This is late, but hilarious enough to throw up here in the wake of Kendrick’s verse on Big Sean’s ‘Control’.
Crooked I Speaks On Kendrick Lamar’s Verse
C.O.B. Radio host Crooked I tackles Kendrick Lamar’s controversial “Control” verse. After not making the cut onto Big Sean’s upcoming Hall Of Fame LP, the G.O.O.D. Music artist decided to leak the track which features Lamar and Jay Electronica. After aiming his cross hairs at his peers and proclaiming himself the “King of New York,” the world of Hip Hop has been turned upside down and the Slaughterhouse MC decides to weigh in on the situation.
Crooked I points out that not one rapper who was named directly by Lamar has even responded and explains how the TDE rapper’s verse has ignited an appreciation for lyricism in Hip Hop once again. As the first rapper to respond to Kendrick, Crooked talks fellow Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz’s lyrical comeback and dispels any rumors that the West Coast doesn’t boast some of the finest lyricists in the rap game. The Long Beach native also says Tupac was the last true “King of the West” and announces he would like to see Slaughterhouse and TDE combine forces for a powerhouse collaboration.
UPDATE: Joe Budden’s ‘Control Freestyle’ (Response To Kendrick Lamar) Leaks
UPDATE: Your better-quality listening is below.
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Fairly low-quality, as Joe Budden reportedly didn’t want to realize the song all of a sudden. I would imagine that we’ll be hearing the CDQ soon at this point.
Vado Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Verse On ‘Control’
Harlem, New York emcee Vado sat down with Freak Genius TV and Major Moves DVD to talk about his upcoming projects. He said that after “Slime Flu 4” drops a DVD movie will follow. The topic of Kendrick Lamar’s “King of New York” line on “Control” also came up.
“I don’t feel it’s a big deal. I don’t think the bar was even all that. He just said it. But the verse period, overall was hot,” Vado said. “He’s lyrical man, I guess he’s tired of hearing these weak bars out here. I’m tired of it. He just spoke his mind. Niggas gotta step it up. He shouted out his friends, but those his friends. He wasn’t trying to diss ’em.”
Mysonne – Uncontrollable (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
You know, while we have heard some fairly strong responses to Kendrick Lamar’s verse around the globe, the reality is that if you either weren’t named in said verse or aren’t currently one of the hottest emcees on the scene then your response is really irrelevant.
Hitler Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’
I don’t care if this video is played out…props to Complex.
Papoose – Control Freestyle (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
Papoose goes for the jugular in his response to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse. While everyone else generally took a somewhat more conservation approach, our favorite stage crasher take automatic direct shots at Kendrick with no mercy.
Still not as dope as Kendrick’s verse though (I’ll just say that’s my opinion if anyone else on here disagrees).
Grafh – I’ll Body You (Control Freestyle) (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
Grafh goes in pretty hard in his response to Kendrick Lamar’s verse. Unfortunately, he’s not being checked for, either.
Run The Jewels (El-P & Killer Mike) Speak On Kendrick Lamar’s Verse
Less than 24 hours after Big Sean dropped “Control” feat Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica, Run The Jewels, aka Killer Mike & El-P, weigh in on Kendrick’s verse.
Ransom – Control Freestyle
For my people. Yes I am doing the control beat. Not a response.. Could care less what he said. I liked it. Just going to show my skill level
— WALTER WHITE (@201Ransom) August 14, 2013
You heard him read the Tweet. It still counts as a response to Kendrick in my book, though.
JR Writer – Control Yourself (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
Here’s the latest response to Kendrick Lamar’s verse on ‘Control’, courtesy of Dipset alum JR Writer.
9th Wonder & Young Guru Speak On Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ Verse
Before playing Rapsody’s new “She Got Game” mixtape 9th Wonder and Young Guru got into a discussion about Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Big Sean’s “Control” and why a response may be futile.
