Kendrick "Euphoria" Diss ACTUALLY Explained (TONS OF NEW INFO)

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Alright guys, so this one took awhile. I know I am behind but I am trying to do my very best with each and every one of these diss tracks. I don't care about "gaming" the algorithm, I just want the best job that I can. Kendricks Euphoria track has a lot of depth and a lot of cultural references in it. The overall theme and premise of the record itself was entirely missed. I hope you enjoy this!!!!!!
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[@theTOPSTARrap]

he may not have been the quickest but ik hes gonna have the best analysis by far 😂😂

[@JvariW]

THANK YOU 🙏🏾

[@fan4every1lol89]

Hope this beef will send your channel to 1 million subs as you rightfully deserve

[@LelandMGrayer]

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[@oliverbranch777]

3 min in and just thank you so much brother you ah champ

[@sarahsanders1729]

Kendrick is solving America's literacy problem 😂

[@KoolKingKurtis]

take it out your mouth

[@bubba5805]

And What's the Dirt? is giving us the "for dummies" version

[@BennyLin718]

He nice I jus wish he stop wit all that male Nikki manji weird nosies n funny voice he use n it always random jus start yelling on the song making weird nosies

[@thediaz07]

​@@KoolKingKurtis you know that doesn't work when speaking to females right?

[@heromedley]

aint nothing solving americas education system

[@TheApolloBlu]

Black American: the fact you went in on the depth of the lyrics and DIDNT NEGLECT THE BLACK AMERICAN NUANCES is amazing. Shows respect for the culture.

[@charlesjohnson4874]

Agreed.

[@lovehatetragedy823]

I was coming to say the same thing 👌🏾.

[@kenshn22828]

Sure but i think he over thought a lot of lines like "you got shit twisted" isn't that deep. Anyone black has heard that phrase plenty of times it was a simple double entendre to roast Drakes hair.

[@nocappp47]

Agreed. You invited to the cookout fam

[@nocappp47]

@@kenshn22828he had a few cultural misses but he was very respectful and unbiased.

[@Jay_Kay]

You missed a really sneaky part about shooting the drake line. Firstly a drako has a LOT of kickback because it’s a shortened AK-47, so the recoil forces you to aim down to adjust for hitting your target accurately. It’s a triple entendre.

[@jamesonedwardsii4943]

Insignificant

[@uprightaardvark]

I know Kendrick's English Literature prof somewhere feet in the air just smiling and kicking away. That interview that was supposed to be a joke shook me man. Everyone laughing to this old ass dude saying he keeps the writings of this dude since it is top tier prose but doesn't like loud noises being taken as a joke, but this dude just looking ELATED just reading away. If you happen to know a English lit professor, slide em some lyrics and don't tell em who or what originally, it's literal cat nip. 💀

[@macdre2412]

He really did good but missed a lot of stuff

[@andredunbar3773]

I had been thinking that the line about the Drac' was about how low Kendrick was willing to go. As in, Drake will go low (by bringing up Kendrick's wife), so Kendrick needs to go lower (meet the Grahams).

[@RedCGaming12]

@@macdre2412can’t blame him alot of the disses was meant to go over drakes head Fr, many people won’t get certain jabs

[@hxnmi]

Kendrick isn’t sayin “Joel Osteen” he’s saying “Joel Hale Osteen” as a way to mix up “Joel Osteen” and “Haley Joel Osment”

[@JohnWilliams-jr3xp]

Said the same thing. Joel Osteen is also a megapastor with an occult following but has proven to be a fake (like drake). Ex: during the devastating floods in TX ppl were driven out there homes and went to his church for refuge and he turned them away. It made national news and he got so much backlash that he let ppl in.

[@dito1022]

Yo, I'm glad you said this cause that's what I hear too

[@ClaveBBY]

@@dito1022 i don't understand how anybody hears Joel Osteen?? It's very clearly Joel Hale Osteen. I don't even think it's that great of a line. I like what he was going for if he really didn't make a mistake but I just don't understand how tf anyone hears just Joel Osteen. I saw someone saying he says it like "Joe-El Osteen" but that doesn't even make sense

[@Nysdaddy]

He said Jo-Hell Osteen… for obvious reasons.

[@michaelh6136]

yeah he combining their names intentionally

[@CASSOBLVCK]

The fact euphoria was a week ago but feels so long ago is crazy. This month was historic

[@jayfromdalower3795]

More than 2 weeks ago actually

[@darkclouds7556]

@@jayfromdalower3795thought I was trippin for a second

[@LalaSmiles]

Facts I was checking his channel everyday like damn when he going to post 😭😂

[@CASSOBLVCK]

@@jayfromdalower3795 see, I can’t even tell anymore

[@joannajamerson35]

Ikr

[@sfm_cj]

WHEN THE WORLD NEEDED HIM MOST, WHATS THE DIRT RETURNED

[@georgenkansah659]

No actually like the avatar he vanished but he has returned "to end the 100 year war"

[@MondoMegaBucks]

OUR GLORIOUS KING HAS RETURNED

[@psi.pedrolouzeiro]

He is BACK!!!!!!!

[@whannabi]

Finally, I was starting to doubt it would ever come back

[@naledipalesaphayane454]

​@@MondoMegaBuckslisssten ❤

[@michellewilliams5533]

The degenerate line could also link to a popular interview with Soulja Boy on the breakfast club. Soulja said "y'all talking about the lightskin dude from degenerate?" It was hilarious. He meant Degrassi 😂

[@bargainbrandmusician]

i always thought he said degeneres (like, ellen degeneres) in that video 😂

[@rahbeeuh]

​@@bargainbrandmusiciancould've been but his accent might've made it sound like "degenerate" to some people

[@duals-growthofculture2085]

Yo the other thing you missed with the "he don't like women" line is not that he is saying that he is gay, but that he doesn't like women in a valuable way, as in he doesn't treat women in a way worthy of their sacred value.

