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How Has Hip-Hop Responded To Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria”?

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Kendrick Lamar shocked the world with the release of the explosive diss track “Euphoria” earlier this week, taking aim at Drake. The track, which runs over six minutes in length, is an all-out assault on Drake’s musical catalog, his personal relationships, and his very essence. On “Euphoria,” Kendrick raps “I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk, I hate the way that you dress / I hate the way that you sneak diss, if I catch flight, it’s gon’ be direct / We hate the b****es you f***, ’cause they confuse themselves with real women / And notice, I said ‘we,’ it’s not just me, I’m what the culture feeling.”

Some rap fans have said that Kendrick Lamar is the best entertainer in the world in terms of creating a viral moment. This has been exhibited with feature verses on records such as “Like That,” which kicked off this hip hop civil war, and 2013’s “Control,” which ignited the game with a number of name-drops. Here’s how hip hop is reacting to Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” in the days since the Drake diss dropped.

Jay Rock

A number of TDE signees have taken to social media to react to their former label-mate’s diss record, with Jay Rock providing some of the most humorous commentary. Though he’s surely biased in this exchange, Jay Rock expressed the firm opinion that Kendrick cooked Drake on “Euphoria.” Jay even went so far as to compare Drake to a “golden brown wing,” roasting the OVO head honcho even further. After receiving a flurry of negative responses from Drake Stans, Jay Rock doubled down, sharing a second tweet that reads, “Why yall mad at me it ain’t my fault my n**** cook some chicken this morning lol!!”

Denzel Curry

Denzel Curry has been following this beef closely as a fan and has had a great deal of unbiased insight into the back-and-forth. On the day Kendrick dropped “Euphoria,” Curry had a lot to say about the Drake diss, pointing out, “It took two of the biggest artist in the world to diss each other for people to appreciate lyricism.” Elsewhere on social media, Denzel echoed the popular sentiment that J. Cole was aware of the impending slug-fest, which may explain why he peacefully bowed out of the battle with an apology to Kendrick just days after releasing his own diss titled “7 Minute Drill.”

Reason

Another TDE signee, Reason, further elucidated on the J. Cole angle of the beef. Though Reason has been on Top Dawg since 2018, he has never appeared on a track alongside Kendrick Lamar. He has, however, collaborated with J. Cole’s Dreamville outfit numerous times and appeared on multiple placements in the Dreamville album Revenge of the Dreamers 3.

Reason previously weighed in on this beef with a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), including an April 5 post that read, “Clearly yall don’t understand what ‘friendly sparring’ means lol n****s will rap! It just won’t go pass that or get super personal, that’s what I’m saying. But I think both of them will GO!!!!” Days later, when Cole first apologized to Kendrick Lamar, Reason expressed frustration online. It’s clear that, with the benefit of hindsight, more artists and fans alike are seeing why Cole wanted nothing to do with the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, retroactively repairing the Might Delete Later rapper’s image.

Top Dawg, Punch, & Moosa

After Kendrick Lamar announced his departure from TDE in 2022, many fans began to speculate that there was bad blood between Kendrick and the label. Drake even alluded to this in the lyrics to his initial “Push Ups” diss. In the wake of the “Euphoria” drop, it seems clear that these rumors were false, as Top Dawg himself has reaffirmed his kinship to Kendrick, alongside label heads like Punch and Moosa.

Rick Ross

@cloutynaz Rick Ross tells Drake not to respond to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘EUPHORIA’ #cloutynaz #rickross #drake #kendricklamar ♬ Champagne Moments – Rick Ross

Like Kendrick, Rick Ross is currently embroiled in his own beef with Drake, having dropped the track “Champagne Moments” just hours after the “Push Ups” leak hit the internet. Ross shared some words after Kendrick Lamar released “Euphoria,” asking Drake to admit defeat and not respond. The lyrics in “Euphoria” echoed claims made by Ross that Drake has undergone numerous plastic surgeries to alter his abs, nose, and butt, leading to an ongoing social media dispute between the rappers. Drake has not yet responded to “Euphoria” on wax, so for now, we’ll just have to wait and see if he takes Rick Ross’s advice.

