Kurupt's Reaction to 1st Listen of "Not Like Us" - Was Unaware of Kendrick vs Drake Battle

Bootleg Kev
7 May 202412:19

Summary

TLDRThe transcript captures a dynamic conversation about the current state of hip-hop, focusing on the recent tensions and collaborations between major artists like Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The speaker discusses the impact of a new Kendrick record, which they believe has the potential to unite the West Coast. They delve into the history of the feud, referencing a song called 'Like That' and the use of artificial intelligence to create verses that mimic the voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg. The discussion also touches on the rapid pace at which albums are produced today compared to the past, highlighting the influence of Tupac's work ethic on the industry. The speaker emphasizes the importance of respecting the art form and the artists involved, while cautioning against the potential for violence and the loss of life. The conversation concludes with an announcement of an upcoming album release on May 31st.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 The West Coast hip-hop community appears to be more united than ever due to recent events and music releases.
  • 💥 There's a significant buzz around a Kendrick Lamar record that addresses a situation with Drake, indicating a possible feud.
  • 🤔 The speaker expresses surprise at the level of unity among West Coast artists, suggesting a significant cultural moment.
  • 🎧 A song featuring what sounds like verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg, generated through artificial intelligence, has caused controversy and discussion.
  • 🚨 The use of AI to create verses that appear to be from deceased artists has raised legal and ethical questions.
  • 🔥 There's a mention of a fast-paced album creation process, with an album being completed in a short amount of time, reminiscent of Tupac's influence on work ethic.
  • 📈 The productivity and work habits of Tupac are highlighted, showing his impact on the creative process of those around him.
  • 🚫 The speaker warns against the dangers of escalating disputes in the hip-hop community, advocating for a cessation of hostilities.
  • 🎶 The speaker reminisces about the intense and competitive atmosphere of the 90s hip-hop scene, drawing parallels to the current situation.
  • 🎥 There's a mention of a new album release coming up, indicating ongoing activity and output in the music industry.
  • ⏱️ The process of creating music has evolved significantly, with older methods being more time-consuming and less flexible than modern digital approaches.

Q & A

  • What is the significance of the Kendrick record mentioned in the transcript?

    -The Kendrick record is significant because it is perceived as a response to Drake, and it has united artists from the West Coast in a way that hasn't been seen before, according to the speaker.

  • Why does the speaker mention Drake and Kendrick Lamar's names in the context of a feud?

    -The speaker mentions Drake and Kendrick Lamar's names because they are involved in a rap feud, which is a common practice in the hip-hop community where artists express their rivalry through their music.

  • What is the controversy surrounding Drake's use of Tupac and Snoop's voices in a song?

    -The controversy is that Drake used artificial intelligence to create verses that sound like Tupac and Snoop are dissing Kendrick Lamar, which has raised questions about the legality and ethical implications of using deceased artists' voices in such a manner.

  • How did Tupac influence the work ethic and creative process of the speaker and his peers?

    -Tupac showed them a high-output work ethic by consistently producing five or six songs in a short period. This influenced the speaker and his peers to adopt a similar approach, focusing on efficiency and productivity in their creative process.

  • What is the speaker's view on the current state of rap battles and their potential consequences?

    -The speaker believes that while rap battles can be good for hip-hop, they should not escalate to real-life violence. He emphasizes the preciousness of life and suggests that artists should stop the feud if they are not ready for the potential consequences.

  • Why did the speaker and his peers have to re-record their verses in the past?

    -In the past, due to the limitations of recording technology, if there was a need to make changes or additions to a track, artists often had to re-record their verses because the original recordings could not be easily edited or preserved.

  • What does the speaker imply about the tension in the recording studio during the 90s?

    -The speaker implies that the recording environment was tense, partly due to the rivalries between different gangs like the Bloods and others. There was also tension regarding the recording process itself, such as the fear of engineers accidentally erasing parts of the recording.

  • How did the speaker and his peers handle the issue of engineers potentially erasing their work?

    -They took measures to ensure the engineers did not leave or accidentally erase their work. In one instance, the speaker mentions tying a dog to the recording machine to prevent the engineer from leaving.

  • What is the significance of the 'Like That' record mentioned in the transcript?

    -The 'Like That' record is significant because it is seen as a turning point in the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, where direct shots were fired, and it has caused a lot of buzz and unity among West Coast artists.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the use of deceased artists' voices in new music?

    -The speaker seems to be critical of the practice, as it raises ethical and legal concerns. He also mentions that people reacted strongly against it, suggesting a general disapproval of using AI to mimic the voices of deceased artists.

  • What is the speaker's advice for artists involved in rap feuds?

