Kendrick Responded and It's Bad.. for Drake

Pat Cc:
30 Apr 202411:53

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, with the narrator expressing pride in their earlier predictions about the situation. Kendrick's response to Drake's diss tracks is analyzed, particularly his six-minute track 'Euphoria'. The narrator explores the lyrics' deeper meanings, including potential implications about Drake's character and intentions in the music industry. They also touch upon the controversy surrounding Drake's use of ghostwriters and his cultural authenticity. The summary concludes by stating that despite the public's perception of Drake as the winner due to his strategic handling of the situation, Kendrick's 'Euphoria' is a solid diss track that, while not meeting all expectations, is entertaining and effectively communicates his perspective. The video emphasizes that the beef between the two artists is essentially a poetic exchange between two wealthy individuals, highlighting the entertainment aspect of their conflict.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 Kendrick Lamar responded to Drake's diss tracks with a six-minute song called 'Euphoria', focusing on clarity and directness rather than complex lyricism.
  • 🔍 The title 'Euphoria' is potentially a strategic choice, as it references a TV show executive produced by Drake, which features themes of youth and sexuality.
  • 💥 Kendrick's lyrics suggest that his music is meant to electrify, contrasting with Drake's music, which he implies is meant to pacify or soothe, with possible undertones of controversy.
  • 🔊 The song structure of 'Euphoria' starts slow and somber, then transitions to a more energetic rap segment, indicating a strategic build-up in engagement.
  • 🎭 Kendrick addresses accusations of Drake's cultural appropriation and authenticity within the black community, questioning Drake's identity and use of the N-word.
  • 🤣 There are several bars in the song that are humorous or sarcastic, showing Kendrick's wit and approach to the diss track.
  • 🚫 Kendrick criticizes Drake for potentially using ghostwriters, specifically naming renowned songwriter Beam, and challenges Drake's collaborators to step forward.
  • 👥 The diss track touches on personal aspects, including Drake's relationships and public persona, with Kendrick expressing dislike for certain behaviors he attributes to Drake.
  • 📉 Kendrick suggests that Drake's public image and private life are at odds, hinting at potential scandals or unflattering truths about Drake's character.
  • 👑 Despite the criticisms, Kendrick also compliments Drake's musical abilities in certain areas, maintaining a level of respect within the competition.
  • 💸 The script suggests that the public may perceive Drake as the winner of the feud due to his strategic management of public expectations and the anticipation surrounding Kendrick's response.

Q & A

  • What was the main prediction made in the previous video about Kendrick and Drake's feud?

    -The main prediction was about how the feud would unfold, with Kendrick responding to Drake's diss tracks in a specific manner, which the speaker felt proud to have accurately anticipated.

  • What is the title of Kendrick's response track to Drake's diss?

    -The title of Kendrick's response track is 'Euphoria'.

  • Why did people try to downplay Kendrick's record?

    -People downplayed Kendrick's record because he did not write a Shakespearean level diss track, opting instead for clarity and coherence over lyrical complexity.

  • What is the significance of the name 'Euphoria' for Kendrick's track?

    -The name 'Euphoria' is significant because Drake executive produced a popular TV show with the same name, and the show often features teenagers engaging in sexual activities, which Kendrick uses to make a point about Drake's character.

  • What is the meaning behind the phrase 'make music to pacify them' used by Kendrick?

    -The phrase 'make music to pacify them' suggests that Drake's music is meant to soothe or calm, likening it to the way a pacifier is used for a child, which could be a subtle jab at Drake's appeal being more juvenile.

  • What is the implication behind Kendrick's line 'I make music to electrify them'?

    -The implication is that Kendrick's music is energetic and exciting, contrasting it with Drake's music, which he suggests is boring and meant to pacify.

  • What is the controversy surrounding Tommy Hillfigure and FUBU mentioned in the track?

    -Tommy Hillfigure is rumored to be anti-black, and FUBU is a black-owned clothing brand. Kendrick suggests that Drake sides with someone who is allegedly anti-black, although Drake has worn FUBU before, which complicates the accusation.

  • What is the main angle Kendrick takes in his diss track regarding Drake's cultural identity?

    -Kendrick focuses on the idea that Drake is not 'black enough' and has always tried hard to be accepted by Black Culture, a sentiment that has been echoed by Rick Ross and others on social media.

