See Kendrick-Drake battle broken down on the news! (‘Obama Called It,’ MSNBC’s Ari Melber)

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#kendricklamar #drake #notlikethis #ovo #rapbattle

[@rororidley5829]

Drake was battling Kendrick, while Kendrick was battling for the soul of the hip hop culture.

[@mzyouknowit8024]

Thank you what Kendrick has done was shift our music back to being lyrically intelligent and time when the music had substance I’m here for it tired of this new hip hop trash

[@tiptop9687]

❤❤❤❤❤ your comment is deeper than the ocean. Cause one listens to rap doesn't make one hip-hop. The culture is lived and learned. It's beautiful poetry in motion.

[@katsterling2226]

Drake read and performed what was written FOR him. Kendrick destroyed All of the writers and won😂

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Its time for them to understand. They ARE NOT like us

[@themightierpencil]

@@katsterling22261 v 20

[@armored_variant9740]

Bruh you know its bad for drake when news outlets makes a breakdown of him loosing☠️

[@ontopofu]

That part 🤣🤣🤣

[@-KeithSmith]

Kendrick did this for the culture. This was for US !!! ✊🏿🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@Musik216]

Facts!! (You know, like I know, they don't see US!!💯) Edit to say: Because They're not like US, they're not like US!!

[@jonathanthompson7067]

stop making this a black vs white thing lol

[@-KeithSmith]

@@jonathanthompson7067 explain

[@jonathanthompson7067]

@@-KeithSmith Been a fan of both artist and came into the rap battle with a objective opinion. Drake is half black with a father that has African American roots. If he ain't the culture then, J.Cole, Bob Marely, Barrak Obama, and etc... not either. Let's call a spade a spade

[@AmandaMack-ok1uv]

​@@jonathanthompson7067Why are you people always trying to dictate when black people can bring up race? Then sit back in silence when racist whites attacked Beyonce for having the audacity to release a country album 😏

[@quintonchapman1776]

The fact that Kendrick Lamar is the only rapper to ever win a Pulitzer award not even 2pac and Eminem have that accolade says something 📝♊️🔥

[@BoBo-pj4yv]

Pulizter prize is a white mans journalists award. Really means nothing......foh

[@PropsToPopeye]

Different Eras. They were Pandering but y'all Love When They recognize you. You a good boy

[@187-SaltyCrackers]

​@@PropsToPopeyeNah your just angry that the birth decline rate is steadily rising!!! Stop touching kids Casper boy 😂

[@quintonchapman1776]

@@PropsToPopeye ok you hating with what you said 😂🤣

[@barcelonachair6487]

in the era of 2Pac and Eminem rappers were considers villains of the music industry and of the pop culture. Bill Clinton ran his presidential campaign blaming "gangsta rap" for many of societal ills at the time (and white people tried frame most rappers that way). There wasn't any possibly any rapper would receive such an award for their art during those eras. It had nothing to do with Kendrick's talent it has to do with Hip Hop being more mainstream. An Ari Melber type wouldn't have discussed it back in the day on a news network, you have no idea how Hip Hop was consumed back in the day or even viewed by the world at large. I am talking going back to its origins. No pulitzer prizes given to any one in Hip Hop "we" weren't good enough. It was just a fad.

[@beingantonio]

Gather here for Kendrick -------------->

[@jgalvan09]

yeah Drake going to jail

[@yahelazar4266]

Kendrick is for the people, Drake is for the industry.

[@dijobe2604]

The industry is the people

[@yahelazar4266]

@@dijobe2604 the people are the consumers and the industry are the artists and so forth 🤔

[@tanyagivens4338]

​@@dijobe2604no, the industry is those people in charge that try to control the money, music, and narrative while taking a majority of the profits. There are a lot of artists that are out there and stifled by the industry. Now more people use internet and go the independent route. Thr industry is fighting for it's life to keep control.

[@terrijohnson459]

BARS!!!!

[@cricketkeller]

Kendrick donates money to missions all the time, but doesn’t advertise it. He visits homeless shelters frequently and takes photos with people. The man puts his money and actions where his mouth is.

