Kendrick Lamar links up with Cabbie for Sportcentres weekly segment “Cabbie Presents.” In the lighhearted and comical sit down, Kendrick speaks on the Lakers, Dwight Howard, the Clippers, his relationship with Chris Paul and Arron Afflalo and much more. Watch the TDE front man also speak on sneakers and list some of the potential scenarios he would consider that would kill his vibe.
ScHoolboy Q takes the stage at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles for the venue’s recent collaborative event (The Trap) with streetwear clothing brand, Crooks and Castles. The TDE artist and California native headlined the show and decided to perform his hit new single “Collard Greens” off his upcoming Oxymoron LP. Check out how it all went down in the HD footage below provided courtesy of Collective State TV.
The highly anticipated short documentary provided by Life+Times hits the net. Follow the TDE crew as they tour and prepare for the Budweiser Made In America Festival which is set to go down over the Labor Day weekend. Directed by Scheme Engine, go behind-the-scenes for an up close and personal look at the West Coast rising stars. Hear how it all came together as each individual breaks down their early struggles, love for the music, hometown and what they hope to accomplish in Hip Hop.
Revolt TV catches up with the wordsmith Skillz to get his take on the current topic in Hip Hop, Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. Speaking openly about the situation, the MC shares his thoughts on the Compton native’s verse, “King of New York” line, his intentions and gives his feedback on the rapper’s who’ve stepped up to the plate and responded. Check out the video below to see what Skillz had to say about the verse heard around the world.
A$AP Rocky and the A$AP Mob recently paid Funkmaster Flex a visit on HOT 97 and discussed a number of topics during a candid interview. After being asked by Flex about Kendrick’s “Control” verse, Rocky decides to brush off the TDE rapper’s “King of New YorK” line and jokes the Compton rapper is either crazy or smoking crack. A$AP Ferg also steps up to the microphone and proclaims: “What’s a king to a lord.” However, Rocky does share his thoughts on the move being good for Hip Hop and the art form’s competitive nature. All in all, the mob makes it clear they weren’t offended by Kendrick’s verse and tackle much more during their lengthy and in-depth conversation with Flex.
Cassidy jacks Jay Z’s “Picasso Baby” instrumental and takes it for a joyride through Philly. The “I’ma Hustla” rapper goes in bar for bar with his signature punchline flow and also takes the time to throw a few more shots in the direction of Kendrick Lamar when he lets a few subliminal lines go. Take a listen to Cassidy’s “Picasso Baby Freestyle” below.
Guerilla Union links up with Kendrick Lamar for a new interview where he talks the early stages of Black Hippy and the philosophy behind the group’s movement. The Compton native also shares his thoughts on the group’s early plan to eventually come back together after establishing their own respective careers. Black Hippy will also be performing at Guerilla Union’s upcoming Rock The Bells 2013 Festival which starts September 7.
TDE’s Kendrick Lamar is on his way to becoming rap royalty. Most recently, his featured verse on Big Sean’s “Control” not only impressed listeners with his lyrical abilities, but found the Compton native slipping his name among Hip Hop greats such as Jay Z, Eminem, Nas and Andre 3000. Going a step further, Lamar decided to aim his cross hairs on the East Coast by proclaiming himself the “King Of New York.” Since the leak of the record, Hip Hop heads and music enthusiasts everywhere have been going back and forth on the track’s significance and Kendrick’s intentions. Check out an excerpt from a new article spotted online over at True Magazine which breaks down the controversial verse and what it really means to Hip Hop.
Since the release of Big Sean’s “Control” which originally was set to be showcased on his upcoming Hall Of Fame LP, the topic of discussion in the world of Hip Hop has been Kendrick Lamar’s guest verse. All over the internet and across the vast lands of social media, people have been weighing in with their thoughts behind the TDE rapper putting himself on a pedestal above his peers.
“I’m usually homeboys with the same n—s I’m rhyming wit’/but this is Hip Hop and them n—s should know what time it is/ and that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale/Pusha T, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Drake/Big Sean, Jay Electron’, Tyler, Mac Miller/I got love for you all but I’m tryna murder you n—s’/Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you n—s/They don’t wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you n—s/what is competition,” raps the Compton, Calif. native.
Adding insult to injury, Kendrick’s lyrics also include: “I’m important like the Pope/I’m Muslim on pork/I’m Makaveli’s offspring/I’m the king of New York/King of the coast, one hand, I juggle them both.”
Needless to say, Lamar has single handedly sparked the fire that the industry needed in order to shift everyone’s interest back towards lyricism. With everyone so busy turning up and focusing their efforts on “getting to the money,” artists and fans alike got too comfortable with the direction that Hip Hop found itself going in. Though rappers have always continued to take stabs at one another from time to time, it’s been awhile since Hip Hop’s seen a respected lyricist embody that competitive spirit of the past and deliver something good enough to put our attention’s in a chokehold.
Karen Civil sits down with Big Sean for a one-on-one interview. Seans talks his sophomore album Hall of Fame, what fans can expect to hear and stresses he addressed more issues that he feels young listeners should be aware of. The Detroit native all speaks on the city’s bankruptcy and talks about his past efforts to give back to his hometown. Big Sean also speaks on meeting Eminem in Detroit at his studio, Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse and its positive effect on Hip Hop, the creative direction behind his “Sorry” verse and the evolution of G.O.O.D. Music.
Joe Budden decides to defend New York’s honor too and jumps in the ring with the West Coast’s current king MC Kendrick Lamar. Budden delivers a scathing lyrical response to not only the TDE star but in so many words explains the industry is watered down and more concerned with branding and imagery. The Slaughterhouse rapper even goes so far as to throw a few jabs at a few other artists he deems weak on the microphone or unable to compete such as Trinidad James, A$AP Rocky, and Jay Electronic to name a few. The New Jersey native makes it clear he’s trying to finish what fellow New York MC Joell Ortiz started. Take a listen to “Lost Control (Freestyle)” below.
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