Andre 3000 Addresses Critics, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake & A.I.
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- In a wide ranging interview with Crack, Andre 3000 addresses those critical of his reasoning not to rap. Also talks about Drake versus Kendrick Lamar and why artists need to embrace A.I.
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Andre 3000: the south got something to say.
Also Andre 3000: what am I gonna talk about?
Too much truth
😂
My reaction is. WTF?
Also I got nothing to say but the long ass titles of the songs on my flute album say otherwise
Dre don’t wanna rap man. He’s not inspired. If he wanted to do it he would, and it would be executed flawlessly. He could rap about his growth, about how his life has changed and his desires and passions have changed. He could rap about his travels, his children, his family, etc. but he simply doesn’t want to and that’s OKAY!
Yeah but he should stop talking about age as an excuse
@@henriettebopda5895 that wasn't his only "excuse". Its the one that was blown up by the media. Dude said way more than that
@@sibusiso2841Yup. And very few people will actually read an article, interview, etc beyond the attention grabbing headline.
nah he can’t. he scared. Big Boi was his crutch, y’all are just mystified by this man.
@@jazo85 ehh
Bro...your style of Journalism is astonishing. The way you articulate your thoughts and research is something needed for the culture. Thanks for your authenticity.💯🎤
Thank you 🙏🏿
I've never taken Dre's opinion on this to extend outward to the rap world at large. It's always seemed to me that he's expressing his own outlook as it relates to himself, definitely not condemning other rappers for rapping into their 40s. Inspiration doesn't always take the same form and I give him big ups for being open about where he's at on his journey rn. He's like the definition of a genius you can't pin down
I wake up feeling different, back stiffened
Joints cracking, snapping I mean listen
Some days I don't wanna get out my bed at all. ~ Joell Ortiz... I'm 44 and I connected immediately w this.
Prime example of why rappers can and should keep rapping…Devin da Dude, dope grown man raps about everyday life
He needs to talk to E40, that boy almost 60 and he's in the studio right now!
It's crazy Andre was saying this stuff when Black Thought has been writing some of his most personal and thoughtful verses to date and he's got three years on Andre.
Great take on all of this, Justin. I was pretty disappointed in Andre's comments, but I also share some sympathy with the idea that it takes something substantial from him to feel lyrically creative. People are different and draw creativity/inspiration under different conditions...
And I'd love a top 10 vid. Black Thought better crack it this time. Two fifteen!!
good point.
@@cbrown940 thanks :)
I would love to hear Nas and 3 stacks having a conversation because Nas is one year older than Andre and still making great albums
Andre aged HIMSELF out. Honestly we already saw it coming when he got on the “walk it out” remix and talked about “pulling up your pants” and wearing T shirts that fit lol.
He’s been bringing up certain actions he’s against that goes on in hiphop culture even before. On ATliens, he raps; “No drugs or alcohol to keep the signal clear.” I think he just doesn’t want to rap anymore, but hearing someone say they don’t have anything to rap about, using the example he used with such a defeated tone, makes me think he’s been away from rap for so long, he may be insecure on how he would even do and would rather just do what he loves musically. He never just loved hip hop… he also LOVED playing instruments, and that’s okay he’d rather put his time in something else for the other part of his music career. 🤷🏽♀️
Im hearing Dre saying, "The thrill is gone." I'd rather he not tarnish his reputation by half-heartedly rapping for fan service. Honorable, imo.
I commend André for not doing the same thing his whole career just because people (and peers) not only expect him to-- but also know he's more than capable to put out consistently killer projects.
He would always be relevant in rap if he chose to do it that way, but he's always been a different type of artist. If he doesn't feel motivated creatively to rap, it gets channeled elsewhere. He's proven he doesn't need to rap (I'm sure he probably writes privately) to fulfill his life creatively, and although I would love a new Outkast or solo project, it wouldn't bother me at all if it never happened. Wayne and a bunch of others will continue to keep the flame lit, or will at least provide the people with expected consistency and relevance in terms of rap.
As a guy in my 40s I would love some more hip hop that relates to my everyday life, colonoscopy, bimonthly bloodwork checks, aches and pains, investments, creative projects, I want to hear him rap about it all.
I mean he made classics rapping about random people he runs into. Why would colonoscopy be out of the question.
@@IdeaStudioBKK nah that's nasty LOL
So many times and for years I’ve heard “rap is a sport”. If that’s the case then our favorite athletes retire at a certain age or point in their careers, so Andre has come to the point of retirement. Hats off to his rap career.
