Kendrick Lamar - GNX ALBUM | POPS REACTION!

[@darkknightshaun]

Wacced out murals - 3:01 🔥 Squabble up - 17:34 Luther - 22:26 🔥 Man at the garden - 27:16 🔥 Hey now - 33:07 Reincarnated - 38:41 🔥 Tv off - 46:03 (MUSTARRRRRDDDDDDD) Dodger blue - 51:36 Peekaboo - 54:37 Heart pt. 6 - 57:35 (check out the other hearts y’all) GNX - 1:02:53 Gloria - 1:07:10 🔥 Pls like this shit took too damn long…😂

[@kabeperry6774]

Respect

[@marquesevans9244]

Thanks my nigga

[@isaiah9167]

love u bro

[@lonlon001]

bro thank you omfg

[@BraydenTaylor-w1b]

Bro has beef with GNX but I can see why

[@bennytruman]

pops instantly recognized and sung the sample on squabble up without hearing that from the snippet, thats absolutely ridiculous. This channel is the perfect blend of old and new school, I love the perspective y'all bring.

[@Organizedslime]

1000%

[@abjithsivanand9926]

Also the "shut up boy"😂😂😂 Almost became Kratos there

[@JessAnonymous]

I cackled 🤣 ​@@abjithsivanand9926

[@digg_7]

Perfectly put, love pops energy, he knows Kendrick is just a master at his craft

[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

I'm born in 2000 the song isn't that old it was playing in California on the radio haha

[@TonkoKesler]

DAMN! Your dad is SO SO WISE! You are blessed to have such a great father! I subscribed and wish you both all the best and all the success! Thank you!

[@budokhai]

Son got his intelligence from mom then

[@willsmith5758]

@@budokhai damn bro y u go for his neck like that lmfao

[@al75an]

Not all the time because one of kendrick songs when he mentioned the pdf, pops said " we should not talk about these kind of stuff we just watch" that's why the industry is so fkd up because everyone just listen and don't talk or search or try to help that was such a disappointment

[@Keesh73]

❤!!

[@ocean4397]

Facts very intelligent 🧠

[@FlawlessEnigma]

Pops the only person I've seen get the Rakim sample, had to subscribe for that alone. 🙌🏽

[@manaakitiarankin8128]

Seeing his reaction to Luther intro was enough for me to hit that sub 😂

[@alaroche]

Dad is the MVP here for sure.

[@SolarFlare307]

I KNEW those 2 notes sounded so damn familiar... 😮

[@fallinstr2098]

SAME!! I saw a clip on a mashup of reaction vids and I HAD to find the channel

[@Bruceallmiighty]

I thought it was Rakim too but I think it’s another song

[@LTR1420]

Mannn, Your dad is on point. This right here is what hip hop has been missing and there couldn't be a better person than Kendrick Lamar to wake people up. I've been a fan of Kendrick since the Section.80 days and it's great to see his talent still so respected. IMO he has transcended music like Pac and all the other greats. The man is a living legend.

[@NumbuhSixx]

Pops, no need to apologize at all. Watching your journey through the current generation is dope. You’re fair, you’re objective and you’re honest. Your contribution to the space is appreciated 🙏🏾 & Josh shoutouts to you for sharing your light with your pops. It’s truly dope to see.

[@christchickboss6389]

🙏🏾

[@MegaBosskill]

Also this being his first five in to Kendrick, his opinion are the most authentic reaction. How ppl first thought of Kendrick before getting wrapped in the hate because of the beef.

[@ThatGirlMaya313]

Hey Pops the rap group that said the line about Anita Baker was E.P.M.D

[@bigslim7782]

i came here just for Pop's reaction to Reincarnated , and he did not disappoint. Pop's knows whats up. God Bless

[@craigcairns3212]

Pop is the champ here 💪 I just stumbled across them today.

[@MarketCon-Artist]

Me too 😭

[@AmierTwymon]

Pops the Champ 😂pops need a channel his own

[@craigcairns3212]

@AmierTwymon here bro is sub to that he was ready to go in and break down the production 😆 plus I'm in my 40s I grew up with pops era. To be fair the young lad came alive on Luther imo

[@AmierTwymon]

@@craigcairns3212 RIGHT im 43 and i see eye to eye with pops he definitely need his own channel

[@jeremyzeeky3024]

Considering all the biblical references, your pops might love DAMN

[@marvellbgry]

100%

[@saffegis]

My fav

[@mondiialiito]

Yeah!!! They should react to thw whole album

[@Jesterisim]

I demand he films his kendrick journey

[@kyqueenn]

Does anyone know where the guy on the left got his hoodie from?