[@EikshaBisht]

THISS !!! 🖤

[@ashvandal5697]

He said as much on Forever. I barely know Drake he’s never been my thing

[@KeithAdam]

These will age well over decades. Don’t worry about taking time. You bring new stuff to light no other blogs and KZbinrs find.

[@DIESEL-og7jw]

Facts!!

[@mathualuisy1604]

Because he's reaching and making stuff up... He's just taking every reference of euphoria in pop culture over the last 25 years and crediting it to Kendrick Lamar... it's not that deep .. Drake is a producer of the show euphoria that's it

[@DaysHaveTheirOwnStruggles]

He a fan he fan he a fan ​@@mathualuisy1604

[@Nomorequestionz62]

@@mathualuisy1604I’m team Kendrick and I like this channel but I agree with your comment homie reaches a lot on all his vids they be dope tho

[@jrcolacola]

​@mathualuisy1604 get off your knees bro...

[@gt8mar]

This is basically investigative journalism at this point

[@drewwhy5541]

Absolutely. This is fantastic content.

[@bbcaptain3858]

Come on now 100% impressive at this point.

[@raphaelmadiot5010]

It's exactly the style a literary analysis

[@eyezwideshut]

When the beat changes he says Shoo x6 then Bie x6 shoobie is a word for outsider or visitor the locals use to give everyone else a heads up of someone that doesn't belong

[@nikidgm18]

Damn that's what's up. I love how people be adding into the knowledge of this!!

[@shabyheltay]

I was wondering what that was supposed to mean. Thank you!!!

[@sm6996.]

He said it 6 times for the 6 god

[@jamerv777smerf]

Invaluable info 🔥🔥🔥

[@royaltyblessed2454]

It’s more so used for tourist or weekend visitors. But it is still accurate of what Kendrick thinks of Drake 😂

[@verymuchtete9294]

Man, this video was so fucking good, literally the deep dive into African American culture, and being 100% correct, the clear and concise explanation for every single line. I’ve been watching all your videos, you literate best. I can’t believe you’re not a black American 😂😂❤.

[@whatsthedirt]

Hahaha I’m telling ya!! I’m at the cook out with my feet up 😂

[@nateh.9927]

My favorite part about the “habitual liar” line is that it can also be heard as him laughing, “HA, bitch you a liar”

[@yomamma.ismydaddy216]

Yep that was actually what I thought the line was when I first heard it lol

[@armyofautistics]

😅

[@shayharris746]

Wow that's a 💎 that went right over my head too! 💯🔥

[@jonweller51]

Didn’t know it habitual till I watched this just shows how talented these dudes are with the pen and delivery I got a lot of work to do to even come close to word play like extremely motivating💯🔥

[@risualeo]

thought he said "and a bitch who a liar too" or sth like that lol

[@5olodkyi]

brother, you mentioned a couple of times your bipolar and i beg you - dont push yourself beyond the limit. this beef is historical and we need you to feel good and take your time making these literal documentaries. you are one of a kind, so dont rush it bro. we are here to stay and will wait as much as needed. thank you for your content.

[@whatsthedirt]

This is exactly what my therapist, my mom and my girl tells me haha!! I really appreciate this comment!!!

[@5olodkyi]

@@whatsthedirt big love bro!

[@wildthang9355]

More people in the world need to understand mental health like this. Lots of respect for you

[@yoyonoodle1986]

This is a super important comment

[@derrickrows6615]

@@whatsthedirtall I ask is that you don’t have bias in your breakdowns because you’re doing this the best I’ve seen

[@juancaloks]

43:03 I think with the Gunna line he meant that he himself, Kendrick, had a ton more dirt on Drake that would make Gunna look like he didn’t have much when he snitched

[@ZestyKrisps]

Which ties the wierd video that kendricks "insider" i guess posted? Kendrick had very serious dirt on him.

[@tbarret320]

He was also saying that Drake doesn't like women as people, referring to his misogyny.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

Bro an HOUR. I can only imagine the amount of sleep you lost working on these bro. I appreciate you.

[@Kasual7]

He couldn't catch up with the release pace of those diss tracks so he did the wise thing: wait till everything cools down and drop a massive break-down.

[@fan4every1lol89]

​@@Kasual7You know genius with this is that when the hype starts to slow down , when this channel drops another episode the hype goes straight back up. Reviving it multiple times

[@ghosuk5552]

He was just talking a little too much without saying anything and was reaching a lot

[@fan4every1lol89]

@@ghosuk5552 some are but most are definitely reals

[@ibrahimovicjunior5443]

@@ghosuk5552 Reaching is the new language for I don't agree b'se I like my art on surface level... This take is very famous in this battle never heard it before this.

[@CharmedLocks]

Drake: Quadruple entendre 👑K-Dot: GRANTED

[@cold485]

"something I don't even understand like" Lol, he didn't even understand mother I sober and it was pretty straight forward 😂

[@luisgarcia-ru3sq]

​@@cold485Facts 😂😂

[@lukeshaheenvideo]

@@cold485it doesn’t matter what he said. All the things we say about drake being a culture vulture and a liar are true about Kendrick as well. He’s never been to jail, never had it hard and never done much besides wonder if he’s gay. As far as I’m concerned they are both corny and middle white america is just laughing at the circus. Good take tho bud.

