DJ Hed Discusses Kendrick Lamar's Historical Concert & Advice He Gave Kendrick

[@XXLMagazine]

What was your favorite part of Kendrick Lamar's The Pop Out Concert? ⬇

[@wearealldoods]

*psst I see dead people* - Dr Dre, 2024

[@coltonlamar8892]

The fact that the whole coast stood by the homie Kendrick, 10 toes.

[@mictrap1383]

When he opened up with Euphoria my favorite kendrick track of all time

[@iD7my]

Dr. Dre saying "psst, I see dead people" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alessandroledda6480]

The whole stadium screaming "WHAT IS IT, THE BRAIDS??"

[@r0der1ck_0nl1ne]

I'm black Caribbean. Born on the islands, raised in Western Europe. What Hed is explaining about their culture and their morals is what I grew up with in my surroundings. Cultures fusing together have made it that these sentiments have been watered down around me. It's so refreshing to hear him talk about it like he does. I miss this.

[@raeanne26]

Same. From the islands as well and I echo this statement

[@anesu846]

I love when anyone mentions talking to Kendrick cuh apparently all Dot says is "bet", "I got it" or "say less" 😂

[@SweetieMs]

I noticed that too, and it’s sooooo funny 🤣

[@llueveprovocadora]

Facts. Shit is hilarious

[@rovynsadphire246]

What's Understood doesn't need to be explained. He doesn't waste words in conversations lol. The most speaking he do is in music lol

[@Blys6]

@@rovynsadphire246he reminds me of a hip hop Prince. He only speaks when he has something important to say.

[@rovynsadphire246]

@Blys6 He did say Prince lives through him 😤🔥

[@Thatransporter]

I think all black people felt this moment! Love from Mississippi

[@chefalexandermack2735]

Facts bruh. Georgia and florida over here.

[@sooverit]

Bama was in the building

[@magik410]

Facts love from London ❤

[@kimkelly2732]

Mississippi to CPT-my Fam

[@bazookablvd]

Facts!

[@LukaBrazy.]

Legendary moment for LA and hip hop for real.

[@theophilusone7]

Kendrick ain't hiphop if he can't freestyle. Kendrick korny n old heads is clowning the new Era queen! 🤮

[@TheeRebel]

@@theophilusone7change ya name… you disgrace Theophilus’ everywhere. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TheeRebel]

Legendary for black folks who love themselves also! 💪🏾

[@theophilusone7]

@@TheeRebel you n love wit it

[@meoutthispiece9015]

Huge Day for the culture.

[@joserincon9986]

Gotta love DJ HED for shouting out San Diego and Bakersfield!!

[@SCHRODINGERS_WHORE]

Bakersfield is trash

[@aferg76]

That Kendrick Lamar concert was legendary. It was sooo good.

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

Yes it was in LA but it was for Hip Hop In General As Well So The East Coast Was Rocking with them as well we loved that shit seriously yall😮 Cali And Harlem NYC Stand up

[@dearfrugallife]

Facts…. Philly in the building ❤❤❤❤STAND UP!

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

@@dearfrugallife East Coast Proud For Life !!!!

[@wearealldoods]

20:40 😂😂😂 the honesty in this answer is baffling because did y’all NOT see how clueless *Mustard* looked when *Kendrick* brought him up for another go?

[@chefalexandermack2735]

Facts

[@chefalexandermack2735]

He was so excited and baffled! Loved it.

[@Reneb1978]

[@RichardJork]

"Bro your killing my song" - Mustard

[@simplygem8449]

Yes, he seemed shy❤

[@TiffanyJohnsonSkinsoDark]

Long-term solidified friendships among Black males are a beautiful thing to witness! Thank you!