[@jens4435]

As someone who is almost 40, one of the highlights of all these reactions is seeing people my age or older's faces light up at this sound. It is so reminiscent of the 90s sound, it's emotional personally! I miss it. And dad's reaction here re: tape decks and stuff, same. I love what he's doing, and it's so much poignant from an older perspective.

[@ThatGirlMaya313]

Being 49 years old and seeing his reactions makes me feel 25 but I have been listening to Kendrick Lamar since he came out so i can catch some of his doubles and triples but its great to hear his reactions.

[@vts084]

Yes 44 from the West. Pops making us feel young out here❤

[@gentilexpressionsinvites2895]

Guess I'm the "old head" of the group. I'll just say I was here for cassette tape decks, reel-to-reel, 8-tracks, the origination of radio "face" removals to prevent car radio thefts, all that. 😂 Anyway, absolutely love Pops reactions. And this whole project reminds me of my college days.

[@LiLLaLa707]

Pop's joy is genuinely contagious. I love that he is well versed on the samples.

[@moniquebattle5550]

Pops I'm a 79 baby and my oldest is 23. I am truly sharing in your joy. Kendrick for the win 2024

[@tungabunga4107]

First kid at 56? Dayum

[@co1in_fps]

@@tungabunga4107 her kid was born when she was around 22, not 56

[@tungabunga4107]

@@co1in_fps shittt i read 79 baby as in shes 79 years old 😂😂

[@jaylenmiller7914]

Had to read that twice haha

[@DevBCookin]

23 like Jordan that's a beautiful time to be alive and around good family sharing music

[@Travelwithjeremiah]

I literally said Kendrick made this for the West Coast and every old head worldwide. Unc did not disappoint with his reactions😂😂😂😂

[@RUNWAYBEAUTY]

📌

[@pearlclutchers2087]

He made this for people with morals… age ain’t a factor

[@shinicejones1817]

@@pearlclutchers2087To some extent Unc is cultured/wise enough musically speaking to understand much more than me and others in this comment section. My Dad is in his 50’s and wanted to break things down just like Pop lol🤣🤣🤣

[@pearlclutchers2087]

@@shinicejones1817 true… I can see that! I believe the overall public can relate to most of what Kendrick is saying whether they’re seasoned or not as long as they live like they’re about something.

[@Travelwithjeremiah]

@@pearlclutchers2087 I’m just saying from what I see from my perspective on the internet. It’s mainly kids who think it’s “mid/trash” cause they can’t comprehend Kendrick’s lyrical flow.

[@cosas_de_gatos]

Reincarnated is genuinely one of his best songs ever imo

[@gwest9076]

yeah

[@eirzaa0429]

Top 10 for sure. Genuinely up there with the best of TPAB and GKMC

[@ianomondi3152]

easily i would say a top 10 kendrick song ever

[@toki2497]

That’s like prayer 2

[@kcfx9137]

Genuinely think it’s one of the best rap songs ever

[@EmpathVB]

See this is why we need Pops, he catches all of the references from our generation. Loyal Kendrick fan here and I appreciate you. I blame Josh for not making sure you had your popsicle.

[@ALoveSupreme64-65]

My son was born two months ago, and this channel resonates with me more than ever. I can’t wait to share knowledge with my son and learn from him. Great work!

[@nightdruid540]

:'), beautiful. Your child will be the greatest gift. Have a wonderful time learning and growing with them

[@Slickreg]

Damn he mentioned billie Holliday without even knowing it was about her…. That’s crazy pops

[@rrosen85]

Right that was my exact thoughts! Like Pops don't know how on point he his about the second verse.

[@Masedogg10k]

Bro that gave me goosebumps because I watched the Billie Holiday versus America movie and yeah she went through some f*** s***.

[@claytonpaul4259]

But who's the first verse? 1947 Michigan means not hendrix but of the same time frame. Idk. John Lee hooker mayber but he lived to old age

[@okluminous566]

@@claytonpaul4259 i'm pretty sure its john lee hooker with his "Boogieman" title and guess who else was being called that??? I'm actually more confused on the second verse with the Chitlin Circuit bc it could be about Billie Holiday or Dinah Washington or anyone else but Kendrick is so good at having layers in his message cuz he's using their stories to convey the different aspects of the music industry and embodying lucifer at the end of the track.

