The True Meaning of Kendrick Portraying Christ EXPLAINED

[@pearlfountain]

Reuploaded due to copyright issues, thank you guys for the support and patience. Just moved to a new city and started a new job but back into the swing of things and excited to bring you guys new videos soon. Hope you enjoy the breakdown, and let me know what I missed down below ⛲️

[@27khiro]

Your interpretation was pure and understandable.. keep uploading videos! U helped make sense of things that were confusing.. ur also a prophet translating the message of the prophet..

[@thatwatchtower2095]

Yes but he is false he’s preparing people for the antichrist. And he’s not the original Kendrick Lamar he’s a evil actor they replace in all of these guys they don’t sell out to the Saudis, want to make America Muslim, the Muslim states that Christ is not the son of God they say that he is a profit only, and that Mary is equivalent to Muhammad, and that Muhammad is the last prophet, he’s the false prophet.The antichrist been here for 1100 years his days are numbered he’s going to reveal himself, don’t be deceived people be prepared. but you have to find out for yourselves you see a lot of people don’t know what Muslims teach blasphemy about Christ. And they don’t talk about how their religion is gonna come to an end just as their false prophet said it would, prophet Muhammad says The antichrist is Ethiopian,They’ve already been terrorizing the world for God knows how long.

[@superflyguy526]

Thank you - just discovering Kendrick

[@marchellosyster8815]

All this and drake is talking about a girls kitty calling out his name, now he is definitely not your saviour

[@t4k307]

🤣

[@elijahmosrae1784]

Someone sour

[@marchellosyster8815]

@@elijahmosrae1784at who?

[@porkyz18]

None of us are.

[@camrnlve]

Boom

[@miguelguzman8931]

the tour is absolutely adding to that story as well. so much rich symbolism in the choreography, the visuals, the props, everything. i love this album.

[@BryanP-mn9xo]

pause at 6:45 and analyze what they are portraying.

[@USER-ZB2YT]

@@BryanP-mn9xo I didn't quite get that

[@ahoryczun]

@@BryanP-mn9xowhat are they portraying it’s hard to see

[@Jerryras57]

In the 3rd verse of “savior” he literarily says “the cat if out the bag, I am not your savior.”

[@MrG.S10]

Right he’s not our savior he’s a worshipper of evil it’s going over yall heads

[@astrology_2]

@@MrG.S10he’s literally a devout Christian. It’s showed all across his discography.

[@leaderoftheautobots1985]

@@MrG.S10 this literally shows that you never listened to the album. like he says "i am not your savior" multiple times. notice how he never dissed christ or showed himself being satanic or acting off.

[@AkilJacob]

And he say "The Elohim, the rebirth · Before you get to the Father, you gotta holla at me first". Kendrick on Family ties.

[@Words0.0]

I just wish he never meet a woman who preach him Christian, she brainwashed him as a young man on the street watching his brother just get shots, Christian is a joke anyways

[@Aleks12341]

Only Jesus can save us

[@VengeanceX-lc4bl]

Only you can save yourself.

[@Mr.watashi]

​@VengeanceX-lc4bl not from eternal hell

[@Mr.watashi]

​@VengeanceX-lc4bl need Jesus for that

[@jibranthespanol4970]

​@@VengeanceX-lc4bl How can the blind guide the blind?, how can a man save another man when he is already dead? Everything will colpase into itself and what will remain?

[@NIH23]

No, yeshua Messiah. Jesus Christ is the son of Satan.

[@siyabongakwanele]

It is said that we are all made in the image of God. So when they judge you…when we judge one another, we are indirectly judging him. They judge you, they judge christ.

[@thefitgamerdad]

Thank you! 👏👏🏽

[@arturolopez2591]

It is also said judge righteously

[@PatoNani18]

Not true at all and it's funny how y'all are eating Kendrick's phrase like dumb sheeps. Jesus Christ is god and we're gods children with an own will. We ain’t identical with god just because we were created in the image of god. God himself never ever revealed his true image on any level. God reveals just as much from himself like we human being can handle. This is whole different meaning. So again if they judge you they only judge you.

[@thefitgamerdad]

@@PatoNani18 😂 what a loving Christian you are. Sounds like you are triggered sir

[@PatoNani18]

@@thefitgamerdad what does this has to do with me being a "loving" Christian or not? How is this even an argument or relevant. Non-believers act like Christians aren't allowed to judge and criticise based on the holy spirit we receive. Y'all can worship Kendrick for his show as much as you want but don't be mad if people call out dumb actions as dumb actions.

[@mthombenimasonwabe]

And here's the context of "They judge you, they judge Christ" Matthew Ch. 25: 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ So the actual context of the phrase is that Christ manifests himself in many ways, and when dealing with the next person you could in fact be dealing with Jesus Himself unknowingly... So it's a test of character somehow...

[@dramaboyy3124]

You're so Right

[@ndoworobinson2858]

Wow 👏👏👏👏

[@lordsafro]

How much a dollar cost?

[@corbonthec0b]

How much a dollar cost…

[@VVooshbait]

Whats there to miss when someone says "To get to the Father you must holla at me first"? Or "I told you I was christian but not today"? Maybe even "I am an israelite"? Oh yeah, how could I forget the "I started praying to trees", which comes from the "My wife said go meet tolle", tolle being a known new age heretic.

