This song is about The Industry/Social Media/ Materialism/LIFE/The Music Industry/The utter chaos and gluttony of it all. Kendrick Lamar ain't thinking about no drake! He dealt with that! It is finished! He's too emotionally intelligent to still be even interested! He is Praying for better...🥹 In Music! In Humanity! As a Man! KENDRICK IS THE REAL EFF'N DEAL!!!!!🤴🏾 Lord I Love this MAN!! felt every single lyric!!!🔥🔥🔥
This is the beauty about engaging in beef. Dot will forever be tied to that Canadian singer. Both of them wont be able to just drop music without it not being related back to the beef. That's why they say choose your opponents wisely.
I think some people are just deeply committed to misunderstanding him or misrepresenting him. I don’t think all the people focusing on Drake with this song really think this is solely about him, if it’s about him at all. He could get on a song and say nothing but “I have a problem with the systems, mindsets, and people that drive our society. I want us to unite and liberate ourselves from this; and to do that some of these people have to be ended.” and there’d still be an army of people in the comments saying he’s using Drake for clout and streams. Like I don’t know how much more clear he could be. But I guess “5% will comprehend but 95 are lost” 🤷🏽♀️.
Yeah. Making it about Drake is a super simplistic way to deal with this record and way easier than to THINK about what he is saying and making the necessary changes.
It’s a never ending trend for the world to be sucked into wanting to see the drama. I’ve already seen a reactor say he didn’t care much for the song, as if he missed every word in the song.
The interesting part is he never said Drake's name or named something directly related. Therefore if you can relate this to Drake's persona, in any way or angle, that's what really speaks volumes about him and what he transmits
@@quine9386 nah, that's just people being selfish assholes, nothing supernatural about it, on the contrary it's super natural to find people like that.
First of all, Drake is an afterthought in this one. The main targets are the toxic elements of the industry in general. Basically Kendrick is stating his mission of destroying the industry as currently constructed and helping rebuild it back up for the sake of Hip-Hop culture. The black Air Force One’s represent that he’s about to crash the f*ck out for this mission. Walking down Drake was just step 1. There’s a ton more than I haven’t caught yet but that’s what I understand so far.
Exactly. "Destroy to rebuild".. rebuild a new.. clean slate.. Sounds like he is fed up with the state of the culture and intent on drastic change. Yet Ak out here tryna make this all about Drake.. this was NOT a Drake diss lol
Maaan Kdot has been in a crazy bag this year.. Every track he’s dropped has been so unique and seperate from each other while also playing into each other so well. I’m so excited For this album ..
Rob, appreciate the breakdown. Some on IG calling this song mid and sure it’s not a double entendre lyrical onslaught but this really shows how well Kendrick is as a writer. I mean college professor level writing. Something happened after Mr Morale because his writing has elevated since DAMN and I hope more ppl see that
no we dont lol his bias is INCREDIBLE. Mans calls himself a hip hop nerd, but his bias makes everything he says suspect. Hes just repeating what the rest of the Lame-Ar Fan Club. Dude said hes trying to remain unbiased, thats the craziest lie hes ever told @robmarkman
Kendrick references the Bible and gaining knowledge in verse 1 then refers to Lecrae and Dee 1 in verse 3 but "you don't know nothin bout that" @NostalgiaVomitBootlegs
dot would never sit down with him or anyone else. That would require explaining himself and he cant do that, bro is like Kyrie, if he talks without it rhyming it will sound stupid
Thank you for the breakdown! I’m getting this is probably what the heart part 6 would have been! He’s giving a commentary of culture and in my opinion looping alot of ppl in into what he thinks is the problem with the culture by their character instead of calling names. I have to say the shoe fits a few ppl that we all know.
The sad thing is everyone knows who he is talking about. We have allowed these cultural vultures, black ones too, to come in and weaken the art form to the ruin of Hip Hop. We have not did a good job of protecting Hip Hop , we let anyone in. The other music industry doesn’t do this. You see the Country music industry is not acknowledging Beyonce . Although Country was a black art form first.
That "chipped over this credit card" was deeper than people think. I think he's implying that they using hiphop and these scams to lead people to literally get chipped being the only way to have access to money. Kendrick giving us that revelations as well. Seems like all that shit was planned. He has a lot of lines in that song that have deep meaning.