[@thacrypt223]

@@claytonpaul4259 Jackie Wilson was born there.

[@cantu7214]

Wayne was never slated for the Super Bowl. It’s something he gave HIMSELF because he felt entitled to it

[@MarisaL-h4t]

Right. Wayne shouldn’t have said anything even if he felt entitled. Bad look for him smh.

[@mayan2312]

Almost typed out an identical comment. Wayne said it was stolen from him, but it was never his

[@benf2682]

The birds around him gassed him.

[@Shromz]

exactly

[@shinicejones1817]

Right I told a Wayne fan (my family member) to trust that he was never on the roster to begin with. Even if they didn’t choose Kendrick it still wouldn’t have been Wayne (like he’s a GOAT but he is not in his prime anymore🤷🏽‍♀️) And instead of being disappointed in not being chosen and leaving it there he keeps going with it , which his feelings are valid to an extent, but he still didn’t dare say congratulations to Kendrick(the guy who has looked up to him since he was a kid and eventually did a feature with Wayne). I guess that’s why they say never meet your idol cuz you might be disappointed😭

[@craigcairns3212]

The dad is the star on here he is catching the background, the heart beats, and the old skool tape deck, my era too old boy.... we still got it champ Subscribed, looking forward to more🫡 The son cane alive on luther 🙌 love it

[@Zoro_wanoarc]

Still got it?? Yall got this in the bag over most young music heads. I know yall been waiting on more moments like this in hiphop. I’m 25 and growing up I always seen my dad and his boys going back and forth over music. I’m happy this podcast era opened up a new level of entertainment for the generation that truly enjoyed dissected and appreciated hip hop 🙏🏿💜

[@DevBCookin]

Luther gave me goosebumps

[@derrickparker1252]

38:42 Seeing an old head react to this the way I did helps me justify my perspective, like, I listened to reincarnated 4 times back to back the first time I listened to the album. Easily in my opinion the best song on the album sonically, production, lyricism, storytelling. Truly goated🤞🏽

[@fx4426m]

something abt the song in its entirety makes me so emotional. it’s my fav off the album

[@marcctwain8504]

Exact same for me 😂😂😂

[@dovahkiinnotfound5391]

honestly I'm here to see pops recognize every sample and he didn't disappoint me at all

[@cjheintz3582]

Can't speak for all the "hardcore Kendrick fans" but I love Pops. You don't catch every reference, but you catch a ton of samples and melodic stuff I don't catch so I love your input. You're the reason I keep watchin' these videos. Love the knowledge and vibe Pops delivers every time.

[@azoreysaint9636]

I agree, the historian provides much needed context on these songs

[@jenfripps7025]

I learn a lot from him! I love his excitement.

[@MsLadyTruckDriver]

I love his references as well... pops generational knowledge is necessary for a Kendrick breakdown

[@DreBagsGaming]

Pops got it fs💯

[@BGreen112]

Bro, pops making me wish my dad was around lol

[@kunfukenny139]

Josh don't worry because we love pops extra takes on the songs😂😂

[@RUNWAYBEAUTY]

📌

[@ZinzunFamilia916]

Only reason I’m here

[@rosalindking8437]

I love BOTH. Most sons wouldn't have their dad on❤🎉🎉🎉

[@rosalindking8437]

SZA PERFECT for this song...Gloria❤❤❤🎶🎵🎶

[@kunfukenny139]

@@rosalindking8437 said

[@skip2milou]

FINALLY!!! Someone shouts out and gives the producers and engineers their roses!

[@Audrey.D.S]

I love how everytime pops gets excited he yells ""Goddog!!"😂❤

[@GuiiSanttoss]

I loooove the GAD DAWG

[@BeastNationXIV]

That "wacced out murals" track is deadly! What makes it worse is the "sample" for the song is "Friends" by Whodini, but the way it's produced has a Hail Mary feel to it. This makes the whole song even more diabolical, because he's throwing all these shots at his "friends" in the industry, be it people he thought he was cool with or was a fan of, from Lil Wayne to Snoop. Basically saying he can't trust *nobody.* You gotta light up your whole room in red for this one. 🔥🔥🔥

[@alabamabornball9957]

That's what Pac said. Trust nobody.