[@Blickyrobyason]

Bruh chill tf out 😂

[@FullBODYARMORofGODSsON210]

Mam your Skin ain't Dark🤔 with all due Respect. More like RED -BONED from what I see 🤷🏽

[@funsahw]

I loved seeing all the BLACK JOY on that stage!! The smiles and comraderie amongst all these black men was great to witness… I love the pride of being unapologetically black and basking in it!! They not like us! ❤

[@SweetieMs]

These past few months have made my heart smile and my dopamine levels go crazy!! I LOVE my black men, and seeing them laughing, dancing and kicking their feet up has made this thee best year in a long time 🥰

[@overlord6815]

18:54 "Dot is literally the most surgical rapper that I've ever seen" Lupe Fiasco somewhere punchi- I mean karate kicking the air.

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Americans love the flavour of the moment. I'm glad I love both artists 😊

[@GenuineVibesOnly]

Lupe fiasco is a Professor teaching what is hip hop culture.. look him up maybe you learn something.

[@PatchDaBlunt]

⁠@@GenuineVibesOnlyjust bc he teaches hip hop culture doesn’t mean he’s better than kdot

[@overlord6815]

@@GenuineVibesOnly He's also a Kendrick hater who literally uses his lyrics to teach people about the fundamentals of Rap in one breath and then downplays his talent in another.

[@GenuineVibesOnly]

@@overlord6815 so Kendrick is not allowed haters. You guys really think he the savior of hip hop. Isn't kendrick the biggest hater.

[@wearealldoods]

*DJ Hed* did his mf thang @ #THEPOPOUT 🌹🌹🌹

[@DatBeautifulNightmare]

Im actually white English. Ive followed hip-hop on and off since the late 80s. I felt a palpable cultural shift at the Pop Out. Im just happy to have lived long enough to see history being made. Im even happier watching the hip-hop culture being reclaimed. I loved seeing the sets coexisting. Unity is power. Kdots the man! "There's something in the water "

[@kimkirksey562]

I'm not from LA...I totally understood what was happening...it was bigger than all of yall

[@justjewellent]

Im glad Dr Hed is getting his shine, he seems real humble. Never heard of him before Kendrick

[@merrekeste3385]

Same now I like him he so G AND FUNNY COOL PROFESSIONAL WITH IT. S/O K DOT🐐🎤💯❤️

[@chaps203]

He been doing this for a while on the west it’s good to see him get more recognition

[@TamiaPeach]

DJ Hed is so fine to me 😅 the way he reps his culture/community, stands on business, and shows respect. Yes, I’m glazing. 😂

[@SweetieMs]

Hed glazer gang!! My ATL ass is running around YT glazing the whole left coast 🤣

[@Ava-ze6kz]

@@SweetieMs😂😂😂 me tooo!!! DJ HED I Even luv his name 😂😊

[@TamiaPeach]

@@SweetieMsnot the whole west coast girl 😂😂😂

[@SweetieMs]

@@TamiaPeach Chile 😂 I lived in Oakland less than a year and decided I owe my loyalty to WestCoast (after the south) for life 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@djhed]

😂 love

[@---pd3dg]

“the 2nd time was on the crowd” lmaaooo .. i peeped whitney dancing too that was legendary

[@simplygem8449]

This was like a house party like only black people could give. This was Epic and Beautiful❤the intentional Juneteenth pop out was EVERYTHING🎉

[@Ava-ze6kz]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nicholeely914]

DJ Hed has mad skills with history, obvious DJ Hed been in the business many years. Awesome to see the West Coast hip hop artists, seeing the fellowship of the different sets. Thank you for sharing your artistry with the world.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ava-ze6kz]

❤

[@mozeztheman7925]

Every time I hear one of these brothers articulate a particular thought I’m always impressed by the knowledge. Shoutout DJ Hed and the whole West.

[@Ava-ze6kz]

Yeah! Especially when he said “truncated”😂👏🏾🙏🏾♥️🥰

[@ronnieliles5351]

I ❤how humble you all are, you all operate in silence that’s Golden. Just like the Concert! Sending you all “BLESSINGS”

[@sharronjones1017]

Amen🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Hiii_Power_Cuban]

"I need that 500 right now" real ish right there.