I was listening to Ab-Soul's Outro off Section 80 before this song dropped. Just imagine how wide my smile was listening to Dot letting us know he’s sick of everybody. Love it, man❤
Man finally someone who speaking facts. This what I been telling folks. It’s not a diss. Dot giving facts, lessons, folks need to listen. Great breakdown.
@@RobMarkman to be honest I didn’t check any of it out. I might try to but yea it was just the sentiment that I thought was being thrown out there. Kendrick is my favorite artist of all time so my feed might be biased 😂 thanks so much for the reply though, appreciate your content and views always look forward to watching a video when a notification for a new one pops up 🤟🏽
I think that album is coming sooner than we think. That man is on a run where no matter who drops, he’s getting first listen. Everyone should just wait, Drake included. Drake could drop on the same day and it’s getting drowned out which is something I never thought would happen.
You nailed it 👌🏾, first reviewer to actually understand the record the way I do, this is not about Drake. This song is more of The Heart Part Series preview, but he can't name it (name already used 😅) , he wanted to get things off his chest.
Cole said he’s locking in on his last verse too. I hope his next album is focused on using his skills to add to this conversation/movement. Need the song quality/hits of 2014 FHD with the bars and flows of Might Delete Later, plus the thematic consistency and messaging of 4YEO. That’s a classic for sure and I know he can do it, but he hasn’t put it all together yet, imo. Love all those albums but always left me wanting a bit more.
Your break down has been one of the best by far. As soon as I hear a content creator say or assume this is “A Drake diss” I’m tuning out. Even in the midst of the beef they haven’t caught on that this is beyond Drake. It’s the state of the industry, the state of the culture, the society. Seeing how cannibalistic mankind has become with one another to get to the top, to achieve fame and success, how devoid of morals and humanity ppl have become can affect those who are faith based spiritually. To think of ways to eradicate this problem and voice that to the masses you will get called extreme, a mad man all of that and I believe Kendrick is aware of that but battles within himself. For me out of all of his tracks, 6:16 LA and this song were the most meaningful tracks because he really laid his soul bare for the world to see, but this society just wants to revel in mess and pop ass and have messages dumbed down so they made Not Like us a hit
I think you're spot on-this track feels like Kendrick is taking action, not just theorizing about how to fix hip-hop or culture. The whole 'destroy and rebuild' idea stands out, and it feels more significant than just a diss aimed at anyone in particular. Kendrick's been on this mission since Section.80, calling out the industry for promoting empty materialism while the culture suffers. The line, 'If you parade in gluttony without giving truth to the youth, the graveyard is company,' is so powerful because it's a direct challenge to the direction hip-hop has taken. It's more than debating or arguing-it's about making hard decisions for the future. This track has profound clarity, and it's definitely a statement about where Kendrick stands in the culture.
I see this song as Kendrick’s “Holla if Ya Hear Me” from Tupac but it’s just more direct in its meaning and message where Pac’s was more direct in the video.
@@RobMarkman It’s definitely one of my favorites of all time and I still love how we can draw inspiration from the past and compare it to right now and still see the messages.
New subscriber. Heard about you from some other streamers that gave you a positive shout out. They were right! Lecrae not preachy or judgy. He is sharing a powerful testimony of what has made a positive life change for him. Powerful and positive. I’m here for it. Oh, and this is in no way clout chasing.
"Hi, I'm Dave Chappelle. And I just wanted to remind the audience that the only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America is being an honest black man in America. Sorry for the interruption, please continue." Kendrick Lamar according to me live by the teaching of Jesus, it is not about religion, whether you believe it to be a myth, or you atheist, if you ever have a revelation of that you will understand why your life it is as it is. Like Kendrick Lamar said my simplest shit is be more pivotal, the honest and truth in his music is felt in his voice. Otherwise artist can have a bunch of words and rhymes and syllables but trust me when days are dark you remember none but with Kendrick Lamar's form of artistry is different, layers and parables and once you realise it will never leave you. They is side B, side A but the truth is the truth America don't like that, is nation of Babylon. Friend and other can say I love but once your parents say it , it sound different. That is Kendrick Lamar, a simple I love you but the magnitude. As for fans and people who listen to artists most of the time we want what we think we want to hear but it is not what we want to hear, we live on our illusion reality and use artist as toys to build and justify our story but once an artist says I am hurt than we instantly forget they human, especially in hip hop unless you juice world , Billie Eilish and you take drugs we glorify you as one of our ignorant and avoiding reality self but once you in order like Kendrick Lamar, it is a different story to say such, Mr Moral was the most therapy, you will think with the chaos, hurt and evil things in America people would find it peaceful but no they want him diss pedophile and still say pedophile is still my favourite top five. Such shame how people invite Satan and glorify his workings. I used want to travel the world but South Africa and Africa is my home, yes with our poverty and western exploitation heaven still reside and we know our Ubuntu. In other countries, they just kill each other and argue on TV on who is right or wrong and use philosophy like you educated but in reality it a shame to even take anyone's life. I worship the rest of the world blessings because you people truly living in hell you can civilized and developed, don't even know a good thing in front of you or even hear God talk.