[@Evie1983]

Yooo CORRECT!!!! Great insight. I will further say that he talking about Wayne Snoop, Ice Cube, Ice Tea [Even though he put that album. depiction in ] 50 Cent & others plenty of artist but old a## flaws trying to convince me that you're their favorite has me dying laughing

[@StoriesByDighe]

Snoop apologized lol.

[@MadnessSNKRS]

Snoop tweeted, "It was the edibles!" lol

[@ghostmkc4045]

Ironically, Snoop doesnt want that smoke

[@MadnessSNKRS]

@ 😮‍💨🫡

[@mohammedsuleman9286]

Snoop a rat did the same thing to 2pac

[@ThelitTv1]

😂😂😂😂 seriously 😂??

[@zuezsz]

@@ghostmkc4045 he too old to be beefin durin this time lmao

[@rosalindking8437]

DAD SAID ALL 10s!!!!! 😂😂😂 that's right!!!! ME TOO❤❤❤ COMPTON💙💙💙

[@sherrysargent6800]

Pops can respect the art. That's what's up

[@alvin825]

new background is sick, sun went down throughout the video

[@yolapeyana6333]

Ye that was tuff

[@nadgey30]

"Man in the garden" Is definitely reminding me of Nas's "One mic"

[@lockdownn81]

Definitely Ken's version

[@jamiex6072]

definitely supposed to

[@Longlegs83]

I immediately thought that too… but everyone kept saying Phil Collins

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

​@@Longlegs83I heard Phil Collins but then when it started playing I thought of nas. I remember hearing that song in the 90s

[@slowburnshipper]

Yes it is

[@themeccameschet]

I’m a ‘73 baby and now as of today a new subscriber. Pops brought it. One of the BEST reaction videos I’ve experienced! I loved how he gave props to the production and his perspective from the old school…everything! Props to you guys! And congrats on the new spot. I like how it went from day to night in the background.

[@maxgambrel2551]

I love watching your dad get nostalgic it's amazing to see the pure joy you don't see a whole lot of these days

[@MsLadyTruckDriver]

I clicked primarily to see pops reaction to Luther... he didnt disappoint ❤😂

[@Tevaughn13]

💯💯💯💯

[@BombNia]

Same 😭

[@rachaelmolene]

Me too 😂

[@juliorivera2470]

same 😅

[@lazking33]

💯💯

[@SoBeSuchin]

Pop...I just love how you're enjoying this moment. You're such a vibe. Especially watching you break down Luther. I could sit and talk to you about music for hours.

[@rebekita324]

I love watching Pops

[@kielabadeaux3135]

Seeing Pop's journey into Kendrick fandom has been a joy. His excitement is so infectious, & the smile just lights up the video 🩵

[@lakiabarr14]

I just stumbled upon this channel and now I've subscribed because of Pops reaction. I'm loving how he's catching everything.

[@yonnieproby3778]

Here for Pops reaction to all the old school samples, especially Luther ❤

[@ckakes13]

@@yonnieproby3778 Luther stopped him dead in his track 🤣

[@dennis91022]

Tbh

[@andim.8788]

We love pops

[@chanticoco]

Same!!

[@slowburnshipper]

Same!!

[@MyWorldIsSquare]

Man... the way this was recorded from daylight to sunset to completely dark by the end was actually dope as hell. Loved the reaction, as always.

[@kingprod45]

🌗

[@Minty4K19]

Timestamps⏰: 0:00 - 3:00 (Intro) 3:00 - 17:10 Wacced Out Murals 17:10 - 22:20 Squabble Up 22:20 - 27:18 Luther 27:18 - 33:06 Man at the Garden 33:06 - 38:40 Hey Now 38:40 - 46:00 Reincarnated 46:00 - 51:36 TV Off 51:36 - 54:38 Dodger Blue 54:38 - 57:46 Peekaboo 57:46 - 1:02:53 Heart Pt. 6 1:02:53 - 1:07:08 GNX 1:07:08 - 1:13:15 Gloria 1:13:15 - 1:14:27 (Final Thoughts)

[@laceybabay1013]

Thank youuu!!