    -The speaker advises artists to stop the feud if they are not prepared for the potential real-life consequences, emphasizing that life is precious and that battles should remain within the realm of music and not escalate to violence.

Outlines

00:00

🎤 West Coast Hip-Hop Unity and Controversial AI Usage

This paragraph discusses the current state of unity among West Coast hip-hop artists, possibly due to a new Kendrick Lamar record that addresses a situation involving Drake. The speaker expresses surprise at the level of unity and mentions a video showing the impact of the record in clubs. There is talk of a feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, with references to J. Cole's involvement and a mention of a song called 'Like That.' The paragraph also touches on the use of artificial intelligence to create verses that sound like they are from Tupac and Snoop Dogg, dissing Kendrick Lamar, which has sparked controversy and discussions about legality and ethics.

05:01

🔥 The Intensity of Hip-Hop Rivalries and the Pace of Creation

The second paragraph delves into the competitive nature of the hip-hop scene, particularly between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, which has been ongoing for nearly a decade. It mentions a shooting incident involving Drake's bodyguard, which the speaker does not believe is directly related to the ongoing feud. The speaker emphasizes the importance of life and discourages any form of violence, comparing the current situation to the real battles between Tupac and Biggie. The paragraph also highlights the rapid pace at which albums and songs are being released, with a particular focus on the efficiency and work ethic of Tupac, who is credited with setting a high-output standard in the industry.

10:01

📼 Challenges of Music Production in the Pre-Digital Era

The final paragraph reflects on the difficulties of music production before the advent of digital technology. It describes the process of recording and the challenges of re-recording verses due to technical limitations, such as the inability to save and retrieve audio files easily. The speaker shares anecdotes about Tupac's intense work ethic and the lengths they went to ensure the engineer did not accidentally erase their work. The paragraph concludes with a teaser about an upcoming album release on May 31st, highlighting the ongoing activity and productivity within the hip-hop community.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡LA moment

An 'LA moment' in this context likely refers to a significant event or turning point in the Los Angeles music scene, particularly in the hip-hop genre. The term is used to describe a moment that has the potential to unify or significantly impact the community, as suggested by the mention of a Kendrick record possibly serving as such a moment.

💡Kendrick record

Refers to a new music release by Kendrick Lamar, a renowned rapper from Compton, California. The script suggests that this record is about Drake and has garnered significant attention, possibly due to its content or the artists involved, indicating its importance to the theme of West Coast unity and the music industry's response.

💡West Coast

The term 'West Coast' in this context refers to the Western region of the United States, particularly California, and its associated hip-hop culture and artists. The script discusses a sense of unity among West Coast artists, which is a key theme in the narrative being discussed.

💡Drake

Drake is a popular Canadian rapper and songwriter who is mentioned in the context of a potential feud with Kendrick Lamar. His involvement in the narrative is significant as it highlights the competitive nature of the hip-hop industry and the impact of high-profile disputes on the community.

💡Feud

A feud in this context refers to an ongoing dispute or rivalry, particularly between rappers or within the hip-hop community. The script suggests that there has been a silent war between Kendrick and Drake for years, which has now become more public and is a central part of the discussion.

💡Artificial Intelligence

In the script, artificial intelligence is mentioned in relation to a freestyle by Drake that uses the voices of deceased rappers Tupac and Snoop. This technology is used to create verses that appear to be dissing Kendrick Lamar, which raises ethical and legal questions and contributes to the controversy and tension in the narrative.

💡The Big Three

Refers to the three dominant figures in the hip-hop industry, as mentioned in the script: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. This term encapsulates the idea of competition and the high stakes involved in the success and influence of these artists within the genre.

💡

💡Diss track

A diss track is a song that is released with the intention of disrespecting or criticizing another artist. In the script, diss tracks are a significant part of the ongoing narrative between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, showcasing the competitive and confrontational nature of hip-hop culture.

💡Bodyguard shooting

The mention of a bodyguard shooting in the script refers to an incident where Drake's bodyguard was shot, which adds a dangerous and real-world element to the feud being discussed. It serves as a reminder of the potential for violence and harm in such disputes.

💡Hip-hop competition

The competitive nature of hip-hop is a recurring theme in the script, with references to the silent war between Kendrick and Drake, as well as the high-output creative processes influenced by artists like Tupac. This competition is seen as both a driving force for creativity and a source of conflict within the industry.

💡Tupac's creative process

The script discusses the influence of Tupac's creative process on the hip-hop community, highlighting his ability to produce a high volume of work in a short amount of time. This is contrasted with modern practices and serves as an example of the work ethic and dedication within the industry.