fw this rob i watched that mtv tpab interview back in the day too! this kendrick track is for the ones who do they research on hip hop as an art form and the artists who create from their soul / the ones who understand what diaspora this culture and its lyrics emanates from! the inner city folk and the motivated individuals living a black or brown experience !! 🤞🏽🤲🏽
This felt like such a "rappers rapper" record. You know, those songs where emcees just go in on being the greatest emcee and wanting to be the best and going through anyone to get there? Kendrick doesn't do a lot of those since he blew up (outside of the Heart series). This is like that same energy aimed at the sociopolitical landscape. I am a secular rapper, and a Christian Pastor, so it can be hard for me to rock witj a lot of the content of my peers, and the imagery here was definitely crashing out, but man... Iwas listening and amazed at the way he was delivering this content. It's like Kendrick is garnering this unique voice in hip-hop and the public zeitgeist, and he's utilizing it to it's fullest with every single drop. I think we will look back on this era very differently than most are seeing it now. Something very special is happening.
Yeah I’m with you. Also respect to you for listening with open ears. I know based on your faith a lot of the imagery is a tough listen like you said. Much love
Just found the channel and I really like the vibe. I think you have a good perspective and approach the work with an open mind instead of trying to make it fit into a narrative.
One think I’m sure of, when Kendrick criticized the industry, he’s not talking about you. You are needed my friend. The balance…..Please keep it going.
Song not about Drake but he did throw shots in the 1st verse. 2nd verse “Street niggas and the corporate guys, ‘the rappers that report the lies’” for Cam & Ma$e. 3rd verse “heavy metals on my sword, We settle hard disputes today/ the ghetto ‘Hollywood divorce’, Say hello to your future fate” shot at Wayne situation. Wayne got a song with OutKast called “Hollywood Divorce”.
He’s like the hip-hop horseman of the apocalypse. Burn everything down, and rebuild from the ashes. He’s taking the term “cultural reset” to the extreme. 😅 his lyrics sometimes lean biblical, dare I say, preachy. I think the people who don’t care for him find him preachy, and pious. They want music to _entertain_ them, not _lecture_ them. Kendrick doesn’t care. He wants to give the people medicine in his message even if he has to use violent language to do so 💊
Super DoPe. I’m still Campaigning for the #RobMarkmanAndWaynoShow🎉 Listen Rob yall both DoPe & Honest I Know That Show Gone HiT. Hope it’s history and love there because that way do the show for yall.
"I can heal and give you art but the industry is cooked as i pick the carcass apart" - people missed this pushback against Kendrick being inactive, Drake pushed this, but its bigger than him. It was one stint, a label change, label creation, covid, and his personal life - he needed time - the way ppl mindlessly repeat this inactivity narrative reflects something toxic. If someone isnt in the space to create, and they value their art, theres nothing to argue with. Dude has been to therapy, looks healthy, and his pen game is on point. It'd be a healthier culture if this was understood as a good thing.
I think he took a page out of DOOM's book "Definition "super-villain": a killer who love children One who is well-skilled in destruction, as well as building"
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but not only is he addressing the industry, Drake and Drake-like ppl (as well as US as fans and/or influencers), but to me in the second verse the Diddler also came to mind. “The flashy n!gga w/ nasty decisions using money as a backbone”. Keep in mind who was recently said to be allegedly behind Pac’s death too. Kendrick is a super introspective and always willing to look deeper into things (which is why I love him so much). So I think seeing everything that goes down, and has gone down for as long as the music industry has existed, has both blown his mind and genuinely disgusted him too, beyond just Drake.
Between now and February I feel K dot should do some features and go on that run. He may also want to do a mainstream- radio, almost kid friendly song so get people’s attention so then by February Not Like Us won’t be heard as much but bring back that same feeling. Also it gives a chance to bring out others during the performance. Whatever the case it’s going to be timeless
Man, how much the game needs this sober, thorough, and level headed journalism 🤞🏽 it’s like cracking open my favorite Hip Hop magazines again
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I agree 100%
Curtiss, I don't miss one piece of content specifically from you, Rob and Justin Hunte!!! I appreciate what you guys do so much!!
