The New Kendrick Lamar Song Isn't About Drake, It's Bigger Than A Battle

[@mr.rashadgrice79]

Thank You.... People Really Be Looking For What They Want It To Be Rather than What It Actually Is....

[@RobMarkman]

agreed!

[@flacko_jody2130]

It's definitely drake disses. Kendrick makes songs about multiple things

[@randomcharacter6501]

​@@flacko_jody2130Dot is dissing the music industry. Drake is SO industry it sounds like a Drake diss.

[@flatbreadsub]

@@randomcharacter6501 spot on

[@quintonmiller8266]

​@@randomcharacter6501Drake too

[@chichi.phil413]

Thank you! I’m starting to be concerned that people don’t know how to listen to a song. It’s not about Drake ! It’s about this whole mess of an industry and culture . I’m proud of you that you are honest in your commentary instead of feeding into BS.

[@RobMarkman]

i appreciate you supporting it!

[@kellyjameric]

Everyone says drake is a industry plant, even if he's not talking about Drake he is still indirectly talking about him. More of a sneak diss but if you think this has nothing to do with drake y'all tripping

[@Brooklyn94269]

@@kellyjamericdef talking about Drake but only in a couple bars and moreso in retrospect

[@quintonmiller8266]

It is about Drake. Some of it. Read the lyrics. Olus he has Ebony Prince pic of those shoes. Thats Drake shoes! Size 12. Look it up.

[@holycam7521]

@@kellyjameriche went out his way to drop names in “like that” and “not like us”. I think it’s safe to assume when Kendrick wants to be direct he will take that flight like he said.

[@josmoore6007]

I agree he’s talking about the culture. Following his Super Bowl announcement, the level of hate was absurd, and then they shifted the focus onto Wayne.

[@RobMarkman]

yeah post super bowl convo got outta hand

[@marrtymax]

💯

[@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs]

He deserved that hate for taking a goat’s place

[@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs]

@@RobMarkmannot really. Why are people surprised not EVERYBODY wants to hear that anymore

[@josmoore6007]

@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs You can't take what was never yours to begin with.

[@Kissmahass510]

Everybody just wanna party all the time. I respect that Kendrick is trying to inspire. We need a change.

[@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs]

Yea Not Like Us is real inspirational 😂 🤡

[@intergalacticspacecanoe4659]

hes channeling the andre 3k spirit and i quote: "Are we so in denial when we know we're not happy here? (Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance)"

[@LowLeyeF311]

@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs is this not like us? No it isn't and not like us is most definitely inspirational

[@amandaisnotmyrealname3518]

@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegsit really is with a catchy beat

[@mmouyang]

I agree that it's not a Drake diss, but at the same time, that's kind of the biggest diss Kendrick could've made--he's saying Drake isn't even the Final Boss, he's just a pawn Kendrick had to get out of the way in order to get to the real target of his thought

[@blackjesus4525]

Sheesh… I didn’t even look at it like that, but you’re right.

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

I think that’s an excellent analysis!!

[@WavyKid13]

Exactly- calling him light work in the most viral rap battle in decades

[@alwaysknow3356]

You are so right. Kendrick is 'the seer' ....brilliant observation

[@ogdavid9141]

@@WavyKid13did he call him lightwork word for word? Id hate to have missed that considering how many times I listened to every diss 😂😭

[@Im_kway]

Much respect to you Rob, you're 100% correct. Every morning I ask myself "What am I going to consume today"... Keep going bro💪🏾

[@RobMarkman]

respect!!

[@geekylove3603]

​@@RobMarkman Yo Rob. Although I support his sentiments, do you think he may loose some of his friends/colleagues? For example. Doechii, the TDE artist. Now she is creative and smart, but she is also sexy/rachet sometimes vulgar. Ken is clearly going at some of her content. Then the "'street nigg**" There are lots of those dudes that he will know and listen to? Raekwon? Dre? Snoop? Schoolboy Q? I don't know. Is it silly to feel a little bit worried for him? Everything he is doing is in real time. It's actually incredibly fascinating, groundbreaking and kinda dark. Peace.