Highlights

The need for another LA moment is being discussed, possibly related to Kendrick's record.

The record is about Drake and has united the West Coast, which is considered unusual.

A video is mentioned that shows the impact of the record on people in clubs.

Kendrick is described as a peaceful guy, and it's surprising that he's upset.

The West Coast appears more united than ever, which is a significant observation.

The mention of a feud between Drake and Kendrick, and how it's affecting the music scene.

J Cole's role in the feud, with references to his song 'First Person Shooter'.

Drake's use of artificial intelligence to create verses using Tupac and Snoop's voices.

Controversy surrounding the legality and ethical implications of using deceased artists' voices.

Public reaction to the song, including the impact on LA and the club scene.

The fast-paced nature of the music industry with artists dropping albums and songs quickly.

Incident of Drake's bodyguard getting shot, and speculation on its connection to the ongoing feud.

A call for the feud to stop if it escalates to violence, emphasizing the preciousness of life.

The impact of Tupac's work ethic on the creative process and output of those he worked with.

The technological limitations of the past that required artists to be more present and focused in the studio.

A new album set to release on May 31st, indicating ongoing activity in the music scene despite the feud.

Transcripts

00:09

it's it's I feel like we need another La

00:11

moment like that right now it might be

00:12

it might be this Kendrick record it's

00:14

got people what's the record about it's

00:17

about Drake but it's got why would

00:19

everybody from the West be on that I I

00:21

wish I got to show you video it's crazy

00:24

like people are playing this in the club

00:25

and you would think like how did kendri

00:27

how did uh Drake get Kendrick upset like

00:29

that Kendrick is such a peaceful guy it

00:33

takes a lot to get Kendrick upset I feel

00:36

like this is the most United the West

00:37

Coast has ever been fuzzy am I tripping

00:40

we on bro it's crazy it's

00:43

crazy what's he talking about that the

00:46

feud they Feud and the west coast is

00:49

United it's crazy it's it's it damn it's

00:53

going against you know I'm I'm such an

00:55

old ass man did you hear uh Daz I know

00:57

he I say I know he heard jumping off

00:59

from beginning because you know I mess

01:01

with Rod the original disc came from

01:04

when Kendrick took that rodo beat with

01:07

met hey when you hear a beat like

01:10

that crazy right yeah you know what I'm

01:13

saying so you know cuz J Cole said it's

01:17

the big three Me Kendrick Lamar Drake

01:20

said that and J Cole what record is that

01:23

it's called like that it was on Drake

01:24

and uh jcole had a song it was called

01:27

first person shooter and then Drake and

01:29

then sat on this Metro Boom song

01:31

[ __ ] The Big Three it's just big

01:34

me and they just took that line [ __ ] went

01:37

crazy everybody just started going he T

01:39

me and then jcole came out disting diss

01:43

Kendrick Lamar and then got on stage and

01:46

apologize J Cole dis Kendrick so he said

01:48

he was sorry though two days later oh my

01:50

God this is what battle is nowadays how

01:54

about this how about this wait I got to

01:56

I got I got I do got to tell you cuz

01:58

this is directly related to you guys

02:00

quite literally for yourself D you know

02:02

this m Drake puts out this freestyle

02:06

with artificial intelligence verses from

02:08

Tupac and Snoop you mean Drake put out a

02:11

song no he put yeah exactly he wasn't I

02:14

mean so he puts out this song dissing

02:15

Kendrick but he's using Tupac's voice

02:18

and snoop's voice so he wrote verses and

02:23

he wrapped them in and he wrapped them

02:24

but he put them through artificial

02:26

intelligence so it sounds like start

02:27

threatening him and [ __ ] what is he

02:28

talking about it sounds like Tupac and

02:31

Snoop are rapping at K Kendrick Lamar

02:34

and he his first and the second verse he

02:36

used Tupac on the first Snoop on the

02:38

second and then he wrapped the third but

02:40

he got Snoop and Tupac dissing

02:44

Kendrick Tupac's gone cuz artificial

02:49

intelligence

02:50

[ __ ] and how they took his voice and

02:53

put and took Drake voice off and put

02:55

that voice on us the same L I don't know

02:58

if it's legal but [ __ ] Tupac and people

03:01

hit him and told take that [ __ ]

03:04

down welcome to Sno got on there and

03:07

said what

03:09

what I'm going back to bed this [ __ ]

03:13

yeah so look hold on C so oh this is big

03:16

news yeah it's Big Damn cuz it's a lot

03:20

going on but like I said before Ain't

03:23

nobody got killed

03:25

yet that's what makes the

03:27

difference so this is the song that's

03:29

got all the LA just going

03:32

crazy I see dead

03:34

people mustard

03:36

[Music]