[@dreamt_off]

This was really good. Nailed a lot of things that flies over heads. Kendrick is finding God on his own path, and that path happens to deviate from standard Christianity; Does that mean he's on the wrong path? On the topic of Christian Mysticism and whether or not it is blasphemous, it's *crucial* to consider this: There are uncontacted tribes (people with 0 contact with the outside world, also known as 4th world tribes, they still are in the stone age this very moment) who are born, grow up, and die without access to any of the religious scriptures and belief systems that we in the West deem essential to salvation. Likewise, hundreds of years ago, people grew up in Christian Mystic monasteries and were delivered a conception of Christianity vastly different from the ones that most of us get, with the idea that those teachings would lead them to eternal salvation. Were those uncontacted tribes born to just die and be sent to eternal punishment? Were Christian Mystics of the past brought up on teachings that wouldn't save them? How about the Christian teachings of 2022, how do we know those are the "right ones" that will lead believers to eternal salvation? How do we know uncontacted tribes don't have a grasp on God that is just as valid if not more? How do we know Christian Mystics are on the wrong path? How about people born with severe disabilities that limit their ability to read, learn, and comprehend a Bible or any other religious scripture, are they born just to die and be doomed to eternal punishment? Are people who are born without access to what Christianity says is the path to salvation doomed forever? To say the path to God is onefold (only through standard Christianity) means many groups are born just to be sent to hell. It is my honest view that Christianity is just one lens, and not the only true lens. To say it is the only true lens to find God is to say that vast groups of people who never would've had a chance to be introduced to Christianity die with no chance of salvation. That just seems wrong to me. At the end of the day, God is not confined to one religion. Any religion/spiritual system/or even lack of one like with atheists, as long as they try to live up to love and empathy, then they are moving in alignment with God, no ifs ands or buts. God is found in religious scripture and outside of it. If God is only found in one book, then that is not the One True God, but an entity belonging to a belief system. God is all-pervasive, so he is *everywhere*, not just in the Bible. It's impossible to properly analyze the crown, why he chose to wear it, and the album as a whole, without understanding Eckhart's perspective, Kendrick's spiritual journey + struggles, and his entire discography being about duality (Good Kid, Maad City, u/i on TPAB, Damn's "wickedness or weakness?", MMBS's mirror dynamic, all of those 4 albums telling a chronological story (one example: the end question of Mortal Man on TPAB is the entire subject matter of Damn), and sooooooooo many other examples). & s/o to you for pointing out that the story of the album isn't over, we're watching the album unfold this very moment, and I expect that a lot of stuff will make more sense once the tour starts and if he starts doing interviews. There's a lot of deep meanings to the album and what he's doing, and the full picture is still coming into focus. Kendrick is trying to do something very important. Or, more accurately, something extremely important is being done through him.

[@renehopkinson5079]

Im an atheist and this is the most intelligent comment I've ever seen on a youtube video in a while. And you only have 8 likes. Really shows you how limited intelligence is

[@ninagordon4434]

Yes. He's possessed. You support this blasphemy? You support murdering babies in the womb? You are going down a path that offends God.

[@nikolaceme8773]

really love the effort put in this comment, was very interesting to read

[@Orthodocks]

Interesting read. As you said, living in love and empathy is essential. That’s what Christ taught, and I believe he was the first to make that the dominant teaching of a religion. Love God with all your heart, and love your neighbor. What’s so difficult to understand about that? Wouldn’t the world be an awesome place if everyone lived by these intentions? Instead we live in a world where sin is the norm and believing in a higher power is ignorance. And looks what’s happening now… anyway I do think it’s worth reading the Bible, the first book ever created and the foundation of western life and thinking. Better to know the teaching and beliefs of your enemy before you start attacking them… Good luck in your life and God bless

[@feister2869]

@@Orthodocks I meannnn Christ says that but also brings up eternal damnation if someone doesn’t “believe it” along side the fact that science really disproves all the “miracles” of the book.

[@NateTheNoble]

As someone who was raised in Judeo-Christian beliefs and took a deeper dive into what scripture means I can say that Kendrick is taking the “Christian mysticism” side of new age theory that Eckhart is implying. Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing! False prophets will do anything to either CLAIM to be Christ, or to DOWNPLAY everything Christ was. Jesus was obviously more than a prophet, he’s EVERYTHING that is Godly from the very title of God itself. Kendrick is entering philosophies that use Christ as a reference but don’t fully revere his being. Downplaying what it truly means to put your faith and walk with him

[@mathmadeeasyyoungeinsteint1776]

Jesus Christ is God. But i don't think calling him a prophet while he was on Earth is wrong either. Jesus also addressed him self that way "a prophet is not without honour except in his hometown"

[@NateTheNoble]

@@mathmadeeasyyoungeinsteint1776 the point I’m making is that Kendrick is downplaying Christ…why just say he was “one of the prophets” when you can call him the SON of God?’

[@ethannewborn5574]

well said brother

[@rattydeluxe]

Amen

[@leahwilliams156]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯

[@elizabethedmonds7877]

Thank you for such a clear break down. Other peoples videos about Kendrick performance were giving me nightmares.

[@kornflakesss]

This should give you nightmares. He basically pushed the same doctrine that kendrick pushed, which is the Saviour's Imperfection and your imperfection and that Christ is merely a prophet and not the Son of God. If Christ was not perfect, the death on the Cross is nullified. If Christ is not the Son of God and not God, there is no sacrifice. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

[@Santiago-fw6wy]

@@kornflakesss exactly

[@rthur.]

Christ bleeds not because he is not prefect, but because he carries everyone's sin upon him. He is the saviour. The crown of thorns is such a beautiful metaphor for how Christ was taking mission not as an elite, royal king surrounded with pleasure and power, but a man anointed to serve. It juxtaposes the expectation that people had assuming Christ was to come in glory, splendour with the most glorious crown to validate him. I think Kendrick's version of the crown is similar to Kanye's. Men who are gifted with power, fame are anointed into becoming role models just like Christ. Just as any other human, they love the power, the pleasure, the attention, but they struggle with how they should use it. The duality of trying to save yourself and also playing a role in helping others is a big issue they face. Kendrick's crown is made of diamonds to present his hard work and journey to be called king. The thorns however torment him with the pressure & responsibility that his followers and fans have placed on him. "He can't please everybody" hence the crown is heavy on those who wear it. His answer to the problem is to declare to his followers that he has problems, just like them, he is looking for answers. Each to their own, the only thing man can do at this point is to serve themselves and become the saviour they are looking for.

