing who Drake really was to the culture because he not part of the culture. Drake was all up.in Kendrick family business. To Kendrick, the culture is family. He values community.
They not like us was placing Ovo outside of the community and he named several reasons why Drake is the outsider
No one won, they both need to seek the Lord!
Amen
Yea Kendrick be on that Hebrew Israelite BS
THEY DO AND THEIR FOLLOWERS TOO 🙏🏾
Facts
@@againstmasscontrol1044how is it BS
GOOD JOB, CRAE (You schooled an old man today) 😂
I'm beginning to see and really understand Lecrae's Position in the Music Industry as A Believer ❤
So much life in these words, thanks for speaking up Lecrae.
You speaking on value was very helpful. it was a big reminder of who we get our value from. reminder its not my boss but the real boss whos in charge tyty
You don’t have to rap about others in a violent way to be considered the best. Being able to rap in a lyrically sound and creative way - whilst having a message - makes you the best. If Cole was trying to be considered the best battle rapper, I can see questioning his skills and placement as ‘Best’.
Thank you for your honest description of your first encounter with j Cole. As always, appreciate your authenticity!
Easily the best breakdown that I’ve heard. Thank you, Lecrae!
Lyricism wins over Popularity to me
Me too. I don't see any purpose without the substance 😊
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Man I’m a big Kendrick fan but part of the reason I was disappointed with his part in this battle is because I didn’t feel like he brought the lyricism he’s known for, particularly with the last 2 tracks.
Euphoria was great, 6:16 was up there too.
Conversely, I felt like Drake had more lyricism than I expected..
Kinda feels like Kendrick’s aura carried him more than the actual tracks we got.
This was powerful! God bless you bro! 🙏✝️
J. Cole stepping down made complete sense. It wasn’t his stage to begin with. Main event was Drake vs Dot
As a spiritual person who follows the teachings of Christianity, Buddhism, Vedanta etc. I found this video to be beautifully stated. You are therefore you do, not the other way around.
I agree, I want love and peace too but I also want the truth to be revealed!
Yolanda Adams told me that the battle is the Lord’s…
Yolanda Adams also said God was a she 👀
@@OrondeB Yikes!😬
Truth, morals, integrity, honesty, transparency, growth, maturity, spirituality WON the battle. Which was exciting because in the world we live in, especially music, it almost seemed like morals were being overshadowed
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As a big Kendrick fan, it didn’t really feel that way to me and I’m still trying to wrap my mind around this perspective.
I think this is by far my favourite rap battle explained video. So on point so profound. Keep doing what you’re doing Lecrae
It was a cultural struggle. Drake shows the dark side and Kendrick represents an embodiment of the virtues (though imperfect for sure). You can tell Kendrick loves his people and wants to raise his community whereas Drake just wants to prove he’s now the cool kid he never was growing up.
Bro you got my subscription just for this video. Everything well said.
Young man, you are quite the orator, and your years belie your wisdom. I am not a religious man, but your overall message was quite spiritual overall, and tbh, there was not much that you said that I disagreed with. I felt quite inspired by your words, and i can tell that you actually do know your own self-worth and value, based on the genuine place your message comes from, and for the most part, I can also tell it is not wrapped up in worldly things. Kudos to you, my friend, and may you continue to find success on your journey of becoming a better human and, by doing so, in turn, inspiring others to do the same.🙏
Lecrae we ❤ u...
I think for Kendrick, since he knows himself, it’s more performative. He’s playing his role. If Drake can grow to be more introspective and reflective he will break every record- but in order for that to happen the dragon(his ego) must be slain. Kendrick can’t do that for him, but he gave him the road map.