03:42

must fre

03:44

thr tell bro a [ __ ] to the Cross he

03:47

walk around like te what's up with these

03:49

jaon ass [ __ ] trying to see Compton

03:51

they in the streak can hate me [ __ ] them

03:52

all in mama how many Ops you really got

03:54

I mean it's too many options I'm to pass

03:56

on this body I'm John Stockton

04:01

beat your ass the Bible God watching

04:03

sometimes you got to PO out and [ __ ]

04:05

certifi boogie man I'm the one that up

04:07

to schore with them walk down time I

04:09

know he got some him on him sh bu him

04:12

say Drake I hear you like I'm young you

04:15

better go to sell black one [ __ ] that

04:18

to and they love just make sure you your

04:21

little sister from they tell me the only

04:23

one that get your Hy downs and party at

04:25

party playing with his nose now and Baka

04:27

got a weird case why is he around

04:29

certifi boy certified

04:32

pedophiles [ __ ] them

04:34

up I'm do my stuff why youing like a

04:37

[ __ ] ain't you tired trying to strike a

04:39

and it's probably a

04:41

[Music]

04:43

minor yeah

04:46

so they not like us like like us that's

04:51

one of five songs that they've they [ __ ]

04:55

dropped a whole album in a week it's

04:57

[ __ ] crazy back and forth

05:00

why Rick Ross and them in it too

05:03

everybody just driving [ __ ] this feels

05:05

like the90s feels like the 9s Rick Drake

05:08

ditched about five or six [ __ ] in the

05:10

first

05:12

round what's the problem you know I

05:15

think it's a comp it's competition

05:18

they've had this they've had this silent

05:20

War Kendrick and Drake have had a silent

05:21

war going for like eight or nine years

05:23

of subs and finally Drake or Kendrick

05:28

pretty much hit hit him with direct shot

05:30

on on the song we were talking about the

05:31

the the like the like that record talk

05:34

my mama kid all kind of [ __ ] oh it's it

05:37

was a yeah kri come on talk about the

05:38

[ __ ] Daddy bad oh [ __ ] it's it's just

05:42

it's you know it's good for

05:43

hip-hop this is it's got people raing

05:45

again manani just said somebody got shot

05:48

his bodyguard got Drake body I don't

05:50

think I don't think to be fair I don't

05:51

think that has anything to do with

05:52

what's going on I me [ __ ] you never know

05:54

you never know but I don't want to

05:55

speculate on that me [ __ ] action is

05:57

action got shot where in Toronto

06:00

yeah in front of his house well [ __ ]

06:02

ain't nobody got connections in Toronto

06:05

but you know fans is a [ __ ] boy

06:07

that would be if he's if if there's some

06:10

West Coast hip-hop fans that are that

06:11

passionate in

06:13

Toronto Canada but you can drive right

06:15

up to people you can drive right can get

06:17

in the can with a gun see this is what

06:19

this is why this is why this is not

06:22

healthy my [ __ ] Anything Could Happen

06:24

Drake could fall and and and

06:26

break oh cuz did that you know that's

06:29

what get a [ __ ] with Kendrick man cut

06:31

this [ __ ] off if y'all ain't ready to

06:33

fight stop it I think he's just good for

06:36

for The Lyricist knock it off cuz if you

06:38

ain't ready to fight my [ __ ] stop it

06:41

just battle you know like the other

06:43

Battlers murder mooking this [ __ ] ain't

06:45

funny to me my [ __ ] no hear when I went

06:47

to war my [ __ ] I wanted to fight right

06:50

it was real when Tupac and Biggie was

06:52

into it was real right this this [ __ ]

06:55

ain't real cuz now [ __ ] Drake

06:58

bodyguard get shot

07:00

no it's connected to the battle dmar

07:02

don't do that yeah man it's just real

07:05

cuz life is precious my [ __ ] so if

07:08

y'all ain't going to fight stop it right

07:12

other than that cuz that [ __ ]