Agree
Thank you man. I really appreciate the words. Much respect to you.
"The industry is cooked as I pick the carcass apart"
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@@PrincipalSkinner3190 whew!
This song is about The Industry/Social Media/ Materialism/LIFE/The Music Industry/The utter chaos and gluttony of it all. Kendrick Lamar ain't thinking about no drake! He dealt with that! It is finished! He's too emotionally intelligent to still be even interested! He is Praying for better...🥹
In Music! In Humanity! As a Man!
KENDRICK IS THE REAL EFF'N DEAL!!!!!🤴🏾
Lord I Love this MAN!!
felt every
single lyric!!!🔥🔥🔥
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This is the beauty about engaging in beef. Dot will forever be tied to that Canadian singer. Both of them wont be able to just drop music without it not being related back to the beef.
That's why they say choose your opponents wisely.
I think that’s why it resonates with me as a South African. It’s the same struggles globally
It’s not his villain era it’s his revolutionary era and it’s time
That Might be a better way to look at it
Yeah, Exactly
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He was on his revolutionary era since T.P.A.B.
I think some people are just deeply committed to misunderstanding him or misrepresenting him. I don’t think all the people focusing on Drake with this song really think this is solely about him, if it’s about him at all. He could get on a song and say nothing but “I have a problem with the systems, mindsets, and people that drive our society. I want us to unite and liberate ourselves from this; and to do that some of these people have to be ended.” and there’d still be an army of people in the comments saying he’s using Drake for clout and streams. Like I don’t know how much more clear he could be. But I guess “5% will comprehend but 95 are lost” 🤷🏽♀️.
Yeah. Making it about Drake is a super simplistic way to deal with this record and way easier than to THINK about what he is saying and making the necessary changes.
It’s a never ending trend for the world to be sucked into wanting to see the drama. I’ve already seen a reactor say he didn’t care much for the song, as if he missed every word in the song.
Some is sore loser hating.
PEACE!!!
The interesting part is he never said Drake's name or named something directly related. Therefore if you can relate this to Drake's persona, in any way or angle, that's what really speaks volumes about him and what he transmits
I’m just happy Kendrick is keeping the culture of hip hop alive!!!
He’s one of many artists who are
@@RobMarkman Facts!
I played this song back like 8 times. I’m just happy he’s dropping music.
cant wait for him to abandon yall for another 5 years
Bruh, I'm obsessed with this beat. Phew🔥🔥
This Kendrick guy is pretty darn good
This is the best commentary I’ve heard all night. To me it seems clear what he is referring to but it went over a lot of peoples head
Yeah i thought he was very straight forward with this one.
clearly you have Kendrick Lame-Ar in your tonsils just like this guy.
It’s a lot of demons in the culture.
@@quine9386 nah, that's just people being selfish assholes, nothing supernatural about it, on the contrary it's super natural to find people like that.
@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegsyou're lost
First of all, Drake is an afterthought in this one. The main targets are the toxic elements of the industry in general. Basically Kendrick is stating his mission of destroying the industry as currently constructed and helping rebuild it back up for the sake of Hip-Hop culture.
The black Air Force One’s represent that he’s about to crash the f*ck out for this mission. Walking down Drake was just step 1.
There’s a ton more than I haven’t caught yet but that’s what I understand so far.
Agreed that this is post Drake. It’s bigger than him and the battle
Exactly. "Destroy to rebuild".. rebuild a new.. clean slate..
Sounds like he is fed up with the state of the culture and intent on drastic change.
Yet Ak out here tryna make this all about Drake.. this was NOT a Drake diss lol
@@getTheSchmack yeah this is bigger than Drake IMO
if hes fed up he should stop dropping these lam fucking jazz beats. Tribe did it first and better.
@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs cope lil bro
It sound good until u realize this whole shit was set off by a song where the chorus goes “young drug dealer selling dope is u like that?”
@getTheSchmack listen again this def still abut drake, you're delusional my friend it's OK just slowly remove the meat from your face that might help
Maaan Kdot has been in a crazy bag this year..
Every track he’s dropped has been so unique and seperate from each other while also playing into each other so well. I’m so excited
For this album ..
All thanks to Drake, none of this would have occurred if Drake didnt engage.