[@manaulhoque6507]

I think he understood mother I sober. In that song kendrick goes out in nature, even the "spirit tree" asks him "did he touch you? i said no, it didn't believe me" - so it's deeper than rap. Drake still got buried tho

[@leultrainstinct406]

⁠@@cold485if y’all actually paid attention to that song, it’s about Kendrick constantly battling the trauma he got from getting accused of being molested due to his moms own trauma Drake didn’t misinterpret the song. He used Kendrick’s own trauma against him to not only be disrespectful since it’s a diss battle, but show why Kendrick is repeating the same cycle as his mom by projecting into drake. The same way she did to him.

[@RJ2A81]

A song with so many layers that it took over an hour to explain the song in a video. Mind you that the video had to take dozens of hours of research and editing. Well done! 👍🏽

[@BlackNella]

I just realized another double entendre: “once a lame always a lame.” The word lame obviously means wack, but it also means someone who is unable to walk like many people in ♿️. Kendrick was referencing Wheelchair Jimmy and Drake basically always being that guy from that era of his career, always being the actor Aubrey Graham just playing Drake the role of his lifetime.

[@erikbeck7802]

Whoa that’s good

[@rahbeeuh]

I don't think that even crossed too many people's minds. Possibly bc most don't consider the initial definition of "lame". I, personally, don't typically use that word just bc of the ableist connotation that's attached to it. Anyhoo good find!

[@jhizz93]

Always a lame could also be unable to walk as in unable to walk the walk, even though he tries to talk the talk.

[@rahbeeuh]

@@jhizz93 possibly

[@BlackNella]

@@jhizz93 yup!!! Agreed

[@mikaylab4933]

The comprehensive skills you have to have that’s why Kendrick said “5% will understand the 95% is lost” undeniably Kendrick much respect

[@kaygeeiii10]

Crazy cause I said the same thing to my sister. That's why that "I make music to electrify them, you make music to pacify them" line really blew my mind

[@debragreen7428]

Drake cant work with Lamar he could never.kdot a 🎉🎉🎉

[@BoujeeBeard]

yes

[@BuddyCorp]

Is that 5% not also a reference to the 5 percenters?

[@nadine8764]

​@@BuddyCorpyes that's what he meant actually

[@Asano808]

KZbin demonitizing this video sucks man. It's quality. Guys lets support this channel

[@iamMajik828]

😲That's crazy AsF😖 my guy @what's_the_dirt doing high quality content 💯 Great work 👏 ✅️🎯

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Let's support this guy

[@Birdflipper24]

Facts love this channel!!!!!

[@islabee94]

I just subscribed, this breakdown was fantastic! How dyou know that the video is demonetised

[@thegamingpenguin6106]

​@@islabee94 WTD says it in his latest video

[@nopeninja9765]

Kendrick’s culture is Drake’s costume is basically what this track hits home.

[@ezyduzit423]

I thought I knew a lot of what Kendrick was referencing but 3:30 minutes in and I’m learning so much more it’s crazy, that whole kill bill scene side by side is crazy

[@ThePatoneitor]

"I know what this moment is, I can't do it twice so I'm trying to do it right" goes hard af, mad respect

[@mleecthulhu]

💯

[@BillyFMitchell]

@@mleecthulhuI’m guessing you never heard the phrase: buy nice, not twice. Or: do it right not twice.

[@gabehere]

Issa bar

[@peen2804]

@@BillyFMitchell are you for some reason under the impression that agreeing with someone equates to not having prior knowledge of the concept or idea youre agreeing with? what a weird comment

[@TheTdbj]

Im a bit disappointed a lil bit of misinformation but still a solid 8-8.5/10 breakdown

[@gavino4854]

the fact that ONE song’s lyrics take an entire hour to explain in detail. just imagine how long it would be for the rest of the kendrick tracks. genius. best video about the beef by far.

[@daltonthacker4163]

And there are layers he doesn't even mention. Kendrick is def GOATED

[@imani828]

he was reaching on a few bars - especially when you can tell he doesn't like Drake. but one of the best forsure!

[@timetheattack_]

@@imani828 are you claiming What’s the Dirt doesn’t like Drake? Lmao, do you watch his videos? or are you just a salty Drake stan?

[@jerryrescue5433]

One of the best forsure!

[@user-zk5jn4br7u]

@@daltonthacker4163 What other layers?

[@Jefe_del_Guapo]

Great job on this breakdown. Just to add context to your April 30th debunk, there is a large Mexican community in LA and Kendrick is in tune with the local community. It would have gone over most people’s head but honestly I believe that’s part of Kendrick’s genius. Awesome work!

[@Kangaroosrun86]

Totally worth the wait. This rap battle happened so fast and Kendrick gives very complex songs that take sooooo many listens to understand what he is saying. No need to apologize when we’re getting good quality analysis. I can’t wait for the videos on the other songs.

[@HighiamDave]

And we’re here!!!

[@theTOPSTARrap]

#1 on trending coming

[@jaejae444]

I'M SCREAMINGGGG!!!! 😭🤣🤭

[@group4010]

YESS

[@warmasternum]

Finally!!!

[@wasabijones4571]

bro stealing other peoples content

[@LeoPard-HQ]

Kendrick Lamar's move to pull out the copyright on those Drake diss tracks for the masses is a genius move!!!!

