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Arkansas Couple Tells The Story Of Kendrick Lamar Using Their Black Forces Listing As Cover Art

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As with a lot of things Kendrick Lamar-related in 2024, there’s a curious backstory behind his most recent song, commonly referred to as “Watch The Party Die.” It dropped right when the MTV VMAs began, and its crusade against insufficient industry standards and cultural degradation certainly ruffled some feathers. But folks still wondered: where on Earth did he get the cover art of a pair of scuffed Black Air Force 1s, a common symbol of “demon time”? Well, fans quickly unearthed that it was a random eBay listing that had already sold for $70, and what they found out next thanks to local Arkansas news station THV11 is very interesting.

Moreover, the outlet published a video interview with Arkansas citizens Billy Lingo and Darla Wilson on September 24. The North Little Rock couple have been together for 20 years, and launched their eBay account (Good2BYou) in 2021. When Kendrick Lamar dropped the song, they received an onslaught of calls and messages breaking the news, and they canceled the order – despite it already being sold – given how much more valuable the shoes are now.

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Kendrick Lamar Caused This Arkansas Couple To Post The Listing Of A Lifetime

“I’m not gonna lie to you, I didn’t know a lot about him, but I really know about him now,” Billy Lingo said of Kendrick Lamar. He and Darla Wilson put the shoes up for auction starting at $5,000 and also included a “Buy It Now” option for $75,000. At press time, there are currently no bids for it. In addition to this, the couple also plans on selling merch depicting the cover art. It just goes to show how magnanimous the context behind this new song can be, and how much value hip-hop fans place on the genre’s history – however minimal or, frankly, expensive.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar fans are very excited about the prospect of another Steve Lacy collab, which the latter recently teased. “I’m moved by what’s weird,” Lacy told Fantastic Man of his creative process for his next album. “It’s almost like I hear them, and I think, I need to call this person. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want a Kendrick verse.” Let’s see if this opportunity manifests…

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UFC Mistakes Terence Crawford For Kendrick Lamar During Broadcast

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We all know the popular meme these days: between double meanings and bold predictions, Kendrick Lamar is being hailed as a prophet. But did a recent UFC broadcast really have to go to this extreme to make that idea true? Moreover, a recent event saw the television team confuse superstar boxer Terence Crawford for K.Dot. The “Watch The Party Die” lyricist actually had the following line on “euphoria”: “I’m Terence Crawford, yeah, I’m whooping feet.” However, even though a lot of people laughed at this coincidence and manifestation of his predictions, they still launched accusations of racism against the organization, which is understandable.

Maybe we’ll never get an explanation for this viral mishap. Either way, this wasn’t the only recent tinfoil hat reach (that may or may not be true) concerning some of Kendrick Lamar’s latest moves, an unsurprising tendency given all his lyrical depths in his Drake disses and beyond. For example, folks connected his Super Bowl halftime show announcement to his diss tracks, pointing out some of the lyrical nods and other similarities. Many continue to dismiss these readings, but at the end of the day, their intentionality doesn’t change how these connections resonate with fans.

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Terence Crawford Is Kendrick Lamar?

Elsewhere, Usher was the latest artist to comment on Kendrick Lamar’s headlining slot. “Everybody has this fifteen minutes of fame idea, but it’s really your fifteen minutes of fame. You have to play hits. You’ve got to get right to it,” he shared on Live with Kelly and Mark. “I want no part of that. I’m sorry,” the singer shared when asked whether or not he could help squash the Drake beef. “Let’s just say, it’s been a great experience to say that I could play the Super Bowl. I understand how much pressure comes with it and I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. But I would wish it on you if you’ve had the career.”

Some other controversy is afoot, such as the “Not Like Us” music video allegedly costing Compton businesses thousands of dollars. Hopefully a reimbursement can uplift these affected enterprises or some other form of agreement can level things out. With all this in mind, all eyes are on Kendrick Lamar. They’ve been like that since “Like That,” so you’d think folks would be able to recognize him easily… Especially a huge sports organization.