[@deniseeugene1852]

He walked around in Harlem with no entourage and was hanging out with the residents.

[@Cvwavy408]

He spent the day in Ghana and got to know the culture and people there. Even played soccer and fifa with the children and adolescents. He regularly visits Compton, there’s no doubt he is still as much part of that community as he was when he grew up there.

[@deniseeugene1852]

@@Cvwavy408 I was watching the news video of him in Harlem because I live in Queens. No one knew he was coming lol.

[@eddiehudson939]

That’s all the toung n cheek stuff politicians do I mean really meaningful for the culture he just used to justify ostracizing drake ……🤔not some random village in some other country

[@Bigpound76]

​@@deniseeugene1852but he was there

[@katsterling2226]

It was NOT between 2 artists. It was Kendrick beating an Actor with more writers than Family Guy!

[@JonJon-dp3sf]

😂😂😂

[@ayobfine]

😀💯👌🏼

[@ThePqueen1]

🤣😂

[@user-lo8yo5dz3d]

😂😂😂😂😂savage

[@joneschilufya867]

Only one writer writes for FM and plays all characters 😂😂

[@JaeAR20]

Dont forget Kendrick has won 17 Grammys to Drakes 4

[@Rue100]

F××× THE GRAMMYS KENDRICK LAMAR DESTROYED DRAKE THE POP RAPPER FROM CANADA AND BIRACIAL

[@alexandertsanga]

Money talks

[@hugh_jasso]

​@@alexandertsanga are you suggesting Kendrick has more money than Drake and bought the accolades?

[@andreden8335]

Grammy is rigged tho Kendrick is better but we don't care about Grammy

[@anthonygregory5150]

@@alexandertsanga But when the pen hits the pad, does it though?

[@selenasimmons6653]

Kendrick won by saying what needed to be said. Its been too long since the culture has had real dialogue be the spotlight... Kendrick made sure hip hop gets back to the truth of the matter

[@StandUpGill]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@alainahornsby9025]

We Deserve Real Battles Of Him Hip Hop Not Lies But True Art Facts Especially When You Win A Battle By Throwing Out Criminal Allegations To Make A Hit Song To Say Anything To Win That Is Not Art That Is Not Poetic Is Sad 😢

[@josephturner4348]

Big facts

[@PriceXPRICE]

​@@alainahornsby9025 wait how do you know it's false information?👀

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

He is not like us and Kendrick drew the line n the sand

[@sharecaligurl]

Team Kendrick

[@paulettebradley6593]

DITTO ❤

[@rororidley5829]

Kendrick is so deep and truly loves and respect the culture.

[@mandelleli]

K-dot won by 10K miles ❤

[@lisaprendergast9716]

This is surreal. This clip belongs in a time capsule.

[@kitaredd9720]

I so agree. Both to the surreal and time capacity.

[@statikfeedbak]

Absolutely surreal, Ari should’ve documented this segment on location at a barbershop or cookout

[@sherrellc4659]

Agreed 👍🏿

[@legacy9867]

Faaaaacctz! This is a GOLDEN breakdown/analysis

[@Beiezle]

10000%

[@Gankzta]

Cole touch your heart, Kendrick touch your soul, Drake touch your kids 😈

[@Renaissance_Man1800]

🤭🤭😂😂😂

[@yodithteklemariam8683]

Best comment

[@joelessiet9117]

Right!!

[@jordant96740]

😂😂😂😂

[@user-lo8yo5dz3d]

😂😂😂😂 Dope comment

[@yoswifty303]

Kendrick gave the copyright to the songs up. That’s incredible

[@kweenliquidwatasb360]

He wins for that alone.

[@goddesshealing2448]

Truth Spoken 💯 ✔️ 🙏 💜

[@reneemcmillan2724]

To who ?