[@Minty4K19]

@@laceybabay1013Np😎

[@Nolimtsolo]

I know this took forever 😂😂😂

[@JahmirMcClain27]

Ty

[@Minty4K19]

@@Nolimtsolo ‘bout 20 Mins😅

[@nataliabrown5974]

Pops! Stop second yourself, I can really appreciate an older look on Kendrick specifically because he's very real hip hop. So having that background is so helpful. Good job guys!

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

Love what your pops said about how if people want to reach their goals we have to help others reach their goals so true , we have to help one another and uplift one another

[@Januarycap]

Pop is a Kendrick Lamar fan. You just like us now. And you know I I watch the whole video I watched this just for you. The whole video you and Josh were rocking out and you say you don't know. But you do know and you understand it takes a certain level of intelligence to understand him and you got it. I think you should react to his album Damn.

[@humble_haplo]

Please do Damn. I really think Pops would like it

[@hahalooll123]

Well said! Was looking for a comment like this haha.

[@Slowlightning1]

As well as TPAB and UU

[@Siimon141]

pops gotta listen to TPAB and i’m here for the 2 hour lecture 😂

[@AgentSephiroth]

YESSIR

[@Nosyk024]

please make it happen

[@EmersonASilva96]

Bro yeees, that would feed generations 🔥

[@qthamelody3283]

Deadass

[@TheAnswerWillleaveyou]

Tupac= TPAC =TPAB

[@charles3276]

Shoutout Pops for scoping the car. 1987 Buick Grand National GNX, only year they were made. (Same year Kendrick was born). They out-performed Ferrari’s on the track. Some other similarities to Kendrick are that it went 0-60 in under five seconds, and was a very limited edition. Also, only came in black. 💪

[@TikT-u9j]

The wisdom your dad has. His view and take on this journey is something to take in and celebrate. Josh. I love the way your emotional intelligence keeps growing. You duo are something to celebrate. Love from Kenya!

[@slowburnshipper]

I instantly subscribed for Pops. The way he picked upbon the Rakim sample instantly 👏🏾👏🏾. I'm an old head like Pops as an 80s baby. I have loved K Dot since he came out he gives me the vibe 90s rappers in a lot of ways.

[@AKmohanrajj1]

Josh you be tripping sometimes bro your pops is right in Rating every song ❤😂

[@WarderidPowell]

Wow, I didn't know that was his Pops, I was about to ask, are they brothers!!

[@daliciously]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@WarderidPowell

[@hoodooandheadwraps6202]

POPS HIT IT!! REINCARNATED.. TUPAC… RICK JAMES…BILLIE HOLIDAY (brown sugar is her’ron) …JIMI HENDRIX was drug free until he met the record labels secretary.. then he’s Himself, talking to God AS LUCIFER.. (he was the Angel of music)

[@lisacunningham7330]

Rick James was too young to be put out in 1947 and j don’t think he was even born yet and it says in Michigan, so no that wouldn’t be Rick James he was talking about.. but definitely Billie Holiday

[@christopherlindsay8148]

Jackie Wilson is who he's taking about

[@kenyakimbrough7152]

I thought it was Jackie Wilson.. And Billie Holiday or Dinah Washington.

[@hoodooandheadwraps6202]

@ I thought he was born in 48.. not put out in 48. Good catch!

[@hoodooandheadwraps6202]

@ That’s what I get for not doing research.. Rick James was BORN the same year, just in New York.. the last two plus Kendrick/Lucifer I caught immediately .. my next guess was gona be Otis Redding😩😩😩 so THANK U for saving me because it was gona drive me crazy until I figured it out😅

[@k6nga]

dude i love how your dad breaks down samples its really an underappreciated part of music

[@Xnu-Xnu]

This album is an actual masterpiece, the concept, the engineering, the delivery, the art and talent itself showcased throughout it

[@Dadadaa02]

I can't believe I'm watching a reaction video for the 7th-ish time in a day and a half. Got our house clean and sparkling with this album. I would love to go on a Kendrick deep dive with Josh and Pops as a new fan!!

[@zoluhwa3508]

I love the dads reaction to reincarnated...that track spoke to me. 20 yr old me would not of not understand that track...40 yr old me today was blown away

[@JessAnonymous]

26 year old me understood that track & it spoke to me heavy. That's why it's my fav on the album. I adore how Kendrick always references God. Those who don't have a veil over them know exactly what he be talking about & I hope more people awake to that truth

[@jamiex6072]

word 35. i wouldnt have got it at 20

[@AREA-jp8vb]

The king of “don’t pause it so much” was sure doing a lot of pausing 😂 but for real, watching your dad enjoy the f***out of this album was so much fun!

