Snoop Dogg is giving Kendrick Lamar major props for turning a rap rivalry into a mission for peace.
- Kendrick Lamar’s actions have united Los Angeles gangs like never before.
- Snoop highlighted that Kendrick fostered unity during his beef with Drake.
- Kendrick’s moves have touched many, including fellow artists like DJ Quik.
- The initiative has been an emotional journey, especially after the losses of Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant.
Snoop Dogg applauded Kendrick Lamar for bridging the gap between Los Angeles gangs during his beef with Drake. Snoop, referencing Vince Staples, emphasized that while L.A. gangs have long had a sense of unity, Kendrick succeeded in making it public and impactful.
Snoop told Complex, ‘What Vince is saying is that a lot of neighborhoods have been uniting for a long time behind closed doors, but what Kendrick did was, he united the whole city, based off him being a king.’ Kendrick, according to Snoop, turned a potentially violent situation into one of harmony.
Kendrick’s beef with Drake served as the backdrop for this unity. Snoop added, ‘Taking this violent situation, which is a rap beef, and creating peace and giving the homies an opportunity to come on stage, to engage in his video, to be a part of his movement and to also move like he moves.’ Kendrick’s commitment to peace has clearly inspired those around him.
In a powerful moment during his Pop Out concert in Inglewood, Kendrick brought Bloods and Crips members on stage to close the show, fostering an emotional and unifying experience. Kendrick expressed his feelings to the audience, stating, ‘This shit making me emotional. We been fucked up since Nipsey died. We been fucked up since Kobe died. This is unity at its finest.’,’ Kendrick’s initiative became a symbol of togetherness in a city haunted by loss.
This act resonated deeply with other artists. DJ Quik, for instance, admitted he ‘cried’ while watching the show online after missing it while touring in Canada. ‘I cried myself to sleep that night in the dumb-ass Hilton hotel,’ Quik revealed, illustrating the profound impact Kendrick’s efforts had on the community.
DJ Quik and Snoop Dogg, who were touring together, tried unsuccessfully to return to L.A. for the Pop Out concert. Quik shared his frustration, saying, ‘Snoop tried to fly us back for the Pop Out. He tried to charter a jet and it didn’t work out logistically because we would have missed our show in Ottawa, Canada.’ Their disappointment highlighted the significance of the event.
Kendrick Lamar’s actions have successfully turned a rap feud into a movement for peace and unity in Los Angeles, earning him respect and admiration from peers and the community.
