Kendrick Lamar - Determined (feat. Ash Riser)

[@koaps_on_copium2393]

3:07 this aged well

[@thojoe_]

Came here just to say this lmao

[@fourthhokage8446]

Who y’all think gone win the rap beef? Kdot or Drake?

[@koaps_on_copium2393]

@@fourthhokage8446 'and they waiting on Kendrick like the first and the 15th..." 🤣🤣

[@NiquisGTV]

@@thojoe_me too, I can’t believe drake played hisself out of a easy dub all he had to do was bring up this song and buried alive easy kill

[@cozybrown796]

​@@NiquisGTVyou still think he has a chance after meet the grahams and not like us? you spiraling with him

[@braydonmaxwell2971]

naw cuz when he says me n my girl split the bucket at kfc he goes straight into kanyes flow on touch the sky gotta love the inspiration

[@thebatman.]

This is one of the few songs I’ve heard that makes me feel like I actually can achieve my dreams. The prologue, the energy of the beat and the relatable lines like “I don’t think this is meant to be, cuz I’m always losing self esteem” are just 👌👌

[@justinah7400]

The prologue is Napoleon Hill. Wrote the best success book of the 20th century called Think And Grow Rich. Kendrick is obviously a fan. Many of the most successful people in the world give credit to that book. I highly recommend it! Audiobook free easy to find

[@NenkengNenkeng]

Almost like a role model

[@Jklp000]

“A dollar and a dream... I feel J Cole.” Shit gave me chills look at em now.. both considered GOATS of our generation.

[@hanhdhsj]

Can there be 2 GOATS?

[@cully7927]

@@hanhdhsj now there is

[@poisonousdogg3605]

@@hanhdhsj in this case yes

[@soulzy3596]

Yeah they blow drake out of the fucking water. Real ppl know that .

[@sos9919]

Cole isn’t functioning on Kendrick’s level lyrically or vocally. He lacks the worldview that makes Kendrick’s music so captivating.

[@jslick1640]

Top 3 Kendrick Song for me for sure. Great workout song too.

[@anthonytruman]

"Whatever the mind can concieve and believe, the mind can achieve. Regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past, or how lofty your aims and hopes may be."

[@ShuvyJoe]

that's napoleon hill and he's right

[@leak_plugg]

Dont let drake hear this song

[@juicyplayer6644]

😂

[@officialmuffeen9496]

😂😂😂

[@baptistebeaulieu6383]

Kendrick preparing his diss since 2008

[@NiquisGTV]

All drake had to do was use this song and buried alive and he would have won. I literally came here to this song just for the last verse and saw this comment. Drake really played hisself out of a easy dub

[@chambrick22]

@@NiquisGTVlol easy dub…that’s a stretch

[@juliandesire9433]

the affirmations he speaks in his music, staying true to the path, the love of a woman. a rich spirit fr

[@prodlandfuse5155]

Came here for the drake bar, stayed for one of my favorite kendrick songs now. This shit is amazing

[@vincentprice5116]

Facts 💯

[@ollygee]

The Kendrick Lamar EP was so ahead of its time. Brings back good times 🎉

[@EliAtrxpstar]

Predicted Donald trump being president 🤯👀

[@RickKells]

​@@EliAtrxpstarand sum else

[@YAMAMALUVMETOO]

he really spoke his success into existence

[@corylittlepine8354]

He followed the light to sell his soul. He maid everything he said true for a price.

[@jamesronaldo2855]

@@corylittlepine8354 ok Mr. Littlepine the mental hospital is that way ➡️

[@cokkanbauls3939]

That’s all it takes

[@souljalord227]

We all have the light bruddah Even today We are the boss battle in our own game And fuck that selling your soul shit homie said above the soul is gods You either live a loving witness to the miracle of life Or die a spitefull bastard (see section 80) Worshipping death

[@cokkanbauls3939]

@@souljalord227 🌺my brother Yahweh bless you and those you love🌸

[@davidvega5001]

First Kendrick song I was introduced to literally 2012 shit. Still my #1 til this day, mans literally told the future on how much he wanted it, proved and waited. Dots been amazing..