[@gntlmnwzrd]

You can tell the interview had a few cherry picked questions to help get a clip, but DJ Hed understands the assignment. He didn’t bite on them lol

[@SweetieMs]

At 👏🏾ALL 👏🏾 Real men and real women back up 2024😅

[@thegoat2296]

Hed always looks so calm and composed

[@gntlmnwzrd]

DJ Hed dropping gems, and this interviewer is saying “That’s Crazy”… Get that guy out of there this guy stinks! 😂😂😂

[@hisham_hm]

26:32 that's educational as hell. "we set the trend, we don't control the metric"

[@tmsmith30]

New follower of DJ Hed. I like his vibe and the educational gems he dropped in this interview.

[@chefalexandermack2735]

13:35 Facts bro. We operate the same way in the south. If you ain't familia you can't speak a certain way. Proud of y'all as always!

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

Facts

[@dearfrugallife]

He ain’t neva lied 🔥

[@sharronjones1017]

Absolutely 💯💯💯💯

[@wearealldoods]

Interesting, so now that we’re here; y’all see how *Kendrick Lamar* started *euphoria* like *X* did his (LAST) 🕊️cypher?

[@ForgetMeNot1776]

😳What a great pick up!🔥🔥🔥

[@MegaAli]

Facts!!!!!!

[@miamonroe3246]

Wym?

[@slimelxfebeats9227]

Is this true At all

[@wearealldoods]

@@slimelxfebeats9227 🐳 I’m sure it wasn’t intentional yet piggybacking off *DJ Hed Kendrick* has always done things with thought behind them so 🤷🏾‍♂️ tbh

[@michellewilliams5533]

Loved everything. DJ Hed set the tone, and I loved being put on to new talent (new to me) especially the Cuzzos. Love from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@NataschaDeetlefsova]

So proud of Kendrick Lamar and the whole concert, I am from Europe and it shocked the world it was amazing to witness 🎉❤

[@wearealldoods]

Enough appreciation for well deserved established black brothers, I’ll see you guys at the *Effective Immediately* podcast

[@dvna033]

Humble dude

[@JerzeeTrife]

man this interviewer was doing a terrible job. HED and this event deserved better. bro looked compromised.

[@kf9926]

You know this is xxl right ?

[@JerzeeTrife]

@@kf9926 yeah and they should have hired a better interviewer to ask questions this guy has no aura

[@kf9926]

@@JerzeeTrife but why would they do that ? You want this guy to talk about the unity and positive things on a compromised channel/brand ?

[@Outwest290]

@@kf9926😂💯

[@simplygem8449]

I loved how he said HOMIES & HOME GIRLS❤

[@ramonajackson189]

Dj HED explained it to the simplest format. The interviewer " not like us" he didn't understand the homies are fam. PERIOD

[@Ava-ze6kz]

He seemed to worry about his lipgloss to me

[@tommydagun32]

Tell em how we are HED. Peace and blessings, bro. Watts Up. We roll a certain way in Watts/ L.A. /Compton/ South Central/ Long Beach/Carson.

[@deyoungasomaning3840]

This dude didn't prepare for the interview? His questions are so dead!

[@Shawnybo56]

Thank you hed cause mfs act like west is only la you do realize it’s a north n south n in between it’s 2 different types n vibes you won’t see no where else every other state is one

[@202_boxinglife8]

Interviewer was terrible. But Hed delivered a great interview still.

[@Ava-ze6kz]

I agree😂

[@anthonyl.kellyakawritedisw9662]

33:37 the west definitely got something to say!!! And I ain’t mad at yuh!

[@bgonskobe]

dj Hed is now on my radar cause of all this. We appreciate authenticity and he’s got it.

