Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar - "Watch The Party Die" | Is It a Drake Diss?

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[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

This isnt a Drake Diss... This is a FULL-ON Eulogy for Hip-Hop

[@BharaDaFundraiser]

Shut up

[@yeahrightmyguy481]

The whole point of this song was for kendrick to let yall know "just becuase i body slammed the party guy doesnt mean im gonna become the party guy, fuck him, fuck the party, and fuck yall". He took pressure off of himself, Dot knows everyone wants a banger out of him, instead he told yall to get the fuck out his face. Hes not gonna let his win in this battle turn him into someone hes not. I salute it.

[@BigCakes45]

Yea but I don't know why . Hip hop is built on expressing yourself and having fun . I don't see people looking up to breakdancers for advice on life

[@im100percentg]

OK he's back to boring and missing. Heard

[@yeahrightmyguy481]

@@im100percentg you mad he's not who you want him to be? This song was literally for you goofball

[@yeahrightmyguy481]

@@BigCakes45 he literally said in his last album "I'm not your savior". He leads by example, he ain't tryna be nobodies hero

[@carlsamuel3087]

How did you come up with all that??😭..the lengths you stans go is insane!!

[@2outhcentral7ove78]

for him to say the timing is bad right after Diddy got arrested, is irony in it’s purest form.

[@blakjakgaming]

This was recorded last week. But yeah the timing in context with this week is perfect.

[@newwave258]

wasn't joe at some of them parties

[@blakjakgaming]

@@newwave258 Yeah, and he hasn't tried to do any revisionist history about it either. We'll see what comes out, but he def chilled with/at Diddy's before.

[@tanyawilson5928]

Timing is the best for me

[@NOCALGooN916]

Because they didn't expect this type of song with the spotlight being on kdot, if it was another bop like not like us they would say it's perfect timing

[@NativeRich]

Ppl really hate Kendrick for no reason I swear he has been the same artist since he started 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wh0_odat644]

Aye not sayin I'm on that side of the fence but the same could be said for how ppl feel towards Cole.

[@morriskode]

Exactly lol

[@bossK78]

We are entitled to our opinions. The fck.

[@bossK78]

Yall some stans. Sht is spooky.

[@theredd7365]

Cap….he jacked lil Wayne and Eminem style then went conscious 🤣

[@theniceones1613]

*Kendrick is trying to prepare everyone for a "shift" in the culture that is NEEDED. There is no "timing" that he needs to abide by. We are still listening.*

[@NOCALGooN916]

Exactly the culture needs to get back to how it used to be we putting the wrong ppl on top

[@theo6298]

We dont give a damn about his shift. His music is MID . Im not a drake fan but he needed drake for that revival

[@MrsCarmen]

He could be talking about people like Diddy and the industry overall.

[@Scorpius-fr8qh]

@MrsCarmen if he so direct, why he just don't say who he talking about

[@sirflexinton]

It’s not directed at anybody. It’s a reflection on where the mainstream culture stands.

[@brebenscv8734]

I mean........ the "Freak Offs" just died and all those that attended are in trouble lol

[@billbixby366]

He did. He said the street 🥷 s, corporate guys, the superficial, status obsessed, weak character and money obsessed, and all those that contribute to it being cool, or okay to be everything that hinders people’s progress as humans. Too many people to name, so if you identify or see somebody in those descriptions.. wear or present the shoe.

[@Najobajo]

Nah, he's talking about the industrys impact on the environment. Look at Galaxy Gas? Designer pills, designer syrup, designer drugs, date rape cases, degeneratacy trickling down towards young kids.

[@SychoMedia]

Kendrick went crazy 🔥… This was a call for us to wake tf up ✊🏾. Enough partying.. What are we celebrating?

[@Juegopalabr4]

T.i been saying that ?

[@kintayatkinson3037]

Celebrating life

[@frederickthomas4334]

Misleading the youth in our culture that life is more than money sex drugs and ego

[@haimainjauo242]

​@@Juegopalabr4T.I? 🫤

[@haimainjauo242]

​​@@kintayatkinson3037people dying left and right. Children getting slaughtered on live stream for a whole year now. You must not know what's happening in the world

[@aber3104]

I don’t get why people are saying the timing is off. This is the perfect time to release a message song! EVERYONE went and listened to this song right when it came out because of the beef and I think it was a perfect time to give this message when all ears were on him.

[@brandonjeffries2150]

It's like saying you're not going back to scarface or goodfellas. The song was so thematic and captured vibe. Aura. Intensity. It's not for everyone, but many will play this for YEARS.

