Beyond the Beef: Devi Brown Discusses Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Artistic Integrity

[@Kimberlycpr2012]

KENDRICK gave us the feeling and pride of the first Black Panther movie.

[@theraphustle_com]

Did you know that TDE did the soundtrack for "Black Panthers" ?

[@theraphustle_com]

Did you know that TDE did the soundtrack for "Black Panthers" ?

[@yodayoda317]

​@@theraphustle_comiykyk just on ah sub conscious level you automatically knew dat was a kdot album without calling it a kdot album..

[@Tisa1011]

Yes

[@Nefertiti_Naya]

Oh my goodness I totally agree ! He was my Tchalla all over again ! ❤❤❤

[@NStar9]

Kendrick’s beef with drake was a reflection of how we feel about fake shit we tired of it we want REAL

[@cit0110]

mr morale hits different after the beef. we are tired of the drugs talking, stfu when you hear love talkin!

[@htvtc21]

"I make music that electrify 'em, you make music that pacify 'em" - Kendrick Lamar, Euphoria

[@Rachopin77]

Something about this beef has made me feel so validated and reignited my feelings of pride in my people and how we express ourselves I don’t really know how to describe it. The fact that it was nonviolent and that Kendrick destroyed Drake with superior POETRY and strategy while also calling him out for being predatory was also great to see because it disrupts all the negative stereotypes that Drake has been pushing about us for years in my opinion. Kendrick reaffirmed that catharsis, healing, unity, and authenticity is actually the end goal in spite of the trauma many of us have faced. It makes me feel like we will be alright. It feels like the culture has needed this.

[@rahbeeuh]

Cultural reset was certainly needed

[@phyllispowell2979]

I feel like, There has been a paradigm shift.

[@khatazamalate2433]

So well said ❤

[@Zaza_Grady]

Like we all won fr 🥹

[@lita2dapita]

❤ 😔😇

[@sixxeyes2710]

I swear Kdot made me feel so proud to be black and to see the community unite the way we did over his poetry is just heartwarming.

[@CurtissKingTV]

Loved this episode 🔥

[@BluEx22329]

Uh oh!

[@ayannag4760]

Love your channel Curtiss, great to see you in this space!

[@CurtissKingTV]

@@ayannag4760 thank you! Devi has always been a voice of reason and truth in our culture. It’s so dope to see her killing it here as well

[@kismkasm3178]

Kendrick represents the inner; psychological-emotional side, Drake, the outer - social image, ego projection. Polar opposites like water and fire - Drake being fire, Kendrick - water. These two manifest the same dichotomy which esixts within every hybrid human - soul / ego. This is why it resonates within the subconscious of those enthralled.

[@phyllispowell2979]

Water is the strongest Element on Earth. ❤

[@theraphustle_com]

@@kismkasm3178 great analysis

[@tamikabell6575]

@@kismkasm3178 that's exactly what I saw it was like Drake being Goliath and Kendrick being David. 🙌🏾💜

[@kennethmontes7139]

Completely concur and well worded!

[@LongwindedShortstory]

As a Cali girl 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 We needed this debrief. Gratitude

[@southerncalifornia970]

I went to one of Kendrick’s early shows when TDE was opening for Quik. Kendrick was Jay Rock’s hypeman. We talking 06/07…crazy!

[@makidacartwright3668]

Well said! “Kendrick Lamar is the GOAT all day. Period, point, blank.”Anyone that took this podcast wrong wasn’t ready for the truth.

[@msa6844]

Empowering other people to cause harm is the best way to look at Drake. Fans have also empowered Drake to have the habits that are harming himself.

[@Kelly-up8tw]

kendrick all day..thank you for this!! appreciate you, the bigger picture is so real..so real

[@raykashrk]

I feel serenity when I listen to kdot.

[@bvgg833]

'616 in LA' during the beef was like a prayer, especially the middle bit

[@MegaMjjordan]

Key Word: INTEGRITY!! Glad you included that in the title and thumbnail. Backbones are foreign to many of the jellyfish trying to speak….

[@tamikabell6575]

Finally a higher perspective 🙌🏾💜

[@Cicisirena]

Thank you so much for sharing about this. I love the fact that one of the most effective disses in this beef was about the mistreatment of younger women. It seemed like a post Me Too rap battle (Tarana Burke changed the world). Drake's response to being called an abuser was to bash people who have been traumatized, incidentally also pointing that criticism towards his fans who are mostly women. He doesn't even "give back" in the sense of considering how his words will effect even his own fans.