  • Why does the speaker believe that Drake will be seen as the winner of the feud by the public?

    -The speaker believes Drake will be seen as the winner because he played a 'chess game' better by boosting expectations and anticipation for Kendrick's diss track, making the eventual release seem underwhelming.

  • What is the significance of the beat switch around the one-minute mark in 'Euphoria'?

    -The beat switch signifies a shift in energy, turning up the tempo and indicating a transition from a slow, somber, and almost romantic beginning to a more energetic rap record.

  • How does Kendrick address the topic of Drake's alleged ghostwriters in the track?

    -Kendrick addresses the topic by suggesting that Drake has many ghostwriters, and specifically calls out a renowned songwriter named Beam, implying that Drake relies on others to create his hits.

  • What is the speaker's final opinion on the beef between Kendrick and Drake?

    -The speaker's final opinion is that the beef is essentially a display of two filthy rich grown men writing poems about each other, and that it does not have a significant impact beyond entertainment.

Outlines

00:00

🎤 Kendrick's Response to Drake's Diss

The first paragraph discusses the author's previous predictions about the Kendrick and Drake feud and how Kendrick's response, a six-minute track titled 'Euphoria,' aligns with those predictions. The summary highlights that Kendrick's track is not as complex as expected, but rather a clear and direct response to Drake's character and intentions. It also touches on the possible deeper meanings behind the track's title, the potential implication of Drake's connection to a TV show with sexual themes, and the strategic use of words like 'pacify.' The author also addresses Kendrick's critique of Drake's racial identity in the music industry and the suggestion that Drake may be using ghostwriters.

05:00

🔥 Dissecting Kendrick's Bars and Drake's Accusations

The second paragraph delves into the specifics of Kendrick's lyrics, addressing the accusations of Drake's alleged fake accents and the suggestion that Drake is not genuinely connected to black culture. It also discusses Kendrick's commentary on Drake's use of ghostwriters and the impact of these accusations on public perception. The summary mentions the author's prediction about the nature of Kendrick's response and the public's reaction to it. It further explores the themes of Drake's sexuality as implied by Kendrick and the author's thoughts on the entertainment value of the diss track.

10:01

🤔 Public Perception and the Beef's Impact

The third paragraph focuses on the broader implications of the Kendrick and Drake feud. It discusses how the public may perceive Drake as the winner due to his strategic management of public expectations. The summary also touches on the various angles Kendrick took in his diss track, which were not new but rather a reiteration of long-standing criticisms. It concludes by reminding the audience that the feud is essentially a dispute between two wealthy, successful artists and should be viewed as such.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Kendrick and Drake beef

This refers to the ongoing feud or disagreement between the rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The video script discusses the author's predictions about the nature of this feud and how it has unfolded, making it a central theme of the video.

💡Euphoria

Euphoria is a six-minute track by Kendrick Lamar responding to Drake's diss tracks. The video discusses the song's content and the strategy behind its title, which is also the name of a TV show executive produced by Drake. It is used in the script to analyze Kendrick's intentions and the subtext of his lyrics.

💡Diss track

A diss track is a song that is released with the intention of insulting or criticizing another artist. The video script provides an in-depth analysis of Kendrick's diss track 'Euphoria' and compares it with Drake's 'push-ups', highlighting the differences in their approaches.

💡Ghost Riders

In the context of the video, 'Ghost Riders' refers to the allegations that Drake uses ghostwriters for his music. The term is used to discuss the authenticity of an artist's work and the controversy surrounding the use of ghostwriters in the music industry.

💡Pacify

The term 'pacify' is used in Kendrick's track to suggest that Drake's music is meant to soothe or placate, as opposed to Kendrick's music which is described as electrifying. The video script explores the double entendre of the word, hinting at a deeper critique of Drake's music and intentions.

💡Tommy Hillfig

Tommy Hillfig is mentioned in the script as someone who has been rumored to be anti-black, with a connection to Drake through clothing brand FUBU. The video discusses this as part of Kendrick's critique of Drake's affiliations and choices, which is a key point in the analysis of the diss track.