[@Eye_Rant]

Truly a w move from Kendrick he letting everyone eat off this commendable

[@Jmcinally94]

Yeah plus it just makes it so much more viral too. It's been a friggin meme fest, which basically just makes the narratives about Drake feel more valid

[@JGRG07]

Bro rappers did that

[@isitoveryet9525]

It’s a gift to reaction channels lol Most fans wouldn’t be affected by copyright because most don’t profit from the songs. It was a smart move though

[@morocuda2090]

When? ​@@JGRG07

[@juliusrandle2733]

Nothing WIERD about having a pet rat, one of the smartest animals in earth and trainable RIP M.J

[@noskillirecr1311]

Just googled it, Benjamin Franklin's picture is a painting in the white house, And Andrew Jackson's '(7th president)picture too, so a third meaning could be like Joe Biden. 22:43

[@ZestyKrisps]

It nakes sense but it doesnt tie to Kendrick or the context so id say thats a reach

[@gabehere]

Pen untouched, flow unmatched, no wasted bar, no antics, just REAL FUCKING HIP-HOP

[@teoigi3247]

💯

[@brandonsmith6962]

I like how you said that

[@belalhawa3583]

wipe your mouth once your done ma boy

[@glenchaos9]

🔥🎯

[@armandochaconjr5940]

no drake stans here 👀👀👀

[@BornGiftedMusicGroup]

The drac line is deeper than surface level.. he’s implying that he’s taken indirect shots at drake b4 but this time he will make it direct and won’t miss. He does this by comparing it to shooting a draco and aiming straight as if they on the same level only To realize that the kickback on some automatics is so strong that the gun pulls up and the shots go over your targets head. So this time he aims lower to ensure he hits his target.

[@TRILLogGOOF]

Thank you! I was like ahh he missed this one!😂

[@Coolguy98765432q457]

Yeah that's something I've seen way too many people miss.

[@benamisai-kham5892]

When I heard the line "shoot lower" I figured he meant he had to get down on drakes level and give low blows back since Drake was just saying shit like "you're short lmao"

[@selkissun6270]

Ye he gonna shoot below the waist

[@Socal714g]

Should be pinned

[@Rusty.Shackhouse]

C’mon we all know kendrick took a page from Eminem’s ‘Killshot’ on this diss.

[@geminiaxelrod4592]

Mwn, this breakdown was superb! Glad you took your time to do this properly. This was a major moment for the culture. Thank you for meeting this moment with care.. Excellent job!

[@Himothy704]

As a 44 year old retired hip-hop head, this was very informative. You appreciate the culture, and you know what you're talking about.

[@hotlineblingisagoodsong]

It’s not just you it’s what the culture feeling

[@liamsbarber]

seriously, this guy is the undisputed GOAT of these breakdowns!!! (I'm 43)

[@leultrainstinct406]

@@hotlineblingisagoodsong a bar from the fake black savior Kendrick who acts like a messiah just so he can control how everyone thinks lmao

[@DarkNinja-bf6hk]

​@@leultrainstinct406how lol

[@_vonnie]

I’m 42 and I’m here for it 💯

[@yokugero2843]

You forgot to mention that when kendrick says daftpunk the beat switches using a sample from an unreleased daftpunk song called forget about the world

[@alperry02]

Interesting!!

[@HipnikDragomir]

I knew that sounded very Daft Punk-y but not a single reactor mentioned it

[@laurenjackson2810]

Wow… Kendrick produces art. So much thoughtfulness goes into everything he does.

[@JoshSoulo3]

Can’t forget that Pharrell worked with daft punk as well. That whole Pharrell/pusha t scheme all ties in perfectly

[@jazz93]

Thanks for pointing that out

[@jamerv777smerf]

And yes man Kendrick Alright song being an anthem in protests is still mind blowing to me to this day. Powerful.

[@hindenburg2006]

This was a masterclass in investigative journalism. I am by no means a follower of hip hop culture, but this was so compelling I watched the entire thing straight through. Kudos Sir.

[@ItsJaseShawty]

As a black man and hip hop head I’m glad you respectfully covered the racial aspect of this beef and you have my respect.

[@2much4skin]

tf do you mean? I'm mixed - let's talk about the racial aspect. You think I can't empathize with the 50% black or white that's in me? You silly and ignorant

[@Blakholet]

Reggin

[@ItsJaseShawty]

@@Blakholet Wrong page don’t you got hyperpop to make or something?

[@infinitebands6096]

Well said 👏

[@therealspeciesunknown]

🎉 he did a great job.

[@Hadoukenizthashit]

The line where he "Funny, he was in a film called A.I. And my sixth sense tellin' me to off him" also foreshadows "Not Like Us" being the first line in that song is a reference to the famous phrase from Sixth Sense "I see dead people"

[@justinjones143]

Yea, that callback was slick.

[@tonymorris5068]

very slick … they say he recorded all 4 tracks in half a day

[@tejastricer1704]

Man are u serious damnnn dude how I mean just how

[@leultrainstinct406]

He messed up that entire reference by mixing up the people but y’all will ignore that😂😂

[@ThisDude234]

​@@leultrainstinct406u don't get tired?

[@bigguy2128]

Bill was actually wrong about Superman and Batman. Superman's core character is Clark Kent. He is Kansas boy. 😂😂😂 Batman is Batman. That torn little boy set on vengeance is his core character. Bruce Wayne is a mask. Nerd moment. Carry on 😂😂😂

[@diegosalva2111]

I’m bilingual and I’ve been listening to hip hop and rap since I was born, and I have never seen such a well organized video of all the disses and storytelling, double- triple entendres. Thanks for the video! I can’t believe I missed out on so many bars!

[@VillageBell]

Another point about the Sixth Sense movie: The kid says "I see dead people" which starts off the song "Not like us." The layers keep layering. Good work dude!