[@samsonnicholas576]

I felt the significance of it being released on 9/11 related to him wanting to “burn the industry to build it back up again”, much like…

[@RobMarkman]

DARK, but maybe. Might not be a coincidence at all, knowing Kendrick

[@Threadbow]

​@@RobMarkmani feel a lot of significance in 9/11 Both in words and date dropped.

[@itsgio1111]

I agree. Definitely feel like it’s to drive the point home that the culture is in a state of emergency and needs a clean slate with a complete reset.

[@learn2xpand862]

@@itsgio1111using 9/11 as a metaphor in itself is weird af

[@randomcharacter6501]

​@@learn2xpand862Nah it's not. What Bush did in response irl was weird because it cost more lives. People have been referencing tragedies and war in art for millenia. Maybe you're the type of person Dot talking about. The type of people who love the over sexualized, hyper violence bs that doesn't challenge you in anyway.

[@gordo5762]

I appreciate the fact there are people that can look past the fact “it’s not a bop” at the hight of his career with all this attention he chooses to shine his light on the real issues in hip hop. You don’t have to like it but you gotta respect it.

[@RobMarkman]

He got “Not Like Us,” he’s got it covered in the bop dept lol

[@javenwilliams9875]

Honestly, it felt like a diss to the whole whole game. The industry, the artists, the commentators, just everyone in general

[@RobMarkman]

Facts

[@defproof626]

Because everyone wants to be First not Accurate no one listened to the song and just wanted to report that Kendrick is back, some pods and or media in general only causes confusion like they did in the 90s .. I seen that Aaron Williams nonsense arrival on UPRoXX dude clearly is writing his article for this song as a diss song mentioning beating a dead horse ?? He says he is a Hip Hop Editor really ?? I mean I could write a better article in a comment section, he is representing confusion and didn’t listen to any thing he is a kid with no accountability … thank you Rob keep doing you

[@Jimmyjones151]

Absolutely. He’s pretty direct with what he’s speaking about. I feel like he’s gonna say some wild things on this next album. Kendrick truly is in his villain arc

[@lookatowel]

There's clearly some personal jabs in there, if not drake and akademiks who specifically is he talking about then I need names lol

[@yamomsboyfriend6631]

​@@lookatowelAny rapper 30 yrs old n older.....who doesn't give information or awareness to the youth. Everyone who is at the party in every song. So the shoe fits alot of people.... female male

[@G.LD.]

​@lookatowel we all know kendrick is one of the kings of subliminal disses but yk he's Jesus so everyone looks past it or shifts the focus to someone else that does the same thing

[@neotheboxer]

​@@G.LD. who thinks Kendrick is Jesus?

[@flacko_jody2130]

​@G.LD. Definitely disses. You just a Kendrick Hater tho obviously

[@DOCJTTAYLOR]

I actually agree with you. There is an incentive to make Dot v Drake. If that is the case its giving Biggie v 2Pac vibes and how the media pumped that up. Same game.... different mediums. Plus there is definitely a culture/commercce element.

[@theonewhoknocks3107]

My interpretation is that it’s directed to not only the industry but the idea of the industry within society as a whole. The way the industry has brainwashed all of us…we are the PARTY. In order for us to be reborn, we all must die. We’ve all played our part in the party to the point that we forgot that a party must have an ending. The concept and idea of culture in this iteration has to die, that includes our mentalities which are holding things back from progressing.

[@tsevere]

Kendrick addressed a symptom in the Drake battle, which was Drake himself. When you go to the doctor with an ailment, they'll likely give you something for the pain or the fever you're dealing with. Those are superficial issues and are brought on by something deeper. But only after those are resolved can you address the root cause of the problem. Maybe it's resetting a broken bone or antibiotics for an infection. That's when the actual healing begins. I think we are in the 'root cause' phase.

[@JerseyGirl381]

Some people we'll throw out their morals And integrity for a check.

[@RobMarkman]

we've all seen it before

[@LowLeyeF311]

day 1s in the building! I agree I think this is meant to be part of the heart series

[@RobMarkman]

DAY 1s!!!!