💡Rick Ross

Rick Ross is another artist who has commented on Drake's cultural authenticity. The video script references Rick Ross's social media statements about Drake not being 'black enough', which is a significant point in the discussion of cultural appropriation and identity within the rap community.

💡The N-word

The use of the N-word is a contentious issue in the rap community and is brought up in the script as something that Kendrick dislikes when Drake uses it. The video discusses the controversy surrounding the use of racial slurs in music and its implications for the artists involved.

💡Pop record

The term 'pop record' refers to a style of music that is more mainstream and radio-friendly. The video script includes a discussion about whether Kendrick should have released a pop record instead of a diss track, reflecting on the expectations and strategies in the music industry.

💡Memes and internet culture

The video script notes that Kendrick pays attention to internet culture and memes, which are part of the public discourse surrounding the feud. Memes and internet culture are significant as they influence public opinion and the way artists are perceived.

💡East Coast vs West Coast

This phrase historically refers to the rivalry between East Coast and West Coast hip hop scenes in the 1990s. The video script suggests that Kendrick's track might ignite a new form of this rivalry, specifically between Toronto (Drake's home) and Los Angeles (Kendrick's home).

Highlights

Kendrick Lamar responded to Drake's 'push-ups' and 'tailor made' diss tracks with a six-minute track called 'Euphoria'.

Kendrick's approach was to be clear and coherent, aiming to break down Drake's intentions and character in the music industry.

The title 'Euphoria' may reference Drake's executive production of a TV show of the same name, which features teenagers engaging in sexual activities.

Kendrick uses the word 'pacify', potentially implying that Drake's music is meant to soothe or placate, with a possible subtext about Drake's alleged preference for younger girls.

Kendrick starts the record with a reversed audio cryptic message, suggesting everything said about him is true.

The diss track discusses Drake's alleged lack of black cultural authenticity and his attempts to be accepted by Black Culture.

Kendrick criticizes Drake for using the N-word and suggests that the public no longer wants to hear Drake use it.

The track includes a beat switch at the one-minute mark, increasing the energy and turning it into a rap record.

Kendrick makes a point that he has learned from past mistakes, possibly referring to his own growth as an artist.

The song suggests that Drake is known for his public displays of praise and affection, which some interpret as insincere.

Kendrick repeatedly insinuates that Drake may be gay, a claim that has been circulating in various forms online.

Kendrick points out Drake's use of multiple accents, suggesting that Drake adopts different personas depending on his location.

The track references a possible incident where Drake was allegedly slapped by Diddy, hinting at a power dynamic within the industry.

Kendrick compliments Drake's melodic abilities while criticizing his tougher persona.

The song addresses the rumors about Drake's ghostwriters and his reliance on them for hit songs.

Kendrick suggests that Drake should keep their feud friendly and not get too personal.

The track contains several instances where Kendrick could have gone further with his disses but chose to hold back.

Kendrick also touches on Drake's personal life, including allegations of him being a deadbeat dad and his label situation.

Despite the diss track, Kendrick shows a level of respect for Drake's success and impact on the music industry.

The beef between Kendrick and Drake is characterized as two wealthy, successful men exchanging poetic jabs rather than a serious conflict.

