Late Saturday night, Lecrae dropped a new verse on Instagram, surprising fans with clear nods to Kendrick Lamar’s recent release.
In a poetic twist, Lecrae shared a single-verse track featuring worn white Air Force 1s, contrasting Kendrick’s beat-up black pair. Lecrae opened with a direct reference to Kendrick’s line, ‘I wonder what Lecrae would do?’
He rapped about cultural issues and his internal struggle against clout chasing, saying, ‘The culture got enough clout chasin’ vultures out here, tryna prove they worth.’ He wrapped up the verse by addressing his life stories, including a Xanax addiction and family ties to gang culture.
Moreover, Lecrae touched on his desire for revenge against the dealer who gave his cousin Fentanyl. The Instagram post of his track quickly racked up over 940,000 views and 58,000 likes.
This surprise release by Lecrae comes after Kendrick Lamar stunned fans with an untitled track that delved into the ills of modern culture. Kendrick’s five-minute song was a no-holds-barred critique of the rap game and industry, targeting various figures from street hustlers to corporate shills.
Towards the end of his track, Kendrick mentioned Lecrae and Dee-1, praising them for their thoughtful music. Lecrae reciprocated the love on Twitter, writing, ‘Love you Dot….Always here. [praying hands emoji].’ Dee-1 also appreciated the shoutout, posting a throwback photo with Kendrick and captioning it with heartfelt words.
Lecrae’s new verse and Kendrick’s recent release highlight the power of music to address societal issues and inspire change. With fans eagerly consuming these thought-provoking tracks, the impact of their messages resonates deeply.