[@joseangelhernandez5274]

Love your authentiicity, gentle approach. Great take on this beef. I didn't think in terms of the karmic repercussions for years to come from this beef. But I see that as a necessary in life. Like Kendrick said "fucken wit good people make good people go to bat."

[@seerenita]

I found Kendrick when I was 26 years old at his Coachella 2012 performance with Dr. Dre. I will never forget the impact that had on me. I went back and heard his Overly Dedicated + Section 80. projects. I fell in love with his music. As a spiritual women, I loved his connection to the cosmos, his introspective lyrics, his depth and ability to convey such a positive perspective on real life. One of my favorite features he had at that time was Stay Ready by Jhene Aiko. The way he broke down the cosmic connection between a man and women but still keeping it gangsta...I was just mind-blown! He became my favorite artist after that. The way Kendrick has grown has been a blessing to witness as a listener and fan. I'm so proud of the man he has evolved into. We are all flawed but he owns his faults and that is vital for soul growth. I like Drake, but it's very empty for me. Astrologically, he is a baby soul that signed up for this moment to assist his self-growth. I hope it doesn't land in vain for him and that he actually does the work after this. Wish them both well.

[@chrispritchett2655]

I love her take on it… it’s a spiritual awakening…. And depending on where u are in life u can clearly see this… we’ve always had to fight spiritually in this life from the end of time… thinking on a higher plane with a higher consciousness is always the goal in life a long with love…

[@fangal12]

This is actually the exact type of discussion I want to hear about this "beef". As a longtime Kendrick fan he's always had an overarching theme to his music of artistic integrity vs popularity/fame. The temptation to sell out is ever present in his lyrics. Even the interlude "Buried Alive" that he did on Drake's album Take Care is basically a metaphor for this battle within himself and how he sees Drake's life and success as temptation

[@beatsbydonjulio401]

Drake always been fast food

[@empressfayer]

The meditation took me back to when I wanted to hear some sort of validation from a Black Man that I was not crazy in what I was going through. During that phase, every time I listened to Kendrick, it felt like he was expressing my anger, pain and frustration for me. It was always a unique and healing experience listening to him.

[@stuckkt5533]

Kendrick is so genuine, watching him express his experience and claim his community and protect everyone from his own family to all of black America and beyond was so beautiful and inspiring. Even as a white girl from the depths of Appalachia I get chills at his deep understanding of the human experience. Drake moves with fear, Kendrick moves with love. I’m glad I’m experiencing the world where love wins 🫶 (Edit: also thanks Kendrick for bringing me to Devi too!!)

[@theraphustle_com]

I literally just did a similar take on this situation. The Ancestors are speaking!!

[@nikkiprivatecitizen861]

I literally grew up with hip hop (49 years old) and I lamented the direction it started going in. I like Drake at first but I started to realize how empty his music is. I can't say I loved KDot since he started, I wasn't exposed to him then. But once I heard him. I felt full. The difference between listening to him and Drake is like the difference between eating a steak and eating cotton candy. He reminded me of when hip hop had a real message. I felt like I did when I listened to Wu Tang and Public Enemy among others. Anyway way I digress. This is an excellent breakdown.❤

[@justmyopinion4938]

Devi I absolutely love your take on this, so eloquently put. Drake thinks it's all because he's Biracial. This couldn't be further from the truth (we love J Cole). My belief is that Drake doesn't know who he is but he has a deep desire to be accepted. But instead of being authentic he would rather mimic what he thinks being part of the culture is. Once again, it's not about your white mother, or your dad that wasn't involved. It's about you. Kendrick has given him an opportunity to sit back analyze why this happened, and hopefully do better going forward (if his ego will allow him).

[@martinasnead7201]

This!!

[@camadhembree6301]

dope take 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾on the beef

[@TBurlll]

the type of takes i wanna see!! it's so obvious whats happening is deeply spiritual, kendrick is healing not only drakes spirit but the collectives 😊

[@antman0719]

Love it. The battle felt almost like spiritual warfare. The Teddy P. segment of "Euphoria" and the entirety of "6 : 16 in LA" are staples of how different these two men are~

[@Kimberlycpr2012]

I love your take on this. It's right on point!!

