Kendrick says Macklemore went too far + who "i" is for & the state of HipHop

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  • The Compton rapper opened up about the state of hip hop music on deeper level and explained where it needs to go. He also gave a surprising opinion on the Macklemore and those Grammy text messages but the thing that stood out most was when Kendrick discussed his new Outkast-esque record "i".
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  • @NateMonke
    @NateMonke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3183

    “You better make me look amazing with this new record”
    Kendrick:
    *Drops the best album of the decade*

    • @JumbleBeeRescue
      @JumbleBeeRescue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      chill

    • @Nooni2K
      @Nooni2K 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

      @@JumbleBeeRescue It undoubtedly is, though. No denying that.

    • @classact526
      @classact526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      KidIraqi good kid, m.A.A.d city is better

    • @austonbus1452
      @austonbus1452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      @@classact526 I love good kid, but TPAB is #1 for me

    • @yaseralgishi
      @yaseralgishi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      best rap album of all time imo 😶

  • @TheSpaceInvaderer
    @TheSpaceInvaderer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3535

    I think it's hilarious that after hearing "i" people were scared Kendrick was gonna turn pop, and then he dropped TPAB.

    • @mattvavra4442
      @mattvavra4442 6 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      He dropped blacker the berry before the album... that’s when he caught the body

    • @adriangunderson-smith1698
      @adriangunderson-smith1698 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      what about loyalty kendrick and humble and god kendrick

    • @r.tailik8357
      @r.tailik8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      @@adriangunderson-smith1698 People can create both types of music because everything isn't black and white?

    • @adriangunderson-smith1698
      @adriangunderson-smith1698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I didnt say they couldnt, this is an argument about whether or not he went pop tho

    • @r.tailik8357
      @r.tailik8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@adriangunderson-smith1698 Still applies?? If someone 'goes pop' is that not implying that the majority of their music is going to be pop records? I mean of course that still means they can make 'non-pop' records but it technically still applies since Kendrick Lamar does not have to 'go pop' to make records like humble or loyalty. I just think Kendrick Lamar is rapper period, mainly because he has touched and rapped on so many different types of sounds. It honestly doesn't matter to me though.

  • @joshshuter7536
    @joshshuter7536 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4192

    note how when kendrick is answering questions even if the question came from the guy on the right he will keep turning his head to make sure both people are included. Kendrick just has so much respect

    • @noriarosr2817
      @noriarosr2817 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      i know right, he is amazing

    • @kuningas1101
      @kuningas1101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Jay Rock also does that. They actually have really similar personalities its cray cray you can see they go way back

    • @Derren82
      @Derren82 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Disphik LOL I was thinking the same thing.

    • @TyheedStephens
      @TyheedStephens 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Josh Shuter this nigga is so damn humble... so chill

    • @racheytayyy5432
      @racheytayyy5432 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +FuqBoi9000 and that also goes back to the respect thing..they're giving him respect because he gives it too

  • @dank2459
    @dank2459 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3707

    To Pimp A Butterfly is the greatest album of the decade

    • @alto3056
      @alto3056 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      no

    • @dank2459
      @dank2459 8 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      il tizio Name a better one

    • @TheJoeGizzle
      @TheJoeGizzle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      +il tizio Name a better one

    • @alto3056
      @alto3056 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      B4.Da.$$, RTJ 2, GKMC, Piñata, Cancer 4 Cure, People Hear What they see, Blasphemy, Testuo & Youth, The Ecology and The City under the city. Remember we are in 2015

    • @playstationRockss
      @playstationRockss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      +il tizio I would say TPAB is the most important album in mainstream HipHop. In terms of replay ability, the albums you mention have more except for Testuo & Youth, I wasn't really feeling that. GKMC, i feel like is a much more accessible album but in terms of importance, lyrics, story telling, reality, TPAB is up there with "illmatic," The Infamous" Its very incredible album with a unique production that I've never heard of.

  • @impatrickk
    @impatrickk 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4005

    18:15 for you guys who just want to hear him comment on Macklemore

    • @jpkillah
      @jpkillah 9 ปีที่แล้ว +259

      impatrickk You're a god amongst men

    • @alanross9573
      @alanross9573 9 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      impatrickk I owe you 18:15 of my life

    • @alexandriawadell3686
      @alexandriawadell3686 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Sup Bruh YO this is so true he has 65 thumbs 65 x 18:15 = 20+ hrs lol

    • @DiverseLA
      @DiverseLA 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      impatrickk Thank you sir.

    • @impatrickk
      @impatrickk 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I do what I can

  • @cl8822
    @cl8822 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2980

    When K Dot ain't busy doing his thing he should really narrate some stuff....one of the best voices

    • @KusroTV
      @KusroTV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Agreed man

    • @doyouevensplash
      @doyouevensplash 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +Conor Logan Or do a radio show :)

    • @dunnowy123
      @dunnowy123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Conor Logan
      LOL seriously.

    • @seraphinprat9966
      @seraphinprat9966 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Conor Logan I was just thinking that

    • @milanbhattarai1820
      @milanbhattarai1820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      road runner bill ky

  • @Luckyfoxoval78
    @Luckyfoxoval78 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1543

    The song "i" literally changed my life. I made bold decisions just because I was inspired by the song and I'm more confident because of it. Fucking love Kendrick man.

    • @Luckyfoxoval78
      @Luckyfoxoval78 7 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      I'm doing better because of a song. You got a fucking problem with that?

    • @chakacaca1372
      @chakacaca1372 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Deepak Mohan I was using hyperbole and being ironic... duhhhhhh

    • @louispena3021
      @louispena3021 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      "Nobody gives a shit" 🌈

    • @Luckyfoxoval78
      @Luckyfoxoval78 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Louis Pena You're definitely a nice person to talk to...

    • @CorridoC
      @CorridoC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      did any of you listen to the interview? bashing on this guy while Kendrick helped him which is what Kendrick set out to do. But that's alright, some people can't comprehend genius lyrics.

  • @Tomanna
    @Tomanna 7 ปีที่แล้ว +571

    "There's more people hurtin' than eatin' in this world"
    Fuuuck man's keeping it real

    • @macafromthewired
      @macafromthewired 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lewd Bandana that's a damn good pfp

    • @arlo247
      @arlo247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      100%

    • @beatbyknobodye1581
      @beatbyknobodye1581 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂Lol. Shut up

    • @popeyeschicken3535
      @popeyeschicken3535 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@beatbyknobodye1581It’s a 7 year old comment dawg 😂😂

  • @Preshus444
    @Preshus444 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2215

    I think Kendrick music is worth the buy. Probably the only cd I will purchase this year. He deserves it. He is so organic and beautiful.

