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Kendrick Lamar Goes Viral With Old Ghostwriting Comments Following Baby Keem Reference Track Debacle

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Kendrick Lamar has been in the news quite a bit this year thanks to his feud with Drake. Overall, it seems as though he has come away with the win. However, the artist is being scrutinized for some of his past comments on hip-hop. For instance, fans recently dug up what he had to say about ghostwriting during a feature in Rolling Stone. As it turns out, these comments are being brought up again as a recent Kendrick Lamar reference for Baby Keem’s song “Bullies” has been making the rounds online.

“It depends on what arena you’re putting yourself in. I called myself the best rapper. I cannot call myself the best rapper if I have a ghostwriter,” Lamar noted. “If you’re saying you’re a different type of artist and you don’t really care about the art form of being the best rapper, then so be it. Make great music. But the title, it won’t be there.” While some may call out hypocrisy here, it should be noted that Baby Keem has never proclaimed to be the greatest rapper in the world.

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Kendrick Lamar Has Been Vocal About Ghostwriters In The Past

Interestingly enough, this Kendrick reference track disproves one of Drake’s more confusing bars on “Family Matters.” He made the erroneous claim that Kendrick has only been hot when Baby Keem writes for him. It was a bar that fans called out for being cap right away. Although with this latest reference track, it feels as though Drake’s now-infamous line has been buried, once and for all.

Let us know what you think of Kendrick Lamar’s old comments, down below. Do you believe that his opinion has been invalidated now that it is known he has given Baby Keem reference tracks? How do you feel about ghostwriters in hip-hop these days? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Kendrick Lamar Reference Track For Baby Keem Allegedly Surfaces Online

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There’s a lot of conversation around reference tracks these days, particularly due to some recent leaks of songs that people have apparently helped Drake in making. However, a reference track doesn’t necessarily indicate a lyrical ghostwriter, so maybe The Boy’s gotten some undue hate for his references from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Lil Yachty, and more. Regardless, there’s a lot of debate over whether borrowing cadences or taking prompted and consensual inspiration from other artists is the same as using someone else’s lyrics. Either way, the discussion gets even murkier when you try to hold folks to a double standard, as Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem allegedly proved recently through a leak that writing for others is pretty common.

Moreover, a new alleged reference track surfaced online, and it’s Kendrick Lamar’s take on Baby Keem’s 2019 track “BULLIES” off of DIE FOR MY B***H. You can hear it by clicking the “Via” link down below, and there’s no real confirmation of whether or not this is A.I., who wrote which parts, etc. But it sounds pretty legit as opposed to other allegedly debunked leaks, and you can make the judgement call for yourself, but it’s pretty interesting to see the formation of Keem’s mixtape. We also know that they’ve collaborated on a lot of tracks in the past, so this isn’t really a surprising alleged leak.

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Baby Keem Performs With Kendrick Lamar At Formula One Event

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 08: Baby Keem performs onstage during the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team 2024 Livery Reveal on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Cash App)

Furthermore, there have been other leaks from Kendrick Lamar recently, which resurfaced right before he responded to Drake with “Euphoria.” But these concerned more unreleased material and earlier versions of some of his own cuts, so it’s not a one-to-one comparison here. Still, folks have different goalposts for how to perceive, interpret, and critique the use of writers. Is it only relevant when you claim to be the GOAT like Drizzy or is it reprehensible no matter your fame or the nature of your song?

After all, it’s one thing to ghostwrite or give the flow for “BULLIES” and it would be another thing entirely than, say, a more lyrically dense and personal song like the “family ties” verse. While a lot of the conversation is around Drake right now, some fans need to realize this is more of a commonality than what the industry puts on. Kendrick Lamar may be the “ghostwriter” here, but no one is immune to some accusations, inspiration, and uncredited influence. Like many other elements of the rap world, it’s just a case by case basis for the most part.

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SZA Condemns Lizzo’s Twitter Bullies: “IT’S UGLY OUTSIDE ALREADY. Why Add?”

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Even with her amazing vocal chops, Yitty design talents, and epic flute playing skills, Lizzo’s creative talent still hasn’t stopped haters from commenting on her body. Those with nothing better to do spend their free time on social media, making “jokes” about the recording artist’s plus-size figure, which she’s proudly been showing off for years now. The hate doesn’t always get her down, but when it comes in such massive waves, Lizzo has a harder time dealing with it.

In recent months the Hustlers actress has become more vocal about asking trolls to tone down their comments. Nevertheless, they’ve persisted, eventually leading Lizzo’s “Special (Remix)” collaborator, SZA, to speak out for her. “I be wondering where all the virtue signalling, well-spoken, shit-talking internet warriors are when someone genuine needs defending,” the TDE songstress pondered in a tweet this morning (June 13).

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Sza Stands Up for Her “Special (Remix)” Collaborator

“Where the f**k do y’all be at for Lizzo? Do y’all actually know how to support others or only tear them down?” SZA asked in the same post. Minutes later, she had more to say. “So people don’t go to war for Lizzo on this app?” one obviously annoyed user wrote back to the original tweet. “NOT EF**KINGNUFF,” the “Drew Barrymore” hitmaker clapped back. “For as much free love, encouragement, and positivity she embodies [and] shares on every app daily? The ratios don’t add up.”

In yet another post, SZA continued to rant, “I also dgaf who don’t agree. It’s been on my mind for a minute, makes me upset. Just want everyone to practice kindness and shutting tf up more often cause GADDAMN IT’S UGLY OUTSIDE ALREADY. Why add?”

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More Love for Lizzo

Keep scrolling to see the sweet messages SZA has been sharing in defence of Lizzo on Twitter today, along with some updates for the European leg of her SOS tour. Are you tired of seeing the discourse about the “Truth Hurts” hitmaker’s body online? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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