Lecrae - Die For The Party

Lecrae responds to Kendrick Lamar, originally posted to Instagram on September 14, 2024.
Produced by Weathrman
Written by Lecrae Moore, Elvin Shahbazian, Joel McNeill, John McNeill, Pudge Tribbett, John Smythe, Sophie Baudry
Engineered by Jacob “Biz” Morris at Reach Records (Atlanta, GA),
Mixed and Mastered by Jacob “Biz” Morris at Reach Records (Atlanta, GA). Assisted by Connor Back
Lyrics:
I was wrestlin' like, should I write a verse?
The culture got enough clout-chasin' vultures out here tryna prove they worth
They need attention
They can't imagine me not tryna make myself look bigger off of this Kendrick mention
I can't imagine his position
Before I got on my mission I was a party victim
I brought the party favors
I used my trauma, my single mama, to justify commas to pay the devil's wages, woo, huh
That probably went over they heads
Basically what I said is I was government fed
Bred for doin' time in the feds, but Jesus bled
Insead of puttin' dents in they head, He turned His
My cup runneth over with nonsense
They hearts grow colder, they love to do evil, they burn they conscience
I want the dealer's head who gave my cousin fentanyl
Labels exploitin' rappin' addicts, man, I'm sick of y'all
My daddy ran with Compton Crips, my uncle's Piru
Stuck in the middle of this madness, what should I choose?
I should be choosin' between Howard and Hampton
I love the people that I ran with but look at the damage
You want me put you on but I know you still with the scammin'
A crooked doctor took advantage and hooked me on Xanax
It's killers sittin' in they cell for takin' somebody innocent
And they don't even feel no remorse, the worst ignorance
But when I take a look in the mirror
The blood of Uriah's on my hands 'cause I'm that killer
Who had Bathsheba in his quarters, I'm that -
Who let Eve taste the fruit of death, I'm that sinner
I deserve death along with these liars and hypocrites
Fake tough rappers who fabricate they predicaments
Fake-deep guru pushin' voodoo on the people
Tellin' folks that my God ain't real, that's real evil
Huh, I wonder what Lecrae would do
Hopefully seek the hand of God and tell 'em that he's incapable
But truthfully, I'm nobody to judge
My good deeds are like some period blood stains on a dirty rug
All that I can offer them if Jesus' love
I know it sound foolish to many, like "Really? That's all you got for us?"
Yeah, the cross is foolish to the perishin'
The world'll call me weak and the saints'll say I embarrass 'em
I walk through valleys full of evil, I'm aware of it
I can't condemn the world and burn all of the heretics
Love is patient so I'm trustin' in the narrative
And Christ ain't watch the party die
He died instead of it
© 2024 Reach Records

[@SNQ1]

Kendricks song created inspiration for another masterpiece. That last line almost made me cry dude. This is the one.

[@TheScholarabull]

Nah fr it hit me hard for real bro is spittin

[@kingjesuslyrics]

amazing song this is the link of lyrics of that song kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZaWeKxsq5pnr8U

[@CJMartinMusic]

This is definitely the one. He used a big moment where spotlight was on him to point EVERYONE listening towards Christ.. that means all the new listeners too. God is so Good. This the one in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏼he pointing Kendrick to Jesus, Kendrick has a huge platform imagine him being a believer in Christ 🙏🏼

[@MikeSmith-kc3gf]

Lecrae better than Kendrick

[@vxnomous8818]

@@MikeSmith-kc3gf smh can’t even spell the man’s name right

[@ryanlally8116]

I’m not a religious man, but seeing a man put his faith down on the table to change an industry I’ve seen rip people apart is truly something spectacular. God Bless this new movement

[@sirleeproductions]

💯

[@Halo-mtb]

Dot threw the lob Crae understood the mission 🔥🙌🏼

[@NaoSakuga]

dwade lebron moment for sure

[@wtfKwaku]

​@@NaoSakuga Lob City wit Chris Lamar to Lecrae Griffin

[@asgoredreemur7935]

We need a Kendrick and Lecrae collab now fr

[@ChrstWorrir07Heavenly-yp2lv]

Can't mix be mixing with the wicked

[@neemichaels]

What you need is Jesus

[@teahgurl]

I mean… They probably the same 😂

[@ChrstWorrir07Heavenly-yp2lv]

@asgoredreemur7935 what I mean is Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them,

[@crimsondragon627]

@@ChrstWorrir07Heavenly-yp2lv Curious what you think of god in the old testament, seeing as he killed the innocent in the great flood.