    • @Preshus444
      @Preshus444 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Never!

    • @jd6446
      @jd6446 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Michelle Jones you cant even compare them man. Dont feed the obvious troll xD

    • @Preshus444
      @Preshus444 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree with Terrence Cureton 100%. I like Macklemore. He is bringing something new to the table but even he agreed that Kendrick had the best new album this year.

    • @pistonpistons1473
      @pistonpistons1473 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      esosj Mac can't even rap. The Heist album should've be named "Ryan Lewis & Musicians" cuz it carried only by pop organic production.

    • @UmmLiGhTs
      @UmmLiGhTs 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Under Pressure? B4.DA.$$? Cadillactica?

  • @40datboysha
    @40datboysha 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1354

    "To Pimp a Butterfly" is a work of art! He has changed the game!

    • @JOSExRIOS805
      @JOSExRIOS805 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I've played it like 20 times already it's sooo good

    • @ADAJ3KINGANGEL
      @ADAJ3KINGANGEL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      his range is incredible, Section 80, GKMC, and TPAB all stand out on their own for different reasons.

    • @aaronl.s.4212
      @aaronl.s.4212 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How did he change the game?

    • @BIGCHRIS123
      @BIGCHRIS123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Aaron L.S. switched from call of duty to battlefield hardline

    • @DarrionMarzVevo
      @DarrionMarzVevo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aaron L.S. Wale dropped a dope album that has meaning flow to it.. Wale is friends with KDot

  • @3many15
    @3many15 7 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    his voice is so soothing

    • @edeb341
      @edeb341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes it is

  • @violenttfashion
    @violenttfashion 9 ปีที่แล้ว +723

    Top 5 Rappers (my opinion)
    1. John Cena
    2. Kid From Reese's Commercial
    3. Chief Keef
    4. Young Thug
    5. Shaquille O'neal

    • @iprogerard
      @iprogerard 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Icee Split Shaq Diesel*

    • @brokensphere7987
      @brokensphere7987 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Icee Split really john cena?

    • @brandonanguiano5587
      @brandonanguiano5587 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Hes being sarcastic idiot!

    • @manuelvalles3801
      @manuelvalles3801 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Icee Split mannnn you forgot about Bow Wow, LIl Romeo, and Tony Parker

    • @brandonanguiano5587
      @brandonanguiano5587 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What about peter parker and clark and bruce their spit will drown you

  • @RPD1175
    @RPD1175 8 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    There are many reasons but the main reason I love and respect Kendrick as an artist is the fact that he really doesn't care about labels or what others think he is/should be. He's just making the records he wants; no matter how it turns out critically/popularly.

    • @kenyonb4449
      @kenyonb4449 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +RPD1175 I don't think he minds 11 nominations either.

    • @nonsenzeisdorkgeniuz8571
      @nonsenzeisdorkgeniuz8571 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's all artists should be..In the 90s hip hop was about being different and having your own identity.how many new artist today would any of you even watch a documentary or movie on..the list is short to very non existent

    • @TopFloorEricc
      @TopFloorEricc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      tru. plus just listen to his music. u have to be challenged to not at least respect the greatness of his songs

    • @KristenHeinzel
      @KristenHeinzel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RPD1175 It was the same with em-- things like this reveals the rappers who are in it for the right reasons

  • @vulpinix4820
    @vulpinix4820 8 ปีที่แล้ว +755

    lmao Kendrick sounds just as good talking as when he raps tho

    • @goldenbliss6543
      @goldenbliss6543 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know right... its crazy....

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      He kind of reminds me of a younger Ice Cube in how he speaks, just all cool and laid back.

    • @iLLestTv
      @iLLestTv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrWolfSnack thats a fact. Its an old cube interview on my channel

    • @sokar9438
      @sokar9438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The voice is a instrument

    • @uncharted7againblackking256
      @uncharted7againblackking256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goldenbliss6543 welcome to our world

  • @leodanysperez1261
    @leodanysperez1261 8 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    I love how humble Kendrick Lamar is and how the Fame didn't get to his "head" this is how every artist should strive to be.

    • @A05_233
      @A05_233 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Leodanys Perez be humble

    • @niggaturtle6160
      @niggaturtle6160 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Leodanys Perez be humble sit down

    • @stagger9660
      @stagger9660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder why

    • @davedanger9839
      @davedanger9839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's not even humility. The dude is just real... and respectful. He referred to himself as a leader in music. He's confident because he knows who he is and he's not looking for superficial validation.

    • @adr7379
      @adr7379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He did in the beginning of his career but then humbled himself after

  • @jasonryan7871
    @jasonryan7871 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    This interview has aged like fine wine. Homie was on a mission fr

  • @NegoTrue
    @NegoTrue 9 ปีที่แล้ว +542

    "I'm in the studio, I ain't got time to look cute "

  • @lootplx
    @lootplx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    My top 5 lists (imo)
    1. Top 250 movies on imdb.
    2. Schindler's list
    3. My grocery list from 2 weeks ago, had some really killer items on it.
    4. David Letterman’s Last Top Ten List
    5. 16 Cats Who Are Just As Confused As You Are(really made me giggles, cat's are so relatable)

    • @thomasdavis9057
      @thomasdavis9057 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @tommydavis2327
      @tommydavis2327 8 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      +thomas davis are we the same person

    • @JustinBlastoff
      @JustinBlastoff 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn witmaster over here

    • @shimon2476
      @shimon2476 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So original made my morning thank you sir.

    • @Adam-uh2rk
      @Adam-uh2rk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I fuck with this list.

  • @realifeHD
    @realifeHD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1406

    got a feeling he would be a great dad lol

    • @angeloorozco2024
      @angeloorozco2024 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stfu

    • @yctl3o900
      @yctl3o900 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with that guy. STFU !!!

    • @realifeHD
      @realifeHD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Leo The Rapper 239 whooptie dooh. want a cookie

    • @ivelkroezen7437
      @ivelkroezen7437 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Lord Flacko OMG THAT SOME FIRE ASS DISS MAN

    • @realifeHD
      @realifeHD 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ivel kroezen #whatsnew

  • @OutOfSkoolTV
    @OutOfSkoolTV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    "Stand behind what you do and the world is going to move by it," Kendrick Lamar
    30:43

  • @jlprizm
    @jlprizm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +594

    The way he talks is like he's writing lyrics in his mind.