[@Classylady729]

​​@@reneemcmillan2724He just took the copy right off so that means people can use it remix it what ever they want to do,any body he's a real one

[@baileydunningbvi]

@@reneemcmillan2724to anyone who wants to use it - no copyright strikes, so the streamers were allowed to earn money from their reactions/commentary

[@Kondja_]

Correction .... Drake is NOT a poet

[@xavier7356]

Belittling Drake's skill is also belittling Kendricks accomplishment. Kendrick completely dominated Drake who is also extremely talented...like it or not.

[@7sneves]

Drake is a highly skilled poet, Kendrick just happens to be more talented.

[@StandUpGill]

Lol

[@Kondja_]

@7sneves calling that poetry is ridiculous but do you

[@7sneves]

@@Kondja_ Man I know you don't like Drake but don't discredit his pen game.

[@johnsaylor1583]

Kendrick ain't lying though

[@matthewcotton8241]

Dude made up a whole person that doesn't exist on a song lol. What are you talking about?

[@johnsaylor1583]

@@matthewcotton8241 The way he and his team are moving has convinced me that he is not lying.

[@vastviksharma9526]

Come out of your bubble and see drakes weird interaction ​with girls

[@AangAtum]

​@@matthewcotton8241 People actually found a daughter AND a son on drake. You need to do your research instead of blindly following a pathological liar We got receipts on the cease and desist Receipts on underage kids Receipts on backstabbing wayne

[@Robskimask]

@@matthewcotton8241Stay out of it… you clearly lost

[@trishhunt4085]

I'm Canadian, so of course, I will stand behind and defend Kendrick Lamar! Aubrey Graham, aka Drake, is this generation's Vanilla Ice - a privileged, arrogant wanna-be with zero talent. I'm ashamed that we are from the same country.

[@donnaflores2166]

My Canadian grandmother would always say if you have nothing nice to say be silent 😂😂

[@JohnWick-gl6mw]

You tried to Mike Tyson drakey 😅

[@rubyburks7366]

😂😂😂😂😂😂why?

[@AMeZoRaCiNG]

I wouldn’t say ZERO talent😂😂

[@Sonia1str8diamond]

I applaud you for taking a stand. ❤️

[@barbarachambers7974]

The fact mainstream media is paying attention to it is amazing.

[@BLJ023]

That part!

[@elizabethhargrove9283]

Wasnt even on my political bingo. Yet, this is how rap battles are done....It's like playing "the Jones".🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@barbarachambers7974]

@elizabethhargrove9283 I am in my mid 60's so hearing about this on mainstream media is a shock. Most of the time, they don't care.

[@carolholmes9421]

It's actually disheartening that this is news. We are so lost.

[@LUX_8]

​@@carolholmes9421Certain people like to INSERT themselves into TOPICS WHICH DOESN'T CONCERN THEM! 🙄

[@stickshiftt9127]

To be fair Drake has a history of fondness for younger women. Last time Drake got accused for having a kid (by Pusha T) Drake said it was a lie but a few months later he told the world he had a son.

[@jdubb0113]

Yup...😂🤦‍♂️

[@michellestrickland7524]

Under age girls

[@caramelcosmo7118]

😩😩😩

[@grandpasbag]

So dumb

[@sunnyboknow]

That did happen. Credibly means something

[@MultiYolonda]

I wish they would report on Drake's questionable behavior before calling Kendrick a liar

[@laughorcry5218]

Many of them are like Drake in the industry, if Drake goes down, some will too.

[@kayrenee2652]

No worries, the curtain has been drawn opened, and THE TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL The Dark is coming to light for ALL to see.

[@kingkammo6139]

SMFH SHOULD'VE KNOWN the news would discredit TRUTH SOMEHOW

[@KrissesSZN]

Real journalists gather evidence first before speaking on speculations. (I do think drake is sus tho lol)

[@onlythemessenger-my8ny]

because its not true its a smear campaign.

[@cocoselman4532]

Kendrick is not only a lyrical genius, and a "PULITZER PRIZE WINNER," He's a "CULTUREL WARRIOR!" HE IS "BRILLIANT, BOLD, and BRAVE! MASTERFULLY "WOKE" and a FORCE TO BE RECCONED WITH! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM, because HE LOVES HIS PEOPLE! ❤️💪🏾👑💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🙌🏾

[@themostsecretscience6409]

This is the most well explained rap beef I've ever heard on mainstream news in my 40+ years of life. Usually, it's in damnation of the genre. Wow, MSNBC!