[@sirg_k]

"Christ ain't watch the party die, he died instead of it"

[@Aroy_711]

a lie and a fairytale but stll a hard bar 🤗

[@JesseoverPessi]

@@Aroy_711it’s literally a historical fact that Jesus was a real person. You don’t have to believe in God to not be stupid.

[@UniversalKnowledge01]

what it mean?

[@brockbuiltontherock]

@@Aroy_711Ill be praying for you 🙏🏻

[@NEXUSQUAD741]

@@Aroy_711 wow roasting Christianity as fairytale then putting a happy emoji is sick minded dude

[@marcjohnson3322]

Kendrick called for the real ones and Lecrae answered. This feels like the start of something massive

[@jennlynn3236]

He did right to respond this way and it spreads a message. I never knew of you until Kendrick song. I am happy i found your music❤this song is beautiful

[@HarleyQuinn-mb2de]

❤

[@burgersbiblesaeh849]

He's a legend. He's been around a while but just recently broke through mainstream. Check out his stuff it's actually really good music. Way better then most the crap they got now.

[@HarleyQuinn-mb2de]

@@burgersbiblesaeh849 MY FAV SONG IS "BLESSINGS"

[@friedwings1862]

Gravity, drown and tell the world are my favorites

[@austinkrause5421]

Welcome to the family, I'm glad you're here. You are loved and have a purpose. You were bought with a price

[@onesimozondani5774]

I love how Kendrick's version sounds like the old testament where God sends the flood to start over and Lecrae sounds like the New Testament where Christ dies for our salvation.

[@joshturner4442]

💯

[@deadtube4327]

Bro you a insane ❤

[@ADC2009]

✒️🔥📄

[@tyreeseseabrooks6523]

Facts

[@MrGetmoneymane]

Oh but you forgot GOD SENDING FIRE TO START OVER AGAIN!!!

[@paulbowen6604]

Mad respect for this right here, been listening to you since I was 14 and I’m 29 now. Keep it up fam

[@Tykunn]

🧢

[@Tykunn]

🧢

[@Gaiduhh]

@@Tykunn😂

[@isaaclopez2955]

🧢

[@devopstester6575]

🧢

[@pupp3t_m4ster]

First time here, thank God and Kendrick for putting you in my path.

[@brody10123]

Kendrick shouted out Lecrae and Lecrae responded with a good song for all the Kendrick fans checking him out for the first time. W

[@burgersbiblesaeh849]

Lecrae is amazing. Glad you're here. Check out his other stuff. It's really good. He's also a really good genuine dude.

[@BornagainKim]

Lecrae is our brother, welcome to the Jesus fan club 🙌🏾 ❤ 🙏🏾 we love you

[@troymazzei5976]

Welcome to the party

[@ChiomaUka-o2q]

This made me tear up, I'm excited for your journey into his music 🙏🏾

[@mackdonrsa7367]

Jesus didn’t watch the Party Die, he died instead of it🔥😮‍💨🙌🏿

[@thatomofolo452]

😮‍💨

[@rb4632]

K DOT X LECRAE IMMEDIATELY

[@RustyClassical]

Stupid line. Christ died for your sins so go do whatever you want. Don't let the party die, they have to molest kids, girls and do all other sick stuff. But hey, it's O.K. Christ died for them. Stupid line

[@TornadoVT]

he ain't real

[@GoatedDenzel]

@@TornadoVTwhat’s ur proof for that

[@davewillmusic3334]

I am so glad this is the first Lecrae song I ever heard. Kendrick just got you another lifelong fan

[@Seasons-jw6lb]

You probably heard him but was unaware. He is one of the rappers for “Coming In Hot” which I learned about 2 weeks ago is a Christian rap song or perhaps created by Christian rappers.