Transcripts

00:02

I made some predictions in my previous

00:04

video about the Kendrick and Drake beef

00:05

and I got to say I am proud of myself

00:08

now I was not right about everything but

00:10

this is panning out exactly the way I

00:12

thought it would so Kendrick responds to

00:14

Drake's push-ups and tailor made dis

00:16

tracks with a six-minute track called

00:18

Euphoria and no this song is not

00:20

Kendrick doing lyrical gymnastics or

00:23

writing quintuple on tandas like Drake

00:25

and really all of Kendrick and Drake

00:28

fans expected Kendrick is rapping

00:30

clearly and directly and I predicted

00:32

that people would try to downplay

00:33

Kendrick's record because he didn't

00:35

write some Shakespearean level diss

00:37

track and that's exactly what they're

00:38

doing but what Kendrick was really doing

00:40

was trying to be as clear and as

00:42

coherent as possible to break down

00:44

Drake's intentions and Drake's character

00:47

in the music industry so we didn't

00:49

really have to guess what Kendrick was

00:51

saying with that being said there are a

00:53

couple bars in here that I do feel like

00:55

are maybe a little bit deeper than what

00:57

we're seeing like why the record is

00:59

called you e Oria in the first place now

01:01

Drake executive produced a really

01:03

popular TV show called Euphoria and

01:05

initially I thought this was Kendrick

01:07

just on his genius SEO marketing

01:10

strategy every time someone types in

01:12

Drake Euphoria Kendrick's song comes up

01:15

but then again one of the main things

01:17

that happens during the show Euphoria is

01:20

just teenagers having sex why is Drake

01:23

executive producing a show where

01:24

teenagers are constantly having but

01:26

considering that it made me think about

01:28

this next bar a little bit deeper I make

01:30

music to Electrify them you make music

01:33

to pacify them on the surface Kendrick

01:36

is just saying his music is exciting and

01:38

Drakes is boring but the use of the word

01:41

pacify could be strategic here pacify

01:44

means to soothe it's like you know

01:46

pacifying a baby pacifying a child and

01:50

we all know what a pacifier is so maybe

01:52

he's kind of leaning into the whole

01:54

Drake is a pedo type of thing and Drake

01:57

did predict that Kendrick would say that

01:59

Drake likes young girls and we talked

02:01

about that before so there's something

02:03

cooking there but as they take you

02:04

through the rest of the track there's

02:06

nothing in this song that's extremely

02:09

layered like sure people are going to

02:11

dissect it to the craziest degree but

02:13

for the most part Kendrick was as clear

02:15

as he possibly could be Kendrick starts

02:17

off the Record by doing the classic

02:19

reversed audio ooh so cryptic what could

02:23

it possibly

02:24

say everything they say about me is true

02:27

everything they say about me is true

02:28

Tommy Hill fig stood out but FUBU never

02:31

had been your collection now Tommy

02:33

hillfigure has been long rumored to be

02:35

an anti-black racist FUBU is a

02:38

blackowned clothing brand so Kendrick is

02:40

basically saying that Drake chooses to

02:42

side with someone who is allegedly

02:44

antiblack but Drake has also worn FUBU

02:47

before so I'm not really sure Kendrick

02:50

is 100% factual here but one of the main

02:53

angles throughout this entire diss track

02:55

that Kendrick takes is actually what

02:57

Rick Ross has been saying on social

02:58

media this whole time that Drake is a

03:00

white boy or isn't black enough or has

03:03

always tried so hard to be accepted by

03:05

Black Culture how many more fairy tale

03:07

stories about your life till we had

03:08

enough how many more black features till

03:10

you finally feel that you're black

03:12

enough Kendrick also said I even hate

03:14

when you say the nword but that's just

03:16

me I guess and then the outro of

03:18

euphoria is him saying nobody wants to

03:20

hear Drake say the nword anymore so

03:22

there's a beat switch around the one

03:24

minute Mark that really turns up the

03:25

energy the beginning was slow and somber

03:27

and almost romantic I thought my

03:29

prediction of him making a pop record

03:32

was going to come to fruition because if

03:34

you remember that's what I thought he

03:36

should do so I was like damn bro I might

03:38

have had this on the money but it turns

03:39

up into a rap record for sure but after

03:41

the beat switch like Kendrick is mostly

03:43

focused on making a hot record for the

03:45

radio it's not very dis heavy in the

03:47

beginning but I thought These Bars were

03:49

funny the very first time I shot me a

03:51

drake the homie had told me aim it this

03:52

way I didn't Point down though today I

03:54

show you I learned from those mistakes

03:56

Drake previously said that Kendrick