[@lobo_solo214]

People most likely said the same thing when the heart part 5 dropped, I bet. I love both of these songs and I can vibe out to em both.

[@brandonjeffries2150]

@@lobo_solo214 Facts!

[@pelonmartinez579]

The fact that people are saying they’ll never listen to it again is exactly why hip hop is in the state it’s in. Not everything needs to be a head bopping party jam. This Kendrick song is prime hip hop, a poetic form of music.

[@TheHHSBCrew]

Think it's about the entire industry but there's definitely jabs a drake specifically

[@drewlavay]

But Drake represents "the industry" according to Kendrick (and a certain % of his fans). Which, I personally think is hilarious because Kendrick clearly, had "the industry" backing him during that beef. Fake shit. And I should say I love a lot of Kendrick's music, not all, but GKMC is a top 5 album in my book. Section.80 is one of, if not THE most underrated project ever and dude ran 2017. That music he was putting out during that time (DAMN, BP soundtrack, etc) was the soundtrack to my life for a good portion of almost 2 years.

[@mocahmcgrady7530]

@@drewlavayI don’t think Kendrick had the industry behind him. Everyone on drakes side was strangely quiet and all the spectators kinda had to acknowledge Kendrick killed him.

[@mocahmcgrady7530]

@@drewlavayand drake it seems had mad way more enemies in the industry. We’ve kinda heard rumors about that. So it’s kinda smoking mirrors but i wouldn’t say Kendrick had support, it’s just more drake seem to alienate himself

[@getsomemoney2433]

It’s forsure one of the five stocks he teased. I think this was probably made in honor of Drake but it’s about the industry as a whole.

[@DarkClouds-v8]

I’ve been going back to the song everyday, favorite song as of right now. Sonically this is my favorite type of Kendrick.

[@Magnus_VII]

Yes 👏🏽

[@aaronvalentin9780]

stop the cap man

[@DarkClouds-v8]

@@aaronvalentin9780 OVH*e

[@TheCruelmicky]

Same! Been listening to it nonstop . Even worked out to it yesterday

[@DarkClouds-v8]

@@aaronvalentin9780 OVH*e over here.

[@___sabr]

Ice doesn't like it because he is one of the talentless influencers Kendrick Lamar is referring to.. 🎯

[@DubR424]

🎯😂

[@Alisha1686]

😂😂

[@nvm7191]

He wants to Diddy bop 😂😂

[@sleepykami6566]

To be 100 percent fair to the whole "bigger than Drake" point of view. He DID live on stage at his Pop Out concert say, "This is bigger than me, this aint got shit to do with no motherfucken song or a diss". He's been talking about Unity in the West Coast and has always been a hip hop Purist. He seems genuinely fed up with how hip hop sounds today. I'd also like to point out how Kendrick has taken up for the West Coast while Eminem has taken up for East side and both are currently dominating the game right now. Two people who actually care about hip hop.

[@BharaDaFundraiser]

Why don’t he help Musturd and YG sell records ?

[@sleepykami6566]

@@BharaDaFundraiserTheir recent album sales is not his responsibility. Mustard is a producer and YG is 10+ years into his career at this point. Kendrick has given both of them hits, and a chance to showcase at his recent concert TO PROMOTE their album as they both dropped after said concert.

[@ghstletter5978]

Bruh. The timing was fire. He released it on 9/11 w some BLACK AIR FORCES. Come on now. 😂😂😂

[@anth2290]

He don’t owe no one nothing about the Super Bowl. Wayne is trash live tbh

[@cuzinclotty7052]

Wayne ain’t trash

[@AyooBudd]

Nigga Please! You Never Even Seen Wayne Live 😂 You Wouldn’t See Him Live At The Super Bowl Neither

[@wedontagelikemilktho.7839]

​@@cuzinclotty7052Wayne and all his crying, entitled fans.

[@leoneagle8514]

@@cuzinclotty7052 yes he is..

[@anth2290]

@@cuzinclotty7052 his concerts are terrible

[@andrewwigley745]

This song is fucking fire, the beat, the lyrics, the message, THIS IS A HIPHOP SONG in the purest sense. Where it stands currently, Kendrick IS hip hop.

[@MrMoneyLong]

🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@mississippibilly_]

it's a good song..can't be fire with low replay value

[@wedontagelikemilktho.7839]

​@@mississippibilly_Only Muricans think that Kdot has the highest grossing tour as a solo artist for a good reason.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mississippibilly_]

@@wedontagelikemilktho.7839 you should stop thinking out loud..it lets everyone know there's two peas up there

[@anactualopinion868]

It's not....but hey..hip hop is an opinionated sport

[@Kriz89_FLORENCExDISTRICT]

The west coast hate is real 😂😂😂Kendrick keep doing your thing the west coast always wins and the haters mad 😂😂

[@lovelyla85]

!!! 😂

[@pSmurf954]

Never the wrong time to release a song like this. This is the problem. This is what’s missing… cmon yall.