[@KB33441]

You found a good thing. Lecrae been around some 20 years. Hidden in the open.

[@rb4632]

congrats brother, you are gonna enjoy absolute heat from lecrae

[@IlLAD3LPH1A215]

Now the most important thing that you get from this, and the point of his music is to know Jesus. That’s it run after Jesus with everything you have trust in him with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding trust in him with everything and he will direct your path Proverbs 3:5-6 .

[@Yahyee-x9o]

What you been doing? Lecrae been on the map. Listen to his Fear song.

[@yaboi______]

Using the Kendrick mention to put out a response both pointing to Jesus with 21st century symbolism, and exposing the darkness of the industries, all in a one-verse line-up of straight bars? LECRAE STILL GOT IT IF YOU ASK ME. We’re still with you brotha!

[@_kelvin_]

"sometimes i wonder what lecrae would do"🗣️ 🔥🔥

[@Andrew_creates]

Crae, this song is fire. God bless.

[@brucebane04]

“I used my trauma my mama to justify the devils wages🔥🔥😮‍💨

[@austinkrause5421]

that's such a tuff line 💯

[@stephenwonder4178]

True bcus I dnt understand it​@@austinkrause5421

[@TC4loveandlife]

Kendrick song sounds like realization and This song sounds like hope. This was a comforting listen thanks Lecrae! God bless you

[@RStraight]

Watch Dee-1's response, Call it like it is...

[@JoshRay405]

​@@RStraight Dee-1's version is the call to action. I love both of his and Lecrae's responses.

[@Jairussitsme]

the shoes in kendrick's song are black, worn out, and the laces are extremely tight, the shoes in crae's song are white, new, and the laces are loose....

[@magiczero1337]

Thanks but I got eye sight bro

[@qStasis]

@@magiczero1337but do you have the vision to understand what you see?

[@DIYWithTheRichardsons]

Christ has made us free !! White shoes loose laces represent us being clean and free from sin !!

[@robynlawrence9428]

A M E E N 🙌🏾 ✨ 🌸 ✝️ 🤍 ​@@DIYWithTheRichardsons

[@DevanJohnson-k3c]

It represents the other party, w death comes life

[@kookajoyart]

I love the symbolism and artistry in this exchange. The way KB explained it on Instagram was so on point.

[@MosesMatsepane]

Crae is finally getting redeemed from being labeled "appealing to the mainstream" by the church, and yet the mainstream is recognising him for walking with the Lord.

[@dbrown3271]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! Glad this light is being shinned on him !

[@kalu8652]

Yep. When you really walk with Christ, you may get the same treatment he did (hated by the world and by religious folk alike).

[@AntaneseTooREAL]

🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@wolfofumbra8332]

Been listening for years! I've been praying for him and I'm happy to see that he carries that cross unashamed no matter who's listening or in the room. Praying for you Lecrae and I'm proud of you. God bless you and 116 group.

[@austinkrause5421]

The honesty in this song, it takes a lot of guts to release something like this. If you understand Crae's story, this song will hit different. You really see his growth as a human. He goes from a tough upbringing, to finding Christ, getting hurt by Christians, going back to his old ways of coping, comes back more understanding, and Christians call him fake. And now he's here with his zeal of Rebel, but his understanding from Church Clothes 3 & 4. This guy is my inspiration fr, besides Jesus and my grade 8 teacher. Shout out Jesus, shout out Lecrae, and shout out Mr. Tran, I love you man. 🫶🏼

[@charelle212]

Awwwww hahahaha love ur shout outs!!!!!! Powerful🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 means a lot coming from a school teacher mom of a 12yr old and Jesus lover

[@austinkrause5421]

@@charelle212 i'm glad i can inspire you, you inspire me! Being a teacher ain't easy at all, especially with the responsibility of raising them up to have a relationship with Jesus. Stay strong out there

[@wolfofumbra8332]

Oh yeah we gotta keep praying for Lecrae. He's carrying his cross proudly and let's keep praying that his message and mission spread and continue to call people to Christ.

[@samuwellz9408]

"He died instead of it" 🙌🏽🔥 AMEN!!