[@ValRichardson]

Agreeeeed!

[@gmac8586]

Does Ari secretly listen it?

[@andreden8335]

I love your profile pic 😂😂

[@changingfashionsinc]

😅🤯 the fact they know it's deeper than rap

[@ver-amusement]

Ari references hip hop history ROUTINELY on his segments. He’s locked in

[@thatotherdan9984]

The fact that this middle-age white man's breaking down a rap beef on the news shows how far we've come.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

He always talks music, hip-hop specifically but he mentions everything

[@LUX_8]

😂😂😂😂🙄 No.

[@LilliLamour]

Abri Miller, the newscaster, always has hip hop artist on his show. He's a true hip-hop fan, and hip hop is older than him... so yeah, he's gonna speak on it. Watch the news to be more current, please.

[@Pa1magram]

Good piece! Kendrick is the culture! 👑

[@fostermichaelr]

Casually threw in a “not like us” toward the end.

[@bgbgbgbg7353]

Yep

[@edwarddavis7313]

That's my favorite track

[@beulahisrael5773]

He did highlight that last verse though.

[@user-fi9sz2xu7f]

The black delegation would like to trade Aubrey Graham for Ari Melber

[@kimberly8695]

😅😅

[@xnjgirl99]

I second! 👋🏼

[@joelessiet9117]

Right!!!

[@jeffreyhanc1711]

LOL

[@LJDavisfamily6]

😂😂

[@lisalove4183]

They Not Like Us🎤🕺💃🕺💃

[@DreDiesel42]

Isn’t it absurd that people claim that we as Foundational Black Americans have no culture when we are the coolest Americans and the most influential people in the world 🌎

[@thejourney4445]

I absolutely agree, but they have to take this dance because to talk about black culture is to talk about America. The United States is black with white face and white privilege… Peace and love to you.

[@hugh_jasso]

A diss song about Drake broke streaming records previously held by Drake. That has to sting!!

[@matthew9867]

Would absolutely love to see Ari get a long form interview with Kendrick. I think it would be a great conversation.

[@MrBroderickg14]

Yeah…two white dudes chatting

[@ro992]

@@MrBroderickg14 *Jealous much* ?

[@MrBroderickg14]

@@ro992 why when black is superior?

[@mju911]

90% of drake fans wear high heels

[@SEOshogun]

Ok Camron!!! I see you! Lol

[@JohnWickPotter]

Funny thing is it’s probably both genders lol

[@LordOfTheDeceased]

"Who do we oppose, and why do we care. That they're *not like us*" Bro had a fun time doing this panel 😂.

[@kourtneykingz8363]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mr.viewer5616]

I am a simple Caribbean guy living in France and I like watching Ari's MSNBC because he is a man of culture, and I appreciate that.

[@rhill3611]

No, he not of black American Culture He don't know US

[@thehoneydeev]

Watch the breakfast club

[@mr.viewer5616]

I understand your point, but it's MSNBC not BET, and I am not African American either. I do appreciate the fact that he often goes beyond the traditional anchor line to provide some insightful commentary. That's it.

[@kevinhousen2791]

​@@rhill3611he may not know us but one thing for sure Ari knows his hip hop and rap.

[@beulahisrael5773]

@@rhill3611 As a note, the guy said he’s Caribbean. He doesn’t know US either. 🧐 Someone else said the news guy knows Hip Hop! It’s FBA culture. He can’t fully know it. 😒 There’s that culture vulture agenda.

[@salicecanady6522]

I don't think Kendrick is attempting to "take the throne." Kendrick is on a different plane, while Drake is on the plain as Kendrick soars into the mountains.

[@kingbreeze972]

“The truth is too complicated to hide now!” - Kendrick Lamar

[@morpheusmatrix9207]

Drake's so good at acting he somehow managed to convince people for 15 years that he was a real person

[@LUX_8]

FACTS!!!!!!!