[@nowuknow7364]

"Pedalstooling of people without questioning character". THIS!!!

[@bvgg833]

The idea of them being reincarnation nemesis' was a cool take, blew my mind. That alone holds so much heaviness to the battle that I never heard anyone speak of before I really like that you spoke on Drake's approach in this battle and how it was harmful and revealing of his character 15:32 "It's less about the two of them as men and for me it's more about the greater story being told and the greater concepts that are being made available to us by witnessing that kind of epic battle unfold ... Where are we giving away power. Where are we making ourselves weaker. Where are we empowering other people to cause harm." Kendrick's lyric this reminds me of "To any woman that be playin' his music, know that you're playin' your sister Or better, you're sellin' your niece to the weirdos, not the good ones" It must take a lot of work editing in relevant clips from their music videos, appreciate it and your unique perspective

[@minaochoa2729]

Thank you for this. That’s the way I see and feel music. What is the message ultimately is what’s important. No question

[@blatantlyalana4735]

Thank you Devi. I have been trying to wrap around this beef through spirituality. You did a great job of breaking it down. If I ever get around to making a video whit my two cents I will shout you out.

[@scgirl203]

Love your perspective. Seems like Drake’s emotional intelligence is stunted. Kendrick’s IQ must be off the charts. Thank you for this.

[@daphwill]

This is my favorites Pod on the internet. I love it here and im grateful for this space. Thank you Devi

[@1PROUDGLAMMA67G]

I saw this clip of your video from Curtiss King premiere. New subscribers. Your such a breath of breath air🥰

[@peaches5216]

Thank you! Your offerings are always of such a unconditionally loving and high vibrational resonance.

[@tania0070]

Well said - and I stand in agreement with every word you stated. Definitely Team K.

[@sajiste]

Yeah you're the first i heard online who actually talked about how tone deaf Drake is. This isn't just lost in the heat of the moment tone deaf. This is, ironically, I'm not like them tone deaf. The way he was draggin people with "more pride", "i know some celebrities who are in a gangs", "I THINK one of those kids MIGHT be dave frees". Calling out innocent people to protect his ego. Yeah when the smoke from this clears there will be a stain on Drake's image and its not entirely Kendrick's spotlight doing it.

[@marylander3798]

you just gained a subscriber ❤ your entire perspective on the battle completely resonates with me. different people are experiencing it at different levels but I think it was a spiritual battle for the soul of hip hop.

[@holdthegrande]

"it is this pedestaling people without questioning character." Whewwwwwwwww 🔥

[@Annonymight]

I'm grateful I found this video because it's given language to my feelings I've had the past couple of months. At some point, I needed to stop consuming hip-hop for my own wellbeing and mental health. The lack of social responsibility is what killed me, especially around mysoginoir and the suffering of children. The human experience is so nuanced, and I appreciate the complexity this moment in music history has introduced to the conversation. I'm cautiously hopeful that we continue to wake up past this moment.

[@allonabeezy]

I appreciate your insights and opinion regarding this. There is a huge disconnect and lack of awareness in Drake’s part. The level of pettiness and disrespect is beyond comprehension to most surface level fans. I really hope he can find his true self. He needs to go away for a while and stay off the internet. No more music please

[@kaamilasissing2121]

It feels like they're representative of the 2 roads to riches man. You're either born with it and you allow it to become your identity or you build an identity along the way and realise that the real "riches" isn't in the riches itself but the journey and experience and character it takes to even start progressing beyond where you're at currently and to then develop it and create spaces for everyone to uncover their personal freedom and riches. The fact that they've collided makes complete sense and I'm deeply thankful for the time you've taken to speak on it. Because you did it not to pick a a winner but to identify what needs to be learnt from it that likkle meditation at the end🥺😭 this was so meaningful thank you

[@MyBathBakery]

Here from Curtiss King. 👑 🤗

[@yodayoda317]

first off!! great content 🔥🔥 i am now a devi brown subscriber but her digestion of the matter is suberb i immediately started to radiate on a high frequency just by the tones of her voice. she def one of my oeople 💯🎯☯️🧬

[@JamisonRelapse]

Sister. So very pleased to have found you and your channel more specifically in this instance. I’ve been seeking a channel for healing in my language. As an example; I moved back East from LA in ‘10. It’s hard to admit how humbling this experience was for me. How cathartic. To grapple with the contortions my logic needed to make to find myself in, and thus rooting for Drake at the onset. Still seeing yourself in Drake specifically and limited to “being outside the culture” or feeling eternally at a distance from my own culture, is something I wouldn’t wish on an enemy, if I had any. Peace and Love Sis, nice to meet you.