03:58

never shot a gun or never did any type

04:00

of violent crimes was this Kendrick

04:02

saying yeah I have shot a gun and here

04:05

is the Story Probably not this was just

04:07

Kendrick saying that he's going for

04:09

Drake's head you know head shot come on

04:11

Kendrick said yet he still go left and I

04:13

see two of them kissing and hugging on

04:15

stage now Drake is known for giving

04:17

people their flowers on stage and

04:19

telling the world how great they are

04:21

basically kissing and hugging them

04:22

without actually physically doing it but

04:24

there is also a picture of the weekend

04:26

and Drake where they look like they are

04:28

about to kiss and you know the

04:30

internet's going to do what it does and

04:31

Photoshop them actually kissing he's

04:33

also saying that Drake goes left AKA

04:35

Drake is gay which Kendrick says

04:37

throughout the song multiple times that

04:38

he thinks Drake is gay we hate the

04:40

you cuz they confuse themselves

04:42

with real women when I see you stand by

04:44

sexy red I believe you see two bades I

04:47

believe you don't like women that's real

04:49

competition you might pop ass with

04:52

Kendrick is diabolical for this one

04:55

Drake definitely thinks he's a bad bch

04:58

one thing we know for sure is kend pays

05:00

attention to the memes he pays attention

05:02

to the internet because we've been

05:04

saying Drake's a bad for years this run

05:06

of bars is also really fire I love him

05:08

to death and that ain't bars I'll

05:10

explain that phrase it's nothing nobody

05:12

can tell me I don't want to talk on no s

05:15

you know I got language barriers there's

05:17

no accent you can sell me which is him

05:19

pointing at Drake's multiple fake

05:21

accents which I don't feel like people

05:22

talk about enough Drake can speak nine

05:26

different dialects and just no matter

05:28

where he is in the world he is going to

05:30

just pick up on their accent it's it's

05:31

weird and and and nobody ever really

05:33

talks about it yeah Cole and Aubrey know

05:35

I'm selfish the crown is heavy I pray

05:37

they my real friends if not I'm y andw

05:40

Melly Kendrick said he was going to

05:41

explain it I love him to death Melly

05:44

loves his friends to death love him so

05:46

much that you might kill them like Melly

05:49

allegedly allegedly killed his friends

05:51

yeah all that push and pee let me see

05:53

you push a te you better off spinning

05:55

again on him you think about pushing me

05:57

Kendrick is also saying what we've all

05:59

been saying like Drake why are you going

06:01

after Kendrick why not push a

06:03

te I just always think back to to Drake

06:06

in the on the podcast being like when I

06:09

was making the record in response which

06:11

was a real record I know people think

06:13

it's like some myth and I just found

06:14

myself saying things that like one

06:16

seemed really out of character just cuz

06:18

I was like deeply invested in the

06:19

situation and getting very angry um and

06:21

saying things that I didn't I don't know

06:23

if in two years I'd want to hear myself

06:25

say really

06:28

really just drop the record bro Kendrick

06:31

says that people know him as a lover but

06:33

he's a hater too I hate the way you walk

06:35

the way that you talk I hate the way you

06:37

dress I hate the way you sneak this and

06:39

this is where I'm doubling down on my

06:41

thought that people are going to use

06:44

this little run of bars as a way to

06:46

devalue Kendrick's disc because it's

06:48

blunt and direct rather than being some

06:50

quintuple on Tandra again people thought

06:53

this was going to be this insanely deep

06:56

writing that you needed an explanation

06:58

for but there's pretty much nothing in

07:01

this song that you really need an

07:03

explanation for like it's very clear so

07:05

for a lot of people it's going to seem

07:06

like their expectations were not met

07:08

like look at my word for word prediction

07:11

people be like damn really took him two

07:14

weeks to come up with this this is what

07:16

he was waiting for and then look at this

07:18

tweet can't believe Kendrick made his

07:20

fans wait all this time for this Drake

07:23

response Drake was playing chess bro he

07:25

knows all of you are Bots your tweets

07:28

your words are predictable now I did

07:30

want Kendrick to make more of a pop

07:31

record but I personally like that

07:33

Kendrick went more simple it's Drake he

07:35

doesn't need to prove to the world or to

07:37

Drake that he is a better writer and

07:39

rapper than him speaking of writers

07:41

Kendrick talks heavily about Drake's

07:43

Ghost Riders which is something that's

07:44

been talked about for years ain't 20 V1

07:47

it's 1 v20 if I got to smack dudes that

07:50

write with you yeah bring them out too I

07:52