[@imvni]

I ain’t even half way through it. I love how you don’t sensationalize your commentary . You really unpack things

[@kymikay31]

You are Spot On!!! It feels like everyone wants it to be about everyone else AK,Drake,DJ FLEX etc. because it takes the heat off of them if they are guilty of everything he called out! Kendrick is too Emotionally Intelligent and And too much of a Foward Vision to be stuck on d-rake. That would be to trivial for HIS GENIUS!! His Vision has NEVER been small! That’s all…. KING 🤴🏾 KENDRICK he’s a once in a lifetime GIFT!🥹🙏🏾

[@conreyeverett7566]

Kendrick be taking to God like he’s his Best Friend as we all should do💪🏾💯🙏🏾

[@emmaessien-miles654]

I, totally, agree with you Rob! Kendrick is very calculated. No round 2, means no round 2. This record is for the 'industry.'

[@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs]

He should have left any Drake bars out than. That means nothing if he still dissing

[@Morgan-jz6je]

@@NostalgiaVomitBootlegsThats the thing, there are no Drake disses. Drake just embodies a lot of the things that Kendrick despises about the industry. That’s why him expressing his grievances about the industry reminds yall so much of Drake….Both he and the industry are sh*t and Kdot is calling it out.

[@tr3ssly]

Thank you Rob it’s not about drake it might be some shots but not the whole song it is bigger than the battle

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@akiret3113]

He ain't talking to the clown no more, he been dead. He after the circus. Appreciate your thoughts and agree 💯

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@indo2383]

I’ve felt the same way. Hearing people think otherwise is disappointing

[@booksmedia1171]

THANK YOU!!! For being honest about the song not being a diss!!!

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@katlego8539]

Came across your channel today. And this is what it’s about, thanks for keeping the culture of rap and hip hop music alive. Love from 🇿🇦🏆🙏🏾

[@RobMarkman]

thank you for coming through, please consider subscribing

[@katlego8539]

@@RobMarkman already did brother ☝🏾

[@Luckie76]

Thank you for your take! Kendrick was definitely talking about the culture. It’s much BIGGER than Drake.

[@RobMarkman]

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[@willvalentineart]

I've been seeing the take that Kendrick can't be anti-industry cause he's part of the industry, and I think it's an interesting topic. I feel like just cause you're part of something doesn't mean you have to approve of all of its qualities, and If I was a artist with a message, the idea of being able to speak on a stage as big as the superbowl would make me consider balancing that line. What good is having a message if no one ever hears it? Just cause we in the same place don't mean we got here the same way

[@RobMarkman]

I agree with you

[@shaspearman8647]

That’s like saying you can’t be anti-capitalism if you buy things and use money. We all have to live in this world. What is Kendrick posed to do? Be a corner rapper, rapping to the people on his block to appease these people?

[@willvalentineart]

@@shaspearman8647 exactly!

[@amantekleab7107]

An honest opinion is rare these days , appreciate you big brother

[@RobMarkman]

🫡 much love. Consider subscribing if you haven’t already.

[@Artsyjjc]

These are the types of conversations we need to be having and spotlighting. This is a refreshing find in a sea of ‘drama’ coverage and constant parroting of the same tired takes in commentary spaces. Thank you for speaking on your own experiences in the industry too, we as fans 100% need to be mindful of what we consume as well because the shit being shoveled down our throats.. it’s a sad state we’re in(not even just speaking on music but social media too.)

[@RobMarkman]

🫡 thank you for tuning in

[@ROBBIEB312]

Man thank you the only reaction video I seen that understood he just addressed the entire culture as of right now

[@RobMarkman]

🫡… thank you. Hope you’ll consider subscribing to the channel!

[@DatNinjaREDD]

Rob Markman I been rocking with you since you interviewed Kendrick when TPAB was dropping. Love your work. This song is to open the fans eyes to the Vlads, Akademics(I call him WAKADEMICS), all the others, and higher ups that are not for the culture. It is time to get rid of the cosplaying and money hungry that are not for the culture. We as the people needed this reset. Keep up the good work and don't let these lil kids that are wanna be hip hop fans try you. I'm 41 and I grew up with hip hop.

[@lovechild1024]

I didnt even get a chance to fully digest your first video and here you are with a follow up. Awesome!