[@TheRapTheoryofficial]

Joel Osteen's father wrote a book called 6th sense that something that should also be noted as Kendrick did use his name on Purpose

[@reggiislab]

@@TheRapTheoryofficial Joel Osteens fathers grand uncles pet rat was called Drake, bet you didnt know that

[@whannabi]

​@@TheRapTheoryofficial I feel like trying to peel the layers off is like these wooden boards with all the evidence pined tied with a red thread.

[@nikovz4719]

You’ll prob uncover it all as the raid on the embassy is happening 🐸

[@afrosamourai400]

@@TheRapTheoryofficial joel osteen is rumored to have ghostwriters too, he's a pastor so he "uses" holy ghost, and i heard that he said he talks to dead people(ghosts), seeing dead people is also a triple reference, he's basically saying 1-drake is dead,2- that drake has ghostwriters, and 3- quoting sixth sense the movie

[@bisurker]

It's simply nuts to me that like the first 12 minutes of this video is all an explaination for stuff that happens in this song *before Kendrick starts rapping his first verse* .

[@afrosamourai400]

Kendrick is on another level

[@getTheSchmack]

Its why Kendrick is that dude.. real ones new he would cook and wash!

[@user-rf6br5eq2g]

It’s why Kendrick is a Pulitzer Prize winner…

[@LittleSpoonLonzo]

Hahah it tripped me out when he said “and then the beat switched” I was like wait we haven’t even gotten to that part yet and we’re already 12 mins in 😂😂

[@soaringdavis8202]

Great video! One possible correction, since Kendrick is so calculating, layered, a master at his craft, & he is also rapping pretty fast, I believe he said, "Am I battling a ghost or AI? Ninja feeling like Joel Hale Osment, funny he was in a movie called AI & my Sixth Sense telling me to off 'em." Haley Joel Osment acted in AI, Sixth Sense & said I see dead people - the intro to Kendrick's diss They Not Like Us.

[@LetsTalk_Tv198]

Kendrick truly is an uparralled musical, lyrical and poetic genius. The GOAT.

[@Spectre0799]

The greatest run in the history of rap analysis videos has just begun.

[@DIESEL-og7jw]

Facts!

[@lav465]

time for u to drop the "Kendrick 'Euphoria' Diss Actually Explained but it's just my voice"

[@danlolwtf]

​@@lav465 WTH😂😂

[@afrosamourai400]

If you know you know..

[@shadowrunner2760]

no wonder this took so long. A quintuple entendre in the title. THE DAMN TITLE. and then a quadruple entendre in ONE LINE. 16 words. more than Drake had in his career.

[@officialconch]

Listen to 5AM in Toronto if you really think that lol

[@crimnvL]

@@officialconch can he do it in the heat of battle?

[@leultrainstinct406]

Drakes 2nd verse on family matters alone was more layered and had better bars and flow than anything Kendrick put out in this battle He’s been doing in the hip hop game longer than Kendrick has yall seem to forget that😂😂

[@_TeeVee_]

​@@leultrainstinct406 cope

[@vance4171]

@@officialconchman he got one good line on that song and that’s the bullets that fire backwards 😂

[@nursefaxxTV]

The Teddy reference track "My latest and greatest inspiration" was Kendrick telling Drake he was his latest and greatest inspiration to returning and writing music. It's almost like saying he's his muse, except in a very diabolical and sinister way! That was one of the easier ones to catch!

[@Bigbook-zi4tb]

When I tell you I've been glued to my phone for over a hour at work watching this, I found my new favorite channel! Great job my guy!

[@whatsthedirt]

Wow, thanks!

[@diogoveloso9920]

Also the reference of Kendrick being superman and Drake being spiderman, first person shooter, Drake and J. Cole dressed as spiderman

[@niecyxTM]

Factsssss I caught that .

[@kidComebaQ]

Like layers on layers on layers. Man is an ARTISTE'.

[@fellefelle10]

Phenomenal shit

[@Flipitmixit]

Kendrick never called himself superman or drake spiderman or even alluded to that. Thats just something Dirt made of it

[@SjOlla]

You missed where he said, “let it get shaky, I’ll park your son” which is on theme with dementia and Parkinson’s but also that he’ll park his son for now and readdress it later in the track 🔥🔥🔥 haven’t seen anyone pick up on this

[@justinjones143]

Joe Budden pod caught it

[@thepearlswirl]

💯🎯

[@daCROWNtaker]

Nah he knew what was up but he treaded extra lightly cuz he don’t want to get into what that really might mean!

[@walkerscoral]

Diverse Mentality explained it exactly as you described along with some others so idk what pack you’re smoking

[@InspaStation13]

same brooo i cuaght it on the day it dropped since i work in the medical field you're the first person that I've seen talk about this

[@nathanolson3135]

So glad you caught the kill bill connection, as a fan of both the movies and kdot I caught it right away . I’ve been screaming at most explained videos on KZbin that missed that obvious connection. Glad this was my first introduction to your channel, soon as you mentioned kill bill i was like ,alright, I guess I am spending an hour watching this breakdown masterclass . Keep up the good work, new sub 👏

[@Blue-xe5cj]

thanks for all the effort you put into your videos!!💙

[@mariokarter13]

I like how Kendrick somehow managed to foreshadow the entire rest of the beef just on the intro. "I calculate you not as calculated, I can even predict your angle" - Family Matters/Meet the Grahams "You make music that pacify 'em, I could double down on that line but I'll spare you this time" - Not Like Us "Fabricating stories on the family front because you heard Mr. Morale." - The Heart Part 6

[@yo3rdtier128]

What? All those wack af versus.. what’s your point? Drake was robbed, he actually won that battle

[@Chooseyouruniquehandlebya]

@@yo3rdtier128 lol nope

[@shnapple7244]

@@yo3rdtier128 in what way

[@user-ye2sm1gq7l]

​​@@yo3rdtier128 You are the reason Drake is popular. You don't know how to interprete lyrics, so you think that everything he spits are bars, while he is talking nothing. On the other hand, you lack the knowledge in hip hop culture to understand Kendrick references and word play. This is a battle between a true MC and a Pop Artist created by the industry.