@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs Lol. True
@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs true, Drake helped him by being such an easy, willing sacrificial lamb for Kdot
I think Gil Scot Heron has a big smile in heaven as he listens to Kendrick.
nah. He knows Kendrick isn't genuine. He can see bro is a grifter and a phony hiding behind gang ties and fake allegations
@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegswhat? 😂😂😂
Marvin Gaye ax well..
Following the blueprint of revolutionary musicians..
You are literally a weirdo@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs
@@ArmLegLegArmHead47mfs get on here and say anything lol
When someone like Dot offers us a glimpse into his thoughts and feelings, it’s a gift.
Kendrick is entering his "Jesus kicking the moneychangers and merchants out the temple" era
Word
Facts!!!
THANK YOU!!! I’ve literally been thinking this, glad I’m not the only one.
Rob, appreciate the breakdown. Some on IG calling this song mid and sure it’s not a double entendre lyrical onslaught but this really shows how well Kendrick is as a writer. I mean college professor level writing. Something happened after Mr Morale because his writing has elevated since DAMN and I hope more ppl see that
Caught the livestream. This song feels like an interlude.
It’s just a teaser according to Lil L (Kendrick close friend). Single or album likely on the way
A loooooomg interlude. Thanks for tuning in.
Nas - Destory & Rebuild
Stillmatic. Love that song. Even tho he went at my man Mega and P RIP. Still a very dope song.
where my mind went as well
The anti akademiks 🤣rob what we need more of in hip hop media
I just wanna be rob truthfully. I get what you sayin tho. Thanks for the love
no we dont lol his bias is INCREDIBLE. Mans calls himself a hip hop nerd, but his bias makes everything he says suspect. Hes just repeating what the rest of the Lame-Ar Fan Club. Dude said hes trying to remain unbiased, thats the craziest lie hes ever told @robmarkman
@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs he’s bias to real hip hop like a lot of us are and Kendrick represents that
Kendrick references the Bible and gaining knowledge in verse 1 then refers to Lecrae and Dee 1 in verse 3 but "you don't know nothin bout that" @NostalgiaVomitBootlegs
@@djbanta2323 yea i like better music. not Fake Hotep vibes from a grifter trying to be West Coast Q Tip with those trash jazz beats and the falsetto.
Man, I hope you get to interview Dot soon. Surgical with this shit.
At this point it’s up to Dot. He don’t do many if any.
dot would never sit down with him or anyone else. That would require explaining himself and he cant do that, bro is like Kyrie, if he talks without it rhyming it will sound stupid
@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegshaterz detected.
Rob Markman literally did an interview with Kendrick Lamar years ago 💀@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs
@@lv6524 yea lol Markman is a hater
Thank you for the breakdown! I’m getting this is probably what the heart part 6 would have been! He’s giving a commentary of culture and in my opinion looping alot of ppl in into what he thinks is the problem with the culture by their character instead of calling names. I have to say the shoe fits a few ppl that we all know.
I think you may be onto something
The sad thing is everyone knows who he is talking about. We have allowed these cultural vultures, black ones too, to come in and weaken the art form to the ruin of Hip Hop. We have not did a good job of protecting Hip Hop , we let anyone in. The other music industry doesn’t do this. You see the Country music industry is not acknowledging Beyonce . Although Country was a black art form first.
It’s his Death of Autotune
That "chipped over this credit card" was deeper than people think. I think he's implying that they using hiphop and these scams to lead people to literally get chipped being the only way to have access to money. Kendrick giving us that revelations as well. Seems like all that shit was planned. He has a lot of lines in that song that have deep meaning.
Kendrick does it again.... congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾 my friend
I was listening to Ab-Soul's Outro off Section 80 before this song dropped. Just imagine how wide my smile was listening to Dot letting us know he’s sick of everybody. Love it, man❤
Watching the party die also refers to the death of club music. Hip-Hop is so much more than party music.
Man finally someone who speaking facts. This what I been telling folks. It’s not a diss. Dot giving facts, lessons, folks need to listen. Great breakdown.
Great monologue/dialogue! Thanks for your insight.