    • @SaadAli-gr6bx
      @SaadAli-gr6bx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nah

    • @gavind1031
      @gavind1031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s not that deep bro lmfaaooooo

    • @miguelmartinez3332
      @miguelmartinez3332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      hes thinking before he speaks

    • @supahman20
      @supahman20 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What?🤣

    • @jennyneon
      @jennyneon หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Makes a lot of sense bc someone said when Kendrick did the Sidewalks verse, he was visualizing it in his mind.

  • @yumnhony9034
    @yumnhony9034 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Till this day .. Kendrick is still the goat

  • @CiscoKid
    @CiscoKid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    "Kendrick you gotta make me look amazing in this next album"
    Kendrick making Rosenberg look like a fucking god with TPAB

  • @garnwaytibetan
    @garnwaytibetan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    The best rappers in the game right now:
    1. Kirby
    2. Clarence from 8 Mile
    3. Beyonce
    4. Guy who said "You're killing me smalls"
    5. Minion #9
    No particular order

    • @yankeesrule09
      @yankeesrule09 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      "Clarence from 8 mile" got me weak dawg 😂

    • @jeyroc123
      @jeyroc123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +yankeesrule09 right💀💀💀🤔

    • @xav923
      @xav923 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂 clarence😂😂😂

    • @davidrios9877
      @davidrios9877 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      u clearly missed Stuart little

    • @tiastez
      @tiastez 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Monlam Tehshar clarence that papa doc joint

  • @Blaqsailens
    @Blaqsailens 9 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    What Kendrick says from 27:00 onward is too true. That's the problem with a lot of rap music today. Sure you may find it entertaining, but it's creating a culture, a way of thinking, in black communities that no one will ever hear of or see. I've already seen the influence of it on my peers from high school. How they'd see selling dope and having hoes was what made you cool, and how being in gangs was what you were supposed to do. Dropping out of school, theivery, they thought it all made them better as people. They'd try to imitate the rappers way of life as best they could, but they missed the part where the rapper is getting paid to do all of it while they're paying with their money and their lives possibly. Hearing Kendrick speak about this himself has made me gain even more respect for him than I've already had.

    • @khandizrhene
      @khandizrhene 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True

    • @P3RSONALD3VIS3
      @P3RSONALD3VIS3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      True. It's one thing to tell a story -- it's another thing to glamourize being broke, uneducated, and desperate. Rappers lie way too much nowadays. It makes me cringe when ever I hear the radio play such poop.

    • @MegaMkoi
      @MegaMkoi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what people don't understand. of course you gonna think like that if you are not in the hood. The hood influence is what got the kids thinking and act like that. What your talking about is dealing with wannabes

    • @P3RSONALD3VIS3
      @P3RSONALD3VIS3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MegaMkoi Now don't get me wrong, there are some individuals who were raised in the hood and who've seen what the hood does and expresses that as an obstacle that they've overcome, but if that is all they can talk about -- they shouldn't expect to be relevant and respected for too long.
      Getting lift from your hood alone without skill is disrespectful to the art. And that "gangsta by association" shit is what them rap clowns do. Far too many rap clowns out, know what I mean?

    • @renzelkamuro3815
      @renzelkamuro3815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rappers talk about the things they see and experience on the streets only fools who are not from the real streets think is cool to imitate the rappers.

  • @tycooper693
    @tycooper693 9 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Kendrick comes out with a song with a super positive message and that makes him a sellout? This generation is fucked. And it's not like he hasn't made songs like this in the past. Fuck your ethnicity, heaven and hell, now or never etc...all those songs from his earlier projects had an upbeat positive vibe to it. I don't understand the hate the "I" track has been getting. I really don't.

    • @alfredogarcia2273
      @alfredogarcia2273 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's because a large group of his so called fans nowadays are just mainstream listeners who bandwagon to what's hot at the moment. They probably never even heard of the tracks you mentioned.

  • @amthemusic7632
    @amthemusic7632 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    This man is legit explaining his personality. Also how people are critiquing him for appearing mainstream from this song lol. It is crazy how relative this interview is I think you guys should repost these points.

  • @markusthegreat4785
    @markusthegreat4785 8 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I stopped fuckin wit the Grammys since Puffy won over Wu-Tang..."Puffy is good, but Wu-Tang is for the children." R.I.P. ODB🙌

    • @gabelogan56
      @gabelogan56 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      never fuck with the Grammy's, Oscar's, Emmy's... all that shit is bought and paid for one way or another. They marketing tools.
      RIP ODB!

    • @jacksaccount5848
      @jacksaccount5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Wu Tang album was way better. ODB’s verse on Reunited and Deck’s verse on Triumph are better than any Puffy verse on that album.

  • @Dekzo
    @Dekzo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    kendrick looks like hes gonna turn into one of those really old wise people that love golf

    • @TarikHollo
      @TarikHollo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      eRa Dekzo talking bout “the way the ball sores through the air and breaks written physics is quite a moment to believe in” 😂😂 KENDRICK REMAINS GOAT

    • @kairoofficial5722
      @kairoofficial5722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's gotta be true since "Humble"

    • @234sthomas
      @234sthomas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Half true...Dominoes and chess..

    • @yacinecherikh1961
      @yacinecherikh1961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s Q now lmao dude be golfing everyday

    • @VivoZzz
      @VivoZzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This 4 years old comment and your so right man

  • @DizzeeLex91
    @DizzeeLex91 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This is the reason why Kendrick Lamar is going to be around for a very long time. He understands the mission. Regardless of what people say, this dude has had an impact in hip hop for a while now and its because of the music. Of course internet trolls are gonna say dumb shit but that's what they do. Kendrick Lamar is not everyone's cup of tea which is fine but you cant deny the influence.

  • @jlyndyt1396
    @jlyndyt1396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Rosenberg - "you need to make me look amazing with this next ablum"
    Kendrick - *Drop TPAB*
    The best album of all time was created for Rosenberg

  • @colonelfrogs
    @colonelfrogs 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1394

    I don't like anyone in this video but kendrick

  • @NuttGreez
    @NuttGreez 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +37

    Took 10 years but that body got caught!

    • @yaiatemmagong3991
      @yaiatemmagong3991 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That “bum” caused shock waves in East Africa 😮

    • @AllTheArtsy
      @AllTheArtsy 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      i could play this interview after the month we had, and he still speaks truth and makes perfect sense. that boy got got, finally!

  • @eriklorent
    @eriklorent 8 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    I came here for Macklemore flame....
    Didn't expect to watch the full video..

    • @armandoxaf
      @armandoxaf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same !!

    • @mikecheck237
      @mikecheck237 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol same. It's a great interview

    • @K1LLERSQU1D
      @K1LLERSQU1D 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      real shit me too!