[@EliAtrxpstar]

Factual that same year my older brother introduced me to Kendrick’s music my first song was rigamortis and the second was ignorance is bliss and no lie hasn’t been a month I don’t listen to kendrick man.

[@hudsonsizwe1924]

"i just want to make my mother proud" that part always get to me 😭😭

[@chitoo8427]

mannn i remember back in highschool in 09 listening to this my sophomore year. grew up in carson and remember kdot on his come up! all time favorite right here

[@freedomm]

My God, Kendrick ... your talent is insane!

[@BlazinBlack109]

This is the track i been thinking of since the beef started. My fav early track.

[@karanfromvenus]

Real shit!

[@eliasramirez7247]

i will forever be thankful for this guys music, especially his early days

[@TerribleInTerraBelle]

3:04 Touch the Sky reference

[@R30-o2x]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NewtSean]

Been listening to this song for a long time, brings me back to simpler times

[@EnchantedIDK]

I wanna live good I just wanna make my mama proud This one gave me goosebumps Still one of the most underrated kendrick songs out their as it's now my fav

[@jpritchett1919]

still one of my favorite kdot songs. his old catalog full of treasures and i don't think most people even realize

[@E.R225]

Yup, this was back when rappers actually had to know how to rap to blow up.......good times

[@LilEmmmmmo]

People waiting on a new album and haven’t even listened to the EP yet! Literally some of his best songs including this but yet I never hear anyone talking about it… This is how you know Kendrick is an all time great when you go back this far in his catalogue and find this quality

[@EliAtrxpstar]

@@LilEmmmmmoI hate those type of ppl cuz it be the same ones that say he trash just because he trying something new. His old catalog his already considered to be the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. I’m sorry over Jay z, nas, Tupac all of them. Kendrick is different I heard hundreds of variation rap styles and stories and punchlines bro has done he’s my #1 rapper has always been and he’s even proving my point some more this year 😂😂

[@javonjackson156]

"Pull up to the Grammy awards as best dressed with an address next to a beautiful actress" 😭🔥🔥🔥

[@tsek9228]

R.I.P Ash. Gone but never forgotten✊✊

[@rayan.s3362]

who is he?

[@ph0uad]

@@rayan.s3362 He was the singer who sings the chorus on this song. He also sings the chorus on several songs in Overly Dedicated, Section.80, and Wesley's Theory. He had an amazing voice, truly one of the most overlooked and underrated talents of his generation.

[@CarlyWaters-k5p]

Yes ash riser was a good soul who i personally met

[@Corygunzjr]

You know when they say people be crying to Kendrick's music. I didn't believe that until now. I dead as almost cried to this and I'm a full grown man.

[@EliAtrxpstar]

I tell ppl kendrick music runs fucking deep if you just sit and listen closely to what he saying and how he saying it. Then also the story on top of it being relatable. On top of a good beat😂prime time kendrick back then in my opinion

[@kingjaydatruth]

I used to love waking up playing this getting ready for school… high school days 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@Nick-ty3dg]

That last verse is too nice

[@martyc909]

Part of it does take from Kanye. But I think the way he rips it was just fire. Kanye sounded bland saying almost the same thing.

[@Jackmiov]

​@@martyc909kendrick paying respect its homage

[@s.s5933]

This song really keeps me going!!!! 💪🏽

[@tinashechanakira277]