[@tehrsdude12076]

@@yo3rdtier128Drake has weaker bars, no popular vote, less numbers, sounded defeated in his last response, and changed his attention to the summer album he plans on dropping. Drake didn’t win anything about this beef. He even lost his team because he didn’t know who was compromised.

[@_CertifiedHoodClassic]

"Some shit just cringeworthy, it ain't even gotta be deep i gues" Dirt: Another line of Extreme Amount of Depth 😂😂😅

[@justinjones143]

😂😂😂😂

[@isaidwhatisaid5369]

LMAO!!!

[@animality102]

Lol some of this is overhyping the lyrics

[@smaaron_j_46]

@@animality102 it really is and I like the disses Kendrick put out 😂

[@BravoShow]

Exactly 💯 😂

[@jenniferkorah]

This video was an INCREDIBLE breakdown of the track! I can’t believe KZbin is limiting monetizing off this video because you deserve every penny for the work you put in. Can’t wait for the next breakdown!

[@galejo92]

I can’t wait for the next videos covering the tracks that followed! I honestly think a video with the overall view of the whole beef would be great too, is easy to get lost in the details and forget the bigger picture and how the narrative changed. Amazing video, very thorough analysis and greatly appreciate that you’re taking your time to really cook.

[@LodNuya]

32:09 you forgot to mention the fact that Kendrick used Cole's flow from First Person Shooter: "The very first time I shot me a Drac, The homie had told me to aim it this way" = "Rhyming with me is the biggest mistake, The Spiderman meme is me looking at Drake." You can listen to both tracks and confirm. 😂

[@Himothy704]

Good call out

[@LittleSpoonLonzo]

Yesss! I’m so happy I found this comment! It was bugging me because I couldn’t figure out which flow/ line Dot used!

[@rbiznezz2]

Facts. Most folks don’t notice it.

[@itsthelegendary]

wtf does that mean? ? ? cole setup drake???

[@kungfukenny1540]

🎯

[@mchlrae7]

Local Black-American girl here. This breakdown was fire! One of the best I’ve heard so far.

[@kabobchanx]

im donating RIGHT THIS SECOND and i havent even watched the video yet!!! my bf put me on to your videos.

[@CAYCAYNULLIAN]

WTF I just watched Kill Bill 2, crazy ass coincidence. good shit bro.

[@Cempan]

Bro stop apologizing. You’re one of the best and we know it takes time to make the best. Take your time as long as the content is top class as usual.

[@joannajamerson35]

I just found his channel and I'm so excited. I analyze everything all day everyday, and this channel gives me life❤

[@NoDiddyDidntDoitOrDiddy]

And this is why Kendrick Lamar has a Pulitzer prize 🏆. This breakdown is truly outstanding.

[@therealspeciesunknown]

I've been saying that since Euphoria 🤗 Artist 🎨 trying to BATTLE a Pulitzer Prize WINNER 🏆

[@alperry02]

Agree!

[@MichaelFever]

Thanks Bro Keep up the good work!

[@whatsthedirt]

Sheesh, thank you 🙏!!!

[@hiba2hazza75]

My duuude take as much time as you need i've been checking youtube since the beef so I can watch your breakdown I'm obssessed! take as much time as you need we are here for it

[@mardiov]

Don't ever in your life apologize for taking long on a video. This man is the goat rap explainer.

[@Abu-huraira.0]

Now, all KZbin, TikTok, Instagram, etc., will pay homage to 'What's the Dirt' and absorb every nugget of information, it's truly worth it!

[@roselinebakshi7163]

We discovered your channel in March, we love your content and always wait and appreciate the in depth breakdown of the beef!

[@ArmLegLegArmHead47]

We need that 6:16 breakdown! Thank you for all the work

[@HimieFreeman]

One thing I’ve seen a lot of people miss: “I hate the way you walk, the way that you talk, the way that you dress” is another Michael Jackson reference “I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress” (The Way You Make Me Feel). This would feel like a reach if these two weren’t so obviously volleying the Mike and Prince references back and forth.

[@rakiahmuhammad89]

He got that from DMX not Micheal Jackson.

[@Ps3luvr260]

@@rakiahmuhammad89this makes no sense. The dmx rant is similar but none of the lines are directly taken, each line of the chorus from Jackson is directly flipped. It’s obviously a reference to this song.

[@Cubevision1]

@@Ps3luvr260he did reference the dmx rant very early on in their beef that’s one of the main things that started it along with the control shit

[@leestrz4153]

I don't think anyone missed that.. at the very least it hurts to think people would miss something that blatant.

[@DubG9]

​@@Ps3luvr260It's not about taking direct lines. In this instance, it's about having the same energy. This was referencing DMX.