[@madam472]

Drake has a learned behavior being a MAMZER

[@SakuraRJones]

I knew Ari wouldn't be able resist covering this 🎉 nicely done, sir.

[@BoBo-pj4yv]

Fox news would never have this conversation....

[@VoltisArt]

They wouldn't even understand half the words, much less keep up with the themes and meaning.

[@BoBo-pj4yv]

@@VoltisArt right.....😁

[@chrisglover9700]

And they shouldn't. MsNBC shouldn't have this story. Ari is a culture vulture. If you go thru the comments, 80% of the people have zero idea what's going on.

[@frankwhite3659]

​@@chrisglover9700Yet here you are soaking up the coverage.

[@edwarddavis7313]

​@@chrisglover9700Ari has been down with Rap for a long time.

[@joerogain5025]

''Do you miss me now?'' Barrack Obama

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

No

[@captivehonor3764]

No

[@MarketMaker23]

Yes

[@captivehonor3764]

@@MarketMaker23 You don't miss him he's still president. Potato head is his puppet.

[@robertbirch5676]

It's like Obama said bring a knife

[@nitroluskincaid]

I love Ari for keeping hiphop on the front burner!! I wish Ari spoke on real lyrics of an artist vs the use of ghostwriters!!!! 💯👀

[@zeevanatashazazhinne3136]

I wish he'd go back to the beginning and then to groups like The Disposable Heroes of HipHoprisy

[@schubertjoseph1478]

😂😂

[@DJNaveE]

oooh he has...trust...yes he has...many many times.

[@rubyburks7366]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉

[@randomgirl3269]

Imagine getting smoked so hard in a diss track that it goes viral on the news

[@blklatino93312]

I've always been impressed with Ari melbers' love for music, especially rap. When he ends his show with lyrics. Or reference lyrics during his show. I know he is a kdot fan.

[@greenkey21]

Kendrick doesn't just win... he demolishes the social constructs to create something better, something evolved.

[@slaughterhome]

This is probably the best mainstream news coverage of the feud I've seen.

[@katsterling2226]

Kendrick earned and battled many to get where he is and won a Pulitzer. Drake was/is an actor that woke up and said I want to rap. Had a ton of support, buddied up to everyone here in the U.S and mimicked artists. Period. Drake is an actor /performer PERIOD.

[@reelpat215beats]

Shout out to Ari for reporting on the culture much love Ari

[@GoldenVicki]

This is the absolute best breakdown I've seen

[@himotheejenkins]

This may be the best breakdown I’ve seen on the battle. The Drizzler is cooked

[@RussellDale6019]

Well I guess you're entitled to your opinion.

[@pellep7722]

Yoo Kung fu Kenny killed drake career so bad all the major news stations even had to cover crime story😂😂

[@LAVISHING]

Didn’t think that it would get on this news. I’m amazed.

[@actualbadness]

long live Tupac

[@lisafraley386]

It's definitely the era of "all hidden things will be revealed, no stone left unturned"

[@kayrenee2652]

💯👑♥️♥️♥️

[@wandaclemmons6242]

As a Black educator Ari I thank you for such a powerful analysis. I am from the original generation of hip hop and am straight out of Compton born and raised. My son sent me your piece. But I had already seen it because I’m a big fan! You put everything in context so accurately and powerfully! I pray that your analysis will be taught in schools for generations. It is gift that keeps on giving. Thank you!

[@MsYooToob]

Who else here love Ari 😂

[@PandaAssociation]

Hip hop is a sport.

[@Elizabeth-dg1gn]

I watch that too, lol His reaction to Drakes last one was nonsense though

[@kevinwatson3874]

Hip is a disease ! Hop is a very bad virus !

[@barcelonachair6487]

To sell records. Let's not get it twisted. It's brilliant marketing. Everything in entertainment has to find a way to turn the art into a business. Be cognisant of it though. Why do you think Nikki beefs with everybody?