[Napoleon Hill:] "I want to describe my discovery in the simplest terms possible because it will reveal to you why it is true that's whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve regardless of how many times you may have failed in the past or how lofty your aims and hopes may be." [Kendrick Lamar:] Go-getter with no cheddar Just a white tee and a swap meet sweater My life is likely to see great endeavors But I can't win if I can't get it together What I gotta do in order to see success? Having the world's best to call me the best Pull up at the Grammy Awards best-dressed With an address linked to a beautiful actress A dollar and a dream, I feel J. Cole Word to the hole in my pocket and the hoes That don't wanna fuck with a broke nigga with ambition But the last time I checked, y'all was broke bitches Make a name for myself Then bubble like the ass of Buffy when she wearing a tight belt The homies on the block can say whatever they say I don't wanna be a killer, I wanna be a Gates [Ash Riser:] Take your time, it'll come Just stay focused and humble my son Show and prove, prove you're the one It's not about who's dope, it's who wants it the most So just go out and get it Go out and get it Go out and get it Go out and get it [Kendrick Lamar:] What I gotta do in order to see success? Having the world's best to call me the best Pull up at the Grammy Awards best-dressed With an address next to a beautiful actress Do I gotta run in your spot and start blasting? Better yet, rob the nearest Nix Check Cashing Hear a hustle on a nigga that's constantly bragging Catch him at the light, snatch him out his Jeep wagon Or maybe I gotta hook up with Jose Cop five bricks of the yay, head to the Bay Area, or carry the birds to VA Let the clips distribute the work all day Then come back home Every three weeks, flip three-to-six zones Homies on the block can say whatever they want I don't wanna be a dealer, I wanna be a Trump Donald that is [Ash Riser:] Take your time, it'll come Just stay focused and humble my son Show and prove, prove you're the one It's not about who's dope, it's who wants it the most So just go out and get it Go out and get it Go out and get it Go out and get it [Kendrick Lamar (over chorus):] And when I do it, I do it again, then I go back When I do it, I'll do it again, then I go back Thug it out, but for now I'm willing to dug it out I gotta grind, grind [Kendrick Lamar:] So welcome to the story of my life See I'm tryna get right off the shit that I write Make a fortune, buy some Porsches for my mamma and my wife Pop's engine in this old school run tight! But as you listening to K. D-O-T Me and my girl split the bucket at KFC She listening to Drake and all I can say "Damn, these niggas that much better than me Baby?" I don't think this is meant to be 'Cause I'm always losing self-esteem She paused the iPhone, then said, "Huh?" I repeated what I said, then she replied, "Shut up!" You know you the best boy, you gotta keep doing it But don't forget when you do, just keep you in it And never listen to what the industry say Don't be a typical artist, be more like Jay Russell, Barry Gordy, Quincy Jones Bob Johnson, Sean Combs, L.A. Reid Young black entrepreneurs did what it took to succeed, yeah So I gotta see success I gotta make it off them Rosecrans steps Rising to the top like a soda shook up 'Bout to pop, and I'll pop on whoever's in my way [Ash Riser:] Take your time, it'll come Just stay focused and humble my son Show and prove, prove you're the one It's not about who's dope, it's who wants it the most So just go out and get it Go out and get it Go out and get it Go out and get it [Kendrick Lamar (over chorus):] Yeah, I swear to God I don't wanna do it, just live man I wanna live good Just wanna make my mamma proud, y'know? I don't wanna be hard, I don't want the most stripes I got little brothers and sisters man, I'm the oldest nigga I just want it, I just want it And I'ma get it

[@goodvibesforever_]

Appreciated .

[@Origin.T]

Haven’t heard this in forever underrated gem

[@keionrobinson2368]

Love this song. A constant mood

[@Corygunzjr]

Bro this might be my top 3 Kendrick song now. This is sh so fire, wish this would have been on his official channel. This would blown the hell up🔥🔥🔥

[@Kinobambino]

Thankyou God for sending me this song. Kendrick the goat

[@hanhdhsj]

No problem

[@jaydenrockwell6076]

@@hanhdhsj he said god

[@hanhdhsj]

@@jaydenrockwell6076 Exactly. Worship me

[@hallburger5961]

@@hanhdhsj😐

[@moeramadan6520]

Big interview today. I will always comeback to this song for my biggest challenges since 2011 freshman year of high school. 25 still hits me just as hard if not harder.

[@frozeniko7200]

This is a masterpiece ;(((((

[@Donttrip486]

The real ones are here!

[@Topdottmann]

This song is still inspiring even 10 years later. That Drake line is so on point till this day that it's scary. I see why my guy won the battle.