    • @sokevkuv1286
      @sokevkuv1286 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Than your not a Kendrick fan

    • @MrRuben1478
      @MrRuben1478 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +SoKe Vkuv (jm) stfu

  • @chilledrapsounds8590
    @chilledrapsounds8590 9 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    So much respect for Kendrick. One of the most level headed artists in the game right now.

    • @mehkijackson2660
      @mehkijackson2660 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And then there is Kanye XD lol

    • @chilledrapsounds8590
      @chilledrapsounds8590 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +mehki jackson haha atleast Kanyes passionate we'll give him that

    • @KRiS-se6gq
      @KRiS-se6gq 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Chilled Rap Sounds I like that actually. Kendrick is the Head, Drake is the Heart, J Cole is the Soul and Kanye is passionate asf, so he's the body itself(cause his beats are fire lol)

    • @chilledrapsounds8590
      @chilledrapsounds8590 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Kristian Millan Diaz haha yo

    • @ObiC
      @ObiC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KRiS I like how you put that lol

  • @joshwhite1967
    @joshwhite1967 8 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Top 5 rappers ever:
    1. Pinky
    2. Brain
    3. Skrillex
    4. Tommy Pickles
    5. Soulja Boy
    6. Mike Jones
    7. Who?
    8. Mike Jones
    9. Who?
    10. Mike Jones

    • @NOXkaz
      @NOXkaz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Josh White 281 330 8 0 0 4

    • @Jjxevans
      @Jjxevans 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Get out

    • @woahningenius
      @woahningenius 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Where's Supa Hot Fire?

    • @RizwanAnwarAKAFLYTIGER
      @RizwanAnwarAKAFLYTIGER 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Josh White 1,2,3,4,5) DYLAN, bitches

    • @OhhhJP
      @OhhhJP 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Rizwan Anwar because I spit hot fire

  • @angelface3121
    @angelface3121 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Kendrick Lamar is 27yrs old and he has some wisdom. He's wise beyond his years. I can tell he's been through some real tough situations. I appreciate that through his music he opens up and speaks from the heart. Real talk with his Good Kid, M.A.A.D. city album it reminded me of Snoop and Dre's The Chronic album. When that album came out I was like what the hell am I listening to? I've never heard anything like that and it had me so hyped. That's how Kendrick's album made me feel. I really dig Kendrick. He's doing something different and that's what's up.

    • @rome-tk5vd
      @rome-tk5vd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this comment is everything

  • @Carpettower
    @Carpettower 9 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    20:43
    "just wine, like Jesus" haha

    • @kairoofficial5722
      @kairoofficial5722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Rosenberg fucked that up tho 👽👽

    • @theavatar9191
      @theavatar9191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like this man

    • @angelsantiago1012
      @angelsantiago1012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bro I just hear this for the first time & had to check the comments to see if someone caught that... I’m mad they ignored that.

    • @chileb8178
      @chileb8178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I swear gee I thought I was the only one that got that😂😂 had to check the comments

  • @DominicSegura
    @DominicSegura 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Top 5
    1. 2Pac
    2. 2Pac's hologram
    3. Big
    4. K.dot
    5. J. Cole

    • @SupeRocityP0SION
      @SupeRocityP0SION 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dominic Segura nice B8 M8 I R8 8/8

    • @DominicSegura
      @DominicSegura 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      SupeRocityT0XIC This isn't b8... this is my list.

    • @SupeRocityP0SION
      @SupeRocityP0SION 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dominic Segura lolololol noice b80 m80 i r80 80/80

    • @aaronstrahm2162
      @aaronstrahm2162 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bad list! But good rappers.

    • @47tunes23
      @47tunes23 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      " 2Pac hologram " 😂😂💀

  • @WolfyGuapa
    @WolfyGuapa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Top 5 Rappers in my mind
    1. Steve-o
    2. Will Smith
    3. Randy Orton
    4. J-Roc (from Trailer Park Boys)
    5. The black guy from the Montgomery flea market, furniture department.
    7. Eli Manning

    • @hadoukencrew
      @hadoukencrew 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao jroc u da man

    • @19832006
      @19832006 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Josh Sirvage Bart Simpson

    • @theepunkrockprincess
      @theepunkrockprincess 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's just like, a mini Mall!

    • @paolofortuni9305
      @paolofortuni9305 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Josh Sirvage Lmfao...🙌🏾

    • @ameriqueindienindigene9096
      @ameriqueindienindigene9096 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Josh Sirvage
      ...So, whitey started the rapping thing in the late 70s? ..wait! they were the first Indians, Egyptians, AND they were the first AFRICANS too!!! lmao. your line up is great by the way...

  • @larelprice696
    @larelprice696 9 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    The best out right now.
    1. Kendrick Lamar
    2. Big K.R.I.T.
    3. J. Cole
    4. Joey Bada$$
    5. Childish Gambino
    *Enjoyment wise. Who's your top 5?

    • @caleyear01
      @caleyear01 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If this list is a list based of lyricism then it's terrible. Childish Gambino does not have good lyrics. His lyrics could've been written by a kid in elementary school. If you're referencing Rugrats and Ariel Pink in your music you're not on top of the game. His punch lines are pathetic and he constantly is bragging about how black he isn't and how he is trying to gain respect for it. Not to mention Donald says he wants to put away with hip hop stereotypes while he talks about how he gets women constantly in all of his music. "Asian girls everywhere, UCLA, You See Me bae"...are you serious???

    • @jeremydiesel7805
      @jeremydiesel7805 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ok first off, Donald never said he wasn't black quiet the opposite heard "Hold you down" or "Black faces" off of Royalty. Also him liking Asian girls isn't a problem heard of Jhene Aiko? He also likes white, latino, even BLACK girls yes!!!! He doesn't really speak of it on record but yeah. Anyway Gambino is very good lyrically they're is hidden meaning in a lot of his lines as for muscial taste LaRel's musical preference I actually agree with with the exception of Kendrick at #1 and J.Cole at #3 swap Cole for 1 and Kendrick #2 and that's basically my list. So yeah everyone has different musical proclavities but we shouldn't judge, we're all humans on God's green earth. Peace. Stay Blessed y'all.

    • @jeremydiesel7805
      @jeremydiesel7805 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And also on a side note:LaRel your channel is Awesome brother keep up the good work!!!!!

    • @caleyear01
      @caleyear01 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeremy Diesel that's what I said...I said he is obsessed with talking about being black and how black he isn't to other black people. Not sure how long you took to do your research but this isn't a rebuttal. This is you agreeing with me.

    • @jeremydiesel7805
      @jeremydiesel7805 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree that he talks about about how unblack he is, but he's saying that he doesn't act like the stereotypical black guy, he is in fact black but he has tendencies that are considered white. But has black skin.