Andre's perspective is relatable, I have a homie that's been "destroying wack emcees" since the 90's and it's hard for him to spit something on a subject for 3 verses.
Yes! Please do a top 10!
I'm On It!!!
Thought, Monch, Nas, G Rap, Common, Eminem, Killer Mike, Royce, El-P and Aesop Rock, all amazing lyricists close to Andre age and still rapping
and still relevant while relating to both young and old
Phonte just dropped a dope EP too!
Not Em, he's actually a great example of a rapper with nothing to talk about 😭
Good examples
@@chief-long-johnwhy you just lying bro, if you dont like his new music fine but he has stuff to talk about. Em haters take any opportunity to hate on him as soon as his name is mentioned. Yall are cockroaches
Did you see The Shop interview with him and Lebron and nem? He clarified he's not inspired and would rap about his experiences but wants to do it in a different way
Hip hop is still so new… the only genre where we are seeing our pioneers pioneering in real time! Pushing the envelope. Shoutout to the OGS.. I think the 50 year anniversary/festival they had rejuvenated the mess out of everyone. I’m 28 And it makes me so happy you can feel it in the air. With the Pete rocks, DJ premiers, Nas , Rakim, black thought, everyone (mostly) feels so inspired.
I get why people are so worked up about Andre not rapping anymore, he's one of the greatest to ever do it and when he's flowing on the mic, it's sublime, but we should stop acting like his comments aren't him talking about himself specifically. Rappers and fans alike are taking it personally. If you can still find inspiration and have the drive to keep at into your 40s and 50s, that's wonderful and keep going. He has lost interest in doing it full time. Leave him be and be thankful for the incredible body of work he's already given us. And be thrilled when he drops a surprise feature every few years
Andre is my GOAT, but I'd rather him not rap at all than rap uninspired bars.
Amen
We ALL want another top 5 or top 10 video !!! You’re dead on that it’s one of the most fun conversations in hip-hop
Hence why you should definitely do a comments response video afterwards as well to keep that conversation going👀
Nas still putting out heat but I kinda get where Andre is coming from. I think there is a fear that older artists get, a self-consciousness, that they might be out of touch, that they might put out cringe, that they mignt fuck up their legacy. No one wants to pull an Eminem and become of parody of their earlier self. I love Andre 3000, he has such a unique artistic vision, and hope some day he has the confidence to bless us with another rap project. 🙏
Wayne still talking about the same thing he been talking about. Same with LL Cool J. He’s making the same type of records he made 30+ years ago. Same with The LOX. Rappers always say it’s so much to talk about but they make the same type of records they been making. André don’t want to do that and I respect him for that.
It's not about what you say but how you Said it, there's nothing new under the Sun when it comes to rap subject..
@@henriettebopda5895 doesn’t matter how you say it if it’s the same thing you been saying. Broaden your horizons. Talk about different subjects.
Yeah the guy that kills me is Ghostface, he's wayyyyy too talented to still be rapping about: coke, bricks, the connect, cars, cash, and hoes. . . SMH
I think that's what bores people with the state of Hip Hop today. While we get on today's artists for having the same subject matter, we have to also admit that the older artists are doing the same thing.
Pusha T is a prime example. That man STILL talking about cocaine like 20+ years later. Being super lyrical while doing it doesnt change the fact that you're still talking about the same stuff.
We need more diversity in our subject matter. We've heard about materialism, drug dealing, drug use, women, money for at least 40 years.
@@Ironman79 like what? The number of subjects is not that big, and there's no subject in rap that's really new after 50 years, i don't care if you say the same thing if you have bars and musicality.
LL Cool J just recently spoke on Andre 3000. I think that’s who he’s referring to on this interview.
Hunte top 10 is a must. Drop that asap 😤 😤 😤
Knowing the Grammys, Andre will probably win Rap Album of the Year
I'm over here, 33 years old and only recently really discovering a lot of OG rappers, and I'm enjoying the NEW music from KRS-1, Kool G Rap, MC Lyte, Rakim, Ghostface Killah, Project Pat, all of them older than Andre 3k (mfker only 49). Lupe Fiasco and Donald glover are in their 40s and putting out some of the best music of their careers. These days rappers just start getting known in their 30s--bbymutha one of my favorite new artists, and she's a 34yo mother of five. JPEGMafia is just now blowing up and he's like 35. Rapsody is 41!! Kendrick's career just hit a new peek at 37! MISSY ELLIOT IS PUTTING ON ONE OF THE MOST HYPE HIP-HOP TOURS OF ALL TIME RIGHT NOW AT AGE 53!! Busta Rhymes is on that tour, age 52! Lil Kim at some of the shows, age 50! Snoop Dogg is the most famous rapper of all time as of now, age 52! DRE IS ALMOST FUCKING SIXTY!!