[@CC_3e]

Fuck*

[@GQ_totheWorld]

The Notebook being his pen’s favorite movie on “Gloria” is so clever. Pen and notebook 😉

[@rachsalomon5819]

Pops, I grew up listening to 8-tracks and cassettes, and I also enjoyed listening to music on 33 RPM vinyl records and the radio. I agree with your comment about being happy for the success of fellow artists. There's an old saying: "Your turn today, my turn tomorrow!"

[@TheDeaznutz]

The fact Pops catching beats origins prior to fully listening the songs is commendable. Salute...

[@YetiCoolBrother]

Pops gotta listen to Good Kidd, mAAd City, album is basicaly Kendrick life story as an audio-movie.

[@Divine318.]

Agree !

[@alyssacunningham4670]

Damn is too… I love the story how he got connected to top dawg

[@TillsRojas7]

@@alyssacunningham4670 “Whoever thought the greatest rapper would be from coincidence?”

[@alyssacunningham4670]

@@TillsRojas7 yassss 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@TillsRojas7]

@@alyssacunningham4670 I hope pops gets to listen to this album because I know he’s going to be absolutely blown away! Lol

[@JustWanttoo]

On the first track when Kendrick said, “slide on both of them,” he was referring to the two Black podcasters, James and Fuhad, who laughed along with the “white comedian” (Andrew Schulz) on his podcast after he made that joke about Black women. This happened fairly recently, just like the other events he’s referencing, which makes it clear he wrote this recently.

[@JonathanIsrael708]

Producer of the GNx track said he sent Kendrick the beat on 20th, so I'm willing to bet most of the album is recent.

[@Supersmashmike101]

Well damn this has no skips at all Kendrick really the greatest he is our 2pac

[@annawalker5115]

Chromakopia has no skips either ❤🔥 making Cali proud

[@Itsrilly15]

​@@annawalker5115man this year has been crazy for hip hop

[@GoogleVideoMan]

Reincarnated

[@DevBCookin]

J cole finna drop the fall off next 😮

[@jonathanmunoz2908]

Witnessing Tupac i can say he is definitely a child of his teachings think pac said he wasn't the one but he would spark the brain that would be the one 30 years later kendrick has me convinced pac was prophetic

[@TheDinis553]

Loved this video. As someone not from the US, the insights pops gave on the history and the meaning of some of the songs was very valuable and added a lot.

[@mikestickler__]

I’m like 6 min in and this is my favorite reaction yet. Y’all are awesome

[@newgr5548]

Shout out to your Pops! He makes sooooo many good points! It should be more uplifting and support.

[@JudyZuma]

Pops in needed for that matured perspective, I love it.

[@cassidy6012]

Would love for Pops to react to some of Kendrick's older stuff, since he wants to see more!

[@GaterMag2283]

Pops picking up on the Rakim sample 🤯 haven't seen anyone pick up on that. Props to Pops!

[@HighMito317]

Pops! I’m here with you on your KDot journey!

[@Ms.MellyD]

Have we ever had an artist who rapped/sung about their pen like that? Like he’s battling with his pen! That was so cold and brilliant. Gloria.

[@5Kgirlz]

Me and my b*tch by 2pac not pen but same thing 🔥

[@rebekita324]

Kind of…. Kanye revealing “Wendy” was actually Chicago at the end of Homecoming. Common revealing Her was actually Hip Hop in Her Love. Recommend both if you’ve yet to hear them!

[@easol]

​@@rebekita324 yep. It immediately reminded me of love of my life by Erykah and Common. Ode to Hip Hop. ❤❤❤

[@nikorovelli8145]

Ur pops a genius bro entire reaction was good cause his insights

[@codykimmel]

And Pops was right - it WAS Billie Holiday he was singing about in "Reincarnation"!