  • @SkinnyKitchen
    @SkinnyKitchen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    "i'm just in the studio, i don't got time to look cute" boom. says it all - kdot cares more about creating dope music then creating a "look". this is Hip Hop not Hip Pop

  • @BlazingFireXxX
    @BlazingFireXxX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    To pimp a butterfly another classic cd

  • @PlutoMute
    @PlutoMute 7 ปีที่แล้ว +951

    18:20 The Macklemore bit. You're welcome.

  • @thevizualassassin
    @thevizualassassin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +594

    Top 5 Lyrically
    1. Gucci Mane
    2. Shawty Low
    3. Waka Flaka
    4. Riff Raff
    5. Soulja Boy

    • @RicochetPrime
      @RicochetPrime 9 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Holy fuck, I feel bad for you

    • @thevizualassassin
      @thevizualassassin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Ricochet Invader 2 LOL You obviously dont know sarcasm

    • @RicochetPrime
      @RicochetPrime 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      thevizualassassin My bad, I can't see that it's sarcastic through text

    • @thevizualassassin
      @thevizualassassin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ricochet Invader 2 All good my dude. Im just mocking all the top 5's that are listed on the comments. Its comedy to me, to see everyone bitching at each other.

    • @swagmonsta10
      @swagmonsta10 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bro you forgot chief keef, young thug and lil b

  • @4wSuM
    @4wSuM 9 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    1. Dylan
    2. Dylan
    3. Dylan
    4. Dylan
    5. Dylan

  • @lunch5779
    @lunch5779 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    kendrick's voice is so relaxing and unique

  • @biller97
    @biller97 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    "people think you goin pop cause of 'i'" ....little did they know that kendrick dropped one of the most critically acclaimed rap album of all time with no mainstream or trendy beats on there.

  • @belllaswab
    @belllaswab 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    kendrick has a depth and grace to his voice unlike any I've ever heard and it oozes pure wisdom. he's so grounded and relaxed and his presence just has such an incredible vibe.

  • @Thabelo1018
    @Thabelo1018 9 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    kendrick and cole are the only ones really inspiring the people.

    • @StonerHAS
      @StonerHAS 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      krit too, too many people sleep on him.

    • @p_da_kool1_88me9
      @p_da_kool1_88me9 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      All lies people find inspiration in all types of music. Music is inspiration in it self. Cole, kendrick & even macklemore or in a position where they don't really have to compromise their music to sell records. But it's a lot of rappers that rap about the same things they do & nobody cares. A lot of rappers do trap, gangsta & party music but still do music with substance. They aren't the only ones trying to inspire people.

    • @Xtremer09
      @Xtremer09 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      StonerHAS and let's not forget Logic either.

    • @souljapolo96
      @souljapolo96 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      And Logic

    • @capostatus00
      @capostatus00 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      New school?

  • @taucherdroid
    @taucherdroid 8 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    My top 5 rappers are....
    1.Dylán
    2.Dylán
    3.Dylán
    4.Dylán
    5.Dylán
    I spit hot fire.

    • @oyizam5258
      @oyizam5258 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      looooooooool we love Dylán😂😂

    • @IsaiahJohnsoncocoinc
      @IsaiahJohnsoncocoinc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spit hot fire

    • @kidgrob
      @kidgrob 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cant lie, that took me back

    • @chrishorton7218
      @chrishorton7218 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      chappelle show

    • @Langstonpv69
      @Langstonpv69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +chris horton no making the band

  • @KidPersepolis
    @KidPersepolis 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I truly enjoy Kendrick talking, being true, staying centered and humble. I'm also glad to see that for once, there is a ton of positivity in the comments. Hope everyone has a great day, and also listens to a little Tribe tonight.

  • @jordanmccrory615
    @jordanmccrory615 9 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    jay rock underrated as fuck !!!!

  • @RM-tj6ju
    @RM-tj6ju 8 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Top 5 best wrappers
    • Wayne Little
    •Iggy azelea
    •Ant and Dec
    •John Cena
    •Bill o Reilly

  • @yoching1466
    @yoching1466 8 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Rosenborg looks like he's Kendrick's shy girlfriend

    • @jacktucker5083
      @jacktucker5083 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HAHAHA HAHAHA. truth

    • @TopicKeo
      @TopicKeo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +James Lean and your Rosenborgs bitch....

    • @yoching1466
      @yoching1466 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KL SHADOWRDIER You're*

    • @levmyshkin8366
      @levmyshkin8366 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +James Lean He's good at acting, getting that long-term income from these artists he quivers around.

    • @ratliff6472
      @ratliff6472 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      he's a nut hunger lol

  • @stevenkillthatbowl
    @stevenkillthatbowl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Kendrick is so humble

    • @joseffthomas8833
      @joseffthomas8833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Steven Cruz well
      this aged well

    • @machduel
      @machduel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joseffthomas8833 Yup

    • @Yunche17
      @Yunche17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joseffthomas8833 “Sit down,”

    • @Nick-pb7pz
      @Nick-pb7pz ปีที่แล้ว

      it's because he's sitting down

  • @robg7843
    @robg7843 9 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Half of the interview, Ebro tries to act like Uncle Ruckus, Charlemagne. Smh. Kendrick is going to have a career like Nas and Drake is going to have a career like Jay Z. I understand what Kendrick is saying, but how can black people keep supporting rapper who always raps about materialistic things or high ticket prices they can't afford? Rappers who want be on the Grammys, but don't come to the BET Awards, How many of the rappers perform at HBCUs, but you see them donating money to USC Berkley like they don't have enough money already. All l'am saying is this new generation of artists make it hard to be loyal to them cus they never support or give back to the hood once they make it.

    • @jamesbondjr4771
      @jamesbondjr4771 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Kendrick will have a career like Pac! When you see how much his next album sales, then you will know. He will sale more then Naz over all, because it will be more of a global connection. So Pac when it's said and done bro. You are looking at the next true legend!

    • @CircleSevenUp
      @CircleSevenUp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      James Bond jr how old are you lol

    • @crazymono13
      @crazymono13 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      James Bond jr lmao this kid think it's about the sales smh.

    • @alexsantos3100
      @alexsantos3100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      The BET awards has become a joke and a coin fest, I don't blame certain black artist's for not attending.

    • @Crwiii
      @Crwiii 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Very unlikely. Jay-Z had classic albums by the time his 4th LP was released. Drake has none. Nas would never have made a record like "I" as well during that period in his career. They're both going to form their own paths.