[@Honeybee-fi2xi]

NO MAN ON EARTH has any business wearing a crown of thorns on they're head, regardless of the reasons. The lack of the fear of God is clear in Kendrick Lamar and his followers and God continues to show His mercy to him and his followers despite the complete disregard for the extent to which God confirmed salvation He promised from the very beginning (even before the creation of the world) for death-deserving sinners like us using those very thorns you people think can make metaphors out of. The basis of the Gospel has clearly not been taught to you or Kendrick and his followers, because if so, you would have never defended such mockery. I'll pray for you❤️

[@rthur.]

@@Honeybee-fi2xi I am not defending Kendrick, rather expressing my thoughts on his faith. A man who claims Christ as a prophet is definitely Muslims. Islamic faith believes in God as one entity. Apparently, worshipping Christ in Islam is strictly forbidden. So their views on the cross and thorns are very different from us Christians. I don't think there is a biblical verse that forbids people from using the crown. I think it's more of a principle not to imitate Godly symbolism, especially if you don't understand it fully. Our mission as Christians is to preach God's word, commandments and his plans for salvation. "The basis of the Gospel has clearly not been taught to you" - choose your words carefully, I believe all Christians are still learning and digest God's word every day. Your Knowledge should be used to help people and not judge them. Don't be like the Pharisees. This comment is not to defend Kendrick, rather show the immense pressure he is in. A lot of these celebrities usually loss their original faith at the highest point of fame because religious advice comes from anywhere, especially for a man going through difficulties in his life and looking for answers

[@lulukazhila6309]

@@rthur. I don't what kind of Christian you are that sounds ignorant of scripture, clearly you know nothing about doctrine nor the basis of the gospel. Because if you were how can you even begin to attempt to defend this? By the way the Pharisee judgment argument is for the christian that's forever learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. But yet again not everyone who says they are a Christian is one. Maybe that's it. I don't spend my time talking about the Quran like I'm Islamic because I'm not. So how can I attempt to defend Islam if I don't understand it? If I don't know the basis of its doctrine or its scriptures? So your last paragraph is condoning this nonsense but yet you have the nerve to put the pharisee judgment disclaimer right before it. Who are you tryna fool? Talking about as Christians we're all learning? Then you're talking about metaphors? Huh? This is performance is blasphemous. There's no gray area. No partiality. You cannot mix the holy with the profane. The Bible gospel does not promote the doctrine of duality. That's an anti-christ doctrine. Look it up. Light and dark do not mix.

[@Stress_._Free]

Well I still think there’s a better way to portray that

[@ajnakid2370]

I wouldn’t even mention the fact of fame because I’m not famous and I feel like my message is powerful and I feel as if I connect to Jesus . All he is trying to do is change your psychology but you perceive it in your own

[@Joeyjj0303]

Praying for kendrick.

[@WeaponX-Babyaarondonald]

Wym he’s spreading Christ he says “they judge you they judge Christ” Jesus Christ created us so if they judge yu they are judging him

[@Ok-pe4ud]

@@WeaponX-Babyaarondonaldhe say Christ is as prophet

[@Monte2003]

​@@Ok-pe4udthat is blossoming he's not a proper he is God

[@kaiser...7514]

"I feel like the whole world want me to pray for 'em but who the fuck praying for me?" - Kendrick Lamar, FEEL.

[@WxldoTV]

@@kaiser...7514 Bruh, Go glaze harder. He disrespected Jesus Dummy.

[@LukeExists]

This is a fantastic deep dive into the crown. I have been trying to figure it out all along as it felt like this walking contradiction. Understanding his mythic view of Christianity really made things click into place for me.

[@sup3rk460]

He definitely has an interesting view on Christ. I believe Christ was definitely perfect and took the weight of our sin because he was perfect. But I really like this actually. Cool concept

[@samueldartey9174]

Exactly

[@JesusChristSaves.]

2 corinthians 11:3

[@romariofrancis9787]

That’s because Christ is black and from the tribe of Judah. Kendrick is from the tribe of Judah he knows this. He has said it ‘I’m an Israelite don’t call me black no more’. He ‘understands’ the history that took place 2000 years ago and is portraying it in his own way

[@rayking2396]

Mark 10:18…Jesus himself wouldn’t even say he was good….but you’re gonna sit here and tell me he was perfect. Took the weight of our sin? And yet…nvm bro

[@Wholenewszn]

@@rayking2396 had to check this verse, wow I definitely need to study this religion more, thanks for this one

[@prescottcronin8068]

Such an important message in this record .. More will be revealed .. time is perspective.. life is perspective.. as an addict in recovery, if I can surrender to myself I get empathy for the sick and suffering.. Honesty Hope Action Courage Integrity Willingness Humility Unconditional Love Discipline Perseverance Spiritual Awareness Service If I practice these principals in all my affairs the ripple affect in my circle grows to others . Nice breakdown

[@LukeMan2015]

Well worded, I can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into the script for this video. Thank you, keep up the good work. God bless you and anyone who reads this, we are all one family ❤️

[@boy_genius]

im pretty sure him saying "imperfection is beautiful. they judge you, the judge christ." was saying that if christ was perfect and they judged him even unto his death, then not even perfection would be satisfactory to the public.

[@RuslanKD]

Glad somebody else finally got this right 🙏 Jesus is LORD None are righteous Tolle is poison And Jesus encouraged people to judge righteously.