[@MichaelTetteh-m7t]

I like the way he is calm and always points back to jesus also i literally just watched a reaction video to this song bro

[@ziggysteve]

This that apostle flow 🖤

[@fevennegussie7733]

Lecrae, when I listened to this song this morning I got so emotional. I felt my faith stirring up fiercely. Thank you. God bless you!

[@justingolightly7223]

All of his songs are fire. Lecrae My guy, this song is great. God bless

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

Way better title than what everyone has been using

[@jonathanellis5811]

See, THIS is why I’m a die-hard Lecrae fan; he’s just letting his heart bleed on the track. Thank you for being so vulnerable, honest, and faithful with what you have, Lecrae. Your music genuinely has changed my life and got me through many of my toughest times. I’ve listened to this song on repeat for the past two days; love it so much.

[@YetanotherAccount-fw8mw]

Thank you Jesus!!! ❤❤ It's time to shine a light in this dark times.

[@reech6589]

Glad I found my way here. Great response, awesome verse. Bring back the age of real rap and music for the soul.

[@docjp3]

Man that last line… major bar 🙏🏾

[@burgersbiblesaeh849]

Glad he actually released it. This is classic Lecrae 🙏🔥 I've always appreciated how he is so genuine and doesn't pretend to be perfect. Doesn't sugar coat the words. I don't care what anyone says. Dudes gifted and a legend.

[@mercivic]

Well put. Classic Lecrae. This reminds me a little of Prayin for you.

[@burgersbiblesaeh849]

@@mercivic that's what everyone keeps saying. I can definitely see that now. I do miss the classic Lecrae sometimes. Seems like he's coming full circle.

[@victoroke-mc4nn]

🎯

[@originaldomi]

a Kendrick and Lecrae collab now would be amazing and inspiring

[@Man_Jr._Studios]

It’s not far fetched, he’s collabed with Dax and Ty Dolla $ign before.

[@HaffthaTrueff]

Love that we having this dialogue....the knowledge from these young men...listen.

[@tashvelez7286]

I love this!!!! God bless you, Lecrae, and all who are reading this. ❤

[@Themaleorganism]

I've been listening to Lecrae since I was little, and I never expected to hear something like this. I never expected to love it this much either.

[@TheUglyDoctor]

1:48 this gets better the more times you listen 😤

[@RebuttalThattt]

God bless you Crae. In my eyes you've been a top lyricist for well over a decade. Way before the Kendrick mention. Proud of you! Keep reppin Christ & being amazing bro! Love you g!

[@j_mil7]

Dude you literally inspired me so much to continue my career in music ur story is very powerful I hope God can do a work in me bc I’ve fallen away, but he has a plan, but I need to conform first

[@RighteousRambler]

Reminiscent of " Praying for you". Dope track, awesome response

[@pbnjlover116]

God blessed you Lecrae this talent of song writing is insane!!! ima listen to more by you

[@Nitr.o]

This song is great, man! I would never have started listening to you before this. I'm really glad that you made this in response to Kendrick's mention! (I know Lecrae won't read this, but I just wanted to say it anyway).

[@avacosse6168]

Seeds are being planted 🤗

[@gustavosifuentes3991]

Yup 🫡

[@austinkrause5421]

Crae just doing his part, all thanks to Jesus 🫶🏼

[@piyo744]

hopefully for a kenny/lecrae collab, shit would be tight

[@trapofonidrillore185]

I was suggested here while listening to the song “Gandi - Yea Yea” 😅😅

[@AQuinn0630]

Reviving the culture

[@UEMusic09]

Bro, hear me! It's been on repeat the entire week! It's a masterpiece. Absolute perfection. Thank you!

[@agnesgoldberg7341]

I keep listening to it every time I start the car back to back with Kendrick Lamar then this song then Dee1 I can’t get enough of it. Every time I get something new out of the same message in a very helpful and positive way. I am so glad I found your comment. Thank you 🙏 . God bless.

[@FlexDemon123]

@@agnesgoldberg7341 I do the same thing bro 🙏 thats wild!