  • @alanlloyd450
    @alanlloyd450 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I'm a fan for life. Kendrick is a real artist. He is in the game to say something. To change lives. He wants his music to RESONATE. He will never do trash music, top 40 shit just to cash in. He is as sincere and honest as it gets and he will be around for many years

  • @officialkvngnae7014
    @officialkvngnae7014 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Welp he dropped “Not Like Us” they got the west coast banger they wanted

  • @julianbell9161
    @julianbell9161 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Top 5 Rappers:
    5. Lil B
    4. Lil B
    3. Lil B
    2. Lil B
    1. Lil B

    • @treywilliams9632
      @treywilliams9632 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No

    • @aquariuskudo
      @aquariuskudo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Julian Bell What is the character in your profile from?

    • @julianbell9161
      @julianbell9161 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aquariuskudo There is this weird fucking video called "Jesus Died for Your Donuts." It is a batshit crazy Christian evangelical kids show. There is a part of the episode where a sentient talking loaf of bread comes out of the oven and start quoting the bible. I screencapped the loaf and added the sunglasses and joint to it in Photoshop.

    • @aquariuskudo
      @aquariuskudo 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Julian Bell Thanks, there is a meme on ifunny with the same piece bread but i never knew what it was from.

  • @meekmeek8998
    @meekmeek8998 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Kendrick is about the music and it shows in his work!! Hip Hop needs substance again. How many more songs are we gonna discuss "Red Bones", cars, chains and trap shit. I am a FAN!!! #TeamKDot

  • @theColdrone
    @theColdrone 9 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Really though stop putting drake logic and gambino in your top five lists. Thats shit for white boys to feel like they trappin in the suburbs. Seriously it goes
    Kdot
    Cole
    Joey badass
    Wale
    Lupe
    Its real artist everywhere and you talkin about studio gangster drake, eminem wannabe logic, and soft ass childish gambino who don't even like being a nigga?? I hate that shit. Real hiphop is what is relevant in the hardknock life with style and charisma. Thats what made the stereos bangin Biggie joints in the streets. Now its SINGING about pushing rock over WEAK beats, and hooks that make up half the fuckin song. These artists above make it a point to kick a ill verse everytime they spit. Lyrics flow messages on point. And while they might be on there mainstream grind for a single or two they only do it to appeal to white people who buy their album on iTunes and concert tickets. they will always always have music the street ride to even if its not poppin on the mainstream radios. Mainstream really do got the game fucked up. Just cus you think you cool listenin to that new drake joint dont mean its good you just don't have that hardknock taste so foh. If it aint hood i don't listen to it. I'll listen to keef drill squad music before I play club joints like 0-100. not tryna be a studio gangsta out here nigga

    • @BIGGboyee515
      @BIGGboyee515 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      logic had the most "hood"/hard life out of all these people and he not even white, he is mixed, or according to every other black person he is "BLACK" just like our president. He grew up in and surrounded by every hood stereotype you can think of but because some bullshit you made up in your head he aint good enough huh...gtfoh judge the music bruh

    • @BIGGboyee515
      @BIGGboyee515 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      respectively i meant the most hood life out of the guys you listed, that was "...for white boys to feel like they trappin in the suburbs."

    • @fabo36
      @fabo36 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      don't be ignorant witht that "white boy shit" if you didn't notice hip-hop is white now...I don't like that it is, but open your eyes bruh!! White people are by FAR the biggest supporters of hip-hop. Black people don't go out of their way to go to concerts and buy albums like white people do. I'm mixed so Idc if I come off ignorant, Im stating facts. ALSO you don't have to be hard or come from the streets to be a good lyricist....with that being said I really like your list, but I would put 1. J Cole 2. Kendrick 3. Big K.R.I.T 4. Logic 5. Drake

    • @KalaRaja313
      @KalaRaja313 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is drake not top 5... name 1 song for white boys.... what? He never gun bars... all real shit... gotta respect it

    • @tehuti5156
      @tehuti5156 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      PLEASEE TELL THEM AGAIN!!!

  • @pazzmatt
    @pazzmatt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "There's nothing new under the sun." That is so refreshing to hear a musician admit that. Everyone is so quick to act like it's a crime to not be completely original. But it's damned near impossible. It's all been done. You're just putting your own spin on something that came before you. I love it. The more I hear and see from this dude, the more I wanna hear and see.

  • @AuggieG
    @AuggieG 7 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    25:55 the realest part of this interview

  • @darkdro4784
    @darkdro4784 9 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Top 5 Rapper
    5 - Lil wayne
    4 - Drake
    3 - John Cena
    2 - Naruto
    1 - PowerRanger

    • @VGMDK1999
      @VGMDK1999 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Bro, don't be sleeping on the white girl from the education connection commericals. She been in the game since 2010

    • @lilbeezy2180
      @lilbeezy2180 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thomas Anderson u crazy the kidd from the resses cereal commercial got bars

    • @VGMDK1999
      @VGMDK1999 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bart Corley Tru

    • @Michael-xv1gn
      @Michael-xv1gn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Darkdro 47 lmao he said naruto!

    • @Angrybannana1
      @Angrybannana1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Naruto got bars bro

  • @JayWerx
    @JayWerx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Its been two years already,we need a new album soon

    • @Cologne2b
      @Cologne2b 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      GKMC dropped March 19, 2013. It is Nov 3, 2014.
      Unless you are from 2015 my Math doesn't agree with you.

    • @king129209
      @king129209 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      he is starting to leak songs

    • @JayWerx
      @JayWerx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Dude said "GKMC dropped March 19, 2013." where you from hommie?

    • @MrVIP1993
      @MrVIP1993 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Escobar600GOAT_NODEBATING. LOL where did you get that from??

    • @istayjammin2589
      @istayjammin2589 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Escobar600GOAT_NODEBATING. you mad challenged son

  • @B1ueD3vi1
    @B1ueD3vi1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    I'm just in the studio...
    I don't have time to look cute

    • @mscotchery9861
      @mscotchery9861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I EFFIN LOVE THAT! LOVE HIM!❤

  • @ratliff6472
    @ratliff6472 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    lyrically the top 5 in my opinion
    1. aesop rock (not rocky )
    2. mf. doom
    3. Kendrick Lamar
    4. earl sweatshirt
    5. el-p

    • @technoserf_digital
      @technoserf_digital 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +sean ratliff how much rap u listen to

    • @aaronstrahm2162
      @aaronstrahm2162 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      fitst two are awesome, and kendrick is great as well

    • @mateodavidgutierrezgonzale6556
      @mateodavidgutierrezgonzale6556 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +sean ratliff not bad man, need that indie stuff

    • @armv7-m603
      @armv7-m603 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +sean ratliff lil wayne

    • @edwardcolorado3092
      @edwardcolorado3092 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +sean ratliff lmfao, dude i mean Aesop Rock has an amazing way of rhyming, but the topics Kendrick and Earl are by far more more profound then Aes' content. He's ill, no doubt, but putting K.dot at third is ignroance.