Nahh I think that article was a response to LL which is crazy cause when 3 stacks came out with Outkast LL was already in the game for 10 years
Just here to remind you I'm still looking for that 3000 interview 😁 ☺️. Yeah I'm desperate for more from him. I think it's seriously just his lack of confidence he's struggled with so much throughout his career. I think he feels he doesn't have anything to contribute, wish he could see the truth. 😢 And YES to Hollywood Divorce!! I listen to that probably three times a week at least🔥🔥🔥
In the interview he does talk about how he battled anxiety so you're probably right. I think that's something that's affected him. I've battled anxiety for years. One of the reasons I didn't post as often.
@@TheCompanyMan damn, I'm sorry to hear that J. Me too. It's no joke that's for sure. It's amazing how it can mess with our minds too. If it's affecting his confidence you just wanna grab him by the lapels and shake him and just force him to see himself through our eyes. Same with you. I don't know if you mean it affects you too in that specific way, your confidence, but you're the best of the best, but I know doesn't matter how often people tell you that, when our own minds can sow so much doubt.
He's scared and has writer's block
I think he got so good with words that it’s almost too easy for him. It doesn’t excite him anymore so he’s expanding into other things like the flute that challenge him more.
Inspiration and the lack thereof can make or break a craft. Andre moving onto other pastures isn’t a bad thing. Meanwhile, let’s celebrate the fact that Too $hort and E40 are still putting in work.
Don't forget to put Scarface on the list!
BIGFAX.
I'd definitely be interested in seeing a top 10 from you, man. Keep up the good work
Yes! I love all of your content about music. Keep it coming!
Your top 10 would definitely interesting. I've been enjoying Andre since Payas Ball came out on that Christmas album
Who's in your top 10?
@@TheCompanyMan Hey I have a suggestion. How hip hop was born out of politics from the banning of instruments and the music program to vote or die. The rise of Public Enemy and NWA to 2 Live Crew addressing congress. Hip Hop is the child of politics. 🤷♂️
Dre is being critical but not disrespectful. Imagine Dre and LL are two kids playing the same video game in different ways. Dre tries new strategies and explores different parts of the game, while LL sticks to the same moves he’s mastered. Dre eventually gets bored and stops playing, but LL keeps enjoying the game and wonders why Dre doesn’t stick with what he’s good at. Dre doesn’t understand how LL finds the same moves interesting, but he still respects LL’s commitment and creativity. This isn’t an insult-it’s more like saying, "To each his own."
Us having the same top 3 makes me love this channel even more lol
People of all ages and both genders love this dude like crazy. His perspective was always that of a mature man, something that is generally not allowed in the mainstream. He's probably not allowed to rap anymore
Great stuff as usual.
Absolutely would love to see another top 10 list.
Would also love to see you revisit your GOAT series if you have the time.
I cam understand why A3K says he doesn't have shit to talk about anymore. Not everygrown man wants to stand on a mic, speak his mind about his life when he's too busy enjoying his remaining days on earth. Its fun to rap and tour when you're young but when you have family, properties, business , stock portfolios and employees to protect, just focus on what brings you peace.
sometimes I question how our opinions lie so similarly, another beautiful breakdown
Dope vid Justin and yea drop the top 10 rappers from your perspective
Top 10!!! Would love to see that.
3 Stacks said nothing wrong at all. He’s not interested in spitting and that’s fine. He gave us plenty and we’re all fortunate to have experienced. Bragging raps are way easier which is mostly what Wayne does still at 25 years of being in the public eye now.
It's a shame that so many people are upset with Andre instead of realizing that maybe he himself is depressed right now . Instead of us sounding like we're entitled to an Andre verse or album, maybe we should be asking him how he's doing or if he's okay
You should do a top 10 list. Loving the new content! I remember when you were on hip hop dx. Keep the breakdowns coming!