[@RobMarkman]

Too much? Lol

[@lovechild1024]

​@@RobMarkmanNever! This is perfect. 😂 I have been sharing your first vid and still having discourse about that. You are giving us more to chew on. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and insights! 🔥

[@zenon6301907]

Good take. You’re the most sensible hip hop commentator out here.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already. Respect.

[@ApolloPlanetary]

I saw your take on the battle, commerce vs culture, in an Instagram short, which brought me to your channel. The angle that you brought back in April was dope, and it made me think of the beef differently from jump.

[@Kelvinrooney1989]

Finally a headline worth listenin to, I was wonderin how long till somebody gets that he’s talkin bout much more, and talkin from a perspective or remorse for doin what he done, and the fact that he justifies it as a need to do it so it will usher in a new era and freedom to get back to the foundation, and the importance of gettin to the core of hip hop and influncin, those who look up to you and understandin the power you hold with your words because words provoke action, and if you don’t believe that then you really need to understand that words always come before action, this is a wake up call/call to action, which is why he sayin I got nothin to lose, and it seems he’s embracing his hip hop savior calling, which I see why he didn’t want to it’s very spritual. Ok now ima listen to video thanks for creatin a headline of truth 🙏🏾

[@RobMarkman]

good perspective

[@luislantigua423]

Shots at Drake & industry (AK & Mal) throughout song. 2nd verse "Street niggas and the corporate guys, the rappers that report the lies" shot at Cam&Ma$e. 3rd verse "heavy metals on my sword, We settle hard disputes today/ the ghetto Hollywood divorce, Say hello to your future fate" shot at Wayne situation by referencing Wayne&Outkast song "Hollywood Divorce.

[@Sticknbkid]

Great analysis. State of hip hop would have been worse than it is if it wasn’t for Kendrick. He’s the true hip hop saviour.

[@neilthompson8027]

Now that this song is out and you look back and relisten to 6: 16 in LA, and the 3rd verse of MTG,it makes perfect sense that Kendrick was starting to address the culture. At the time Drake was just an example of the problem Kendrick has with the culture that he had to deal with, and now that he has moved past that battle, he is addressing the culture as a whole. “The industry’s cooked as I pick the carcass apart.”

[@BigTris33]

People just wanna tie every single thing both Drake and Kendrick do to each other. Shit is weird yo, glad somebody understands

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@rangebrother_]

Hidden gem of a hip hop KZbin channel, keep doin what u do 🤞🏼

[@veilhaslifted1280]

"I want AK'ony"!!! With this song Kendrick is clearly separating the wheat from the tares, not only in the music and social media, but in life, and he is encouraging the hip hop and wider black community to do the same.

[@tundra2861]

Always felt his war was bigger than Drake. It’s about the industry. I’m quite intrigued with the effect Kdot will have with what he’s doing now. I just want it to be easier to find music that can really resonate with the single individual rather than whatever record labels try to prop up.

[@alexfdezpal]

I think before whenever Kendrick drops he will actually do The Heart Part VI basically to reclaim it in some way, would feel like another win over Drake too

[@RobMarkman]

Hmmmmmmmm

[@TheRonnieaj]

You can’t copyright a song title so Kendrick can absolutely do a Heart Part VI. But there’s also some credence to forever tying that song to Drake and skipping ahead to VII.

[@ReyhanJoseph]

that's what i said a while back that it goes back to the entire industry cuz some artists even an artist like Tyler addressed it in his interview on Springhill it goes back to the entire party has to die and i stand with Kendrick and ik Rob you are always on the side of culture Appreciate you

[@Hendrixxx9427]

Dawg every time I hear Robs voice it just takes me back to Taylor Allderdice. What a time.

[@Doomer253]

Best thing that came out of this whole Kdot/Drake ordeal is now we know who's Bought and Sold.