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Nas Congratulates Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Kendrick Lamar has had one of the most eventful years for a rapper in recent memory, following up his Super Bowl halftime show announcement with a new song after an intense battle with Drake. Even though there’s a lot of debate over whether or not the legendary Lil Wayne deserved the headlining spot instead, another hip-hop legend had nothing to say but congratulations. Moreover, Nas recently shouted K.Dot out on his Instagram Story on Friday (September 13), which is coincidentally one day before Esco’s birthday. “Congratulations to my brotha @kendricklamar. Can’t wait to watch the party die!!!!” he wrote, making reference to Kendrick’s new track and reposting his Super Bowl announcement.

As such, this is a light cosign on Nas’ part of all the cultural, social, and philosophical critiques of the rap game that Kendrick Lamar engaged in on his new record. But it’s also just an excited anticipation of what’s to come from him, so let’s not read too deeply into it. If you weren’t aware, these two MCs admire each other deeply, with them linking up for the Queens lyricist’s 50th birthday party last year. Also, Nasir Jones spoke glowingly of listening to the Compton star for the first time on his King’s Disease III cut, “First Time.”

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Kendrick Lamar Gets Love From Nas

“Since when did rap leave me so suspended in air?” Nas rapped about his first experience with Kendrick Lamar’s art. “Since Kendrick entered the atmosphere, ’09, I was there / On La Cienega, my n***a from L.A. said there’s a n***a from Black Hippy / I was happy to just witness history.” Many rap fans today can probably relate to this feeling, whether it’s specifically concerning the pgLang creative or when it comes to other fan-favorite artists these days.

Meanwhile, Lil Wayne recently broke his silence on not being selected for Super Bowl LIX in favor of Kendrick Lamar. “It made me feel like s**t not getting this opportunity,” he reflected. “And when I felt like s**t, you guys reminded me that I ain’t s**t without y’all. And that’s an amazing reality. So, like I said, it broke me. And I’m just trying to put me back together. But, my God, have you all helped me. Thanks to all my peers, my friends, my family, my homies on sports television and everybody repping me. I really appreciate that, I really do. I feel like I let all of y’all down by not getting that opportunity. But I’m working on me and I’m working. Thank you.”

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Charlamagne Tha God Has A Meesage For Kendrick Lamar

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The hip-hop world is ablaze today thanks to Kendrick Lamar’s new song, with every corner of the culture chiming in either with a dismissive “No thanks” or enthusiastic breakdowns. Many folks wonder whether this is a Drake diss, an album rollout kickoff, or something else entirely. But the main point of discussion for many in the rap game is all the criticism that K.Dot has for the culture: the media industries, the consumers, the influencers, etc. Well, The Breakfast Club discussed this new untitled track, which is going by many names in the discourse right now. Charlamagne Tha God’s take was particularly interesting because of its assessment of Kendrick’s goals.

“It’s very dope,” Charlamagne Tha God said of Kendrick Lamar’s new song. “Like you said, Lauren, I don’t believe the record is just about Drake. I think he’s talking about just the culture. People in the world, society, the industry, media. And I’ma tell you something, Kendrick: you gon’ drive yourself crazy, okay? The only thing you can do is continue to be the change you want to see in the world. ‘Cause this ain’t stopping no time soon. It’s just not. You know what I mean? *laughs* We’re too far gone. Like, God himself would have to come back, and even then, they would not believe it! *laughs* Even then, man, Wu-Tang’s ‘Triumph’ could start playing and a big toe could come from the sky and Jesus himself could come down, and they would make him have to prove himself. ‘That ain’t walking on water, that’s A.I.’”

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Charlamagne Tha God Speaks On Kendrick Lamar’s New Song

Of course, this is a pretty common sentiment online, at least for those that agree with Kendrick Lamar’s thoughts on the culture. Many see the fight for hip-hop’s “soul” as a losing battle, much like what Charlamagne Tha God expressed. But there are hundreds of turns of phrases we could use here to symbolize that change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s clear that there’s still a lot more left in this saga that will inform this move.