[@mnothongema8571]

In South Africa and I felt that

[@EliteBlackSash]

DJ Hed set, a lot of the artists had a bop. But, I also see LA’s issue with wider appeal…. Pretty much all of them didn’t know how to perform. The OG’s really need to pull those artists aside and help them polish their skills and get ready for primetime. It was a real heavy “DIY” vibe up until the last few artists, as it got more and more seasoned as it progressed. Dude with the religious gangbanging song was probably the best of the amateurs 😂. Wallie the Sensei thats him lol.. after him it go more professional, starting with Westside Boogie

[@Dontsellgrandmashousephl]

The picture at the end it was beautiful

[@sharronjones1017]

Historic & Iconic💯💯💯💯💯

[@Ava-ze6kz]

It was I just got chill bumps again reading your comment ❤

[@drewnovotny]

I love listening to hed speak. I always come away feeling like I’ve gained something, be it an understanding of a topic or a perspective you don’t hear often. I am and will always be a visitor to the culture, but appreciate and have a love for it. That all said, this interviewer struggled to add anything to the conversation or direct it in any way, Hed may have well interviewed himself. Seemed either cripplingly nervous or woefully unprepared and I’m not sure which of those would be better.

[@Ava-ze6kz]

I concur with you about the interviewer.

[@JMoney_15]

Big bro you apart of it Black folks united we 1

[@ellarodo8465]

Please, do not have dude interview anybody else lol smh. Hed saved this whole thing.

[@AN-rh1fz]

I don't know if I can get through this

[@createdbyjv68]

Bruh fire this interviewer lmfao, i couldve did better. Every question as a "or whatever" "or something like that". Bro didnt even try

[@Ava-ze6kz]

😂

[@Coconutlot]

You asked some great questions too. Great interview

[@wearealldoods]

*Kenny* ????? WITH THE *BLACKBEEERRRRRRYYYY* 😂

[@Ava-ze6kz]

Ikr😂

[@Vonda618]

Love from the Midwest!! ❤ Kdot is King👑

[@JustShia]

Great interview. I like what DJ Hed is talking about.

[@damionmorse5624]

Drake could never

[@KeyngEpic]

I love that this guy is educated and articulate, however most journalist are introverted and it shows when they interview, my man was very monotone with very little energy , maybe he should've drawn up the questions for someone else to ask. Just my opinion... boring interview but great information

[@ihatedrums]

dj hed got so much to say and this boring ass interviewer got NOTHING to ask lol

[@motherlifther955]

Hey DJ Hed❤️I saw you at the concert you were great! Thank you soo much for introducing us to all the new to me LA artist! I enjoyed every moment of the show. It was hella hot in there but that is my only complaint🤣

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

The Game is a Jack Ass for Siding with Drake

[@Ava-ze6kz]

👏🏾

[@misterzeno225]

Sorry but the interviewer was terrible.

[@CuteAful]

Dj Hed saved this interview …

[@annetteharmon6194]

64 grew up in Inglewood California thank you for keeping our culture alive cried laughed and I know the ancestors were smiling ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤102 th Morningside high.

[@raiderbone361]

I’m from Inglewood, Labrea & Buckthorn ... it’s a major paradigm shift happening right now. Black people are going to get united through out the world

[@KutKreator-tj1ru]

You probably had my pops as a teacher. That dude taught everyone

[@peace9446]

Great interview and insights

[@copilot127]

was not expecting to see remble at that show but happy dj hed brought him out

[@Niddler420]

I just found out about Remble a couple months ago (I'm in Texas). Not even sure how he got on my radar. I was so hype when I saw him open up!

[@chefalexandermack2735]

21:36 facts man..when you in it you are focusing on your own shit..🎉

[@kimkirksey562]

I like the intervewee...I did not care for the interviewer

[@Yahpah]

I love the Cuzzos! They were fye!

[@sherwaine5892]

Shit everybody had the trackball issue with the blackberry, shiiiit

[@Ahtaht227]

I watched live and I had chills in North Carolina!!! It was a moment I’ll never forget…

[@christopherlewis2194]

Shout out to dj hed interviewers is 🗑️

[@Ava-ze6kz]

😂

[@bing6010]

Dj Hed I LOVED your set. My take is trying to make a playlist I wish y’all curated one for us lol.