[@CarterKeither]

This song reminds me a lot of Worldwide Steppers thematically. To me they're both about remaining moral in a world that offers flashy yet empty benefits for those that change themselves for immediate profit. But instead of criticizing his own instances of succumbing to pressure he's detailing ways that others are doing it right now

[@makwalamolekoa8212]

It's more about the industry, he's highlighting the current situation and the idolised Mickey mouse show in hip hop. But Drake fans would be offended. It's pure artistry

[@hemme100]

It’s more to cover his tracks as the real industry plant

[@rongarrett1]

Thank you for understanding the assignment! This is not about no Drake! Anything for a click, smh

[@RobMarkman]

Smh

[@danielbrewster1891]

This very much feels like a follow up to The Heart pt 5 where he was begging the culture “please heed what I have to say so I can help direct you” , but now, since he hasn’t seen the change he wants he’s saying “the ones that don’t want my help are gonna get stepped on, not stepped around”

[@danyreese2052]

Thank you! I'm sick of people and their click baiting 😒

[@RobMarkman]

Me too

[@yupisaidit-mx4is]

I agree with you. Thank you for taking a stand. It's time to elevate to be better ppl. ❤❤

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@jorgeskuf]

i hate how now whenever kendrick or drake drops it starts an argument between two fandoms. i guess that is the price when 2 extremely popular artist go at eachother. im hoping it calms down one day and fans of both these artist arent constantly thinking about each other. great analysis though, i agree.

[@micman8363]

Kendrick speakin FACTS. I dont care what anybody says

[@midnitepostman]

I appreciate the self reflection. This the point of the record. Salute to u brotha

[@RobMarkman]

Salute to you! Thank you for watching

[@TheDifferenceCHI]

Yo Rob.. that recap was actually the first video i watched from you n u gained a fan. I liked your take on culture vs commerce.. because I was explaining the beef to my 13 yr old son who grew up off me as a Drake fan but Kendrick electrified my son as well n we were able to have a real discussion about culture vs commerce and how the media plays a role in it. Also how to weaponize fanhood for good and evil and where is the line.? It’s a lot of content to pull from this beef and look how it swings to the ones that come before in Wayne and Jay.. the hip hop tree grows branches. Long story short.. you were the only person I’ve come into contact with a similar unbiased and being here for the culture and enjoying the music. And I appreciate that. And that’s why I come back because you help check my Drake bias right when I’m cracking lol

[@tianneal7689]

Us as fans are going to have to rally behind to help bring what seems like a wanted and very much needed change in the entire culture.

[@Giovypotens]

Thank you for your analysis. Been following you for years, from south Italy. Keep it up!

[@RobMarkman]

Ayeeeee much love to South Italy! I hope to visit one day. Thank you

[@Giovypotens]

@@RobMarkman Let me know if you'll ever come. Lot of US superstars come here!

[@coryjackson6944]

This was a great video essay! 👏🏾 I can tell how much the lyrics of the song resonated with you by the inflection in your tone and use of coarse language at times. I left hip hop a long time ago and only returned 2 years ago after hearing the Heart Part V. I love the song as well because of the broader message.. When are we going to stop promoting toxicity and calling it culture?!? We are so destructive and are stuck in a loop 🔂.. It’s time for us to heal ❤️‍🩹🖤

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you for sharing your story and your time by watching. 🫡

[@RobMarkman]

Also the Heart V… amazing. Good song to come back to

[@LDomYT]

Only real media personality out here!! Respect!!

[@RobMarkman]

🫡 respect Luis

[@LDomYT]

@@RobMarkman I still remember your TPAB you did with him still one of my favorites.

[@Girlyjock0119]

Recently discovered your channel and its great! I really like your thoughtful insight and like that you think for yourself. I totally agree 👍🏽 with all of your points. Its a little scary the lack of lyrical comprehension these days 😬.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you for tuning in. Fr

[@antaunfaison7426]

Protect this man at all cost. He’s been spot on in every topic.

[@RobMarkman]

Love!!!

[@EzPennybagz]

I respect it. Thank you for that honesty and clarity. Solid breakdown 🫡💯

[@RobMarkman]

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[@815recordings4]

bro you are the first person to actually talk about the HP6 theory. And to me it makes the most sense, so i'm sure we will get an album either in a few hours from this comment, or next week. Only time will tell. Mad props bro i love this platform. So tired of hearing these podcasts yapping and hollering and jumping around making my ears bleed. You are very well spoken and easy to follow. keep it up brother, you've earned me as a fan and sub. God Bless. Great takes!

[@K2kyd]

It’s ironic cause when it comes to hip hop media you are the one putting culture over commerce. Ultimate respect.