[@bigdta]

“Luther something-drawls” is wild! 😂😂😂

[@jamiex6072]

😂😂😂😂

[@GawdModeJ]

I thought I was the only that caught that. 😂

[@Sassy_Cici]

🤭😂

[@nickwarren4842]

Bruh is clueless

[@michelleleigh3191]

Your dad is awesome. Tell him he is exactly right! A reaction is a reaction and his has just as much value. And what an awesome first Kendrick album for him to cover

[@scottn1391]

I'm here for pops input he has a completely different experience because he notices alot of random things about the songs and references that most younger folks dont get. I've learned of alot of songs from him pointing out samples. If I just wanted to listen to the album I would but I come here for insight and opinions, Ya'll are easily my favorite react channel to come out of this year of Kendrick. Keep up the good work and hope you enjoy your new house! Make sure to stock up on them pop sickles for '25! Also check out the other Hearts!!!!! Kendrick drops a heart (since the 3rd) before he drops a studio album (Drake titled his last diss The Heart Part 6 trying to take it away from Kendrick, Kendrick chose to not let that stand) ALSO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO MR. MORALE AND THE BIG STEPPERS. Kendricks best album imo

[@austinpena5605]

I have a feeling Dad is gonna love this album for the samples

[@bettyjjohnson6698]

Kendrick Lamar's entire new album is fire!!!!!! Every song is a 10. 🔥💯

[@werghost6717]

Facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MyDestiny1104]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@DevBCookin]

Gnx gotta grow on me but everything else breaks the scale

[@bettyjjohnson6698]

We can see that the Drake fans have their feelings hurt again. 🤣🤣🤣

[@bruhdeboy5400]

60/40 bad/good for me - mid album in my opinion

[@sharonealleyne9839]

Loved, loved, the background gradually going dark, and the lights of the cars moving along the freeway. It was such a cool vibe!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@boxbard123]

OML dude your father is so ridiculously intelligent and has insane song association capabilities

[@chuy509]

Pops is noticing the heartbeats in the beat when he speaks on his uncle he will like sing about me , goood kid maad city

[@smokezilla13.]

Pops is an encyclopedia. It’s just how we came up having to learn.

[@homerjunior3953]

Awwww! I really enjoyed how excited and engaged Pops was with this album. Y’all should def listen to To Pimp A Butterfly, I think he would like it. Also, the Hearts 1-5. The sample on Part 5 will blow his mind.

[@K.I.A-2.0]

They already reacted to the Heart part 5 when it was released

[@OfficialJustinTre]

“I see you boy” words every black man aspire to hear lmao

[@DudeNamedDude1776]

idgaf what anyone say, that "Beem bop bop boom boom bam" bit is fuckin bars. We just don't understand.

[@thecrudest147]

He's on a higher plane of consciousness tbh

[@TillsRojas7]

If you’ve ever thrown hands, you know what that means 👌🏼 lol

[@AngelMarie-k1w]

GOT DAWG!! ..Pops be sending me! I love it!❤ 😂😂😂

[@ReneeRhines]

I'm probably close to your dad's age. I definitely understand his 10 giving because it has the good back in the day rap feeling😊

[@rebekita324]

RE: REINCARNATED: My interpretation is that in the last verse, "Kendrick" understands why his Father has kicked him out (in this life, but also call back to the past lives, but also setting up the bigger scene: God kicking Lucifer out of Heaven. For those not familiar with the Old Testament, the story is that God kicked Lucifer out of Heaven). He "Kendrick"/aka this incarnation now understands and "forgives" IE grows from the pride. The back and forth is really between Lucifer and God, but also works on the Kendrick level. God explains to Lucifer that he kicked him out due to his anxiety and disobedience ("You didn't like authority, only searched to be heinous"), but acknowledges that Lucifer was God's best director "You were my best director... it was colors, reds... blues..." (the Bible references Lucifer as the angel of music). God tells Lucifer he sent him to earth for "rehabilitation" but he's just been poisoning others- "but here we are now, for centuries you manipulated man with music" Lucifer has been using his talent for evil, in each of his manifestations (lives as talented Black musicians in Verse 1, 2, 3). Lucifer - a confused son, has reincarnated through these different lives, exploiting his gift, living selfishly and without discipline. So this is where we understand the story is truly about the fallen angel Lucifer, and his manifestations throughout time. And Lucifer, seeking his Father's love and approval, has only ever wanted to be accepted. But in this lifetime, Kendrick has broken the curse. The verse ends with Kendrick/Lucifer maturing. And it's a similar ending to Mother I Sober, in that Kendrick now vows to use his powers for good. By 'rewriting' this story, and learning the lesson in this incarnation, Kendrick broke Lucifer's generational curse (as he mentioned in the last album), he weakens "evil"; he's now channeling his talent (even in destruction) for salvation. But he's going so deep to acknowledge that the devil is within himself. It's not out there in the world, as we are all taught as kids. And it isn't his denial of this, it's his acceptance and embrace of his nature that earns his place back in Heaven. It's really bone-chilling.