[@marcuskirkland8431]

This song is for true music and hardcore hip hop fans. I thought the beat was wonderful. Feels like the calm before storm.

[@stevanmorgan4471]

They talking about revisit the song as if he released it for replays. He dropped it on his IG and nowhere else lmao. Yeh he def wanted replays

[@tyarchie5143]

It's getting replays

[@MgmG-dx6lc]

Perfect timing for a vacation.

[@chahrlzel13]

Kendrick drops "Watch The Party Die" on Sept 11th 2 days b4 2 Pac's 28 year death anniversary & 7 days later "The Diddler" gets taken n2 custody...

[@cmartin7052]

Kendrick playing NOT Like US at the superbowl is Drake's worst nightmare coming true. Also great chess move by Jay Z

[@HuKayers]

This song was a comprehension test

[@j.j.negrontv1111]

Kendrick fans levitating with they legs crossed above the rest of us mere mortals

[@wedontagelikemilktho.7839]

Ofc, y'all like morals who like to take advantage of girls like Millie Bobby Brown... All love tho.🤫

[@dudettevlogs4257]

People want all music to be pop ass music these days.. why? 😂.. even old people who were born in good music era want pop ass music.. sheeetts is crazy-

[@TheKillerfornication]

I see more women into lyricism, stories, and conceptual songs than anything these days which speaks to a bigger issue. its mostly GROWN ASS MEN that want to pop ass. There was a time where the record labels referred to the “bops” or hits on the rappers albums as the “songs for the women”. Let that sink in lol. The Irony is that on this exact song Kendrick says “they party more than bitches” and “how many bitches harder than alot of you niggas”

[@Partykiller0000]

They don’t want the circus to go

[@ArthurGreat-v6t]

But I have listened to it about 20 times since then I played it today again

[@westlahunnitspokedana.b5252]

Everybody wants something to dance to when y'all don't even dance. Hip Hop delivers a message Rap is entertainment. Kendrick is Hip Hop Drake is a rapper.

[@MarquesRodgers-d6w]

All the dudes except Joe are drake fans it’s a real record the Super Bowl is 4 5 months from now it’s not a drake hit ….it’s true tho it’s common sense

[@JahHoopz]

Drake stans are far too simple minded to like pure MC's, most of them think that if a song isn't a club record then it's not good.

[@raetaylor6051]

🎯

[@Partykiller0000]

This song reveals who with the 🎉

[@kingluck7159]

Boom 💥

[@nickdavis7648]

It's like "Meet the Grahams." It did what it was supposed to do. Get your attention

[@Hawtsuharu420]

I like Joe’s analogy😂

[@mistersippiburning]

This feels like it was the Heart pt. VI, but Drake used that during the diss.

[@ASUV3323]

Clowns in the comments cannot handle Kendrick without an 808. 😂😂😂 How tf you talk down on this, TPAB and Mr. Morale but D ride Not like us, euphoria, GKMC, DAMN, etc?? Lmaooo I see the play!

[@daseansuper]

Kendrick been destroying to rebuild. Y’all just wasn’t hearing him.

[@davidday2373]

Lecrae and Dee-1 not mentioned here?

[@ThoughtsofSAND]

Yes

[@omgeoh]

People have been whining and complaining for years about wanting REAL HIP HOP back, the kind of hip hop that is raw with bars. And here you have Kendrick providing you nothing but that and people are hating on it? Just goes to show that the culture itself doesn't know what it wants. Y'all just love to complain and hate. No wonder Kendrick is mad.

[@audreywilliams38]

This is the perfect time for this song....

[@wh0_odat644]

Flow was laid back which was coo, the beat gave me the ending to Kill Bill vibes which was dope. Not a consistent play back but it will sit on my list of favs to listen to from time to time. 💯

[@andrewyb830]

Ice and Ish love the party and are down with the circus 😂. This song was perfect to release considering the CIRCUS of back and forth after his super bowl announcement.

[@treyraines8719]

The gimmick of it all

[@BudJr]

Finally. Video after video talking about how this is a Drake diss, these guys actually pay attention to the words, and understand that this song clearly isn’t about Drake. It’s about the industry.

[@eriquekun]

Joe told you already every time he dissects and mentions Drake, that's a million guaranteed.. "It's gonna be a good month" No other hip hop artist has that equity !!!