[@RickKells]

Jealousy

[@BanditoSavv]

The Timing is Impeccable, 2024 & KDot beefin with JCole & Drake & he gave em their Praise here, Idols turn to Rivals

[@eric6805]

One of my favorite kdot songs

[@BellaCiaoCinemaGaming]

I'm not here to tell you who the king of hip hop is or who the best rapper in history is. But I know one thing. *Kendrick Lamar is the greatest hip-hop artist that is alive on this Earth. Period.*

[@nyill3512]

kendrick literally is the best hiphop artist, his lyricism, symbolism, wordplay, and storytelling is better than everyone else’s, and he’s the first rapper to get a pulitzer prize

[@danielade04]

@@nyill3512 fax

[@eze_ade]

@@danielade04 factos

[@zhamilyo]

@@nyill3512 POINT BLANK PERIODDDDDTTTTTT THIS IS AHHHH Kendrick is too good for the music industry, king🙏🏼

[@Seeeemy]

No

[@R30-o2x]

King Kendrick 👑👑👑

[@DjDeadHomie]

Kendrick Lamar is the King Of New York !!

[@adamperalta6894]

If only this had more views people would really stay committed and be determined to reach their goals.

[@abelruiz6029]

I’ve been searching for this for 5 years!!!!! Finally ❤❤❤❤

[@lexkoal8657]

Man, this song is good

[@j.mundaca505]

RIP ASH

[@andylara5867]

2020 and still call this man kdot

[@realcolehearted]

I don’t wanna be a killer, I wanna be a 👸🏾 1:30

[@randybdizzle1452]

2021 still 🔥🔥🔥

[@jayseancorleone]

🐐

[@johnjohnson5930]

Love the napoleon hill reference in the beginning! Spent years studying his work!

[@zakibey7]

I also like one of his old songs called heaven and hell Little Johnny the relevant and this one determine also Keisha song is a good one

[@EliAtrxpstar]

I been wishing for over 10 years that his older music will get a bunch of attention because it’s deep and it’s some real shit especially in todays time, we need a lot more music like this

[@يوسفمعشي-ع5ح]

As a drake fan i love this song

[@danielade04]

what i gotta do in order to see success?

[@oowa2542]

Someone pls put this on Spotify

[@WhoDeanyUnchained]

My thoughts exactly

[@DanielArtMiranda23]

Yo Kendrick!!!!!

[@PTMatik]

His most underrated track!

[@heftymongrels4701]

rest in peace ash riser

[@AndyLara-c4k]

Original Drake diss 🔥

[@AndyValencia1995]

I had to bring it back to this record after I have been reading the mastermind.

[@SHiTeeENT]

This song aged amazingly. Throwing love to Cole and throwing a subliminal at Drake 😂 All came full circle

[@omarandkhaled9173]

Bro this is a realll gem 💎

[@kyle-dl5xc]

Incredible

[@DjIceCnS]

oh my god this is so fire! 🔥

[@brian1260]

Daily motivation

[@RajeshxKumar]

RIP Ash Riser

[@QuanSoNonChalant]

🙏🏾

[@earthboundimmortals3357]

Rip ash riser 😞

[@rikumarcelin7004]

Came back to this when he announced his last album😔

[@MGhafoer]

Sike!😂🎉

[@dackkeeks4520]

BURGUNDY FINESSE Slumm Village much love and respect

[@incognito9909]

Young King 🖤!

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Kendrick been hating on drake from day 1 🤣

[@ponderingeyesO_O]

Bro forgot about Drake crying and being a softie when Kendrick dropped that control verse… Everyone that was named dropped didn’t even cry, but Drake. Shows you how soft drake was

[@lennywest8537]

@@ponderingeyesO_Ofacts

[@R30-o2x]

You sound dumb... He never hated on Drake, it's a difference from hating someone and hating on someone. He just didn't respect the fact he put in the work and made it number 1 on his own, when Drake stole other artists music and the media and weirdos and teens praised him instead of a real artist like Kendrick

[@Trizzy-d1f]

ik it lmaoo

[@Trizzy-d1f]

J cole and kdot said the same thing in diff songs, how females be listening to drake.