Thank you for watching
Drake drops 100gb of content and no one cares Kendrick drops one track on insta and shakes the world again 😂
I liked some of that footage in 100gbs. I thought there was some dope stuff in there
@@RobMarkman to be honest I didn’t check any of it out. I might try to but yea it was just the sentiment that I thought was being thrown out there. Kendrick is my favorite artist of all time so my feed might be biased 😂 thanks so much for the reply though, appreciate your content and views always look forward to watching a video when a notification for a new one pops up 🤟🏽
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Kendrick cooked!!! So good
6:08 i saw someone describe this song as “quiet aggression”
That makes sense. Or a calm aggression. Yeah i see that
I love the way you informed us…
Anybody not listening is the problem
A change is coming and needed.
I think that album is coming sooner than we think. That man is on a run where no matter who drops, he’s getting first listen. Everyone should just wait, Drake included. Drake could drop on the same day and it’s getting drowned out which is something I never thought would happen.
This song is increible to me as a fan this my favortie joint he put out sounds like a madlib or alchemsit beat
Yeah
You nailed it 👌🏾, first reviewer to actually understand the record the way I do, this is not about Drake. This song is more of The Heart Part Series preview, but he can't name it (name already used 😅) , he wanted to get things off his chest.
It’s time to elevate the culture, by any means necessary. A lot of “brothas” will be left behind
GODSEND! Thank you for posting the lyrics in your description G
Feels like a response to the Super Bowl backlash
Cole said he’s locking in on his last verse too. I hope his next album is focused on using his skills to add to this conversation/movement. Need the song quality/hits of 2014 FHD with the bars and flows of Might Delete Later, plus the thematic consistency and messaging of 4YEO. That’s a classic for sure and I know he can do it, but he hasn’t put it all together yet, imo. Love all those albums but always left me wanting a bit more.
shout out to the MAC MILLER PLAQUE behind Rob!💯
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THANK YOU BROTHER! ALL LOVE.
that’s righteousness man, thank you for explaining for the nonbelievers.
I see Rob, it’s an automatic click
I don’t take that lightly!!! Thank you
@@RobMarkmanthank you for keeping the integrity in hip hop media coverage!
Your break down has been one of the best by far. As soon as I hear a content creator say or assume this is “A Drake diss” I’m tuning out. Even in the midst of the beef they haven’t caught on that this is beyond Drake. It’s the state of the industry, the state of the culture, the society. Seeing how cannibalistic mankind has become with one another to get to the top, to achieve fame and success, how devoid of morals and humanity ppl have become can affect those who are faith based spiritually. To think of ways to eradicate this problem and voice that to the masses you will get called extreme, a mad man all of that and I believe Kendrick is aware of that but battles within himself. For me out of all of his tracks, 6:16 LA and this song were the most meaningful tracks because he really laid his soul bare for the world to see, but this society just wants to revel in mess and pop ass and have messages dumbed down so they made Not Like us a hit
I think you're spot on-this track feels like Kendrick is taking action, not just theorizing about how to fix hip-hop or culture. The whole 'destroy and rebuild' idea stands out, and it feels more significant than just a diss aimed at anyone in particular. Kendrick's been on this mission since Section.80, calling out the industry for promoting empty materialism while the culture suffers. The line, 'If you parade in gluttony without giving truth to the youth, the graveyard is company,' is so powerful because it's a direct challenge to the direction hip-hop has taken. It's more than debating or arguing-it's about making hard decisions for the future. This track has profound clarity, and it's definitely a statement about where Kendrick stands in the culture.
18K rob popped out 🗣️🔥
Grateful for it
Appreciate your input. My thoughts are very similar. Kendrick sounds like he wants a cultural reset. Dope track
Your breakdowns are always essential, good stuff Rob 💯
Thank you fr
@@RobMarkman no thank YOU, I guarantee you’re safe from Kendrick’s sh*t list 😂
rob always ahead with the news
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ahead of the news with bias and bullshit
Big dawg 🗣️🔥
I see this song as Kendrick’s “Holla if Ya Hear Me” from Tupac but it’s just more direct in its meaning and message where Pac’s was more direct in the video.
Love that record.
“To the sell-outs, livin' it up
One way or another you'll be givin' it up”
@@RobMarkman It’s definitely one of my favorites of all time and I still love how we can draw inspiration from the past and compare it to right now and still see the messages.
@@RobMarkman Also Lecrae was on a Patreon exclusive of Rory & Mal titled “What Would Lacrae Do”
@@QuinnBJones ahhhhhh great catch. I’m not on paetron but that makes sense.
Love your breakdown videos. The best to do it in hip hop 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
New subscriber. Heard about you from some other streamers that gave you a positive shout out. They were right! Lecrae not preachy or judgy. He is sharing a powerful testimony of what has made a positive life change for him. Powerful and positive. I’m here for it. Oh, and this is in no way clout chasing.