Meanwhile, a lot of folks wonder what Kendrick Lamar’s next move will be. While this seems like a pretty surefire album rollout, we also can’t really predict anything when it comes to him. With that in mind, we’ll just have to be patient and stay on our toes.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Childhood Friend Drops A Bombshell Following Surprise Release

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After months of theorizing and celebrating for pgLang Stans, Kendrick Lamar is apparently (and finally) kicking his rollout into full gear. Whether this is first and foremost a rollout for his Super Bowl LIX halftime show or a potential new album remains a mystery. However, thanks to K.Dot’s longtime friend Euro on Twitter, we have hope that it won’t be long until we find out. “That’s just a teaser watch the next s**t,” he responded to a fan who tagged him in a post about Kendrick’s new untitled song. As such, it seems like we might get a follow-up to this new release sooner rather than later.

However, it’s still anyone’s guess as to what this “next s**t” even means. Is it a new album, a new hot single, a compilation project, another Drake diss, or just more and more hype until the big New Orleans stage on February 9? Either way, it’s clear that it’s Kendrick Lamar season right now, and there are so many ways in which it could develop. Fans are even looking deeply into the eBay listing of some Black Forces that he used as his cover art.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Friend Says He’s Just Getting Started

In addition, they also might be reading a bit too deeply into the new song itself, which has some references to Drake throughout. Still, these allusions are more factual and historical than they are straight-up disses, jabs, or re-instigations. It’s more of a track in which Kendrick Lamar vents against the industry and the culture, using his recent victory as a jumping-off point. While some fans out there are criticizing him for seemingly contradicting his promise of “no Round 2s,” it’s also not accurate to call this a second round in the first place.

If this new song proved anything, it’s that this narrative and thematic focus for Kendrick Lamar goes far beyond just Drake. If his friend Euro is right, then we will probably hear a lot more about this in the near future. But it’s also possible that this is just a final vent for the Compton lyricist to speak on his enemies, haters, and problems once and for all before continuing a West Coast celebration, a pgLang/TDE renaissance, or whatever else he has in store. Whatever it is, it feels great to finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel… Or at least, that’s what we hope.

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Kendrick Lamar Dug Up An eBay Listing For New Song’s Cover Art

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Whenever Kendrick Lamar drops something, you can bet on a whole lot of content in the aftermath that breaks down all the details we didn’t catch on first listen, whether they’re reaches or not. However, sometimes this process can be as simple as tracing back the origins of a certain image. Moreover, Internet sleuths found out that the cover art for his new untitled song, commonly referred to as “Watch The Party Die” online, actually comes from a $70 eBay listing for a pair of black used ’82 Nike Air Force 1s. In fact, the listing sold that very same night that the song came out (Wednesday, September 11).

Furthermore, folks are obviously dissecting a lot of other aspects about this new Kendrick Lamar song and reacting to it appropriately. As you can imagine, the OVO team – including Mr. “Weird Case” Baka Not Nice – isn’t very happy about this song coming out, or thinks it’s not worth anyone’s time. But for pgLang-heads and hip-hop fans at large on any side of the fence, it’s very exciting to see this rollout kick into full-ish gear. Let’s see what that lead single sounds like…

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Kendrick Lamar Lurked On eBay For New Song’s Cover Art

Elsewhere, a lot of fans are also breaking down what Kendrick Lamar had to say to Drake on this new track. However, it’s not much. On this new record, there are many reflections on the battle and what happened between these MCs, but nothing in the way of new criticisms, attacks, or specific or subliminal shots. Instead, the criticisms on “Watch The Party Die” are more general towards the industry and state of the culture as a whole, much like K.Dot’s “The Heart” series. As such, calling this “the start of Round 2” after both sides seemed to sidestep it is a mischaracterization on many fans’ behalf.