clean them out too tell beam that he

07:54

better stay right with you Drake

07:56

probably has more than 20 Ghost Riders

07:58

but beam is a renowned songwriter who

08:01

was also on my first album okay not to

08:05

brag

08:07

but Drake uses beam Kendrick alleges

08:11

that Drake needs beam to make his hits

08:13

says beam wrote Rich flex and Major

08:16

Distribution and you know beam also

08:18

threw me a little song from my album a

08:20

few years

08:21

ago and it's fire you should listen to

08:23

it Kendrick also said we ain't got to

08:25

get personal they say friendly Faith you

08:28

should keep it that way I wasn't a big

08:29

fan of this like Kendrick saying that

08:31

they shouldn't get personal in the diss

08:34

track in my opinion was like kind of

08:36

breaking the entertainment value a

08:38

little bit we all know Drake and

08:39

Kendrick are not going to be fighting

08:40

and shooting each other but like you

08:42

don't have to say it he said I know some

08:44

about dudes that make Gunna W to

08:46

look like a saint now the public thinks

08:47

that Gunna snitched on the YSL

08:50

organization but Kendrick is hinting

08:52

that he knows some about snitching or

08:54

federal informants in Drake's life but

08:56

he doesn't say it here and you will

08:58

notice in this track multiple times s

08:59

Kendrick says that he could say more

09:02

like if you taking it there I'm taking

09:04

it further like bro this is a six-minute

09:06

song If you have more to say now would

09:09

be the time to say it I also like how

09:10

Kendrick continuously compliments Drake

09:12

while dissing him I like Drake with the

09:14

Melodies I don't like Drake when he act

09:16

tough you going to make me bring back

09:18

puff let me see if chubs really crash

09:21

something now there's been a rumor for

09:22

years that Diddy once slapped Drake and

09:25

Chubs is Drake's head of security so

09:27

Kendrick is like let's see if chubs will

09:29

do anything to protect you still love

09:31

when you see success everything with me

09:33

is blessed keep making me dance waving

09:35

my hand and it won't be no threat again

09:37

he's just complimenting him try and

09:39

cease and desist on the like that record

09:41

ho what you ain't like that record back

09:43

to back I like that record I guess Drake

09:45

tried to copyright strike or take down

09:48

like that for some reason or somehow I'm

09:50

not really sure if that's true but

09:52

Kendrick again compliments Drake and

09:54

says that he liked his backtack record

09:57

which was a distract against Meek Mill

09:59

let your core audience stomach that

10:01

didn't tell them where you get your abs

10:03

from BBL Drizzy okay did Drake get fake

10:06

AB implants was Rick Ross telling the

10:09

truth Drake BBL paperwork coming soon

10:12

then throughout the track Kendrick also

10:13

made fun of Toronto slang in this sort

10:16

of mocking way saying the word Cody and

10:18

said you got to be cheesing fam perhaps

10:20

Kendrick is trying to ignite the new

10:23

East Coast vers West Coast beef but it's

10:26

Toronto vers La Kendrick also said that

10:28

he hangs out at a popular Toronto

10:30

Chinese Food Spot called new ho King he

10:32

also addressed Drake alleging that

10:34

Kendrick is being extorted by his label

10:36

he also had a run of bars calling Drake

10:38

a dead beat dad and that rap is not the

10:40

only thing Kendrick cares about because

10:42

he is too busy raising his son WF father

10:44

Kendrick now there are people in my

10:46

comments of my last video saying this

10:49

video aged like milk but I'm sticking to

10:52

everything that I said in that video

10:53

overall Kendrick's angles in this record

10:56

were not that shocking because nobody

10:58

can outdo pushing

10:59

and what he revealed to the world all of

11:02

the angles that Kendrick took in this

11:04

record we have heard before we've heard

11:06

them for years from other people from

11:08

people on Twitter from other rappers I

11:10

still think Drake will be seen as the

11:12

winner to the public because he just

11:14

played the chess game better he boosted

11:16

the expectations and the anticipation

11:18

for Kendrick to drop an ether level diss

11:21

track it makes it seem like we waited

11:22

all this time for something huge and

11:24

kind of got jipped don't get me wrong

11:26

Euphoria is definitely a solid disc

11:29

record and it is entertaining if we are

11:31

just comparing the two I would say that

11:34

Euphoria does beat push-ups in terms of

11:37

it being a better disc record but

11:39

push-ups is more fun to listen to as

11:41

it's a partial Club record which is why

11:44

I still think that Kendrick should have

11:45

went for more of a pop record but at the

11:47

end of the day this beef is just two

11:49

Filthy Rich grown men writing poems

11:52

about each other