[@adu11]

​@@barcelonachair6487 hip hop is an art or sport that can be USED to make a profit. Not every rap beef becomes a public spectacle and I'd argue the vaaaaast majority of beef's are waged in a type of cold war format as was the case for years between these two. Don't conflate hip hop as an artistic sport w some generic tool for profit like soda or candy. Its a medium that can be utilized for either (profit or expression)

[@theangrycows]

Don demarco bang bang

[@mketcham5609]

Mr Melber is the most refreshing commentator. Thank you, Ari!

[@OwlFalcon]

Wow im shocked. This was GREAT detailed piece.

[@kcdogg9779]

We appreciate you bringing light the true meaning behind the battle for those who had no idea.

[@ValRichardson]

Such an impactful piece that really was respectful of the culture and made all the right ties. 10/10!

[@barbaraayarza5352]

It's pretty iconic a rap battle is making mainstream news...❤️❤️❤️ Kendrick Lamar is NEXT LEVEL influence on society....❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ritaturner924]

Ari brings the news for the ages!

[@saben47]

You did it Kendrick! Continue to lift the veil King 🙏🏽

[@Dynamic_Mercenary]

Drake the new Ja Rule

[@phillrockman]

This is a battle about authenticity and Drake tried to use AI Tupac to fight it. I think we all know who own. (assuming it's even over)

[@lnapjr76]

It's over. Even if aubrey opens his mouth again, it'll be like whistling in a graveyard. There's nothing he can say or do. Kendrick need not say another word. The work is done.

[@seyioyetade]

​@@lnapjr76drake is coming

[@beulahisrael5773]

The attention given to Kendrick’s lyrics is why the music industry wants to dictate what rappers talk about. They prefer the lyrics stick to degrading topics rather than focus on solutions or spotlighting our issues. It all remains the same. They are afraid of our voices. Clearly.

[@brandonmccullor3600]

Facts

[@manganablackbirdbigbadwolf8212]

Kendrick is the GOAT! 💯👊🏽

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

No he's not!!! He overrated trash!!!

[@LeoPard-HQ]

1:29 How could you do Rick Ross like that? 😂 That's all in the past; he's all about calling Drake BBL Drizzy now. 🤣👌

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

Rick Ross stole that name and look.

[@LeoPard-HQ]

​@@DisaffectedLiberal why do I have this feeling that you are a Trump voter. Are you?

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

@@LeoPard-HQ is that your initial assumption when someone tells you something true that you don’t like?

[@LeoPard-HQ]

@@DisaffectedLiberal, you didn't correct my assumption that you're a Trump voter, but now I see you are one. 🫵🤣 Why venture outside your habitat? 😭

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

@@LeoPard-HQ I would happily vote for someone other than trump, but Biden is not an option. As a former registered democrat this is my natural habitat.

[@prodigydevelopers3677]

They not like us

[@vitodadon1640]

@AriMelber I love you fam. I've watched you quote hip hop lyrics since started your show. You had people from the culture on your show numerous times. For you to keep up with that kind of stuff you have to be in tune with it, so I definitely salute you sir! This movement doesn't have a color, it's only a vibe. ❤

[@jaquettafreeman3741]

I was waiting on your intelligent break down, and as usual you delivered 🔥

[@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM]

Raphael is the Archangel who heals. KL is sending truth.

[@fizzychizzy]

It was a double entendre. Invoking Raphael, the Renaissance artist that was part of a Big 3 in his own art period (Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael) and Raphael the arch angel. Note, Michelangelo was the more popular artist because of the amount of output he had at that time. It is actually beautifully written. Kendrick is amazing.

[@toolchickog9113]

Ari gleefully does this story. 🤣

[@DearFutureWifey]

This segment was articulated and produced so well. Thank you MSNBC.

[@warsheeppodcast]

I’m glad the mainstream media is keeping the senior citizens informed. Someone’s gotta do it.

[@Zelly225]

Im shocked how well they reported this without talking about the rumors. This desires some respect. These guys clearly have black people on the team or have been reporting on black news for some time. This is well done.

[@kevinbanks6456]

I believe the real problem mainstream has with this battle is 2 black rappers had more eyes on them then were watching the war for 2 weeks... that's TOO MUCH POWER as the saying goes.