[@sup3rk460]

What do you mean by Tolle is poison

[@Zenith.zenith.zenith]

poison?

[@astralvibration02]

wym about tolle

[@antoniocuevas6855]

if none are righteous, how does one judge righteously?

[@JesusChristSaves.]

@@sup3rk460 he means eckhart tolle is a false teaching speaking doctrines of demons

[@leahwilliams156]

Bro, you missed it. By a country mile. I’m so tired of people (yourself, Kendrick Lamar, Eckhart Tolle, etc), trying to reshape Christ in their own image, and make him out to be something he was/is not. Why not simply open up any of the gospels, take him at his word, and accept him for exactly what he is: the Son of God, sent here to save us all; NOT merely a prophet. ✝️👑

[@irvingceron1016]

Preach sister

[@Andrew.W.19]

“God created mankind in his own image” based on your gospels Christ is “in their own image”

[@studentsteph]

I'm someone who's studied the gospels intensely. What did he miss and how is Kendrick trying to reshape Christ here? I'm genuinely curious, I don't mean this rhetorically.

[@Minato-wt5oi]

Yo chill. I am a Christian, not forced to go by family but going by love for my faith. Christ had the understanding everything can be interpreted as people see based on their life and experiences. What Kendrick is doing is not trying to be blasphemous but use as a way to kill the idolatry surrounding him. Let’s be real the most Christian thing in his performance is embodying the idea that Christ is all of us and that’s why the verse says “we are one in him therefore he knows us”.

[@yng514]

​@@Minato-wt5oi Im ngl, i think whoever heads this channel misinterpreted Kendrick, but we should remain vigilant of the subtle slander of his name. Kendrick clearly didnt make it out like Jesus was imperfect, this channel did

[@havik1799]

He’s preaching through the rap culture

[@m4srx]

Nah it's just disrespect

[@havik1799]

@@m4srx honestly I agree he’s disrespecting Christ our Lord and Savior

[@Idk_Biguy]

@@havik1799at a performance (while also wearing the crown) he was talking about how Jesus loves everyone

[@RockLee-q1g]

@@havik1799 The guy is literally saying I’m not JESUS I’m not your savior and people keep talking about blaspheming

[@theonlyjeppe]

@@RockLee-q1g yes because he called Jesus a prophet. He's not just a prophet, He's God. I hope Kendrick believes in this and not that He's merely a prophet.

[@honeybeeklo83]

I'm bingeing all of your Kendrick videos he is my favorite artist and your videos are so thought and insightful!

[@pearlfountain]

Means a lot, more on the way!

[@DJMizzy]

The background music is too loud. I can’t hear you clearly

[@gurkiratmalhi3557]

it needs to be louder, i love it

[@smartbusinessltd]

You did him Justice…PNG… thanks for the video

[@melendezzz4755]

I agree

[@e_cabrera_0455]

I’m glad Kendrick is preaching a good message about not idolizing others and about working on yourself and realizing that yourself or no one is perfect However, although he may not intentionally be doing it, he is blaspheming because Jesus Christ came down and died for our sins and was the Son of God who came down in human form to give us the chance to redeem our souls and be able to spend eternity with him. To represent him as an imperfect, prophet would be incorrect because Jesus was perfect and was our Savior unlike other people that we might idolize or think can save us. So while it may not be that he’s trying to mock Jesus or God or anything like that, he is blaspheming the name of Jesus and what he really was

[@hlogilehlogonolo5438]

He’s not saying Jesus Christ is imperfect, People Judged Christ so why are you trying to be perfect?? Because People still Judged The holy Christ so The only thing YOU can do is to better yourself and embrace your imperfection and flaws and try to change them

[@zephyrs4850]

Self-Flagellation and consented and volunteered crucifixion is a thing I witnessed when I was a kid during the holy week procession in Philippines. I just thought that it was a poetic expression and love letter to God. Though the process can sometimes be disagreeable.

[@jarenfromvenus]

He’s talking about having a savior complex. It’s a creative way to say that.

[@jai7128]

Some people are so ignorant of what he is saying

[@Whodnl]

Thank you Omar, always making classics

[@jarenfromvenus]

We come from a perfect place. This might be the reason that many can’t handle this duality. We’re here to help, learn, experience and spread light.

[@reignnyjoseph7355]

Hi, thank you so much for explaining it all briefly. While there was videos of people, mostly men from Christianity KZbin pages, they were so quick to label Kendrick the devil, satan, or even about mocking Jesus or even disrespecting him. I understood every part as I watched til the end, and nowadays everything is taken out of context, sadly. Thank you again for explaining this! Also, music is art, and art can be music. With true meaning and explanation

[@skillz17247]

Jay Electronica's Exhibit C instrumental slowd down as the background music.

[@luke_stardustharmonics]

great video man!

[@johasaki.]

5:52 WHOA WHOA WHOA. HOLD THE F*CKING PHONE

[@ahoryczun]

What?

[@staceytolliver2510]

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. JESUS is more than just a prophet. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. JESUS is the living WORD of GOD.

[@tya5607]

Deuteronomy 18:18

[@tya5607]

He's Both! The Son and that Prophet but not the Most High Power

[@Wholenewszn]

Mark 10:17-18

[@thurmanmerman6173]

​@@Wholenewszn"Before Abraham was, I Am." Also, the verse you're quoting from Mark is meant to correct the man's presumptions, not deny his perfection. If Christ was merely a "good teacher" (aka just a man), as the man was reducing him to, then he wouldn't be good. Christ baited people into figuring things out like this through conversation more than once. Another example is when he referred to a canaanite woman as a "dog." He wasn't himself calling her that. He wanted her to work out a deeper understanding. Here's a quick description from gotquestions: Jesus frequently tested people to prove their intentions, often through response questions or challenges (see John 4:16-18; and 4:50-53). His response to the Canaanite woman is similar. In testing her, Jesus declined her request and explained that she had no legitimate expectation of His help. The woman, however, lived out the principle Jesus Himself taught in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8). Her response proved that she understood fully what Jesus was saying, yet had enough conviction to ask anyway (Matthew 15:27). Jesus acknowledged her faith-calling it “great”-and granted her request (Matthew 15:28).