Still, it doesn’t mean that this new Kendrick Lamar song didn’t light another fire under the game for a minute. DJ Akademiks was one of many who went absolutely wild online with their reactions and assessments. Sometimes, these folks are very critical of these moves, whereas others couldn’t be more praiseful. In any case, we’re all excited to see what happens next, and we’re sure that this eBay buyer and seller still can’t believe that they’re a party of hip-hop history now.

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Kendrick Lamar & Playboi Carti Affiliate Hints At Collaboration

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A mutual friend of Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti’s has just given both fanbases exactly what the want, but precisely what they don’t need: hope. Moreover, after a fan proposed to Hitta that they should work together, he had the following to say: “Bet we can get this done when the time right most def.” For those unaware, he’s a longtime affiliate of both MCs, although this obviously isn’t 100% confirmation that his word is gospel. Still, it does contribute to wildly hyped new album rumors concerning these creatives, which have followed Carti for four years and Kendrick for two.

Of course, in Kendrick Lamar’s case, the hype for a new album looks very different thanks to his Drake battle and West Coast renaissance. For Playboi Carti, this might just be yet another attempt at a rollout, but it’s easily his most complete yet since Whole Lotta Red dropped in 2020. IG-only singles, massive collaborations, rare media appearances, and more keep fans foaming at the mouth with every new minuscule detail. All we can hope for concerning this Hitta update is that, if they ever do cross over, they execute it creatively, purposefully, and in an excitingly fresh way.

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Will Kendrick Lamar & Playboi Carti Collaborate One Day?

After all, both Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti are great artists with wildly different skill sets, albeit with some similarities here and there. Just think of K.Dot’s vocal dynamism on any number of cuts from TPAB, Mr. Morale, etc. The wild energy that Carti brings to the table on Die Lit and other projects (as well as his psychedelic croons and wails) aren’t that far off. Maybe these artists are losing their window to drop as fans grow more impatient, disillusioned, and disinterested. But a collab would certainly change that conversation, especially since the Atlanta rage icon was just removed from a recent Drake collab…

Meanwhile, Playboi Carti recently debuted new material with The Weeknd, and the Kendrick Lamar rumors still run rampant. We don’t know what a collab would really sound like or if it would even work in the first place. But both rappers have the creativity and artistic drive necessary to build bridges and make magic with like-minded individuals. If they can connect and land on any sort of common ground, the results could be a generational torch-passing from one vocal chameleon to another. Or just a straight-up banger; either is fine.

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Kendrick Lamar Pours Salt In Drake’s Wound And Takes Shots At DJ Akademiks With New Diss Track “6:16 In LA”

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Kendrick Lamar dropped off “Euphoria” on Tuesday in what was a bit of a shock drop. Of course, this was a massive shot at none other than Drake. Although some fans were not incredibly impressed with the song, there were others who believed it was a knockout punch of sorts. Since that time, fans have been waiting for a response from Drake. However, it has yet to come, despite some saying that he would be dropping today. Instead, it looks like Kendrick has decided to double down with his very own version of “Back To Back.”

Below, you can find the new track “6:16″ In LA.” Overall, this is an Instagram-exclusive track in which Kendrick decides to give a bit of a more stripped-back breakdown of Drake. In this song, he takes aim at the Drake propaganda train which begins with people like DJ Akademiks. It is an interesting angle to take, especially as Lamar makes claims that Drake’s own team is against him right now. In fact, Kendrick says that OVO employees are working for him right now.

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Kendrick Lamar Is Back Again

Furthermore, Kendrick claims that Drake has been sending people out to do digging on Lamar and his background. However, Lamar notes he is a boring individual and it hasn’t led to any tangible receipts. It is another scathing takedown of Drizzy and his recent actions. In the comments section to the track, fans are energized, and excited to see Kendrick ready for war. Whether or not Drake delivers a quick response, still remains to be seen.

Let us know what you think of this new track from Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is going to be a knockout punch? Or is this Kendrick just trying to double down to get Drake to wake up? 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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