Kendrick Lamar set the Hip-Hop world a-light with his memorable verse from Big Sean‘s “Control” track.
He set down the challenge to what seems like half of the industry by proclaiming to be kings of both coasts and says he wants to murder rappers such as Big K.R.I.T, Drake, Pusha T, Mac Miller and more. He even went after the artists he was collaborating with on the “Control” track!
Ever since the track with Big Sean and Jay Electronica dropped, everyone has been discussing the possible outcome of this bold move by the Compton rapper.
Below, you will find the responses from the Hip-Hop industry:
Joe Budden and Styles P. Have Words…
Whoever he called out was supposed to have chirped back by 12 noon!
— g -host (@therealstylesp) August 13, 2013
@therealstylesp he called out everybody. U included.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 13, 2013
@JoeBudden lyrically and physically so chill and save your Internet bullshit 4 the next ninja
— g -host (@therealstylesp) August 13, 2013
@JoeBudden 1st and foremost I have never acknowledged any kings but biggie ny or not ny 2nd of all don’t play with me I fuck shit up! — g -host (@therealstylesp) August 13, 2013
@therealstylesp u sound mad about something… u know my #, type the threats to a nigga that give a fuck. — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 13, 2013
Not sure if it has anything to do with anything, but not many studios in the city are available today.. Isn’t often the case. — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 13, 2013
My nigga Kendrick — NiCKLE (@Royceda59) August 13, 2013
Joell Ortiz was the first to respond on wax…
New York Rap Music. >>> #Yaowa
— Joell Ortiz (@JoellOrtiz) August 13, 2013
Ok Joell. That’s what the fuck I’m talking bout.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 13, 2013
How can yall think I’m hating on Kendrick right now? Much respect to him for bodying everybody. This day marks a new rap game kno dat. Haha
— oG $wank. (@joeyBADASS_) August 13, 2013
KENDRICK!!!!! Ohhhh Shiiitttttt @RevoltTV
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) August 13, 2013
KENDRICK HAS PUT THE EXCITEMENT BACK IN RAP GAME…..1ST HIS ALBUM #GKMC NOW THIS VERSE WHEW…..#TDE
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) August 13, 2013
Love it. He stood up on niggas. RT @thepeoplesjay: @KillerMikeGTO What you think about the Kendrick verse?
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) August 13, 2013
Kendrick Lamar Spittin #FIRE on this track, http://t.co/Ndn9AqadMq Saying he’s the King of New York, AMAZING. @JayElectronica, #INSANE!
— FAB 5 FREDDY (@FABNEWYORK) August 13, 2013
NIGGA u aint LIT. u aint INFAMOUS. sit yo dumb ass down… @kendricklamar verse is dope. all u thirsty for fame ass niggas. Lol
— PRODIGY MOBBDEEP (@PRODIGYMOBBDEEP) August 13, 2013
Like i ever gave/give a fuck how a Nigga feel. The young homie verse dope. And y’all niggas ain’t doing shit. What?! see me Nigga.
— PRODIGY MOBBDEEP (@PRODIGYMOBBDEEP) August 13, 2013
Y’all new NY rappers ready to stop rapping like y’all from down south yet? #kingofny
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 13, 2013
I’m sayin, get money. But don’t be all in your feelings when someone come for your spot if you ain’t held your spot down. I love this game!
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 13, 2013
Anybody who think I’m dissing the south is simple minded AF. Shouts to Outkast, TIP, Face, KillaMike Etc Real recognize real #ogshit
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 13, 2013
Dr. Dre reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Control”: pic.twitter.com/uq2KLBMZw6
— Beats By Dre (@beatsbydre) August 13, 2013
Haha REAL RAP is ALMOST back and I LOVE it!!! # don’t get scared now
— JADAKISS (@Therealkiss) August 13, 2013
MY YOUNG KILLA @kendricklamar givin niggas tha blues! My favorite mc ta this day! Case closed #bestrapperalive … http://t.co/DJL6josMH6
— Kurupt Young Gotti (@kurupt_gotti) August 13, 2013
@kendricklamar I LOVE HOW U SPAZZ’N OUT ON THE RAP GAME REP THAT WEST -DPGC LOVE HOW U GAVE IT UP FOR @kurupt_gotti WITH THATY LINE
— DAZ DILLINGER (@DAZDILLINGER) August 13, 2013
love Kevin Hart’s response to Kendrick Lamar’s verse on #Control.. http://t.co/WP9bv1ZzdP — Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) August 13, 2013
Every rapper is supposed to feel like Kendrick feels as far as wanting to murder niggas on the mic. That’s why I wrote my “Murder” verse. — Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) August 13, 2013
My City don’t even love itself. So don’t ask how a nigga from Cali could claim NY’s Crown. — Maino (@mainohustlehard) August 13, 2013
Any studios open yet? — Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) August 13, 2013
If I can’t do no more nouns or verbs ima start comin with the wildest adjective bars that anyone has ever heard. — Mac. (@MacMiller) August 13, 2013
New York Radio Personalities Respond…
Everyone is hitting me about this new @kendricklamar verse…I’m hearing the entire game has been shut down — Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) August 13, 2013
The best thing about this Kendrick thing is that the people who are mad are people who have been sleeping to start out with — Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) August 13, 2013
If Kendrick’s verse has you upset, good! That’s the point. If it doesn’t that shows your maturity and that’s great! Now motivate — IG: Ebroski (@oldmanebro) August 13, 2013
If you can’t out rap Kendrick don’t attempt too. Now is not the time for half ass rap bars…. — Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) August 13, 2013
I tried to tell y’all we were in a new golden era of hip hop…… — Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) August 13, 2013
Lol @kendrickLamar‘s about to wake some sleeping giants out here!! #GottaLoveIT #HipHop — Angie Martinez (@angiemartinez) August 13, 2013
In the tradition of Hip Hop culture, I salute Kendrick for being a gladiator on the mic and challenging those who feel they own the throne.
— Sway Calloway (@RealSway) August 13, 2013
Rap is truly an art
— DJ GREEN LANTERN (@DJGREENLANTERN) August 13, 2013
OK getting past the Kdot name drops for a sec, @Bigsean verse was slick AF! And always great to hear J Elect . Need that album tho bruh!
— DJ GREEN LANTERN (@DJGREENLANTERN) August 13, 2013
People That Were Called Out Respond:
Lets rap….. Fuck money!
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) August 13, 2013
I hear u loud and clear my nigga… @kendricklamar
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) August 13, 2013
lyricism… from the south.
— Big K.R.I.T. (@BIGKRIT) August 13, 2013
Thank God for hiphop
— Wale Folarin (@Wale) August 13, 2013