  • @WilkineBrutus
    @WilkineBrutus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Artists have a platform. We should make them accountable for the energy they release. Kendrick is socially aware of the lack of connection in modern day mainstream music. It's not all entertainment, and shouldn't be reduces to such. Propaganda is a system of influential symbols, that of which we should make sure we balance out. There is no balance. There should be balance. There must be balance.

  • @LotusSyndicate_
    @LotusSyndicate_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Kendrick Lamar's the type of rapper you bump 20 years later and it still sounds new.

  • @keandrewilliams7678
    @keandrewilliams7678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    7:48 dude started spitting bars outta nowhere

  • @astrotrain3332
    @astrotrain3332 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Macklemore , on stage, could've said "This grammy actually deserves to go to Kendrick."
    I don't care how he said he feels to anyone.

  • @gillmaster96
    @gillmaster96 9 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    28:37 Niggas aint bout to go out and buy albums. It's not even that deep though. It's not that we don't believe, it's just more so like: I can choose to pay and get the album or not pay and get the album. We're too technologically advanced as a society. There are several websites I can go on to download music for free. No one's music is so powerful that I would go out of my way to buy their shit. I don't care who you are. Jesus can come out and sell an album, I bet you I still download that shit for free.lls

    • @BelievingInBlizzard
      @BelievingInBlizzard 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      if you're truly a fan of the artist you would go out and buy the album in stores or on itunes. illegally downloading it doesn't help them at all

    • @gillmaster96
      @gillmaster96 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      oGsmuttz I don't know them niggas personally. The fuck?!?! If being a true fan means buying their shit, I guess I'm not a true fan of anyone then.

    • @FerociousLionsOrg
      @FerociousLionsOrg 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Marc G cause you're a heartless piece of shit

    • @gillmaster96
      @gillmaster96 9 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      FerociousLionsOrg That could be true. But I think I'm more so a broke piece of shit who prefers to spend money wisely.

    • @ye23.
      @ye23. 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      but if you truly support the artist you would buy it. i buy all of kanye's albums because thats an artist i support fully. i'll be buying this new kendrick record too

  • @eiram31
    @eiram31 9 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    why does it always feel irrelevant when non-black people say Eminem is the best rapper of all time? it's like you want to shuffle their hair and say awww like they're child

    • @MrDethKid1
      @MrDethKid1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I feel like white people would often say there fav rapper is eminem and drake

    • @americanfreedom9975
      @americanfreedom9975 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cause they are part of the illuminati lol

    • @Eastonwest71
      @Eastonwest71 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao I thought I was the only one.

    • @JoeyLegendd
      @JoeyLegendd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Lol ikr? When I see white people say Eminem is the best i'm like "because you don't listen to rap often..."

    • @lesryglrhfohser
      @lesryglrhfohser 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      So fucking true, usually people who know nothing about hip hop say Eminem is the best

  • @JaQueal-IMLeoSOL
    @JaQueal-IMLeoSOL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    I thought he'd call Alli to turn up the headphobes

  • @Omoizin
    @Omoizin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "i'm just in the studio, i ain't got time to look cute" xD 22:14

  • @mitchelldavenport445
    @mitchelldavenport445 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how he actually goes back and forth with eye contact in conversation. You can tell he is actually passionate about what he has to say

  • @elijahthompson5862
    @elijahthompson5862 7 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    kendrick is the best rapper of all time

    • @dmichel2014
      @dmichel2014 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      L he is top 10 but he's not the best rapper of all time you both wildin

    • @dmichel2014
      @dmichel2014 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sunbro Sharm the fact you're even remotely comparing K Dot to MJ proves your knowledge on music is severely lacking..

    • @greghunter4264
      @greghunter4264 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      all of y'all are childish. it's an opinion. they can say whatever the fuck they want. even if it sounds like bullshit to the rest of us, it's their opinion

    • @quantum4589
      @quantum4589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol, are you 10? @mike

    • @quantum4589
      @quantum4589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ***** no you're 10

  • @savoff477
    @savoff477 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    People saying “i” was pop and industry didnt actually listen to the song.. its fantastic

  • @dramshopsound
    @dramshopsound 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    From a philosophical perspective this interview has aged very well, when considering Kdot vs Drake
    His words here are such a backbone to all the bars during the beef
    Love Kendrick man. A true legend in the making🙏

  • @azeei5448
    @azeei5448 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I remember hearing “I” and it felt soulful to me and it felt like something I needed to hear. It was right on time. “I love myself!”

  • @thedarkcranberry
    @thedarkcranberry 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    THEY NOT LIKE US

  • @mnothoidentity6398
    @mnothoidentity6398 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    who is here after 6:16

  • @TckleBxx
    @TckleBxx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love genuine people like this. No matter what the world might say about his craft, they don't know what's going on in the mind of Kendrick. Sampling music from the Isley Brothers etc. Is what this industry needs, not to have different flavor, but to praise legends, and for people to realize the origins of hip hop. As he said it's easy to diss someone and to talk about your wealth, but really why do you rap? Music is the rhythmic poetry of life and rappers who have that luxury should consider writing about something genuine, not generic

  • @KATENDE911
    @KATENDE911 9 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    So Ebro says 'i' has a sound that hasn't been heard since OutKast...yet Crooked Smile was made just last year. OK. I see you.

    • @MrThekikster
      @MrThekikster 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That was straight up pop my dude.

    • @KATENDE911
      @KATENDE911 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      MrThekikster you saying sampling Jennifer Hudson was pop or the message was pop? Either way, I disagree man.

    • @MrThekikster
      @MrThekikster 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Trevor Katende TLC was a pop music group that he sampled but Jennifer Hudson did sing it. Jennifer Hudson is RnB but the song that was sampled was definitely pop.

    • @3roxas
      @3roxas 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      MrThekikster i sounds more pop than crooked smile.

    • @MrThekikster
      @MrThekikster 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Quinton Porter Not really, the female vocals really give it a pop feel. i definitely sounds a lot like funk which the sample comes from.

  • @NiNeTube
    @NiNeTube 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This dudes honesty and mindset is beyond amazing. I love this guy and what he stands for.

  • @ojdidit8250
    @ojdidit8250 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    TOP 5 RAPPERS
    1. finn the human
    2. riff raff
    3. cheddar bob
    4. me
    5. iggy

    • @fakedat9233
      @fakedat9233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clorox Bleach don’t mess with cheddar bob

  • @gentlebrotherjeff8864
    @gentlebrotherjeff8864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my favorite Kendrick interview, I watch this interview almost every month and I watch it all😭🔥... There's so powerful words or message on this interviee.