[@RobMarkman]

Respect!!! 🫡

[@Eddruu]

I think the problem starts when people don't want to see the meaning behind the metaphor and think that just by getting the metaphor is enough. This whole diss battle wasn't against Drake but against what he represents, not the person but the product, it was a whole perfectly planed storytelling from the beginning and is easy to get how and why he used motives from past albums, because there're themes he's still trying to share, thoughts and beliefs and values that he keeps repeating from the start. Very personally and probably wrong, but I think he used Drake as a reluctant protagonist for the First Act of this new play, and he even gave him a path to his redemption arc at the end, but since that part is over, this Second Act is where he expels the merchants from the temple.

[@RobMarkman]

@@Eddruu nah. You make good points. Even when it was about Drake it was about something bigger

[@michaeldoctor2849]

Good break down bro 💯

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you. 🫡

[@missapril1618]

I couldn't have said it any better. Rob your breakdown is absolutely correct 💯

[@RobMarkman]

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[@RT22444]

Yes!! Thank you! All fax. I believe walking down Dr@ke was just one chess move in an entire game he's facilitating. He seems to be trying to revive the culture/hip hop & rap. This was just step 2 (step one being make timeless classic after timeless classic, become independent, do the work to be the best person he can be, etc), which is now over and done. I can't wait to see what he does next (as always!)

[@jrr2146]

Love the thoughtful, rational, but still passionate analysis here, Rob. Sounds like Kendrick has been analyzing systems instead of individuals, and is coming to lay out his thesis for what is poisoning hip hop and his antidote is his next (and final??) album. This song was his Euphoria, but towards the entire culture of hip hop.

[@improvingurlife]

You are the first person I have heard say what I’m thinking. This is bigger than Drake. He is wanting to purge the culture of the bull and put it back where it belongs. Thank you

[@RayRayES-ey3rf]

Rob been fuckin with you for a while man love to see you still working you give real hip hop fans great content just wanted to shout you out.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you for the shout out. Thank you for being here. Pls subscribe if you haven’t

[@RayRayES-ey3rf]

Just subbed 💪🏽. What do you think about the theory of this song being Kendricks Heart 6 and an album being near? I find it interesting that he didn’t title the track

[@mzhappyfree7688]

New sub! Your comments are refreshing and the chat looks legit meaning I don’t see a bunch of lames trying to make this about Drake… folks are listening and i m here for it. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@RobMarkman]

I try to encourage productive talk in the comments. Even if we all don’t agree. Thanks for the sub!!

[@miamac63]

You got a new sub. Not many like you on social media commenting. We need more who love Hip Hop and know the culture because they come from the culture to speak on the culture; others should JUST REPORT FACTS but not give opinions on that they do not understand or have compassion for. And who are not persuaded by the $$ to give a slanted or untruthful view.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you for the sub and your faith in what I do. And i agree with your take on the landscape 100%

[@dopocc]

Thank you so much for your thoughts, they are really positive and inspiring! Big blessings

[@jonoso06]

I appreciate you for keeping shit honest rob!

[@kbrown3787]

good commentary. I appreciate the self-reflection. I wish more people knew how to do that

[@KB_Fooddude]

bro you inspire me more than you know man! keep doing what youre doing!

[@RobMarkman]

Damn that means a lot to me!!! Glad i can inspire

[@charissapatterson2961]

I totally agree. Kendrick does to focus on how much he wants everyone to know his message about the culture ❤

[@Quinlan.Monroe]

He said “No round 2s” Quickly followed by “LETS GET IT”

[@cartiercartier2171]

Definitely caught that lol

[@Quinlan.Monroe]

@@cartiercartier2171 yuuuup gotta pay attention lol

[@cartiercartier2171]

@@Quinlan.Monroe mannn he coming! Lol people didn't even catch that he's using a highschool or college footballs while wearing a highschool practice jersey for a "NFL" SB commercial! He grabs a real ball when he says it's time to get serious. The symbolism will go over everyone's head and it's definitely intentional. He doesn't have to say Drake's name for this to be a diss when it's so many bars directly directed at him. He wrote 616 the same way and that song went over plenty heads.