I hate that 3 Stacks feels this way man, I'm getting older too man I need Hip-Hop to listen to as well I'm not banging Youngboy at 30+ bro. I would totally listen to Andre rap about finding his peace and playing the flute through Tribeca or whatever
Yo Justin have you ever listened to Ka or MIKE? I know you rock with Hus just interested to see your takes on artist from that genre of hip hop
Of course. Both are dope
I would love to see a top 10 from you. I feel like if you were into more alternative Hip-Hop, Saul Williams would be your spirit animal.
I think Andre just speaking for himself. He looks at his life and its completely different from the usual person and he don't feel like he wanna rap about that.
I think three stacks is caught in his head. With age comes knowledge and for him not to be sharing that his heartbreaking. David Bowie while not a rapper he did a song reflecting on his career and it's arguably one of his better tunes in recent years.
My top three is Kendrick, Lupe, DOOM
I did a top ten yesterday & not having Andre was tough but the one solo album couldn't allow me to do it.
He says it as if getting older isn’t a topic in itself, especially with the parallel of Hip Hop at 51 years.
Let’s goooo!
I need that top 10.
I’m content with Andre‘a catalog at this point. I think the expectation is Jay Electronica levels (even higher), and it creates a creative environment that boxes him into a standard that isn’t realistic.
Honestly 3k is right about Wayne and some of the others. But the obvious counterargument is guys like Phonte, Killer Mike, Open Mike Eagle, half the Griselda guys, the list goes on. "Adult contemporary rap" fans have been eating good the last few years lol.
Would love a Kendrick Andre record
Yes bro a new top 10 list video 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I would love to see another top ten list personally it can be a 3+ hour video too! 😅
You earned the right to put out your top 10 list and stand on it once it's out.
Hip-hop can really benefit from MCs like 3000 creating music about life. 3000 can rap about his morning routine and I'd be all ears. 🤷🏾
I want that top 10 video! It switches for me and thats okay and interesting
Dre was def talking about himself and himself alone on that GQ interview. The shade at Wayne i lowkey agree with. I do think some rappers gotta stop rapping once you realize you're no longer being creative
Another top 5 or 10 piece sounds great especially with everything that's happened recently if you've moved some artist around I would most definitely be interested to hear why
I think his bit of shade in that interview is for LL 100%.
i feel like rappers get held to a different standard on this. a lot of old musicians stop performing and just don’t ever get criticism for it. andre is just an artist responding to what his feelings are telling him. i have to respect that. there’s a sport element to rapping but rappers are artists just like anybody else and artists are sensitive people. i don’t wanna hear any art that’s being made by someone who doesn’t want to make it
Maybe 3 Stacks just doesn’t have that fire anymore. He’s done a lot for the culture and we should appreciate him while he’s still here. Plus he’s not exactly dissing older rappers, but he’s just speaking for himself
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He also said, can’t remember where atm but if I do I’ll edit this comment, that he considered doing stand up comedy and the colonoscopy comment was one of the jokes he considered telling in his sets.
I think there maybe different reasons to why he doesn't want to rap because when you look back he was part of a rap duo then he mainly does verses with features but he has not put out a solo single before so there could be something there that is unresolved because he is a writer and his process might be one of those where he needs to be prompted or inspired in some way (introspective) for example his verse and performance on life of the party is "mature" rap which is what he could do...
Jus' coming from a place of love... That phone jack needs to match that light switch.
Lets see that top 10
Andre 3000 absolutely sent a sub at Rosa Parks on "Can't Wait" lmao
Put out that top 10!!
Top 10 video would be awesome!
3 Stacks could wear anything he wants, NO ONE wants that lyrical smoke
give us that Top 10 and everyone can chime in
I hate to tell you this, But 3000 doesn’t owe anyone anything!
Let’s say that he does put out rap album, the aftermath is people are going to go straight to social media just to say that it’s trash and bitch and complain. Kanye can make mediocre bullshit, Lil Wayne can make mediocre bullshit, Drake can mediocre bullshit, But Andre 3000 can’t. The bar is set way too high. With that said, let the man make the art that he wants to make, and we should be stopped being entitled that he should do something that he doesn’t want to do. Nuff said
I like how you hold Lupe in high regard. I also think he is a top tier MC
We would be very interested in your top 5 and top 10 videos
Justin: I'm interested in your Top 10 list, but I wonder if a more creative way to go about it is to rank the MC qualities you think are most important in formulating the list. I'm talking flow, writing, lyrics, creativity, impact, commercial success - whatever you think is important, right? I'm looking for a way to differentiate you content from the morass of ranking videos that are attacking the algo. Maybe lop your top MCs list onto the back of you Top Qualities list, so (in addition to the content differentiation) you're giving the methodology before the results.