  • @jamesdavid2601
    @jamesdavid2601 9 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Top 5 current era of hip hop artist: (body of work, potential longevity, talent, commercial success, impact, storytelling, songwriting, hit making, live shows, rhyme skills)
    1. Drake - overall the hottest mc in the game right now without question. Period, hate it or love it look at his criteria and show me a rapper hotter than drake right now from this era. Very versatile, has a plethora of flows, and when drake raps he's undeniably one of the best in the game. Just watch some of the interviews of the greats( jayz, nas, Raekwon etc) they all know it. I'm sorry you can not, not put drake at number one. forget the hate. Show me, prove to me that overall he's not the best in the game right now, just look at the stats they don't lie.
    2. Kendrick Lamar- again without question has had the biggest impact on the culture in this era arguably ever, with just his first album. However he only has one album. needs to put more consistent work out to push for number one in my opinion. But the sky is the limit for him. Could change after his sophomore album for better or worse.
    3. J.Cole- out sold kanye west in album sales when they went head to head. Consistent in making hits very lyrical arguably more skilled than kendrick and drake depending on the listener has potential to be number one. However thus far has lacked the impact that kendrick and drake have put on the game thus far. High potential but needs to be more active.
    Wale - very intelligent rapper, very savvy, and clever. Good song maker and very passionate about rapping. I don't think wale gets the credit he deserves has been very consistent throughout the years speaks on important topics and always brings a great prospective. Wale is very unique and maybe has the best work ethic of all the rappers mentioned.
    5. Big Krit- talent wise he'd be number two on this list. Maybe the most underrated mc in the game. What can't krit do. With better marketing krit would be much more recognized than he is. Can produce a song from scratch top to bottom with great quality and sound. There's nothing krit can't do as a rapper and could very well end up at least top three when this era is over.
    I'm a huge hip hop fan been listening to hip hop literally forever. I built this list off stats and facts as well as my own ear for hip hop and some personal opinions
    Please comment;

    • @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
      @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Best post in the comment section so far. TOO ACCURATE. These nygas are the real leaders of the new school. Vic Mensa, Vince Staples, Logic, Chance the Rapper are like the new school B squad. There fucking amazing too tho lol. I think A$ap Rocky, Meek Mill, Gambino, Mac Miller etc deserve to be on that list too (if it were 10 rappers)

    • @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
      @conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why do you think Wale, Krit and even Cole to some degree are "slept on"?? Do they lack some type of mainstream appeal? Is it their records? Not enough controversy surrounding their names? Its certainly not their skill or talent lol...

    • @youtubr19
      @youtubr19 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Actually Section 80 was his first album

    • @bkklaaw
      @bkklaaw 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ^^This that real shit^^

    • @boomboominroom
      @boomboominroom 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally. An unbiased comment.

  • @isaiah_thedev
    @isaiah_thedev 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Best/ most successful+alive in order Most potential
    1. Eminem-all around 1. Logic-needs hits
    2. J Cole-skill and message 2. Kendrick- needs more hits
    3. Kendrick-skill and message 3. J Cole- needs more hits
    4. Drake-his music just sounds good 4. Mac Miller-needs hits and stay off drugs
    5. Jay Z-he doesn't write apparently 5. A shit ton of upcoming rappers

    • @rmgofficialpage
      @rmgofficialpage 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      forgot nas

    • @rangersbaseball2
      @rangersbaseball2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You lost your credibility when you put Eminem at #1.

    • @BTD28
      @BTD28 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ludacris?

    • @isaiah_thedev
      @isaiah_thedev 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      rangersbaseball2
      haha yea i'm a little bias toward em, I shoulda put nas up there but ludicrous hmm..

    • @Mr1000raindrops
      @Mr1000raindrops 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LOL Eminem is not better then Nas hes just more Mainstream this list not accurate.

  • @dsa4442
    @dsa4442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Got me dropping tears right now. His insight is just so inspiring and deep. I'd really love to meet this dude one day. Such a beautiful human being in every single way I'm sure.

  • @DelroyGill
    @DelroyGill 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Going into Kendrick archives

  • @gunsnhalen
    @gunsnhalen 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Kendricks attitude! every interview people try to get him to diss others. But he stays humble to himself and others. That's pretty dope to see nowadays. When so many rappers gotta start beefs with other rappers.

  • @thanksmisfortune
    @thanksmisfortune 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "how do you stay the same when everything around you is changing so fast?" "i keep genuine people around me" what a great answer by kendrick, man

  • @DimitriSmith1290
    @DimitriSmith1290 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an awesome, genuine artist. A man that truly thinks deeply and deserves every ounce of success he has achieved. Love the Thundercat shoutouts too.

  • @Theunderwrldreloaded
    @Theunderwrldreloaded 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Top 5 Rappers
    1.John cena
    2.John cena
    3.John cena
    4.John cena
    5.John cena

    • @koraielias5676
      @koraielias5676 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bhunk Dirty 😂😂😂😂

  • @coolnesss16
    @coolnesss16 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think the thing I really love about Kendrick is that he's so humble man.. He just cares about music. I'm pretty sure he doesn't smoke and drink cause he wants a clear mind when he records. Kendrick looks real focused right now. I think Kendrick Lamar understands how rare it is in mainstream hip-hop these to be as big as he is and as lyrical and conscious he is. He's using this plateau to actually have a positive impact on culture. It's pretty awesome.

  • @stylessouthern7204
    @stylessouthern7204 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    This had aged beautifully in 2024

  • @dpxmark5
    @dpxmark5 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my first time commenting on Hot 97 but this interview made me clap so many times thinking "yes" so many times. Great job Kendrick and you guys touched the best topics keep it up!

  • @rajsingh2125
    @rajsingh2125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    My Top 3 Rappers of all time
    1) No
    2) One
    3) Cares

    • @thagrammarnazi
      @thagrammarnazi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Nic Weiroster His point was that top 5 rapper list comments are overused and no-one cares what you or anyone else's specific list is, not any opinion he has on rap.

    • @shwifty123
      @shwifty123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +thagrammarnazi yeah i totally got that lol

    • @rajavlitra
      @rajavlitra 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      cares on 3rd? fuck you man his last shit was lit af

    • @johntownsend7344
      @johntownsend7344 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      1.dylan
      2.dylan
      3.dylan
      4.dylan
      5.dylan

    • @groot1021
      @groot1021 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #1 Katy Perry