07:15

uh record right there was

07:17

banging it really was banging

07:20

though

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hey a

07:25

minor this [ __ ] first time he heard it

07:28

that's what everybody said

07:32

woo I mean if they going to have fun

07:33

with it let them have fun with it but

07:35

God damn cuz you know talk about Mamas

07:38

and [ __ ] like that that's fighting words

07:40

but hey you know what hey who what am I

07:42

to say you know they grown everybody's

07:44

grown you know hey at what point in time

07:47

uh when when you guys when you when you

07:49

get when you calling out names was like

07:51

how serious was the the issue with with

07:53

X at that

07:55

time was it like something that like

07:57

ever cuz I know you said that you guys

07:59

had kind of buried the hatchet before he

08:00

passed which is a beautiful thing but

08:02

like I feel like that's a disc record

08:03

that we don't talk about enough cuz it

08:05

is one of the greats like it is it is

08:07

amazing and it closed out an incredible

08:10

project and you're looking at me like

08:11

you don't want to talk about it but you

08:13

don't have to I'm just

08:18

asking next question hello hello um all

08:22

right so on this on this project

08:24

obviously uh can you kind of give me a

08:26

rundown on like how long it took you

08:28

guys to complete this was this something

08:30

that came together pretty quickly was it

08:32

something that you guys have been

08:33

working on for some time it came on for

08:36

a weekend how was it we finished the

08:39

album the majority of the album four

08:41

days four days and came back next week

08:44

about another four days some videos

08:46

completed yeah wow and shot the video

08:49

and shot some videos so you know

08:51

probably about five six

08:53

days so let me get this straight cuz you

08:56

guys would would you guys was that your

08:57

guys's work like like

09:00

path back in the day would you guys get

09:02

[ __ ] done that quick hell no back in the

09:04

days we was bullshitting doing songs and

09:07

then with Tupac came Tupac came he

09:08

started showing us Bam Bam Bam Bam Bam

09:10

we was knocking five or six songs he was

09:12

knocking five or six songs cuz I was

09:13

producing we was doing and then we I

09:16

just picked up that habit and then we

09:18

all picked that habit up what was it

09:20

about his creative process that like he

09:22

showed you guys that made it so possible

09:24

to have such a high output time yeah you

09:26

just go in

09:29

mixing this [ __ ] later on later cuz we

09:32

listening to the [ __ ] yeah we sitting in

09:34

there for a whole [ __ ] two days

09:36

twot on one record right uh I mean you

09:39

know he was an artist we was producing

09:41

stuff they produ it there that damn near

09:44

take half a day and then next you know

09:45

we lay vocals and then it's done but

09:49

then the next day Dad is touching him up

09:52

and you know what let's add this to it

09:54

and that to it cuz we slept on it and

09:56

let's add this see cuz like back in the

09:58

days wasn't a lot of like computer [ __ ]

10:00

hell no it was like you know you had to

10:01

really put it on there you [ __ ] up and

10:03

put it back on there you got to take a

10:04

picture and you got to go back and put

10:06

everything

10:07

back would get back on the second day

10:10

and then delmare would tell me cuz when

10:13

I left he still be there damn near all

10:15

night and then when I come back the next

10:17

day he be like yeah uh okay you got to

10:21

relay uh your your verse

10:24

again like what what the [ __ ] why I got

10:27

to relay my verse cuz that was perfect I

10:30

don't know man the engineer [ __ ] up

10:33

and erased it so we just got to do it

10:35

again back then there wasn't

10:38

like was there was no flying no [ __ ]

10:41

vocals to no it wasn't likeo let me see

10:44

if I can find the file yeah that type of

10:46

[ __ ] it was it's gone

10:48

forever that's why Tupac used to be so

10:50

mad when the engineer [ __ ] up and then

10:53

he lay his [ __ ] and he be like okay boom

10:56

stop and then they just they they erase

10:58

it and then Pac be like writing and then

11:01

he be like okay cool let me hear that

11:02

again huh well I erased it I thought you

11:05

wanted to go

11:07

again [ __ ] Mah fatal stand

11:11

behind him next time he [ __ ] up knock

11:14

his [ __ ] ass

11:16

out you like Oh Come can you imagine

11:19

engineering

11:21

those used to TI a big pit board to the

11:23

door engineer wouldn't leave that's what

11:26

I had I tied Looney up to the uh

11:29

machine and to the 2 in wait you would

11:32

tie a dog to the door so the engineer

11:34

wouldn't leave my doging that [ __ ] right

11:36

there only person only people Looney

11:38

like besides me was Daz and Snoop so

11:42

everybody else cuz don't don't don't

11:44

come in don't don't do it don't do it

11:46

what the [ __ ] tie him up to there one

11:48

[ __ ] came in he moved a half in

11:50

do you know how heavy that machine is

11:52

cuz and the dog mov man that boom and it

11:56

just moveed with him and move with him

11:57

cuz you said oh oh did he bite the [ __ ]

12:00

C or did the [ __ ] get out both my God

12:04

Jesus attitude because [ __ ] are

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come in cuz don't come in

12:09

here it was real tense times back then

12:11

cuz you know what I'm saying you had the

12:13

Bloods and the [ __ ] so we got that new

12:15

album coming out May 31st though May

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31st