[@artscraftsanimations5002]

Kendrick Lamar is the BEST hip hop artist out now. I respect your opinion but I don’t think Kendrick is comparing his self to Jesus.

[@rzaov]

he didnt even say that kendrick is comparing himself to jesus or a god did u even watch?

[@kidspider4536]

Very good explanation. I am a believer in god, but also a Kendrick Lamar fan. I don’t know if this was the doing of god, but I while I was praying, I asked for a message letting me know if Kendrick was wrong or right for what he did during the performance. This video answered my question, which is Kendrick is not wrong after all. Now I believe that Christian’s are just being offended only because he wore a crown of thorns and don’t bother do look deeper in the message. Thank you and god for bringing me this video. Kendrick fan forever

[@madisonnicklas4376]

Same! I prayed minutes ago and this video showed up

[@dreadlord1265]

Exactly thank you

[@revelationsz_6192]

But the deeper meaning still offends Christians because if he's implying Jesus is imperfect, then could an imperfect man really die for our sins? He's taken himself and others off of their pedestal and is saying, like Jesus we too are imperfect. The reason why Christians are offended is because whether for the sake of art or music or some sort of message he's equating his personal struggles and likeness to that of Christ, what he is doing is blasphemous. A glamourized crown of thorns? Fake blood? I am not your saviour? Jesus was given that crown of thorns and mocked as the king of the Jews Kendrick is in front of his fans being praised and paid for his 'performance', Jesus ACTUALLY bled and sacrificed his life so that we might live, Jesus IS our saviour and lastly Jesus IS perfect and without sin! Us humans are not perfect and we should all strive to be like Christ but not by saying we are him or putting ourselves on the same level as him. Remember the Bible teaches us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers. (I don't know if kendrick is Christian or not but Christians believe Jesus was the son of God sooo and not a prophet so I'm guessing not.....)

[@sarahbarry1273]

Maybe you did not understand the real meaning of the cross, the crown of torn because Christ carried so much pain when he was carrying the cross for our sins and do you know that the crown of torn that that put around his head was being put so deep into his head that blood covers his face and so that the people during that time could not recognised his faced even his own mother. He was perfect but he died for our sins . And that I can say that its mocking to Jesus and his name and the sacrifice he had to die for the sake of us to be save. The third commandment says that thou shall not call the name of the lord in vain.

[@rayking2396]

@@revelationsz_6192 you said all of that and still missed the fucking point…wooooow. I will really destroy your entire argument and make it better

[@masterboogie]

"Before Abraham was, I am." Jesus Christ is Lord

[@Pizgo]

great video man. thanks

[@blazetakemoto4194]

Thank you for the video, what is the music playing in the background?

[@pearlfountain]

Thanks for watching! In the start I used Aztec Baby by bashfortheworld , and during the breakdown I used exhibit a by Jay Electronica

[@kobithedon]

@@pearlfountainwhat about the outdo?

[@jioc5392]

Some things shouldn’t touched. He took such a a sacred symbolism and used it in his “art” but it really is one of the most narcissistic stage I’ve ever seen because he is taking the greatest portrait of sacrifice to promote himself and push his agenda. Kendrick Lamar can send the same message w/o tainting such an sacred image especially to his audience that don’t giv a shit about Christianity like u ppl, like u, and majority of other think that it is ok, but what he did was straight up disrespectful. Seriously, he is putting ketchup on his face with Tiffany co thorn crown. People who think it is okay don’t know the gravity of what Jesus did when he was on the cross. It is such a a sacred thing. Like I really don’t understand. If he was dressing up as Muhammed and comparing himself to Muhammad, people would be freaking out. Like seriously i usually don’t get offended, but his actions made me sick because of his ignorant.

[@AIJ.productions1]

Facts

[@liveone11]

Big facts

[@dacovax5808]

Too true brother🙏

[@paccinx]

Thank you somebody that understands!!🔥🔥

[@dumacele6724]

Beautiful video & dissection

[@Fenderonly2746]

It’s 100% blasphemy, it goes directly against the second commandment.

[@cristianmontesdeoca7392]

Jesus was a perfect man as it says in the Bible, who was surrounded by evil. Kendrick is going a weird way and I’m not sure if it’s good

[@deathlyhallows2718]

Does the Bible tell you all the life story of Jesus ? Did it mention all he did throughout his ages from birth till he ascended?

[@LittleSpoonLonzo]

I’m not trying to argue but I thought Jesus killed some kids when he was young and was using his gift to curse ppl instead of helping them. That’s not perfect. But nevertheless I still love Jesus Christ.

[@mikedeeb9580]

@@LittleSpoonLonzo that doesnt happen in the Bible. You could read the one or all the gospels if u like. Its a quick read and it clears alot of confusion that gets created

[@Wholenewszn]

Mark 10:17-18

[@jfreshleader]

@@LittleSpoonLonzowhy would blatantly lie like that? are you ok?

[@titag6111]

kendrick is good with word play throwing in disses but truth at the same time..but that can be dangerous

[@ChillWithRiley]

The irony maybe of having a crown of thorns made of diamonds.