[@Quettasbedhead]

Amazing explanation thanks for taking the time

[@heyitsmira17]

Omg crazy, thanks for the comment

[@Alex-bc3tt]

Bless up for the comment🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 learnt a lot

[@a7h137]

This an excellent elaboration 🙌🏾

[@moistnugget141]

This was something I felt was the essence as well, but now that you put it so eloquently into words it makes even more sense.

[@Dawn-xf6bh]

I loved POPS reactions. I'm from his generation and the references he shared were on point! I also appreciate his humility in the review. I too am on my KDOT journey (thanks to this summer's battle). And, yes, one must be a student of life to fully appreciate Kendrick's body of work.

[@jayebchillen]

This is my fav reaction from pops. I love seeing how much he loves the samples and it unlocks memories for him. I really hope you and pops get to go to this concert

[@cheles116]

This 55 year old has been lovin Kendrick for a loooonnngggg time!!! This album is fire!!!! Loved Anita Baker!!! Chapter 8. 🙂Snoop apologized. I was waiting on pops to hear Luther lol

[@cwood4046]

Yes Rakim Guess Who’s Back, pops got that quick!!!😂🔥

[@tonaerodgers6913]

Thank you!!! This sample been on the top of my tongue since Friday!!

[@Keesh73]

❤🔥

[@vega21]

He about the only one of these reactors that picked up on that

[@tonaerodgers6913]

@@vega21 they likely wouldn't have, thats a little before most of their time, my pops used to bump The 18th Letter religiously when I was kid so it kinda caught me off guard in a good way

[@jasminmadison7971]

Pops don’t worry about them it’s called a reaction for a reason.

[@lorenrich2525]

Pops on here dropping gems...that brother is SHARP...dont nothing get past him

[@Eyedalis]

I’m here for Pops because I have a Pops and I appreciate everything about this review. It speaks to my old soul 🥹 much love!! Keep up the great videos

[@punimaui7087]

I said to myself OG finna trip out when he hears Luther and sho enough he was smiling from ear to ear😂

[@kingjams]

Hahaha proper tripping 🔥🔥 I’ve been waiting for this reaction.

[@WarderidPowell]

​@@kingjams me too!!!😂😂

[@Mark-bo7pb]

A instant 10 😆

[@KaylaSmith-s4d]

When you wanna reach your goals help someone else reach theirs . Thats a word dad !

[@dmajorbowls6040]

“I Deserve It All” is giving “One Mic” vibes

[@hoodcounselor]

Nas already reposted it

[@tegx5997]

Sampled it I think 🔥

[@thacrypt223]

That, and the intro sounds exactly like Phil Collins' "I can feel it coming in the air tonight". It is like a mashup of the two songs. 2pac has a song with Phil Collins, "Staring at the world through my rearview". One of my favourite songs ever.

[@Powder22beats]

Im glad I'm not the only one ..thought I was trippin

[@Naquel21]

@@thacrypt223One Mic I heard is sampled from that

[@GoldenAK42089]

I'm surprised ya pops didn't realize the sample that was used in "Man at the garden" which is "one mic" by nas

[@mjboutin7224]

Absolutely one of my favorite full album reactions!! Pops is so insightful. You’re both a lot of fun and I love your appreciation for good music. Keep it up!

[@DNIC2387]

Pops got knowledge and the sound for the music 💯

[@Incessantlyonline]

Sir you are not in trouble.His writing needs to be peeled back layer by layer. Makes him the Pulitzer winner we know

[@marcarringtonjr7683]

1987 the year he was born 1987 the year the GNX was released Think about the symbolism and the duality of him and the car

[@YellowFlash757]

I need pops reaction to all of Kendrick’s albums or at least a review after he listens and share some of his favs. A back and forth of some of the favs.

[@ThatBoyyFrank]

I really like josh an this duo is amazing, but these videos are wayyy better when pops sorta takes lead