Kendrick Lamar just released his much-anticipated album ‘GNX,’ and it already has tongues wagging—especially with a track that throws a nod to none other than Snoop Dogg. The West Coast icon, however, took it all in good stride, responding with his signature humor and chill vibe.
In ‘wacced out murals,’ Kendrick Lamar brings his A-game right from the start. As the track begins, he acknowledges some past skirmishes with both Lil Wayne and the legendary Snoop Dogg, the latter of whom he chides for his apparent support of Drake.
Kendrick specifically calls out Snoop in a cleverly penned verse, rapping about how he had hoped Snoop’s endorsement of Drake through the song ‘Taylor Made’—which had stirred up quite the controversy due to its AI-generated vocals of Snoop and 2Pac—was merely a side effect of too many edibles. It was a nod to a beef-shrouded song that seemed to stir the pot amongst fans and artists alike.
Snoop, embodying his laid-back persona, responded with a video that captured his half-amused, half-bewildered reaction. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he playfully questioned the circumstances: “They did what? When? How? Are you sure? [Sigh] Y’all have a good night. [Laughs] Why everybody calling my phone, blowing me up?”
The track ‘Taylor Made’ was quite the talking point until it was eventually pulled following legal disputes with 2Pac’s estate. Yet Snoop seemed to give his casual nod of approval by sharing it on Instagram with a nostalgic hashtag, ’90s Hip Hop Forever,’ reminding everyone of his enduring love for the era.
In a humorous twist, Snoop finally replied to Kendrick’s tune by expressing his enjoyment of the album on social media. “K dot new album GNX 💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 It was the edibles 🤦🏾 😆👊🏿 west west king 🔥🎶💫,” he tweeted, adding a dash of emojis to underscore his playful nature.
Meanwhile, Kendrick took another shot in his lyrics about his upcoming Super Bowl performance. Here, he alluded to the clamor surrounding Lil Wayne’s disappointment over being passed up for the halftime show. Kendrick reflected on his own career moves and how they might have unintentionally snubbed Wayne.
It’s a tangled web of rap royalty and egos, harking back to a video Young Money’s Lil Wayne had posted, voicing his dismay over not being chosen to perform at the prestigious event in his hometown of New Orleans. Kendrick acknowledges this in his bars, drawing a vivid picture of how the music scene is as much about hits and misses as it is about flying high and taking names.
In the world of hip-hop, where respect and rivalries run deep, Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg navigate their interactions with wit and humor. Snoop’s reaction to ‘GNX’ showcases not just a friendly jab but a respect that transcends playful rivalries, making us all eager for the next chapter in this musical saga.
