Four Brilliant Details You Might Have Missed in Kendrick Lamar's Verse

🔍Kendrick Lamar's opening line in the verse addresses Drake and J.Cole's firstperson shooter, where the two artists boast about being the greatest. Kendrick warns them to 'watch their mouth' and takes their claims personally.

💰Kendrick's line about 'checks' refers to both money and the blue verification checks on social media. He highlights that respect is more important than wealth or online popularity.

🐶Kendrick calls Drake 'Goofy' as a diss, using wordplay with 'Goofy' being a cartoon dog and a play on 'for all my dogs.' He questions the authenticity of Drake's popularity and suggests he lacks fear factor.

💡Kendrick pays homage to the cousins B Legit and E40, who are known for their rap group called The Click. He includes a wordplay reference to the beat he's rapping over, which samples E40's song 'Look at Me.'

💀Kendrick uses a triple entendre in the line 'bury those dogs,' referencing Stephen King's horror novel 'Pet Sematary,' wordplay with the initials K and K9 representing Kendrick and his rivals, and the burial theme connecting back to his opening line.

What does Kendrick Lamar address in his verse?

—Kendrick addresses Drake and J.Cole's claims of being the greatest in the rap game. He warns them to 'watch their mouth' and takes their boasts personally.

What is the significance of Kendrick's mention of 'checks'?

—Kendrick uses 'checks' to refer to both money and the blue verification checks on social media. He emphasizes that respect is more valuable than wealth or online popularity.

Why does Kendrick call Drake 'Goofy'?

—By calling Drake 'Goofy,' Kendrick is dissing him. It's a play on 'for all my dogs' and a reference to the logo for Nike, which Drake collabs with. Kendrick questions Drake's authenticity and suggests he lacks fear factor.

Who are the cousins B Legit and E40 that Kendrick mentions?

—B Legit and E40 are cousins and rappers known for their rap group called The Click. Kendrick includes a wordplay reference to their group and nods to the beat he's rapping over, which samples E40's song 'Look at Me.'

What is the significance of the line 'bury those dogs'?

—The line 'bury those dogs' is a triple entendre. It references Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary,' represents Kendrick (K) surrounded by rivals (K9), and connects back to his opening line, creating a full-circle moment in his verse.

00:00Kendrick addresses Drake and J.Cole's firstperson shooter, warning them to 'watch their mouth.'

00:36Kendrick highlights the importance of respect over wealth and online popularity.

00:51Kendrick calls Drake 'Goofy' as a diss, questioning his authenticity and fear factor.

01:08Kendrick pays homage to the cousins B Legit and E40 and references the beat he's rapping over.

01:30Kendrick uses a triple entendre in the line 'bury those dogs,' connecting back to his opening line.