[@tiaplaya3508]

I like u pointed out that Kendrick is not trying to be racist, its about culture that drake tries to have inauthentically instead of being apart of. Enjoyed the breakdown🔥

[@leultrainstinct406]

Drake has always been apart of the culture. Trying to cancel him from something he’s always been apart of is the dumbest shit I’ve ever seen. What y’all are not seeing his the way Kendrick acts like this fake savior so he can boost his ego by swaying everyone’s opinions and controlling their thoughts. That way, in situations like this he can convince everyone to be on his side and use the “culture” to hide his own jealousy and insecurity towards drake. It’s sad

[@ChaosBadger04]

​@@leultrainstinct406🧢🤨

[@mxt5350]

@@leultrainstinct406 lmao kendrick “controlling thoughts”. its called being influential in his artistry. drake needs to step up

[@sujoudza14]

@@leultrainstinct406Kendrick literally made an entire song about not being a savior 🤣🤣🤣 what are you talking about

[@giajolee6169]

@@leultrainstinct406you still don’t get it he’s not

[@bigshotgraffix5620]

Worth the wait. This is a historic battle thanks for being so thorough.. I missed a big chunk of these subliminals

[@dionhicksjr6422]

This was a dope breakdown. It’s obvious you put in work to make this video. Keep doing ya thing.

[@chinumo]

This video being demonetized is CRAZY TO ME. You did a great job on the break down.

[@isaacdebeila8085]

Must be drakes people doing that

[@Hahahotdogsir]

You don’t go against an industry plant 😂😂

[@yt-ru7dv]

No it's just because you can't really just say stuff like this about he likes minors and all that and not get you know demonetized the only good thing about demonetization though is I can't cut someone's head off on a video I can't put someone under the guillotine anymore I'm so sad​@@isaacdebeila8085

[@uprightaardvark]

@@Hahahotdogsir IF I was a plant I'd wanna be a rubber plant, not a ficus. Rubber plants look way cooler.

[@davidcici11Evolution]

"I hurt your feelings you dont wanna work with me no more okay." He had a conversation with working with Drake on first person shooter and Kendrick straight turned him down and pissed him off 😂 i find this line funny on mulitple levels.

[@mranklebreaker1210]

Thank you for pointing out the irony and flaw of the line

[@afrosamourai400]

It was so bizarre that drake asked him for a featured verse when he has been dissing him since control..lmfao

[@javonbatiste3294]

I'm was surprised when you sent me a request/​ you know we still got some shit to address/@@afrosamourai400 basically saying I don't want to rap with you.. I want smoke with you lol

[@user-ok5ez1ls1k]

@@afrosamourai400I think Drake had a fantasy where cole and Kendrick did their verses, then he added his at the end where he really dissed Kendrick hard to really break the internet. Kendrick is too smart for that. Cole accepting that feature was wack to me.

[@ASUV3323]

@@user-ok5ez1ls1k Exactly. Drake wanted to do some backstabbing shit with that feature and Kendrick knew it. Drake is a snake.

[@snicks3607]

Dope track analysis 🙌🏿. Thank you for your patience and diligence. Truly awesome 👏🏿

[@Entropyheadquarters]

Thank you for being such an incredible teacher and researcher. I have learned so much from you and appreciate your dedication. My only critique would be your vernacular saying “much younger women” , that’s not Kendrick’s claim, it’s that they’re children, they’re girls. Thank you again for your work.

[@CasinoVega2]

When Kendrick says drake doesn’t have a classic. He’s referring to drakes best work was actually other artists work “ghostwriters”… Kendrick says he likes the back to back track because it was written by Daylyt. Daylyt is in the TDE camp

[@2xundisputed]

Facts

[@Nottachiminsight]

That’s a lie. Y’all pulled that lie out you a** For yall to act like drakes pen isn’t proper is crazy. Y’all are so wack

[@benh9935]

That's been debunked by Daylyt himself.

[@zeminem35]

@@benh9935what do you mean by debunked, could you elaborate further?

[@benh9935]

​@@zeminem35He's said and tweeted that he didn't write it. But people think he's saying that cause he signed an NDA.

[@mehuldung8415]

Ayo I think you missed the "Random acts of kindness" bits where Drake would call him out in interviews, even go to his shows, and just randomly be nice before sneak-dissing him

[@migalruslan]

He addressed it in the video where he goes in depth of KDot and Drakes beef

[@mehuldung8415]

@@migalruslan yes but Kenny used the same lingo or phrases he used..... Did he watch that video?

[@Lol-mi2bf]

Good point

[@leultrainstinct406]

@@mehuldung8415Kendrick called drake out on control and several other lowkey sneak dissing moments but acted fake friendly in person. When drake was the one who helped his career blow up. That’s how all this really started

[@mehuldung8415]

@@leultrainstinct406 Yeah but Drake continued to call him out even after Control. After the sub war started, Kenny stopped giving compliments and mostly went silent on the topic but Drake would give compliments and then sneak diss

[@wexken8500]

absolutely amazing video bro, I watched the whole thing, keep it up man!

[@maybejustmae]

man, take as much time as you need making these because your videos are truly incredible. the amount of effort put into this is insane. great stuff

[@keithmadeit]

This is one of VERY few people who can say he predicted something and we’ll actually believe it based on his proven track record. Thank you for all the hard work

[@keshawestmoreland5535]

What you and a lot of analysts of this beef missed about why Kendrick choosing the Teddy Pendergrass sample: He was signaling black culture. This is a beloved song and artist in the culture. Any time this song comes on, most Black Americans have a visceral reaction to this song, because it's one we grew up hearing at family barbeques and cookouts. Our parents listened to this song in the house on heavy repeat. It's woven into the fabrics of black culture. This song is a cultural cache piece. As soon as I heard that sample it let me know he was having a conversation with US. The same US he was talking to at the end of his diss tracks in the Not Like Us Song. This was Kendrick leaning into his whole point of Drake being an colonizer and outsider. Kendrick was essentially reminding Drake that he could tap into something he doesn't have: cultural cache.