[@genkijin]

I can see why Kendrick fuk with this dude. Kendrick don’t surround himself with arrogant fools. Long as K in control of the culture we good.

[@sharronjones1017]

Well said, DJ Hed! This is code💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@wearealldoods]

Got hear early af 🤣 the *Drake* drawdroppers winnin THATS how early I got to this mf

[@gypsychic7232]

Much respect to DJ Hed. Great interview! Congrats to you both

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

Atlanta is not the mecca for blacks Harlem NYC is ...facts

[@beautifullady4170]

Down south it is.

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

@@beautifullady4170 gotcha but they have videos on KZbin with Atlanta people even saying it's not the Mecca for black people facts Fam

[@beautifullady4170]

@@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535 Everyone has an opinion I'm not from Atlanta. I'm from Memphis and Atlanta has always been one of the South's go to places for a lot of these. I'm not down playing Harlem I guess it's just the distance. But hey things are a bit easier now than it was in the past.

[@tekenta-neter7944]

Planet Asia, Chron-Don, Acyealone, Mica-9, Dj Quick, MC Eight, Too Short, so many wasn’t there

[@87ondabeat42]

Tyga was there but too scared to go on stage around real gangsters

[@Ava-ze6kz]

😮

[@noelmadrigal9275]

Let’s do it, I need that right now. 😂😂😂

[@93palm]

Maybe it’s just me but this interviewer kinda sucks, he’s so focused on his next question that he is unwilling to let the convo flow naturally. Stop trynna create a headline moment and just talk to this man, he been around and I’m sure has a lot of dope shit to say 🤙

[@MrGrugsy]

He is so right about the radio stations. Radio sucks west of Texas. The PNW is the worst.

[@christopherwallace8782]

The interviewer is soooo dryyyy. Like damn.

[@wearealldoods]

15:00 🐐

[@YungEch]

Where’s 2024 XXL

[@nikiedmonds6236]

DJ Hed gives great interviews 💯

[@melodyjoi5]

This interviewer doesn’t seem prepared today.

[@kreesrelic7096]

He's freestyling this interview.. the questions

[@DaRkJ4ck]

What does that even mean? 💀

[@DashikiBraxton]

He prob just team drake lmao

[@VantablacSOL]

XXL lazy for this one. S/O DJ Hed

[@b-rye223]

Interviewer has no confidence in this video when it comes to performing his job...started asking decent questions towards the end but should work on articulating his thoughts when asking questions...dude just seemed kinda nervous or shy. Not tryna hate just giving feedback.

[@duraggodzar2245]

Pac Was And Has Never Been In CUBA. HE CAME BACK TO GRACE "Ken & Friends".

[@emre8130]

Nah, he had his hood on the whole time meaning he was putting his hood on?! Hahhahahahhahahahaaha

[@Quinlan.Monroe]

Love Kdot, he my favorite rapper... but he did mess up one of them Euphoria verses lol. I let it slide tho cuz he seamlessly repeated a couple bars again to where it wasn't even that noticeable.

[@SussexFriendlyChannel256]

Dot added a new bar. He wasn’t doing it in the moment. I loved the creativity.

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

West Coast is California Oregon Nevada Washington Etc Etc Just

[@BeyondAbsolute3]

Interviewer was booboo

[@pg3dgaming634]

Any XXL members y’all know when the XXL FRESHMAN trailer drops?

[@corymosiah7831]

Hopefully next week

[@BluEx22329]

Bro seemed almost annoyed by some of the questions

[@nerdywilliams]

DJ AK CLOWN BOY 24/7/365

[@constantina348]

DjJed is more emotional than he thinks..making this all about u is wild..we love Dot!! He’s ours

[@justshalicious6283]

I never knew who DJ Hed was but I did find this XXL interview interesting. 👌🏾

[@jaykelz1528]

I wish we had Vince Staples.. the last one I was looking for

[@chiuChi567]

He’s on tour 😢

[@dolielo5077]

Legendary!!! Thank you DJ Hed!