[@RobMarkman]

So the “let’s get it” negates the “no round 2s” ? Interesting

[@cartiercartier2171]

@@RobMarkman no round 2's because he was never finished with Drake. We are all looking at it from the wrong perspectives these records Drake' dropped disrespecting his family and especially kids will be on the Internet forever. Kendrick wants his head for that so he is not stopping in my eyes and whoever isn't on his side will be in the way.

[@Shaun.is.typing]

If this a Heart Part 6 , this is one hell of a set-up for the next album

[@RobMarkman]

🤔

[@GDSprodify]

I Think it was just Hip-Hop fans commenting on your video mentioning Drake, not just his fans because Kendrick and Drake are both Hip-Hop and we need both the Work and the Play in Life.

[@RobMarkman]

I agree they’re both hip hop. And i agree that balance is the key. But the ones in my mentions were the type of fans who only tweet about Drake and no one else.

[@DryIce85]

I Definitely Feel Like It’s Not Directed At *Drake* I Feel Like It’s An *Uprising* Against The *Machines* 💯

[@diablodeo19]

I'm really glad I subscribed haha I get the feeling that I stumbled upon something really great out of nowhere

[@RobMarkman]

I’m glad you subscribed too. Thank you

[@artiststevens]

Thank you... AK and other's keep saying it was about Drake and a bad move or trying to change the topic from the Super Bowl

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah I’m not convinced

[@technosage2370]

This video just got you a new subscriber. I’m glad someone sees what I see. Thank you.

[@M2TisI]

Bro thank u I thought I was going crazy cause Im like “if Kendrick was dissing Drake he would have said his name”

[@melhayes204]

The growth of this community is insane.

[@THiZZyMcGUiRE]

man.. im really disappointed in how far people have fallen from being able to comprehend lyrics and digest actual songs of substance. It really drives home the theme Kendrick is getting across about this system needing to be destroyed. Years of musical brain rot has taken its toll on the culture and we desperately need change

[@rockymcgee1]

Really appreciate your perspective...so many other channels have really missed the Mark man..(pun intended😉) . They are still fixated on pointing fingers at particular people.. However this is not that. It is the bigger picture of its product.

[@RobMarkman]

I see what you did there lmaooooo Much love

[@TateA2025]

Finally someone who get it‼️‼️💯💯💯 Thank you 🙏🏾

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@i.m.6758]

And that’s crazy because ironically the landscape of hip-hop was forever changed by NWA. It’s been gangsta shit ever since. If you really wanna know who took the “culture” down the road Kendrick’s talking about, you’d have to look no further than Dr. Dre. That’s a whole different convo tho.

[@TakverReturns]

Schoolly D's "PSK (What Does it Mean)" is actually the track that steered hip hop down the gangsta rap lane. NWA even cite that track as a inspiration,.

[@unbecoming127]

Lucien Grainge’s (Universal Music CEO) son Elliot Grainge is the new CEO of Atlantic Records. The Grainge family will control the majority of the music industry and its artists. That’s the main problem.

[@tiamakwaller9979]

Naw iono he usually snaps harder on the heart series with a more impactful beat selection this was def to calm for the heart series his heart songs are super passionate especially in his vocals

[@frankforden3921]

What up Rob! Great content family. Much success to you!

[@RobMarkman]

Much love

[@dionsherman3824]

Congratulations my guy you just earned a new subscriber. An I'm in agreement with you my guy this isn't a Drake diss it's a critical look at the current state of Hip Hop. In my opinion K. Dot is on the same page as my man Dee 1.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you for the sub! And the comment!!!

[@thevinyltruffle]

Glad I spend most of my time and money focking with the indie scene where the culture is still pure, the music is still exciting and still pushing boundaries.

[@alexanderharris7181]

Man, this is a dope video! Have you thought about trying to bring interviews with artists that you conduct?

[@RobMarkman]

Yes. Eventually i will bring interviews to the channel. Thank you fam

[@ogwallywest]

I respect this perspective

[@RobMarkman]

Me too

[@jroameverywhere]

On point! This is way bigger than Drake, the shoe may fit Drake in a few lines but this is about the culture as a whole. Burn it down to rebuild it.

[@ryan_armand]

Well said much respect 💯💯