[@bishopdidit]

😂😂😂😂😂 i love u kendrick

[@agardo_8582]

Just here before he re releases this song 🤟🏽

[@hollywoodnoire]

The first Drake diss track! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@No_You116]

Bow to the goat

[@poisonousdogg3605]

She paused the iphone to say huh I repeated what i said and she replied shut up This is dope as fuck

[@ItsMaceo]

Real K. Dot fans can be found here April 16th, 2024. See you all in 10 years.

[@AnthoneRay]

Had to spin the block to remind myself Kendrick never liked Drake 😂😂

[@leultrainstinct406]

drake should’ve never taken that midget on tour Kendrick always been insecure😂😂

[@lennywest8537]

He never said he didn’t like drake. He was just wondering was the other guys music that much better than his

[@Corygunzjr]

​@@leultrainstinct406Bro why is this my 4th time seeing you in a Kendrick Comment Section hating😂 You're so mad Drake lost you commenting in like 4 million comments about Drake winning. Seems like Drake lost lmfao. And you and I know this sh fire lol🔥

[@NewportBox100s]

This is so rare 🥶🥶🥶

[@edwardmarquez4486]

Go getta wit no chedda

[@carlywaters3631]

Ash rip 💔❤️❤️❤️🥰 we miss you

[@grantgallagher1309]

3:05 kanye touch the sky

[@thebatman.]

I was caught off guard by that but it was awesome lmao

[@Amin-ww8yn]

I knew i wasnt just losing my mind

[@vincentprice5116]

3rd verse 🔥 📛 welcome to story of my life

[@DavidGomez-jd2kz]

He uses the same bars that Kanye used in Touch The Sky

[@garlicmayonnaise8615]

Ain't that KFC line a direct reference to Kanye's Touch the Sky?

[@EliAtrxpstar]

“I got little brothers and sisters, I’m the oldest nigga”

[@tantrumcentral8807]

3:04 sounds familiar

[@ohwordb2627]

Touch the sky

[@NenkengNenkeng]

My goat bro 😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@YoungKMurda]

Top 5

[@1atclark1atspellman16]

R.I.P Quincy Jones

[@100millioneuros]

Still his best track in 2025 even with time travel

[@cinnamonrollmochaaaa]

I realized that in this song Kendrick admitted that drake is better so check that out at 3:01

[@idkwhatthisis4158]

Nah it’s an inspiration from Kanye and Drake was a new mainstream artist at the time

[@idkwhatthisis4158]

If you ever listened to touch the sky Kanye said “me and my girl split the buffett at kfc dog I wash having nervous breakdowns like damn these 🥷🏾’s that much better than me”

[@RickKells]

​@@idkwhatthisis4158but still

[@ostadizanwar3528]

Bro I’m drake fan but this shit is 🔥 wtf

[@MGhafoer]

I hope you keep listening to Kdot man, your view about life is gonna change.

[@EliAtrxpstar]

Younger Kdot 🔥🔥🔥🔥my nigga

[@林尚毫]

萬分感謝

[@arancienne]

I wonder if he still stands by that "I wanna be a Trump" bar lool

[@stephenrobinson2736]

lol...probably not now..

[@djhero0071]

I wouldn't either. You see what happened Mac Miller?smh

[@CharlesRossGX]

Aurora Lara listen up to black Friday and the heart part 4

[@JosePerez-oq6zg]

@Lawton Allegood how is it a mistake? What is wrong with this Trump guy? Genuine question not sarcasm.

[@aklokoth]

@@JosePerez-oq6zg nothing people just need something or someone to hate

[@Bills-ve6em]

Leak this on spotify pls

[@Zoro-xb4vb]

Why isnt in Spotify

[@brandonjonesakasmoove]

Piru this shit SLAP KDOT #4HUNNID

[@cheyenneherdigeintoney8215]

2020

[@awc6007]

2:12 I have a feeling this line hasn’t aged well…

[@thexmel]

He meant Trump in the sense of the wealth/success not politics

[@holaholahee]

3:05 Kanye