[@lydiayoung1352]

This was the best take on this beef that I’ve seen of anyone. Deep introspections, speaking as a brilliant woman, speaking to the LA culture that has so many layers that visitors would never understand… So happy to have come across this video. Thank you. ❤

[@Kelly-up8tw]

so interesting..love how u break this down..truth

[@ikemathieu6946]

Salute, this was an incredible listen and incredible video

[@ItssohardJAY]

I was waiting on this one and you did not disappoint sis! (My last name is brown too) 😅 Always on point

[@QueensNative]

This was great… you have somehow captured everything I was thinking and feeling…. And articualated it to a T within this 20 minute internet nugget. Thank you for that.

[@jayalexandertilley]

Love you, your spirit, your message, your integrity. Thank god for you and the work you are doing and all the workers in collab with you. Reading Prentis Hemphill's book, What it Take to Heal....There is sooooo much wisdom, love, understanding, integrity, authenticity, accountability, imagination, culture, creativity coming out of your community and i'm so glad to exist at a time when your community is coming back to together more fully than ever.

[@rae8673]

This is a whole word queen! You spoke power to what a lot of us are thinking 👏🏾👏🏾👸🏾 🖤

[@the.g00d.knight]

I love this. It made me think.

[@daidreonthompson1304]

Preach 👏🏿👏🏿.You explained it so well

[@michealivory9982]

Love you Black Queen ❤❤Love the way you break this down for people to understand the culture of black people in California

[@sarzinho]

Wow im happy i found this channel

[@tyronestarks7451]

OMG well put 👏 thank you

[@RickiLake22]

Your schoolboy q and Kendrick interview still legendary! Lol this was really well put I agree 100%

[@Soulsmile2day]

Loved this. So well said 🧡

[@mikeewilliams2268]

Wow you are amazing, thank you for being you🙏🏽please keep up the great work I’m a super fan 🙏🏽🙏🏽thank you

[@MajesticElOTL]

There’s a certain sparkle about California Women who grew up in the hood that’s undeniably really golden. I’m from L.A. and I know there’s not many that are capable of pointing out the nuisances that we witnessed with this Kendrick and Drake Battle. Thanks 🙏🏾 Sis. For Shinning so brightly you made my evening. New Subscriber Peace Love and Light!

[@msa6844]

Preach girl.!

[@Tyler-Dwane]

The 'Levels of Accessible Erudition'🧠that Kendrick's consciousness👀has brought forth🤔on the Planet was once unimaginable😱. In every public sphere😳: We are examining the "scholarly musings"🤷of a POETIC GENIUS MASTERMIND🤯..!

[@SladeW5218]

Love this ✨

[@MarcellusWhyte-w3i]

Kendrick lamar is a healer and Drake is the complete opposite.

[@flowatress]

Here from Curtiss King! New sub👍🏽 look forward to binging your channel!

[@via2014]

Same. So happy to have found her. This situation was VERY spiritual from Kendrick’s POV. Yes it was beef, but he too the role of a protecter and defender of victims, his family friends and legends like Pac (RIP) and Serena

[@Slashimi]

Such an amazing breakdown. I appreciate your ability of perception and how you illustrate your thoughts vividly through words. It’s truly inspiring. Amazing job 👏🏼 - Love from SD ❤️

[@ebenezerainooson4693]

Your mind is really beautiful 🤩

[@BarbieDoll-ih2fy]

THANK YOU! My perspective was it was moving! I was so Happy That we are Everything that is Great, no matter what we always Rise!All the easter eggs are subjective, i love that in Kendrick's music! He wants US to think! Whatever you took from it, in simple terms, it was Soul Food! As is all his Music! He is really a Genius! 💯

[@madelynmiller8867]

This has really put into words my thoughts on this whole beef and why I’ve been so drawn to it. I’ve always been a K. Dot fan and side-eyed drake over the years as I learned more about him. Watching this was cathartic for some inner pain I had never been able to work through about people who had hurt me in the past, and just like previous projects of Kendrick, helped me heal through them. When this began I was honestly really excited because I knew Kendrick was the only person who could take down Drake where it mattered, which is exactly the ways you described. His victory gave me hope for the future and inspired me to look into myself. I’m so thankful for that, and thank you for the meditation at the end!