Chief Keef (Probably) Responds To Kendrick Lamar
This Tweet was said by Black Twitter (I’m trying to get used to that term) to be in response to Kendrick Lamar’s verse and the shitstorm that followed. I don’t know, but the below letter is one of the most hilarious things I’ve ever seen:
Cassidy “Control (Freestyle)” (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
Cassidy joins the conversation and drops off his response to Kendrick’s ‘Control’ verse. While he is splitting some bars, I don’t think anybody really cares.
Jay Electronica Didn’t Know That Kendrick Lamar Was On ‘Control’
Jay Electronica spoke with Revolt TV about Big Sean’s new song…he says that he sent his verse to Big Sean months ago and didn’t know that Kendrick was also a feature.
A month or two ago, Big Sean asked me to be on this record with him for his album. He had a demo hook on it at the time. I did my verse and sent it back.
UPDATE: Just Blaze Speaks On Kendrick’s ‘Control’ Verse, Beats For Drake
UPDATE: He continues to give his take with Vlad TV (below).
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Just Blaze sat down with Hip-Hop Wired and gave his opinion on Kendrick’s ‘Control’ verse, along with his thoughts on some of the responses he’s seen in social media. He also says that he’s currently slacking on finishing up 3 beats for Drake.
Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Verse
From Gigwise:
Lindsay Lohan’s father has branded Kendrick Lamar ‘a moron’ for attacking his daughter in the lyrics to controversial verse to Big Sean’s ‘Control’.
The offending Lohan line reads: “Mollies’ll prolly turn these n*ggass to f*ckin’ Lindsay Lohan. A bunch of rich ass white girls lookin’ for parties/ Playin with Barbies, wreck the Porsche before you give ‘em the car key.”
Speaking to Radar Online, Michael Lohan reacted to diss by saying: “He’s an idiot,” adding he’s “senseless. What can you say to a moron? I don’t know who this guy is. I ‘ve never heard of him. That says enough about what his opinion is.”
He contined: “He wishes he was in as good of a place as Lindsay.”
UPDATE: Big Sean Speaks On His Recent Lyrical Ass-Kicking By Kendrick Lamar
UPDATE: Rap-Up TV also spoke to Big Sean at his Moet event about his new record, featuring Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica (added below).
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Even Sean Don agrees: Kendrick murdered him on his own shit. Hall Of Fame is still on the way.
Phil Jackson Responds To Kendrick Lamar And His Verse
@kendricklamar it’s okay to be cocky and sure, but we all need somebody to lean on. Let’s just call it mentoring.
— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) August 13, 2013
Yep. Everybody and their mama is jumping in on the current Kendrick craze, especially the folks that were name-checked in the song. Above is a Tweet from Mr. Phil Jackson himself. Get you a mentor, K-Dot.
Lupe Fiasco – Super Lupe Rap 2 (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
Following ‘#DopeFrancis‘, Lupe Fiasco gives his official response to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse. We’re definitely getting warmer.
Maino Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘King Of New York’ Claim…
…and nope, it’s (probably) not what you would expect from Maino, either:
Shiiit, last time I checked, Khaled was the King of NY. And Ross! Keep it real. We don’t even run our own city. #facts. U may disagree wit my POV but other than Jay who has the rite to claim they king here? I see artists from other places more celebrated and respected. Stop letting ur emotions supercede ur intelligence. Let’s all keep it real for 1 min. The music that dominates NY radio, Clubs and street is not from here. #facts. Lol same niggas mad at me is the same niggas that don’t support the same city they tryna defend. #Eatadickyouknowwhatimabout. B****!! Drake is the King of NY!!! Wayne is the King of Ny!!! Lol yall don’t even get it. Smh. Yall too emotional to see wut I’m saying. But ask urself, do u REALLY support NY artists? B4 yesterday did u love ur own homegrown nigga? My City don’t even love itself. So don’t ask how a nigga from Cali could claim NY’s Crown. If anybody got a problem wit wut I said I’ll b in Greenhouse tonite listening to the Kings of NY (Ross,Future,Drake,Wayne,etc) lol.
Chocolate Drop (Kevin Hart) Responds To Kendrick Lamar
Probably the least funny Chocolate Drop clip to date…..perhaps he wasn’t ready.