Shout to you. Thanks for the sub. Shout to those other streamers.
With all the jay n kendrick hate over the superbowl perfect song at the perfect time
"Hi, I'm Dave Chappelle. And I just wanted to remind the audience that the only thing more frightening than watching a black man be honest in America is being an honest black man in America. Sorry for the interruption, please continue."
Kendrick Lamar according to me live by the teaching of Jesus, it is not about religion, whether you believe it to be a myth, or you atheist, if you ever have a revelation of that you will understand why your life it is as it is. Like Kendrick Lamar said my simplest shit is be more pivotal, the honest and truth in his music is felt in his voice. Otherwise artist can have a bunch of words and rhymes and syllables but trust me when days are dark you remember none but with Kendrick Lamar's form of artistry is different, layers and parables and once you realise it will never leave you. They is side B, side A but the truth is the truth America don't like that, is nation of Babylon.
Friend and other can say I love but once your parents say it , it sound different. That is Kendrick Lamar, a simple I love you but the magnitude.
As for fans and people who listen to artists most of the time we want what we think we want to hear but it is not what we want to hear, we live on our illusion reality and use artist as toys to build and justify our story but once an artist says I am hurt than we instantly forget they human, especially in hip hop unless you juice world , Billie Eilish and you take drugs we glorify you as one of our ignorant and avoiding reality self but once you in order like Kendrick Lamar, it is a different story to say such, Mr Moral was the most therapy, you will think with the chaos, hurt and evil things in America people would find it peaceful but no they want him diss pedophile and still say pedophile is still my favourite top five. Such shame how people invite Satan and glorify his workings.
I used want to travel the world but South Africa and Africa is my home, yes with our poverty and western exploitation heaven still reside and we know our Ubuntu. In other countries, they just kill each other and argue on TV on who is right or wrong and use philosophy like you educated but in reality it a shame to even take anyone's life. I worship the rest of the world blessings because you people truly living in hell you can civilized and developed, don't even know a good thing in front of you or even hear God talk.
Ak, mal,camron they all on this track
fw this rob i watched that mtv tpab interview back in the day too! this kendrick track is for the ones who do they research on hip hop as an art form and the artists who create from their soul / the ones who understand what diaspora this culture and its lyrics emanates from! the inner city folk and the motivated individuals living a black or brown experience !! 🤞🏽🤲🏽
I see its going over the head of some, which shows why the song is needed....
How you mean?
nah.
@@RobMarkman people thinking it's a dissemination to Drake specifically
Subcribed ❤ bro saw your video on twitter & came here
Thank you. Welcome. Hope you enjoy!
@@RobMarkman finished watching it bro loved it ❤ hope you get more subcribers ✌️
Love the song and it’s needed ! Side note: this song actually gives Cole a safe place to drop his music
Destroying to rebuild is also biblical! Look at Sodom and Gomorrah or even the flood in Genesis! Very interesting indeed
This felt like such a "rappers rapper" record. You know, those songs where emcees just go in on being the greatest emcee and wanting to be the best and going through anyone to get there? Kendrick doesn't do a lot of those since he blew up (outside of the Heart series).
This is like that same energy aimed at the sociopolitical landscape. I am a secular rapper, and a Christian Pastor, so it can be hard for me to rock witj a lot of the content of my peers, and the imagery here was definitely crashing out, but man... Iwas listening and amazed at the way he was delivering this content.
It's like Kendrick is garnering this unique voice in hip-hop and the public zeitgeist, and he's utilizing it to it's fullest with every single drop.
I think we will look back on this era very differently than most are seeing it now. Something very special is happening.
Yeah I’m with you. Also respect to you for listening with open ears. I know based on your faith a lot of the imagery is a tough listen like you said. Much love
Yes, Im tired of "drill rap". It is destructive.
Just found the channel and I really like the vibe. I think you have a good perspective and approach the work with an open mind instead of trying to make it fit into a narrative.
One think I’m sure of, when Kendrick criticized the industry, he’s not talking about you. You are needed my friend. The balance…..Please keep it going.
Big up Rob
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Great breakdown!!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
Song not about Drake but he did throw shots in the 1st verse. 2nd verse “Street niggas and the corporate guys, ‘the rappers that report the lies’” for Cam & Ma$e. 3rd verse “heavy metals on my sword, We settle hard disputes today/ the ghetto ‘Hollywood divorce’, Say hello to your future fate” shot at Wayne situation. Wayne got a song with OutKast called “Hollywood Divorce”.