Suge Knight

Love him or hate him, Suge Knight is certainly an authority on rap beef. Despite his incarceration in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter, the former Death Row Records head offered his perspective on the ongoing Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake situation. Suge firmly gives the W to Kendrick by his own ear but offers an interesting insight into the state of colorism within rap.

One of the key moments in Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” track saw him attacking Drake’s race, claiming that he isn’t black enough to use the n-word. Kendrick even concluded the 6-minute song with a singing outro stating, “We don’t wanna hear you say n**** no more.” While Suge Knight seems to have enjoyed the “Euphoria” track, he suggests dropping this narrative, as light-skinned black people continue to experience the same racism that plagues darker-skinned individuals.

YNW Melly

Like Suge Knight, YNW Melly has weighed in on “Euphoria” from prison. Kendrick mentions the incarcerated rapper by name on “Euphoria,” rapping, “Cole and Aubrey know I’m a selfish n**** the crown is heavy. I pray they my real friends, if not, I’m YNW Melly.” These bars reference the fact that Melly is accused of murdering two of his own friends. In response, Melly issued a statement to TMZ, explaining, “Kendrick Lamar is one of my favorite rappers so I feel honored and appalled … I’m a household name — just for the wrong s**t!!!”

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Jess Hilarious Checks Gillie Da Kid For Calling Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Diss Corny

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Earlier this week, Gillie Da Kid hopped online to share his take on Kendrick Lamar’s track “Euphoria,” in which he responds to Drake. The Million Dollaz Worth Of Game host said that he was less than impressed, and dubbed it corny. “Just heard that Kendrick Lamar diss,” he began. “I f*** with Kendrick, but that s*** was corn on the cob, man. You know what’s cr*zy, man? The light-skinned n***** winning three to nothing, man.”

Obviously, Kendrick’s feud with Drake has been pretty polarizing, so his take prompted backlash from some of his viewers. Jess Hilarious, for one, took the opportunity to check him. During a recent episode of The Breakfast Club, the comedian reminded Gillie of some of his own music, claiming that he has no room to call anyone out for being corny.

Read More: Gillie Da Kid Reveals What Really Causes Rap Beef

Jess Hilarious Reminds Gillie Da Kid Of His Song “Chicken Man”

“Yo Gillie, you had a whole song talking ’bout you was ‘The Chicken Man.’ Quit playing with me, Gillie. I’m so surprised by him,” she said, eliciting laughter from her co-hosts. DJ Envy agreed with her, noting how he believed that Gillie of all people would understand Kendrick’s approach. “Gillie is a lyricist. He’s a writer. He used to write for people,” he said. Charlamagne had a similar take, arguing that Gillie’s claim was objectively wrong. According to him, even if Gillie’s not a fan of the song, it’s not fair for him to dub it “corn on the cob.”

“I disagree with Gillie too,” he explained. “Music is subjective, so if you don’t like the record, cool. Ain’t corn on the cob though, Giillie.” What do you think of Gillie Da Kid’s take on Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Drake diss? Do you agree that the song is corny, or not? What about Jess Hilarious reminding him of “Chicken Man”? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Gillie Da Kid Calls Out Kendrick Lamar & J Cole For “Corny” Diss Tracks

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Toronto Restaurant Named in Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Sees Surge in Sales and Reviews

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Toronto Restaurant Named in Kendrick Lamar's "Euphoria" Sees Surge in Sales and Reviews

Kendrick Lamar is boosting a local business in Toronto by dissing Drake. On “Euphoria,” Lamar mentioned pulling up to New Ho King, and now they are getting a rush of business and positive reviews.

According to City News Toronto, the owner says they have received an outpouring of five-star reviews, and now the owner, Johnny Liu, is hoping to learn the song’s words. Liu also says he has been getting many phone calls and expects more visitors for the fried rice.