[@chalongehart3134]

BINGO

[@benh9935]

Ross basically said this explicitly in his instagram story. To be clear though, there's little chance Drake didn't grow up listening to Teddy Pendergrass but it still helps Kendrick make his point.

[@rohanghose8707]

Cool point

[@theherohogan]

Also had a joint album with Al Green (who’s also sampled) called Back To Back Records - alluding to the eventual back to back drop Kendrick did

[@Ash-iy3xc]

​@@benh9935you missed rhe point

[@samkarim2393]

This is quality at it's best, you one of the few that takes to explain everything and I thank you for that.

[@katrinamiller-price5888]

Absolutely the best breakdowns. Glad I found your channel!

[@designvatsa8348]

The kill bill reference itself blew my mind. And that’s just the title. Didn’t even start the first sound yet. Goddamn.

[@froggyman218]

Really really good analysis. I also think "I hate the way that you walk, way that you talk" bars are also a nice Michael Jackson flip as well. The way you make me feel: "I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress" That's the "Love" flipped to the "Hate"

[@bya7565]

This was the one I was looking for!

[@Blue-xe5cj]

This is a GREAT catch I haven't seen this mentioned by anyone

[@ryds2722]

Love your breakdowns man. Stay unbiased - keep delivering the facts. Appreciated 🫡

[@heynicolas]

These videos are big cinema. Absolutely phenomenaly analysed. We could not have hoped for a better channel to do this. Looking forward to any future analyses.

[@starseer73]

as someone who literally knew nothing about hip hop culture before this beef, i’ve become obsessed with your video breakdowns and now see the true artistry in hip hop. i’m inspired to dive way deeper into the genre. insane work!

[@mhawkguy-ic7it]

Same man this guys breakdowns are insane

[@treyalexander6049]

Yo, for all those that don’t know dirt is the best in the game when it comes to breakdowns!!!! I am a 50 year African-American from Chicago. I’ve seen absolutely every beef in the game. it is absolutely whack that this video got flagged, but it is the best by far breakdown. PERIOD

[@6Senor]

Yo, thats so sick. I wonder how long ago you got into hip-hop and what artist or song got you into liking the genre

[@treyalexander6049]

Thanks for asking, bro. I go way back born in 73 so KRS-One Big Daddy Kane Kool G Rap!!!! my favorites are Black Thought Nas Roc Marciano

[@annkat100]

I’m even older, a former resident of South Central, & hv formally studied hip hop poetry. D. isn’t ever really covered in these study programs. Kendrick is genius. Full stop 🛑. He sometimes works in tropes I’m uncomfortable with; but NOT the point. He, & previously (& possibly again) Eminem-the greatest poets of modern street life/history, imo, as far as MEN go. Early, O.G. hip hop women are my deepest heroes… Sick beyond words of shitty men. Predatory men. 🚫🚫🚫🚫🛑🛑🛑💩💩💩⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Y’all get in BED w/ the devils-gonna ALWAYS lose. Always.

[@deathlord3991]

Sending blessings at you and your home bro 👊

[@rahbeeuh]

​@@treyalexander6049so you were around before hip-hop solidified? What was that like?

[@S0V23]

Liked and commented. Shout out to you and all the work you’re doing man. Nobody minds waiting for quality content like this.

[@asiaudofia3481]

You blew my mind a few times with this one crodie! 🤩🤩🤩

[@nodan1056]

I am comviced there is no video that i waited more then this one

[@Dodo-ef8dv]

Yooo I was checking he’s channel every day 😭

[@Shydee-ep9te]

Bro i was like yea he not dropping than boom i saw the video i had to go make some food before watching this shit 😂😂

[@nodan1056]

@@Dodo-ef8dvyea me to 😭

[@nodan1056]

@@Shydee-ep9tehahahah Same 😂😂😂😂

[@therealspeciesunknown]

Hopefully he does all the songs 🎵

[@ItsDoctaD]

Also, i like how after …spare ya this time, “thats random acts of kindness” Kendrick goes on throughout the rest of the track, playing a little game within the song, where he gives Drake subtle compliments. “Back to back, I like that record. I like Drake with the melodies. I pray they my real friends.” Random acts of kindness lol

[@ennjaychannel]

Kendrick also warned Drake on 6:16 LA not to take the personal path and keep it friendly but drake has already decided to play it dirty

[@TheGhostofAbigailMills]

That's an aspect so many people overlook. As hard as Kendrick went on Drake, there's two things he never did to him: He never said Drake didn't have talent and he never underestimated Drake. Even if he doesn't really SEE him as a worthy opponent, he still treated him as one.

[@ItsDoctaD]

@@TheGhostofAbigailMills “Still love when you see success” 🥂

[@jayell1761]

"There's 3 GOATs left, and I see 2 of em hugging and kissing on stage." I agree, as harsh as this record is, Kendrick took shots at Drake and Cole while still giving them props and, in fact, subtly acknowledging that they are the Big 3. I haven't seen anybody catch and comment on what's happening in this line. Drake probably should have toned it down a bit after this song, but he turned it up and got shot out of the sky. Kendrick actually confirms himself, Cole, and Drake as the Big 3, and Drake not catching it to save himself some heartache is WILD. This line also shows that Kendrick was just shooting friendly fire on "Like That" with mothaf*** the Big 3, cause he was willing to come full circle and seemingly contradict himself, unless Cole or Drake felt triggered and wanted to come after him, which Drake took the bait for and jumped all in.

[@conradcardenas7848]

I think Luda said the line "You signed to a n,who's signed to a n, to another n" first.I remember bumping to "Say It to My Face".Exodus was released May 2012 while the video of Say it to my Face was released Dec 2011.