[@cityofembre2028]

Bright mind, the greatest thing about every life experience the we collectively witness or are a part of is the difference of interpretation as is any masterpiece or respectable piece of art

[@norseajax5279]

The entendres in everything.kendrick is a true artist.i personally I think he's revealing something to us.like he's trying to fight his way out. He's too much bro

[@egbougonna2692]

Love this 🙏🏿

[@Heidi-nf9ip]

Jesus is perfect , thats the only way he could be our saviour

[@masanmasan8293]

I wasn’t going to comment on this But as a man of deep faith who is also IMMENSELY Flawed in his path, Walk With the Almighty. I can and to degree see what Kendrick is expressing, Issue is they’re a few things within his album that show a CLEAR Contrast between the Man who Proclaimed Jesus Of Nazareth as the Messiah in “How much a dollar cost off TPAB” to a man speaking on praying to trees, crystals, and other “New age” analogies and teachings. (Which in biblical context is utter blasphemy) ALSO His reverence for a man who denies JESUS CHRISTS DIETY cc Elkhart toole, who in Wikipedia is credited as his spiritual adviser, a man who denies The divinity of Christ (which IS also used as a way in the New Testament to detect the anti christ) This is the issue I notice no one is speaking on. Not to mention his equation of being gay, trans to what the trans Atlantic slave trade did. J Edgar Hoover was a closeted gay man, Chairman Fred Hampton was a black freedom fighter, notice their endings??? I hope and Pray God of heaven removes the scales on Mr Lamar’s eyes, it’s evident he went looking to the book of Enoch for answers, when the Bible, the real word of God was right there

[@yungshmoney]

let the man make his art smh

[@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE]

He didn’t say crystals, he said “yesterday I prayed to the flowers and trees” and I don’t think he praying it’s more meditating with nature……….

[@rayking2396]

God talked to Moses through a burning bush…matter fact did God not create the Earth. I would think to praise his natural creation would be a praise to God…and if I go in on everything else…boy you’d be surprised in how misdirected you are

[@anonspectre1796]

@@rayking2396 bro what are you talking about? Everyone else got to created the heavens and the Earth like what are you talking about? Don't tell me you one of those weird dudes that be praying to crystals

[@nonainai]

Perfect!

[@epic_donut2.5]

Jeremiah 17:5 Cursed be the man that trusteth in man and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord

[@Prince_Oli]

Jesus said to be LIKE him. He didn’t say to BE him. Just as Kendrick is not our savior. We are not our savior. If you believe that God can be achieved through your own hard works, you don’t understand what Jesus did for us on the cross.

[@emanuelcortes275]

what song is it at the beggining starting at like 40-50 seconds in.. anyone know? "i'm trying to fill my pockets full of these presidents" shazam doesnt have it.

[@Kakalicka344]

Really good breakdown. But we need more videos like these😂❤

[@quintincroutch3540]

Blasphemy!!! And my man who narrating needs salvation so does Kendrick 💯

[@rayking2396]

Hooooow

[@CaraDePapaaa]

Many are deceived man. We gotta pray for them.

[@travispipes3]

Great essay bro

[@SamuelWamunyima]

Wht's the name of the song that starts playing at the end of the video🙏

[@jacksoncrou2050]

churchill downs

[@tokollodamons985]

Completely wrong. Jesus Christ is PERFECT. He represents the perfect sacrifice for our imperfections. And by His sacrifice, and our acknowledgement, acceptance of His sacrifice we are made perfect in God's eyes. We are the imperfect. Jesus suffered for our imperfection. The cross represents the that which is Holy being used for that which is Evil, but by Christ sacrifice it is reinstated to perfection, diviness. Kendrick is off the path here, and Tolle, though he has some very true and enlightening thoughts, he is off the path. Jesus Christ is probably the most described in the bible, I dont understand how so many popular/known figures misunderstood. Do they read the bible, just read it man. He is more than a prophet, and he wants to show us what makes Him who He is, and if we follow in His footsteps, we can be Christlike, we were made in God's image but we are consumed with the flesh, that which dies, instead of that which lives forever. Yes when he bleeds on the cross it shows he is 'flesh' just like us, but what happens after it is to show us that He is Lord, He has conquered death with all the sins of man. The flesh suffers in the victory of the spirit

[@Yuefoh]

Amen!

[@lordsafro]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@H2trone]

0:53 what is the name of the song ?

[@firelion1302]

Aztec baby bashforthworld

[@qtip7503]

Great video

[@joseguerrero2253]

The word became flesh. Jesus is the only one who never sinned because He is God in the flesh.

[@FupaDoncic]

The knowledge of the Apple was judgement. The sin the devil did toward us. He is saying God is within us so when we judge each other, we do Christ. He’s been called the voice of a generation, so he has influence, but know he is not perfect to be a savior, Christ is.

[@princemchocho6475]

This was definitely the best 👌

[@MosesHanma]

Great video! Kendrick was just yelling that Drake deserves to die in Meet The Grahams was it? So is he the right person to even be giving this "message'? 🤔 Also, who judges Kendrick? The world LOVES Kendrick Lamar! The world hated Christ. Most people, especially "Christians", would hate Christ if He showed up today instead of two thousand years ago. That said, I do enjoy his music, but this seems like a very subtle self righteous attempt for him to appear as meek when his ego is actually THROUGH THE ROOF! May the real Jesus of eternal salvation for all humans and angels who have ever lived be with yall. 😊

[@jomirmedia]

What is that song you used in the intro??

[@BryanP-mn9xo]

Pause at 6:45 and your whole argument is false. Tell me what you see on the screen.

[@LAGisINtheAIR]

what's that song @ 0:59 ?

[@daltonwheelerkinoki]

Song name :33 - 1:00?? PLEASE

[@ikrobbiefox8835]

cross my heart by billy stewart

[@BigProtein2]

J cole- Change is my second favorite song and I am glad it was featured in this video.