Do the top 10 ... please
Yes. Top ten list
I just watched the movie "Semi Pro" the other day(for the umpteetnth time😂), Andre was hilarious in it as "Coffee Black" and then Will Ferrell as "Jackie Moon" w/ his song "Love Me Sexxay" lol sooo good ✌🏻
I'm so glad rapper like Kendrick and Lupe and other rappers who keep it authentic and pure about rap till now, while today the whole industry jumping on autotune, some of them sound the same, they are to lazy, if Ai take over rap like autotune everyone should just be a streamer atp
We got a 🔥 verse from 3Stacks on Engineers & Scientists. Dunno when he laid it down, but that wasn’t that long again.
My top 3
Andre
Kendrick
Big Krit
40+ rappers who have released albums in 2023/2024. Alphabetical order, ages listed are at time of earliest listed release rather than current age.
2 Chainz (45) + Lil Wayne (40) - Welcome 2 Collegegrove
Black Thought (51) - Glorious Game
E-40 (56) - Rule of Thumb, Rule 1
Eminem (51) - The Death of Slim Shady
Future (40) - We Don't Trust You, We Still Don't Trust You
Ghostface Killah (54) - Set The Tone (Guns & Roses)
Lupe Fiasco (42) - Samurai
Kanye West (47) - Vultures, Vultures 2
Killer Mike (48) - MICHAEL, Songs for Sinners and Saints
Nas (49) - Magic 2, Magic 3
Rakim (56) - G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTH
There might be more that I'm missing, this is all I could think of. That's 12 rappers, average age of 48.2, releasing 15 albums.
Andre 3000 was 48 (maybe 47) when he did that SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS verse on MICHAEL. That's the Andre the fans want! His age is definitely just an excuse, but I think it's moreso an excuse for himself than it is an excuse for us.
You know damn well we want that top 10, stop asking rhetorical question 😂
Andre just isn't inspired. I think a lot of his best stuff came from conflict. Conflict he had within himself, conflict that he perceived in the world. Aquemini's my favorite Outkast track and is a great example of that. Outer and inner conflict, respectively in Andre's 1st and 2nd verse. He used rapping to reach better understanding of himself and the world around him. Maybe he has reached that understanding. Maybe, as he got older, he has found some inner peace, so he feels like rapping has no purpose.
And I kind of agree with him. Some rappers are keeping things fresh into their 50s, but most are rehashing ideas. At that age, you're either offering something brand new or competing with you own discography. Carter V was a good project, I'll go back to some tracks on it, but when I wanna listen to Wayne, I always put on C2 or C3.
I always disagreed with Andre's view
Many poets and fiction writers write until they're gone, so it's weird to hear one of the most poetic rappers be like "what am I gonna talk about"
But I get it, he's grown out of it and wants to explore different forms, that's cool
I don't like trying to rap because a good verse requires too much vulnerability, as I've aged I value mental strength more I've changed so I can understand 3000 also we need top 10
Can you do it again but talk about lyricism more in the conversation.
Age should be a bridge not a barrier. I guess we’re all working through some type of limiting beliefs
I'd rather you do a top 3 or top 5 on rappers people would be surprised you listen to regularly.
Tell that to every 40-50y/o OG MC dropping heat rn. Rakim just dropped. I dont think he got the memo either. 😂
Greatest of all time imo. 3 stacks #1
1) Andre 30000
2) 2Pac
3) Biggie
4) Kendrick
5) Eminem
6) Jay-z
7) Nas
8) Lauryn Hill *yea I said it*
9) Ice Cube
10) Cee Lo Green
And this is just to me based upon impact and influence on my life. Not measured on any BS numbers or popularity or hip hop politics.
Maybe you could do a top 10 Andre verses that still hold weight and apply to the world today, not much has changed since Gasoline Dreams, Bombs Over Baghdad, even songs like Humble Mumble still holds relevance. That said, of Andre 3000 doesn't feel he has anything to say then he probably won't produce anything he is satisfied with so I would rather him have his current mindset than go on like an old boxer past their prime going on to muddy their legacy. But if he still feels the way he used to about the world then he could write about those things in different ways. Or even modernise his message to tackle current issues and events
Funny how he says he don’t know what to rap about but then each title on new blue son is a topic or idea that could’ve been expanded on
Yes top 10