In the song, Drake uses Toronto slang while name-dropping the restaurant:

Don’t speak on the family, crodie
It can get deep in the family, crodie
Talk about me and my family, crodie?
Someone gon’ bleed in your family, crodie
I be at New Ho King eatin’ fried rice with a dip sauce and a blammy, crodie
Tell me you’re cheesin’, fam
We can do this right now on the camera, crodie

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Sets New Streaming Mark for Hip-Hop on Spotify in 2024

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King Kendrick is running it up on the streams. His new diss track targeting Drake, "Euphoria," set a new mark for the largest streaming day for a Hip-Hop song in 2024 on Spotify.

King Kendrick is running it up on the streams. His new diss track targeting Drake, “Euphoria,” set a new mark for the largest streaming day for a Hip-Hop song in 2024 on Spotify.

According to Chart Data, the single had 9.206 million streams on its opening day. Additional stats are below.

Kendrick Lamar’s single is registering with fans, but it appears to get the support of rappers, too. Hitting Instagram, 50 declared the diss “real hip hop.”

“This is real hip hop shit go check it out, I would have posted it but it’s too long,” 50 wrote.

READ MORE: 50 Cent Reacts to J. Cole’s Diss Retraction: ‘Call My Phone Right Now!’

Kendrick Lamar has disturbed everybody’s Tuesday working morning (Apr. 30) to fire “Euphoria.”

The track opens with Lamar rapping over the Teddy Pendergrass classic “You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspriation,” calling out “the famous actor we once knew” as spiraling. He also stated Drake was a “pathetic master manipulator” who created a fake story about Lamar’s family in “Push Ups.” Another early job is “you make music that pacify them, I can double down on that line but spare you this time, that’s random act of kindness,” hinting at rumors of Drake’s involvement with underage girls.

The track then hits a new level, calling out Drake for dodging Pusha T, calling into question his contracts, being a poor father, and more. All the while leaving the belief he has more on the way. One of which, “

You can hear it below.

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Is It the Braids?! Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Soundtracks ‘Inside the NBA’

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Is It the Braids?! Kendrick Lamar's "Euphoria" Soundtracks 'Inside the NBA'

Inside the NBA are in the beef streets. During the cut to commercials and returns to their in-studio segments, Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” played in the background. The hosts noticed and offered a brief bit of commentary. You can see the moment below.

King Kendrick is running it up on the streams. His new diss track targeting Drake, “Euphoria,” set a new mark for the largest streaming day for a Hip-Hop song in 2024 on Spotify.

According to Chart Data, the single had 9.206 million streams on its opening day. Additional stats are below.

Kendrick Lamar’s single is registering with fans, but it appears to get the support of rappers, too. Hitting Instagram, 50 declared the diss “real hip hop.”

“This is real hip hop shit go check it out, I would have posted it but it’s too long,” 50 wrote.

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Cam’ron & Mase’s Controversial Reaction To Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Prompts Backlash, They Respond

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Kendrick Lamar’s eagerly anticipated response to Drake, “Euphoria,” finally dropped earlier this week. As expected, the diss track has since garnered passionate reactions from both sides of the fence. As for Cam’ron and Mase, they think Drizzy’s come out on top so far. Evidently, however, a lot of their viewers disagree.

During an episode of the Come & Talk 2 Me podcast posted today, the duo addressed the backlash they’ve received for their take on the song. “Drake is definitely winning from an MC standpoint,” Mase said during a previous episode. “It took a while for us to get the record from Kendrick and when you wait a while it gotta be outta this world. I think if Kendrick dropped this record right after ‘[Push Ups] Drop and Give Me 50,’ it would have been cr*zy.”