[@jovanmiller9323]

Yo you played Bashfortheworld in the intro i subscribed off that alone

[@rol105]

I fck with Kendrick HARD but he way 2 much into himself. He a rapper but he thinks he a profit or a chosen one or a messenger, He thinks he about to change the world or idk wtffff... i get ur message but chill kendrick. Just rap

[@ondrey95]

2:26 is where we differ

[@amenberk1157]

„Kendrick made you think about it but he is not your savior“

[@cj-uw7qf]

I’m just confused bc, in the song collard greens, which features Kendrick, he says he’s a god. So it’s hard to figure out if this is blasphemy or not, or maybe he represents change? Idk someone please help

[@landonksmith9916]

By definition this act is not blasphemous for he doesn't speak sacrilegiously of God but it is more, artistic and a display of understanding to the Lord and his people. What he is doing is an expression of what Jesus did, you could say it's "shock factor esk" but that's music and acting for ya in 2022. What matters is where the performers heart is and we can see Kendricks is with God.

[@aligaines8476]

Tolle was about the self and a replacement to me. His transformation was telling, as well as his life lived after. I have his works re: masters, mystics, new age, etc.. There's nothing new under the sun. Everyone thinks they're doing something new... they aren't.

[@5heddy]

Fpor anyone who's wondering, the song playong in the background is Jay Electronica's Exhibit C.

[@lumpyspacepeebs2184]

Also the Godspeed for women’s rights he says at the end is a pro-choice protest with all that’s been going on with abortion laws. I really appreciate him showing support.

[@dylanlavillain7173]

I'm sure kendrick made this project for live shows, it just sounds so much better and if he wanted to get a massive reach that would be the perfect place. He's attacking western culture by the jugular. Also that outro just says allot, cos obviously everyone brings up Christianity for the argument about abortion, so someone who follows the Bible, sitting there screaming it, is powerful.

[@detroitboxingtv9875]

Naaahhhhh

[@phillexstewart1300]

What’s the song at 00:50 ?

[@raymondbrookman2871]

This is so beautifully said. Kendrick is for everything Jesus stood for - love, unity, truth and forgiveness. None of Jesus's actual words or actions swayed from this ever and that's the truth. The religion of Christianity, as man created it, unfortunately has alot of "us against them" added into it which is in total opposition of what Christ stood for. Christ didn't create the religion of Christianity, people did. Thank you Kendrick for your example of love, unity, truth and forgiveness that you show through your music. God is influencing alot of people in a beautiful way through the gift of clarity and music you've been given.

[@ninagordon4434]

Blasphemy

[@hiimmistergay4247]

@@ninagordon4434 nah you just a sycophant

[@SweatshirtHeron]

@@ninagordon4434 how

[@justinray8107]

He is doing the total opposite of what Jesus did on the cross. Only people in weak faith will see what he did as "art" or "maturity". God is SACRED. you cannot mix the sacred with the profane. People are forgetting this man dressed as Jesus Christ while singing profanity. I've read so much comments yet none addressed this fact. The sacred and the profane DO NOT mix. You are either one of them. The dark rulers of Hollywood would NEVER approved of him praising Jesus on stage without making him look "crazy like Kanye West". They all in on it and know it is a form of idolatry, blasphemy, a form of mockery and ridiculing God. How about daBay on the cross? How about Lil Dicky on the cross, how about Billie Ilish saying she wants the devil on her team how about Kendrick Lamar dressed as Christ on stage?how about demi lovato dressing highly sexual and being tied up on the cross! U see they all from the same flock leading the blinds astray. So my guess is you still think all those names arw doing the work of Christ huh? The true commision amd saving souls?? True Christians know that these are all satanic practices in plain sight. How can you say Kenrick is everything Jesus stood for this honestly makes me want to cry how lost people are. Kenrick Lamar's crown of thorn was GLAMAROUS!!it contained 8,000 diamonds in it. Jesus Crown of thorns was anything BUT GLAMAROUS!!and bent and twisted to tear into his skin and touched his skull! "How "you say?? Nobody was cheering on Christ, he was dying for humanity all alone on his cross, everybody was praising on Kendrick Lamar. Jesus wasn't being praise. My man you really need to get into the word of God everyday and stop looking up to these people. I pray for you brother. If you want to know more "Hows" i'll be glad to answer any more hows that you have.

[@noxx8608]

Literal blasphemy and youre supporting it to

[@EvilPanda187]

I’m not too sure about this creator’s biblical interpretation of Christ as “imperfect.” His human form served a distinct purpose of redemption, but He, in fact, was sinless. And to point, I’m seriously having a hard time getting through this particular record by Kendrick, as a huge fan. I think his concentration is really on PG Lang, and I think that should be a part of that interpretation. I have an inkling that he may be trying to undercut and put to rest a former image as “the voice of a generation,” given how his GKMC, TPAB, and DAMN are a trilogy , showcasing this persona he is putting to rest with his departure from TDE. That persona, who authored those albums, caused a huge shift -but in a lot of ways, it seems this album’s focus on grieving is really K-Dot (another old moniker he put to rest that we love to still call him affectionately) transitioning into another frame of mind, not sticking to this “Vessel of God” he finally dealt with at the wrap of DAMN (“if Anthony killed ducky…”). As such, this album -and the light drama surrounding it between TDE and Kendrick- elicits something a bit forced, but still drawing to a close as performed in the Heart pt. 5. Another way to put it is that this album is an epilogue to those three big hitters that landed this artist and storyteller a Pulitzer Prize. He’s moved on and I think it’s to really focus on whatever the “next thing” is for Kendrick beyond those three records (and ultimately, MMATBS).

