Does Kendrick Support the Westcoast Enough?

[@taew950]

Kendrick moves in SILENCE so unless we're told what he does in Compton.... We won't know, the problem is (for the people that question it) THEY DON'T KNOW!!! He's MORE THAN MUSIC and doesn't need or want the spotlight.

[@Bmichelle41]

Perfectly said absolutely correct 👏

[@Pro_fashional_]

He def supports his city, he just doesn’t do it for praise. He’s thrown numerous FREE concerts on places where most rappers wouldn’t NEVER come.

[@gloriasdaughter940]

jumping on a track is not selfless act. IT boosts Drake. Ask what Kendrick does in his actual community and not just in music. Kendrick DOES help local artists also. Sounds like desperation to disparage kendrick is where most of this comes from. Kendrick does more directly than he does for social media. He doesn't ask camera men to showcase his every move. He doesnt move like that.

[@joanikens]

@@gloriasdaughter940 exactly. Drake always wants to ride someone else’s wave

[@CyrusIsnt]

Its not Necessarily selfless, but dont act like it does not help

[@Jon8445]

@CyrusIsnt he wouldn't do it if it didn't benefit him aswell. He works with artist who have buzz and often bites thier sound after working with them

[@CyrusIsnt]

@@Jon8445 I cant say that true for all his collabs, but it probably is for some. But we need to stop painting it as bad or good its just business most of the time. And those artist are usually excited about it so would are we to be negative about it?

[@alabaster2211]

Its funny, everybody but the folks from LA seem to be questioning this lol

[@joanikens]

Why are rappers expected to collaborate with lesser than known rappers? No one seems to have these expectations in any other genre. It used to be really special when an artist was coming up and got a feature from a bigger artist, now it’s expected right away. Plus, if Kendrick heavily pushed Baby Keem to the forefront then people would complain about that.

[@jamaicangoddess6935]

They were still calling it nepotism and calling Keem an industry plant

[@joanikens]

@@jamaicangoddess6935 exactly. You need to be able to stand on your own as an artist. A co-sign will not automatically create a fan base

[@NestedVideoProductions]

I don’t think Kendrick even considers himself a “hometown hero”, or some savior of the west. He just does what he does, keeps it off of social media and people come up with their own conclusions. If he considers himself anything it’s probably as a savior of Hip Hop in general.

[@Jon8445]

He literally made this a huge theme of Mr morale, he said himself he's not a saviour and celebrities shouldn't be worshipped. He's a flawed human being who doesn't deserve to be worshipped according to himself

[@CyrusIsnt]

​@@Jon8445He also ran around with a blinged out crown of thorns

[@Jon8445]

@CyrusIsnt one theme on Mr morale and the big steppers is rappers often cover thier pain and trauma in chains and tattoos as he mentions on the album multiple times. A crown of thorns however symbolizes carrying a burden. Kendrick covering it in diamonds symbolizes him masking his pain whilst still carrying the burden of being this figure people look up to. Even tho he didnt ask to be some type of saviour its a responsibility he cant run from as his music resonates deeply with alot of people. This is why he chose to wear that crown. Just say it went over your head lol

[@CyrusIsnt]

@@Jon8445 the man Positions himself as someone who is deeply religous. Thats not the type of imagery you should display for artistic expression. Though it his music he makes it clear he is troubled and looks for guidence himself. It just his imagery and some songs he release do not help. Basically a lot of what he said and displays he should not do, even though he seems to adress he knows he messes up. Its just odd doing both things this often

[@TheRonnieaj]

@@CyrusIsntIf anything, Kendrick often makes the mistake of assuming people will look beneath the surface level and really listen to what he says, and it’s clear from the frequency that people claim he wants to be a “savior” that they don’t. Kendrick gives listeners way too much credit sometimes, to his detriment. Your dislike of the imagery doesn’t make it inappropriate; if anything, it reinforces his point. Because Jesus didn’t put the crown on his own head. Other people did, then taunted him for it. At some point Kendrick maybe wanted to live up to the expectations others set for him, and realized he couldn’t, that the burden is too much and he’s NOT a savior, and tried to cover that crown superficially to hide the negative impact it had on him. Hard to find better imagery to do with, imo.

[@MongiKhanyeKhanye]

Leave the man alone. He is not the government!

[@greenheadblackvoodochild2487]

Running out of content ideas

[@virtualshoppers6633]

This is why Kendrick doesn’t come outside much! 😮

[@davidday2373]

"The government is not meant to support you, silly" - Kevin Samuels

[@MongiKhanyeKhanye]

@@davidday2373 neither is kendrick..

[@armanilawrence4440]

This whole situation has been misunderstood. Even in the Drake vs Kendrick “beef”, Drake is simply not American so criticism for Kendrick not putting down for the west coast never was a thing before this situation when Drake was trying to rep for everywhere but where he was from. Kendrick never went out of his way to identify with another culture like Drake. That’s the whole point. The west coast is still in America. But Drake isn’t the opposite side, he’s a different lane and when that’s acknowledged then we could actually have conversations about what this means. Because again it’s simply the reality. If you look at someone who does music with any and everyone just to do it and someone who respects their time and energy to not just be with everyone are two different types of beings. Drake isn’t putting people on because it’s always for his own gain. He even brought Kendrick on tour so he Drake could appeal to more hip hop audiences because he was being clowned for singing too much. It’s not about him helping people as it is to benefit off of those relationships until they don’t serve him.