[@changingfashionsinc]

Gave my heart some time to heal and ignore the evil for a weekend

[@trublu209]

Well said. Actually journalism just occurred. I forgot what that even looked like🤔

[@jocslim2013]

This is the best take on this topic. Very non-bias.

[@Nama_stina]

You are a true craftsman and I'm so glad your passion for hip hop gets to be platformed with your on-air talent in this way. Great job Ari - per usual

[@veronicaclark3174]

Great explanation on this report❤

[@PropsToPopeye]

This was terrible🤣🤣🤣

[@mimimckinney705]

Respect to the news anchor for understanding what this battle was really about. This will definitely go down as being one of the best rap battles of all time. Kendrick really got the masses thinking and conversations going.

[@EstherYlee-jy8mn]

He not a boy....that's a grown man, even lied about that

[@openminded4751]

“I remember you was feeling conflicted”

[@Queenofpentacles1]

Sooo you couldn’t find black poets and historical greats to liken Kendrick to 😐… they not like us

[@acbwest]

To be fair to them, comparing them to figures their audience might recognize could make the message click better for older generations or white people who “don’t get it”

[@PropsToPopeye]

Kendra brought Raphael into the conversation 🤣🤣🤣 Y'all know you celebrate White Greats

[@shavinehill4574]

Kendrick referenced himself to Rafael in 6:16 in LA

[@amnqetu8906]

Raphael is both an angel and an acclaimed artist that used a particular art style that Kendrick called out. The angel expelled demons.

[@chrisglover9700]

You obviously haven't head the songs so maybe you should sit this one out

[@joshuamatkin8306]

Hip hop is a blood sport. When you cross the line and bring up family, the rules go out the window. This has happened every time with diss tracks. It’s immature, and most agree it is, but that is the way it is in hip hop.

[@EthanShalev]

Omg! 12 minutes of news reporting/analysis, without once referencing He Who Sucks All The Air Out of Rooms, the twice impeached, 91 times indicted con artist. I could really do with more of this!

[@chrisglover9700]

But here you are... mentioning him..... YOU ARE THE PROBLEM

[@seyioyetade]

​@@chrisglover9700trump?

[@chrisglover9700]

@@seyioyetade I guess...

[@siyabongabuthelezi4267]

Thoroughly explained, I have to admit I didn't think I'd get such accurate journalism about the rap game. It clearly shows how far the culture has come in terms of influencing society and helping bring us all together under common discourse. I hope this shows us how common we all are when it comes to the human experience. From enjoying the music that comes out of this battle to discussing who takes the winning status. We're all getting challenged to critique what we can accept as art and we are adding to the history of Hip Hop Culture. ❤ what a time

[@ka9202]

CTG said it best: "Nobody cares about the truth when the lie is more entertaining."

[@mssanders280000]

Great piece!!! Huge Tupac fan and my son a Huge Kendrick fan this is awesome! Tupac proud he is smiling down and shining through you Kendrick!!! 💫🙏🏾💫

[@CharmaineRanford]

Kendrick told no lies and I love it. ❤🎉😊

[@margaret3153]

Hiw do you know?

[@StandUpGill]

Hip hop has always been the conversation of da culture. Some artist r in it for the glory and some for the urge to express a reality.

[@ficproduction]

KDOT, is the Truth. For the voice of Hip-Hop, in this time of need. Real recognize real.

[@earlskinner615]

Ari Melber for the win. Smart strategy to wait long enough to actually have some perspective.

[@coreyo.conner7897]

I'm renaming you Ari Thee MC! 😂🙌🏽

[@sjcj92]

Ari needs to be the honary hip hop news reporter.

[@empresssk]

Co-sign!

[@joelessiet9117]

Agreed!!

[@MrVesperatu]

J. Cole won. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what winning looks like.

[@LA-ci1cf]

I appreciate your breakdown and clear appreciation of the art. Weavin another great piece. Keep up the good work.

[@KenH-pm2lh]

Thank you Ari! More could have been said but thank you for this conversation