[@celondelon351]

Your breakdown of this situation was beautifully put and universally understandable. I’m now subscribed, I gravitated towards Kendrick because of his creative authenticity gives me hope, To Pimp a Butterfly, life affirming, Good Kid Maad City, soul food, Damn, conscious awakening and Mr Morale & The Big Steppers, cathartic and healing.

[@ancestormoon7]

this makes me feel hopeful. i've been obseving the wave and energy of the world overall for the last decade and strongly believe we've come to a crossroad. the next 3-5yrs will be crucial in the spiritual and psychological warfare that's been raging. with project 2025, zionism, the various industries poisoning us literally and figuratively, ongoing colonalism and imperialism we needed a kdot moment to know that we have a fighting chance in this because this bigger picture has resonated with a lot of ppl. it feels like we're in the middle of the divergent series and we aware ones have to find each other and fast.

[@SuperSick57]

Best overall breakdown of life in general

[@thirstrapthelma2117]

Devi - this was a perfect debrief. Eloquent AF, love love love this 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@jeromethomas8857]

You’re right, there is a vacancy in Drake music. It’s been there for a while

[@BlackVulcan22]

Drake hates people that have a message, because he doesnt have one. Never had one. Never will. And he is mad jealous of KDot. "...always rapping like you tryna get the slaves freed...." "I could of took all your fans if I stayed on some 'conscious' ish" "Kendrick just opened his mouth, somebody give him a grammy rn!"

[@pacifiquetumu9650]

All love ❤️

[@bigdevstudio]

Beautiful take!

[@KoolSunray]

Drake forgot the most important thing…you are not supposed to really hate women, envy men and love money…in real life. His life began to reflect his vapid, creepy lyrics. And that is a problem. At age 40, he should have known not to go up against a man who is the exact opposite of you, and is surrounded by so much LOVE.

[@phyllispowell2979]

Water is the strongest for eon Earth. ❤

[@hesmlurh2467]

Preeeaaachhhh sis

[@kennethmontes7139]

Damm !!!(pun intended 😁) I couldn't concur with you MORE! Kendrick is determined to project light and love from The Messiah, even during a rap battle. Where Drake in contrast has chosen,frivolous energy/the darkside 😈

[@kapriw801]

This was so good! I literally agree with everything you just said lol

[@cochituatekid6554]

amazing video

[@ErickEstebanComedy]

So happy to have found your channel. ❤

[@ruben1427]

Very wholesome approach to it.

[@ancestormoon7]

had to double back on this video bcuz it's so good and to say that that karmic battle is no joke. but i feel like kendrick like nipsey has completed his journey with the work he has done and this lifetime might very well be his final. drake def will be back but most likely won't battle kendrick but something/someone else. it's fascinating to witness from these lens and i am working on myself to really not come back either. but this def feels like kendrick's last hoorah.

[@boswagg2]

It's all about energy and you can absorb energy from people and I have never felt that Drake had good energy I'm not just saying that because he got obliterated in his beef I'm saying that from the heart because I have never felt his music I have a good judge of character and I can pick up on a person's energy I know when something's not right as you know some people do have that gift I look in his eyes I see emptiness I see taking not giving not real No honor no trust I will Take you to a word Way back in the culture false flagging By the way I can feel your energy in your voice

[@keona3157]

this is so well spoken

[@desireeeeam]

Not extreme girl. Just right ❤

[@rahbeeuh]

While I enjoyed this episode, from 18:21 onward is my favorite part ❤

[@ngehamostimatang1998]

Yo the ending of the video was so insame.. Was a little high and that took me straight to glory land 😊

[@kymikay31]

Thank you for explaining so clearly and in the most beautiful, gentle way…. What the culture is feeling! 💟I felt every single word! You described exactly the thing about drake that makes me cringe. He brings out the same emotion I feel when I see yt supremacy is at play. Love your page 🤍

[@eclecticagitator215]

Thank you 😊

[@RIFTaylorK]

Great take

[@bjjnae]

I’m an LA native as well and resonated with everything said. P.S. Ending mediation much needed, thank you.

[@missmiko1]

Thank you for your wise words.