Read More: Cam’ron Says He’s “Not Allowed” To Drop His Joint Album With Mase

Cam’ron & Mase “Don’t Get” Why They Can’t Share Their Opinions On Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef

Cam had a similar take, claiming that while the song isn’t bad, it’s just not as impressive as he’d expected. “I think Drake is winning,” he said. “‘Euphoria’ didn’t really move me. I’m expecting lyrics from Kendrick, you’re expecting certain things. The song was kinda long, it took too long to come out — pause. I’m not saying it’s bad.” Their stance certainly riled up some fans, but according to them, the backlash they’re receiving is unnecessary.

“Do you realize that n***as is mad because of our opinion on the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar?” Cam’ron began. “I’m like, ‘yo, bro. Why we can’t have our opinion?’ I don’t get that! I don’t really get why we can’t have our opinion! Secondly, this is what I wanted to say. And this is not to start a problem with anybody. West Coast people: East Coast n***as is not as big on the ‘coast’ sh*t as y’all are on the coast sh*t.” What do you think of Cam’ron and Mase’s take on Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss? Do you agree that Drake is winning the battle so far or not? What about their response to backlash? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Strom Reid Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actress Worth?

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Storm Reid is a talented young actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film. She has achieved a net worth of $2 million as of 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth. Reid’s career, which began when she was just a child, has seen her taking on roles that have challenged and expanded her skills. It also makes her one of Hollywood’s most notable young stars today. Her breakthrough role in the film A Wrinkle in Time established her as a leading actress who can carry major Hollywood productions.

Born in 2003, Reid started acting young and quickly gained recognition for her natural talent and on-screen presence. Her role as Meg Murry in A Wrinkle in Time brought her critical acclaim and set her on a path to stardom. This role showcased her acting ability and her potential to become a role model for young girls, particularly those of Color, by portraying a strong, intelligent protagonist.

Early Career & Breakthrough

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Storm Reid, Kenya Barris (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Storm Reid’s entry into Hollywood was marked by her role in the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave. In the film, she played Emily, a small but pivotal role. This initial exposure paved the way for her casting in A Wrinkle in Time. There, she worked alongside industry giants like Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon. Her performance in this film made it clear that Reid was not just a child actress but a rising star with a promising future.

Later, Reid continued to choose roles that were diverse and challenging. Her appearances in movies like The Invisible Man and the critically acclaimed series Euphoria have allowed her to demonstrate her depth. Her performance in Euphoria is particularly noteworthy for its emotional depth and complexity. It further proves her capability as a dramatic actress.

Expanding Horizons In Film & Television

Storm Reid
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 07: (L-R) Ava DuVernay, Storm Reid, and Oprah Winfrey attend as PEOPLE celebrates Disney. A Wrinkle In Time at Per Se on March 7, 2018, also in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for PEOPLE)

Aside from her on-screen roles, Storm Reid has also ventured into voice acting and made appearances in music videos, showing her willingness to explore various facets of the entertainment industry. Her choice of projects reflects a mature approach to her career, aiming to build a diverse portfolio that showcases her wide range of talents. Further, Reid’s role choices often reflect her personal values. She tends to gravitate towards projects promoting empowerment and social justice. Her involvement in projects that address significant cultural and societal issues showcases her commitment to making a difference through her art.

Influence & Advocacy

Storm Reid
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: (L-R) Troian Bellisario, LeVar Burton and Storm Reid attend the USC. Dramatic Arts Drama Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening at USC. School of Dramatic Arts’ Drama Center on March 28, 2024, also in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Moreover, Storm Reid is active in social media and public life, using her platform to advocate for youth empowerment and social justice issues. Her influence as a young public figure is significant, as she inspires other young people to be proactive about their beliefs and positively impact their communities. Overall, Storm Reid remains a powerful voice for her generation, both on and off the screen. Her future projects and roles are highly anticipated as audiences look forward to more performances that showcase her unique talent and vibrant personality.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Breaks A Rap Streaming Record

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The biggest story in hip-hop so far this year has now spawned one of the biggest rap songs of the year. Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef first sparked back in March when Future & Metro Boomin dropped “Like That.” That feels like a lifetime ago as there’s been numerous responses and developments from across the genre’s spectrum. J. Cole and Kanye West have sparked a side-beef of their own while artists like Rick Ross and even Metro Boomin himself weighed in. But at the core it’s been about Kendrick and Drake and the newest development proved it.