[@datdotguy7041]

"You looking to be the God Mc, you look at my hat and see thorns there"

[@j.brook3865]

Have you listened to the album tho

[@Bemaye]

This literally goes against everything Christianity teaches, Christ was and is perfect that's why we must follow and try to be like him, Christ is God as he declared many times, not a prophet and so much more, literally saying hes a Christian while doing everything that opposes Christianity, thats called hypocrisy.

[@ashrac777]

I'm a huge Kendrick fan, but what he is doing is just plain WRONG. JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD. It's that simple. He's not just a prophet. He is perfect. The fact that Jesus is perfect is why only He could die on the cross for our sins. Only a blameless (sinless) "lamb" could take our place. I sincerely pray that God will extend His grace to Kendrick and open his eyes to the truth.

[@JelvinHidalgo]

Isn’t Jesus the son of god and a prophet

[@Yuefoh]

I think there is a duality when it comes to judgment. First, we should be careful about how we judge. We should not judge hypocritically. We are to move the plank from our eye first, then help our brother. Second, we should not judge according to appearance but with righteous judgment. To criticize something before you investigate the matter will lead to unjust accusations. Third, judging is needed. How do we define what or who is good or bad? We judge. For example, if you see a guy walking around your neighborhood in the middle of the night and checking all the car doors, you wouldn't say, "I won't judge him." You would probably say, "He is a criminal," and call the cops. Thus, you are ultimately judging. Our actions need judgment. Living without judgment is living without accountability, which will lead people to hell (metaphorically and spiritually speaking). We should call out the hypocrisy and lies justly and without shame. On Kendrick: I think Kendrick has lost his way. But I do believe that Jesus can save him, though. I'm sure being famous is tough. At the top is where the devil lives in this world. He will come after you if you try to find God. I think that this is happening to Kendrick. His album is like a testimony. He's hurt and confused and searching. Who's praying for him? Kendrick has to make a choice, the world or God. He can't have both. If you're Christ's, you have to forsake the world. You must die to yourself and bear your cross. Being saved requires sacrifice. But before all that, Kendrick must ask if he truly believes. That's the biggest question. With true faith, one is born again of the Holy Spirit and is made into a new creation. The archaic man is buried with the law, and the spiritual man is born free in Christ Jesus. Until Kendrick is born again, he can be used by the devil. This is true for all none believers. Jesus doesn't support abortions just like he didn't support the killing of Cain. God is life. That's why He promises everlasting life to those who believe. Anyway, I digress. Please, pray for Kendrick.

[@Ian-tp6mu]

at this point anyone trying to say its blasphemy just has a learning disability or is choosing to have no comprehension or speak on someones actions when they dont know the actions...

[@letsgo3329]

That’s where he is fooling you. His actions display blasphemy regardless of how deeply you understand his message.

[@LIJerseyBrooklyn]

​@@letsgo3329no it doesn't

[@TodaysReligiousTalk]

He's using Symbolism to explain a coded message.

[@dedasalmeida9047]

All of that for him to Jesus was a "prophet"? He made a crown of thorns in cover with diamonds also slat blood all over him during this performance He needs proper guidance in how to interpret the bible and it's lessons I'm not saying he's intention was to provoke christians or to mock christ or whatever ... solely his lack of understanding for God's word and every Kendrick stan will fall for this

[@robertpowell2247]

“I’m looking to be the God MC, you look at my head you see thorns there”

[@kobithedon]

Song at the end of the video?

[@ataraxia5535]

Hi ! First of all, nice work! Would it be possible to have the name of the piece used during all the analysis?

[@pearlfountain]

thanks for watching! it's jay electronica's Exhibit A instrumental

[@ataraxia5535]

@@pearlfountain Thank you !

[@nonainai]

What would it cost a man to gain the world. (Acclaim, praise, even in this comment section) but to lose his soul? Jesus is, wasn’t Just a Prophet but God in the flesh. Kendrick is a flawed man, as we all are, sprouting fallacies and half truths.

[@bonesofsilk]

Kendrick was my favorite artist for many, many years but from the first time i listened to Mr Morale i felt very very iffy about it. Even as i listened to it more trying to grow onto it i just couldnt do it. Now ive finally woken up and realize there is no Godliness within the rich in the music industry. I'll still listen to kendrick every here and there but definitely am not constantly listening to his music like i used to lol...

[@vitoleskur]

The inability of people to read between the lines or even slightly thinking outside the box is insane to me

[@jioc5392]

Fans defending like he is some prophet savior, lollll ppl r so empty and will literally worship anything like straight up. People complain about K pop fans, but u guys r that. Period. U worship this man

[@kaiseifurushima5783]

Bro I thought he was asking people to stop worshipping him like jesus

[@InHisThirties]

Jesus is God. He's fully God and fully human. He was created perfect and remained perfect until His death. The purpose of the crucifixion was redemption for our sins, the ultimate sign of the love He has for us, and to overcome death - all things that were accomplished. Jesus is the ONLY way to salvation. He IS the savior. Kendrick is going about it the wrong way. On the surface, and how most people will interpret it - is that Kendrick is portraying a savior and looks to be worshiped on stage as God. It's unethical, blasphemous, and wrong. I really want to like Kendrick. But blasphemy is an immediate dealbreaker.

[@dejorareason2823]

God isn't human he came as a form of a man key words "form" doesn't mean he is a man God isn't man he is God he only came in the form of a man to relay a message cause that was the form that he took to spread his word kind of like he took the form of a burning bush but he is still God not man

[@letsgo3329]

In simplest form kendrik is wrong because he is convincing people that you can be accepted by god even when you are committing blasphemy. 1 John 3:6 says, "No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him".

[@LIJerseyBrooklyn]

That's your interpretation and it's completely false