He’s like the hip-hop horseman of the apocalypse. Burn everything down, and rebuild from the ashes. He’s taking the term “cultural reset” to the extreme. 😅 his lyrics sometimes lean biblical, dare I say, preachy. I think the people who don’t care for him find him preachy, and pious. They want music to _entertain_ them, not _lecture_ them. Kendrick doesn’t care. He wants to give the people medicine in his message even if he has to use violent language to do so 💊
Glad you got your cam back bro. You made the iPhone work, but glad you're comfortable.
Thank you
You are a true one brother🤝🏽
Real talk !!!
Very thoughtful. I appreciate it.
That Kilmonger reference was actually a good example of
6:30 it feels like its the emotion post anger
True!!!
Disdain? Resentment?
It’s a beautiful dismantling of the industry
Really like you breakdowns
Super DoPe. I’m still Campaigning for the #RobMarkmanAndWaynoShow🎉
Listen Rob yall both DoPe & Honest I Know That Show Gone HiT. Hope it’s history and love there because that way do the show for yall.
We worked on something that should be dropping soon
great song. real thoughts.
"I can heal and give you art but the industry is cooked as i pick the carcass apart" - people missed this pushback against Kendrick being inactive, Drake pushed this, but its bigger than him. It was one stint, a label change, label creation, covid, and his personal life - he needed time - the way ppl mindlessly repeat this inactivity narrative reflects something toxic. If someone isnt in the space to create, and they value their art, theres nothing to argue with. Dude has been to therapy, looks healthy, and his pen game is on point. It'd be a healthier culture if this was understood as a good thing.
I think he took a page out of DOOM's book
"Definition "super-villain": a killer who love children
One who is well-skilled in destruction, as well as building"
Mfs thought this was about Drake this whole time. Dot came back to say none of yall are safe
Watch the partynextdoor die
The last true journalist!
This track reminded me of that Cube line where he said “I don't wanna see no dancing, I'm sick of that shit. Listen to the hit…”
Definitely not a diss but i see a radio personality or streamer definitely trying to push it like it is. Proving his point lol
A few people are trying to push it as a diss. I hear you tho
Yo Rob you’ve come a long way 👍🏾
The common thread 🪡 throughout Kendrick’s music 🎶 is Integrity.
4:06 I love this form of K Dot… it gotta go down, like we 🛝 on the 🎊
Not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but not only is he addressing the industry, Drake and Drake-like ppl (as well as US as fans and/or influencers), but to me in the second verse the Diddler also came to mind. “The flashy n!gga w/ nasty decisions using money as a backbone”. Keep in mind who was recently said to be allegedly behind Pac’s death too.
Kendrick is a super introspective and always willing to look deeper into things (which is why I love him so much). So I think seeing everything that goes down, and has gone down for as long as the music industry has existed, has both blown his mind and genuinely disgusted him too, beyond just Drake.
New sub- Kendrick pen game is on David from the Psalms tip like frfr- 🖤🔥🙏🏽🐐‼️
This song is not double entendre heavy, but there are a few. Brilliant.
Yeah. I didn’t find a ton. But that govt fed/bred/bread/Jesus bled… that was ILL TO ME
“Signatures are forged…” to me that’s a double because some of these contracts are indelible and signing lives away.
Also, I believe J.Cole is one on them soldiers he’s talking about…just me I guess.
K-dot don’t do microwave music people.
Sup Rob. Gotta appreciate your presence in the media! I still think he sounds pissed off in the track lol! Great video. Salute!
“We gotta start putting some of these 🥷🏾s down” - Dr Umar…
Dot felt that. lol.
PHENOMENAL song. What a time to be alive.
WELL!!!
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Between now and February
I feel K dot should do some features and go on that run. He may also want to do a mainstream- radio, almost kid friendly song so get people’s attention so then by February Not Like Us won’t be heard as much but bring back that same feeling. Also it gives a chance to bring out others during the performance. Whatever the case it’s going to be timeless
Wow, you new heads forgot what conscious rap sounds like. Krazy how Dot keeps waking you all up to the actual culture of HipHop...
Remember nas dropped stillmatic before the flood and Gods son after the flood destroy and rebuild
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“Shoot these ninjas with the gun” is the bars he was saying
The canadian bacon cant fuck with kendrick on some rap shit. Period this jayz nas biggie level.