[@jcutler1295]

And thats why you still have to bump NLU lol

[@armanilawrence4440]

@@jcutler1295 NLU?

[@lildeeee]

Drake is a dual citizen of the US & Canada.

[@jamaicangoddess6935]

@@jcutler1295yall act as if that’s his only song 😂😂😂 clearly we don’t mind listening to NLU that’s why it’s the longest running rap song on the top of the charts. That was not the insult you thought it was

[@john.f.remedy.237]

The bulk of people that think he needs to do more with other artists are folks outside of CA. He puts on for his section, and I would like him to drop more often but I really don’t think he has to do more features or other artists promotions…

[@mannymengs]

“I know if I'm generous at heart, I don't need recognition The way I'm rewarded-well, that's God's decision”

[@grlbcc]

Nice catch…TPAB is a classic and he spilled his heart out on that one. The true listener like yourself catch these statements and it becomes a philosophy, a gem of knowledge.

[@mannymengs]

@@grlbcc 💯 over the last few years, that track has become my fav on TPAB, genuinely changed my perspective on morality and values. And just a great song with great rapping 🔥

[@denzibluesolinfinitymusicw6535]

Drake never supported anyone he uses other artists to copy them take their style he's like a succubus....facts

[@najee4257]

This video is crazy! I know we are eagerly awaiting Kendrick’s next album but COME ON!!!! Don’t make this your content because Kendrick hasn’t popped out for a minute. Are the artist upset with Kendrick or are you looking for an angle that favors Drake.

[@jamaicangoddess6935]

😂 actually watch the video next time.

[@yingkouzen]

Yeah Kdot charity goes beyond music 🎵; not everyone works in the music industry

[@CeeCeeMarie.]

Hennydemiks will conveniently “not see” this video, although he’s a fan of Rapaholicz.

[@grlbcc]

I feel like this is a burner/secret channel of WTD. Now that Ak likes this, I’m doubly suspicious!

[@grlbcc]

Ask the people from his hood how much he has done: I seen him do a lot! Much of it not on the public radar, but the beneficiaries got the testimonies! Edit: I don’t know why, but this guys voice sounds like WTD!

[@Yes-qj4bi]

5:23 X's 17 was rare then

[@dbo9386]

Just when I thought you had good perspectives… Drake didn’t question Kendrick’s wife’s ethnicity… he’s calling our Kendrick for wiring up a “mixed Queen” while talking disparagingly about Drakes mixed ethnicity… like, “how ironic”. That’s what I got from his diss 0:28

[@dbo9386]

Just when I thought you had good perspectives… Drake didn’t question Kendrick’s wife’s ethnicity… he’s calling our Kendrick for wiring up a “mixed Queen” while talking disparagingly about Drakes mixed ethnicity… like, “how ironic”. That’s what I got from his diss

[@kamohelomonakale353]

Kendrick has worked with more Westcoast artists post 2016 to date. If you know you know.

[@JohnHassan]

Kendrick is the new face of the West Coast stop playin

[@TheSCIOnce]

I’m not even entertaining such foolishness but I clicked just to say as much. That “don’t do features” narrative is easily debunked, but nonsense at face value.

[@kyrosheel]

You immediately kill your credibility when you admittedly don't realize what bars from Euphoria that Drake was responding to when he was talking about women they like.

[@pepsiscrub]

I'm glad you're talking about this cause I'm so sick of hearing Adam 22 going why isn't Kendrick doing this blah blah blah blah like bro we get it you're trying to get on that OVO payroll

[@coldclocmusic3323]

Now Drake know Kendrick and you didn't find anything about Kendrick just like Drake trying to pay people for information on Kendrick this is SAD I WILL NEVER VISIT YOUR CHANNEL AGAIN...🤥🤥🤥

[@davidday2373]

Why does your voice sound like that? 🧐

[@iranherrera2793]

this videos caption bothers me 😬💆🏽‍♂️🙄

[@dylanmcneill1061]

You sleeping on PND’s discography if you view him as “Drake’s artist” aye they Not Like Us though? Right?

[@davysowavy87]

And PND is still not a big artist

[@Pro_fashional_]

This page is judging based off social media presence when this man BARELY gets on social media for himself. Lemme dislike this video.

[@getTheSchmack]

The perspective we needed!

[@getTheSchmack]

Banger!!!

[@sheisking97]

Did some of us listen to this video in its entirety? Many of these takes in the comments seem like they were made in anger and haste.

[@CyrusIsnt]

Kendrick does not drop enough in general.

[@kev177]

Boy, you are reaching

[@EduardRodriguez-f1q]

He don’t lazy ass rapper

[@justentime4U]

“think my life is Rap?!…That’s h0e shii got a son to raise”….

[@3Leches]

Last

[@PhoenixBlack_741]

Now that’s original! Lol 👍🏾

[@3Leches]

W video

[@jcutler1295]

A video not glazing Kenny ?! Your in trouble with the Kenny cult now

[@mattmilliken1510]

Watch the whole video

[@Akirasloss]

Kendrick a vulture

[@izsokok]

No I am

[@mattmilliken1510]

Lmao what

[@jamaicangoddess6935]

Explain