It’s first full day of streaming on Spotify resulted in a massive number of streams. As DJ Akademiks reports, users streamed the song 9,206,498 times. That isn’t just an incredibly impressive start for the diss track, it’s the biggest single day of any rap song released in 2024 so far. Given that the diss track that started it all “Like That” has racked up more than 200 million streams, the ongoing beef is proving to be a major commercial draw for everyone involved. Earlier this week, Drake’s “Push Ups” response track landed in the top 20 of the Hot 100. With “euphoria” pulling off an even stronger start it has the chance to debut even higher.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Scores This Milestone For Feature On “Like That”

Kendrick Lamar Breaks 2024 Rap Streaming Record

In the days since “euphoria” dropped, fans have been dissecting every element of the track. That’s including creating theories about some of the more abstract lyrics and noticing mistakes like a celebrity switch-up that went viral shortly after the song dropped. Most people online have claimed that Kendrick got the best of Drake in the beef so far. Though some like Joe Budden are hoping that the “Rich Baby Daddy” rapper is cooking up a response.

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s new diss track breaking the single day Spotify streaming record for rap songs this year? Do you think the song will debut even higher on the Hot 100 than Drake’s did? Let us know in the comment section below.

Read More: Which Rappers Have Apologized To Kendrick Lamar?

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Wack 100 Says Drake is Currently Beating Kendrick Lamar in Beef

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Wack 100 spoke with DJ Akademiks, and while he is all about the West Side, he thinks Drake is involved in the beef with Kendrick Lamar.

“Drake up one,” Wack 100 said. “The energy wasn’t there and a lot of things said, Pusha T said.”

You can hear Wack 100’s full reasoning below.

Kendrick Lamar fired back at Drake with “Euphoria.”

The track opens with Lamar rapping over the Teddy Pendergrass classic “You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspriation,” calling out “the famous actor we once knew” as spiraling. He also stated Drake was a “pathetic master manipulator” created a fake story about Lamar’s family in “Push Ups.” Another early job is “you make music that pacify them, I can double down on that line but spare you this time, that’s random act of kindness,” hinting at rumors of Drake’s involvement with underage girls.

The track then hits a new level, calling out Drake for dodging Pusha T, calling into question his contracts, bieng a poor father and more. All the while, leaving the belief he has more on the way. One of which, “

You can hear it below.

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Haley Joel Osment Acknowledges His Unexpected Role In The Kendrick Lamar And Drake Beef

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Kendrick Lamar really goes after Drake on “Euphoria,” with most of the bars leaving very little doubt about what exactly he means. There is one portion of the diss track that has raised some uncertain eyebrows, though: At one point, Lamar raps, “Am I battlin’ ghost or AI? N**** feelin’ like Joel Osteen / Funny, he was in a film called AI / And my sixth sense tellin’ me to off him.”

While Joel Osteen is a televangelist, the lyrics seem like they’re really more about similarly named actor Haley Joel Osment, which has left some listeners confused (and dropping Abbott Elementary references).

Meanwhile, Osment himself has subtly weighed in: As some have observed, Osment liked Lamar’s tweet sharing the song. Whether this is Osment taking Lamar’s side or simply giving a quiet nod to his unexpected role in the situation as a whole, who knows. But, we know that he’s at least aware of the fact that he got roped into the big hip-hop beef of the moment.

Perhaps relevant is the fact that in a 2017 interview with Uproxx, Osment said Flying Lotus’ “Massage Situation” was his most-played song at the time. Given that Flying Lotus and Lamar have a history of working together, perhaps Osment’s X (formerly Twitter) like really is a Lamar co-sign.