[@Thecitysmotor313]

The problem is we just too used to the party songs. Nobody wanna hear rap anymore. Nobody wanna hear the military rap. People sp weak nowadays

[@blacctoneblackwell1040]

He killed once again simple as that

[@AKO_Always]

I listen to this too many times & cried a few times. It’s so powerful 🙏🏾🔥⭐️👑

[@i.m.6758]

I think people have Kendrick Lamar confused with God, Buddha, Allah, or some shit. Rap is rap and everything but for the way people act you’d think he was performing miracles or changing laws.

[@Rugbiii]

This is true but this is the exact reason why he made Mr. Morale. He knows how people see him but he doesn’t see himself that way. On the song kings Dead he says that he not your savior or any other title you want him under. He also has a song called Savior where he says that rappers(himself included) are not your savior.

[@Pops_cxxl]

Listen to Mr Morale

[@i.m.6758]

@@Rugbiii so why do people continue to treat him as such? See the problem with me is I always pay attention to what people do as opposed to what they say, so he can say what he doesn’t want nobody to think he is, then he can wear a crown of thornes. See how those words and actions don’t line up?

[@i.m.6758]

@@Pops_cxxl I heard it all, I get the whole marketing tactic of “I am not your savior” but I also hear “watch the party die” where he’s acting like he’s spearheading the book of Revelations. And I mean that literally.

[@eriquekun]

"it's make-believe"

[@VigilanteTalks1]

This was the best move that Kendrick can do. If he tries to do a record that sound similar or try to chase "Not Like Us" is not gonna happen. So he does something completely different and keeps "Not Like Us" what it is..

[@hungdang8218]

Flip so surface level he in space

[@josephmaestas1730]

Kendrick dropping gems and the KZbinrs continue their commenting. Whole point of the message in the first place!

[@ridecrashride]

I took it as an epilogue for the beef which was about more than just them-Explaining what led him to walk Drake (or anyone else) down, and why it was about much more than him vs. Drake or numbers or money or any of the other nonsense I’m seeing people say online. It felt like he was reflecting on why he felt he had to do it. Drake serves as an avatar for the sad state of the culture/soulless industry 🦉😈

[@Rosepapi]

Parks just confirming what Adam22 said lol

[@djpandaphresh6354]

This is what it sounds like when people have not heard actual hip hop in so long.

[@conflaeconleche]

Kendrick said there isn’t a round 2 ..he has moved on drake fans and media wont accept it lol

[@youngboy2140]

Every time I hear parks go bonkers on music like this it reminds me why I’ve never heard a song he’s produced….😂😂😂

[@issae6535]

Why ask Ish? We all know he is a certified Kendrick hater.

[@HollisKing]

I feel it was untitled because this is his “Heart pt.6”. This is a prelude to what’s to come. A calm before the storm.

[@MrEasty96]

Ice wearing a proud black dad hat while saying he doesn’t care for the song is hilarious 🤣

[@dopeunapologetic7145]

Ice got a bag from Drake. Ish never got a bag, but he still is a Drake glazer. Flip is clueless af and knows nothing about music.

[@--REGULAR--REGULAR]

The song has grown on me alot since it dropped😂

[@TheHipHopWatch]

The “no replay value” is meant as a slight towards Kendrick but also explains who Dot is talking about. If you (ICE, ISH, etc) were bothered then it did it’s job. The song allows for a line to be drawn and receipts to be taken.

[@thatdude3130]

Kendrick fans feel that if you don't like his songs that you can't read 😄

[@hueysoprano]

rs. Every other artist/rapper can have songs we don’t resonate with or like sonically but if u don’t like a Kendrick song ur jus illiterate 😂

[@Adtro2]

It's the critical thinking you gain through reading that's important to have

[@PraiseJesusANDRepent]

Ong😂😂😂

[@shawnsikhosana5022]

Lol y’all hate Kendrick coz he’s that conscious rapper that went commercial

[@carlsamuel3087]

As some point we gotta call out Kdot fanbase for how crazy and toxic they are fam😭…Kendricks fans will literally say your illiterate because you prefer Common over him..😭

[@kingferno2783]

I love it I can play this over and over we preach about the state of hip hop this is hip hop no cap! 🧢 keep doing ya thing Kendrick

[@mannymengs]

Timing is very relevant, we just lost Rich Homie Quan

[@blackjay3771]

Disemboweling Drake’s career was a two-edged sword. True, Kendrick cleans up hip hop by taking out Drake. But the negative to that is turning Drake’s fans (millions) against Kendrick Lamar. To his credit, Kendrick didn’t flinch. He chose righteousness. But he also alienated millions. It’s a gutsy move. The respect I have for Kendrick Lamar grows with each release.