[@wallszymusic]

Lecrae blessed us with a 🔥 verse

[@thedragellar5844]

Thanks to Kendrick for the intro of u to me.....i fan u now

[@poison.tree-ui]

You had to wait for Dot to be a fan?

[@RxtnNero]

​@@poison.tree-uihe said he was grateful for the INTRODUCTION to Lecrae, which would very readily imply that he had never heard of him prior, not needed dot to start liking him

[@NaveenDewangan]

same

[@Seasons-jw6lb]

You probably heard him but was unaware. He is one of the rappers for “Coming In Hot” which I learned about 2 weeks ago is a Christian rap song or perhaps created by Christian rappers.

[@zaidlacksalastname4905]

Kendrici just put me on Lacrae Legend to Legend, love it

[@natashaw8401]

I don’t even listen to rap but I pray this goes viral; for all the right reasons. Spreading the gospel at its finest. 🔥🔥🔥

[@DOUBLEJOE850]

I’ve been listening to your music for more than 10 years. Way before Kendrick mentioned you. Keep doing your thing, Lecrae 🙏🏾🔥

[@matthewmayes87]

I can't lie. I just learned about who you were. Because of kendrick. And bro, i'm glad he did. This right here is so meaningful. I can relate to this so much. I'm gonna check out more of your catalog for sure!

[@mercywalschek2695]

Ya. This was exactly what I needed to hear.

[@Seasons-jw6lb]

A few weeks ago, I stumbled on Lecrae’s channel. I just simply enjoyed his insight and show. Unbeknownst to me as I was watching an episode of him with Montel Jordan, I learned that he is one of the rappers for “Coming in Hot”. Shocking to say the least!👀 I enjoy his interviews and insights on Christianity and the world. Continue Lecrae with how the Lord is utilizing you to guide others toward Christ.

[@David_G3221]

LETS GO!!!!! Literally so proud of you Crae! 🎉

[@andrew_ward]

Big stuff happening in Christian hip-hop right now! Praise the Lord! I'm actually so excited about what God is doing and what He is going to do. This song hits so hard, man. I appreciated how humble you are on this track, I seriously got goosebumps when you talked about Jesus turning his head, you being Uriah's killer, and especially that last line when you dropped "Christ ain't watch the party die He died instead of it" SHEEESH!! That hits sooooo hard. I've been and will continue to be praying that God blesses you and your ministry, keep it up, man. God is truly working and will continue.

[@RStraight]

Lecrae gave the best possible response to “I wonder what Lecrae would do”🫡🔥🔥

[@dwayne1507]

I wanna see Kendrick and Lecrae doing these songs at the Super Bowl 🏈 who wit me?

[@austinkrause5421]

That would be sick, I wonder how that would work?

[@TheyLiveUareSheep]

You just put it in the universe I think this is what needs to happen honestly

[@EremosWithChrist]

@@TheyLiveUareSheep🤦🏻‍♂️

[@amamihe6465]

BRING DEE-1

[@Litcentral09]

That would be boring lol we wanna turn up at the halftime show not fall asleep

[@The_ReesesKing]

"Christ didn't watch the party die, he died instead of it." 🔥

[@Clayshamar]

What does that mean?

[@tie7626]

cringe

[@johnlewis8934]

This was great. I hope that everyone that listened to Kendrick’s song listins to this one as well

[@Anit-Musicindustrysongs4Christ]

Ive been to listenin to Lacrae since 07 Lord Jesus Bless His Soul. Hes been a light in a dark place.

[@dorianjames5383]

Keep up the great work Lecrae! This is excellent art! Hip hop at its finest.

[@michaels2208]

Grew up on Skyline too. I'm always happy Lacrae releases new fire. Good to see someone get out and succeed

[@bigbotalert5826]

Troops stand up , send it up. Our brothers need support. To speak for us 🔥🙌🏾

[@cxsperTheGhost]

Been listening to this song ever since the Instagram release. The lyrics of this are so powerful Lecrae. Keep up the amazing work man and I pray that God may continue to bless you and allow your cup to overflow. Praying for Kendrick too brother 🙏

[@reztech0ne]

This made me float man. such a good track. beautiful lyricism and an even better message. God bless

[@jamdimon]

Really my first Lecrae song, and I’m on board

[@The_KingsTable]

Love the vulnerability in this, and love that you answered the question for Kendrick and all the people who came here from his song.

[@tianthandy7786]

This is the lecrae that I remember 🔥🔥

[@alexanderson281]

You had me in tears with this one.

[@atkay8511]

That last line will change lives

[@RadiostatsApp]

Boom! Have you seen that this track was played on KKFI 90.1 FM in Topeka, USA!

[@christophercrawford9361]

Glad to see this response. I expected no less.

[@GotGood77]

I haven't heard the Kendrick song but this go so hard Crae! My God the boy coming back stronger!

[@jacksonwilliams7613]

This could be legendary

[@Trustnobodyever]

Instant Modern Day Hip-Hop Classic 🙌

[@Dallas-bi2hr]

Man I'm so glad you're throwing the Bible back in your music 🎶🎶🎶

[@immmXLyrics]

Hey brother, love to see u back in the GAME!

[@AGGreenII]

A wonderful surprise to have this to listen to while I'm at work 🎉

[@circuit1138]

“Sometimes i wonder what Lecrae would do.” - Kendrick Lamar

[@PhillipBrew]

The world needs more of this...

[@calebtaufi387]

Been a blessing seeing Lecrae's journey and growth since Real Talk

[@burgersbiblesaeh849]

Right. Been watching him grow for 20 years. No one knows about Real Talk bro lol. I never really thought back then God would use him so much to reach the masses and industry but here we are. Revival looks like this in 2024. And it's here. In my opinion.

[@austinkrause5421]

he needs a movie bruh, but it better be good and some corny "God's Not Dead" type directors and writers. It needs to be made with respect, understanding, and love for the art of film, that would do him and God justice.

[@thebakdrop]

I’ve listened to this so many times and at the end I’m crying 😭

[@Kneemo2x]

Undisputed Bop!!!!

[@connorbeckner1954]

This gave me chills down my spine. Thanks Lecrae for being an example to all of us in this dark world. It would be amazing for hip-hop and the world to see God work through Lecrae and Kendrick.

[@connorbeckner1954]

This is my first like on the internet. U made my day

[@GooseGamer08]

Recently started listening to his podcast, just the way he cares about people and gently convicts them in and out of his music is amazing. Keep it up man, you're a blessing fr🔥

[@The_Rhykker]

God bless you bro this was beautiful.

[@EduardRodriguez-f1q]

This the one 🔥🔥🔥

[@theimpeccable1069]

Did Lecrae do a better job in this 'Hurricane Kendrick' situation?!?! 😨 I'm from NC and J. Cole could have done a better job!! WHO/WHERE is your HR nigga?!! 😂Hire DaBaby TEAM! (Thanks J. Cole frfr!! 💯 )

[@theimpeccable1069]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@devinwendell9110]

Amen. All i can say. Amen. Glory be to God.

[@handsomemchawo9088]

Just wake up vibing on Crae

[@KellyChome-ff5nk]

"...that pro'ly went over they heads..." still got me smirking every time I hear it. 'Cause it did😂.

[@tribeofJudah251]

Romans 6:23 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[@blahblahlablah]

One of the hardest hitting raps I've ever heard.

[@Pratik.C.Ray88]

This is a beautiful song. I'm not even Christian but I really felt your message

[@crypticmogul4657]

Man this like a full circle record for Lecrae man

[@CookingShef-ti9vt]

This was so cold espacially the last line was iconic

[@Avimuse77]

LECRAE SPITTIN MORE FIRE THAN SATAN EVER WILL!!!!!

[@existabove589]

Blessed way to reach out while people have their ears towards you.

[@MKZ-OfficialMusic]

Lecrae speak the word in rhymes got me listening all the time open my Bible and recite revelations is almost our time

[@ashleyrodriguez951]

Put my son on Christian rap when he was 10. I introduced him to you and Hulvey (my two favs) He’s 14 now and he has his own taste in music. Today I was kinda proud when he came to show me this song you dropped. He was like mom remember Lacrea, I'm like yeah why? he’s like, listen… Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29