[@jay3414]

Dot hit the industry, AK, , Adam 22, Mal, Drake and the losers😂😂😂

[@MotivationalMotivationUnlocked]

"Black Boy Fly" Kendrick Lamar

[@PersonnetaimeGuy]

Call me conspiracy theorist but Dot drops "Watch the party die" and Diddy's indictment follows like 4 days after The "LOVE" line shall ring bells as well

[@TheRealMichaelP]

End of the Diddy Party

[@ILLWill1027]

Some may think or thought it was a Drake diss because the things Kendrick was describing and talking about people feel that Drake relates or fits the narrative of things that were in this song. Just my theory

[@mrsce3906]

They might be offended bc they themselves actually relate more to Drake and his superficial ways than they think.

[@ILLWill1027]

@@mrsce3906 ‼️‼️

[@genebann3569]

Why do they keep talking about the tining of the record?!?! The timing is great!! 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@theo6298]

Kendrick could drop a song just humming and people would say hes changing the culture and is the rap savior 😂😂

[@SuperStarASAR]

We want Hiphop back. Rhymes, social commentary with a message, culture, clear pronunciation over feminine hums and singing

[@ramire7heavenz252]

Mel be kinda goin in

[@arjunkannan6907]

Yeah noticed that. Surprised she listened to this and 616 with intent

[@bossanator225]

The man said no round two so he wasn't even thinking about Drake any more. Transfer all that energy to Diddy and the song makes a lot more sense.

[@bethea28]

They missed the whole point of the song..the timing is perfect and is part of the point …it’s not meant to rewind..it’s part of a larger Narrative …he released it during a time when the whole industry is probably partying …hence the party must die….genius.

[@matthewkeller4218]

It was a warning of things to come....mainly Diddy... hence it is not on streaming

[@dctae]

the beat he used is the outro to the movie the Wood 💯💯😂

[@D123-f9k]

I’ve listened to it multiple times and would even more if it was on Spotify, but I know my tastes don’t match perfectly with the broadest audience

[@kevinmccreary7439]

Does anyone on this panel remember the song I Use to love her by Common. They don't like it because this fucks with their pockets. Because some of them are the bullshit podcasters.

[@Larrytalls]

Kendrick hurting feeling out here

[@Brad-dx9fd]

The message is culturally powerful and important, but fast food is more appealing than poorly seasoned soul food. Kendrick talking over a chill beat like that weakens the message. It's just counterproductive. People aren't incorrect when they say Kendrick's music is too often too boring. RAP!

[@antgal9467]

The timing was perfect, it was during the VMAs. If that's not a party for the industry, what is?

[@Kemiskurio]

“I absolutely love it” but I might not revisit it. lol, that’s what People say about all Kendrick’s music for real. Except “Not like us” which is party because of Drake

[@younlion08]

Has anybody noticed how much New Disco is on the radio?

[@AKO_Always]

Not Parks being the righteous quote . Amazing & Respect!!

[@samblackwell8308]

“It’s different getting wacked than disqualified” - he killed Drake

[@stephond.photography9867]

I think it was a “watch your mouf, our you can get what your king got” to all those that had something to say

[@krondeanic]

This track is not meant to be replayed over and over it's too send a message.

[@Biggdogg-ic7ns]

Kendrick moves have been flawless wtf they talking about

[@AyooBudd]

Kendrick Purposely Dropped This On 9/11 😭 Bro Dropping Them 10 Stocks On Every Holiday 😫😫😫

[@searchpartylintonkush]

This got alot of replay value YTB yall just wona party all day.

[@damxn7303]

Kendrick never said …I won’t sneak diss or send subs He said he doesn’t like the WAY Drake sneak disses

[@doriclogosmg]

Makes me wanna get back in the booth.

[@brandenjones6811]

Kenny stans can't handle any criticism of their Black Jesus and it shows

[@HolidaySeasonGaming]

They defending Kdot dissing them is crazy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CoachRichThurman]

These dues lack so much critical thought is crazy. He literally already equated Drake to the state of hip-hop, so this means that every criticism of the current state of hip-hop is going to feel like a criticism of Drake. Joe Buddens is the only one that has a balanced take. If someone is trying to destroy and then rebuild, then the rebuilding process at the start and calmness. He already set everyone’s attention on lyrics so now this track is asking people to listen.

[@mogul214]

I think the part that was beeped out was put there to insert your own bars.. and I've put some dope bars right there. And they definitely killed some dudes 😂😂

[@NStarX9]

Kendrick is releasing songs during certain energy cycles yall have no idea who you are fucking with