See Kendrick-Drake battle broken down on the news! (‘Obama Called It,’ MSNBC’s Ari Melber)

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  • In this special report, MSNBC's Ari Melber breaks down the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap battle. (Check out The Beat's playlist: msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: / arimelber)
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Komentáře • 1,7K

  • @rororidley5829
    @rororidley5829 Před 21 dnem +1360

    Drake was battling Kendrick, while Kendrick was battling for the soul of the hip hop culture.

    • @mzyouknowit8024
      @mzyouknowit8024 Před 21 dnem +98

      Thank you what Kendrick has done was shift our music back to being lyrically intelligent and time when the music had substance I’m here for it tired of this new hip hop trash

    • @tiptop9687
      @tiptop9687 Před 21 dnem +53

      ❤❤❤❤❤ your comment is deeper than the ocean. Cause one listens to rap doesn't make one hip-hop. The culture is lived and learned. It's beautiful poetry in motion.

    • @katsterling2226
      @katsterling2226 Před 20 dny +59

      Drake read and performed what was written FOR him. Kendrick destroyed All of the writers and won😂

    • @RUTHLESSambition5
      @RUTHLESSambition5 Před 20 dny +45

      Its time for them to understand. They ARE NOT like us

    • @themightierpencil
      @themightierpencil Před 19 dny

      @@katsterling22261 v 20

  • @-KeithSmith
    @-KeithSmith Před 21 dnem +868

    Kendrick did this for the culture. This was for US !!! ✊🏿🙏🏾🇺🇸

    • @Musik216
      @Musik216 Před 20 dny +20

      Facts!! (You know, like I know, they don't see US!!💯) Edit to say: Because They're not like US, they're not like US!!

    • @jonathanthompson7067
      @jonathanthompson7067 Před 20 dny +6

      stop making this a black vs white thing lol

    • @-KeithSmith
      @-KeithSmith Před 20 dny +13

      @@jonathanthompson7067 explain

    • @jonathanthompson7067
      @jonathanthompson7067 Před 20 dny +6

      @@-KeithSmith Been a fan of both artist and came into the rap battle with a objective opinion. Drake is half black with a father that has African American roots. If he ain't the culture then, J.Cole, Bob Marely, Barrak Obama, and etc... not either. Let's call a spade a spade

    • @AmandaMack-ok1uv
      @AmandaMack-ok1uv Před 20 dny

      ​@@jonathanthompson7067Why are you people always trying to dictate when black people can bring up race? Then sit back in silence when racist whites attacked Beyonce for having the audacity to release a country album 😏

  • @armored_variant9740
    @armored_variant9740 Před 17 dny +193

    Bruh you know its bad for drake when news outlets makes a breakdown of him loosing☠️

  • @yahelazar4266
    @yahelazar4266 Před 21 dnem +402

    Kendrick is for the people, Drake is for the industry.

    • @dijobe2604
      @dijobe2604 Před 15 dny +1

      The industry is the people

    • @yahelazar4266
      @yahelazar4266 Před 15 dny +7

      @@dijobe2604 the people are the consumers and the industry are the artists and so forth 🤔

    • @tanyagivens4338
      @tanyagivens4338 Před 14 dny

      ​@@dijobe2604no, the industry is those people in charge that try to control the money, music, and narrative while taking a majority of the profits. There are a lot of artists that are out there and stifled by the industry. Now more people use internet and go the independent route. Thr industry is fighting for it's life to keep control.

    • @terrijohnson459
      @terrijohnson459 Před 8 dny +3

      BARS!!!!

    • @alexb4874
      @alexb4874 Před 6 dny +5

      Agreed. He is half white and that side has dominated his soul. He used his black side to become someone and capitalized on it, just like Pac said back in the day and he is proving Pac and Kendrick right.

  • @quintonchapman1776
    @quintonchapman1776 Před 23 dny +1453

    The fact that Kendrick Lamar is the only rapper to ever win a Pulitzer award not even 2pac and Eminem have that accolade says something 📝♊️🔥

    • @BoBo-pj4yv
      @BoBo-pj4yv Před 23 dny

      Pulizter prize is a white mans journalists award. Really means nothing......foh

    • @PropsToPopeye
      @PropsToPopeye Před 23 dny +32

      Different Eras. They were Pandering but y'all Love When They recognize you. You a good boy

    • @187-SaltyCrackers
      @187-SaltyCrackers Před 23 dny

      ​@@PropsToPopeyeNah your just angry that the birth decline rate is steadily rising!!! Stop touching kids Casper boy 😂

    • @quintonchapman1776
      @quintonchapman1776 Před 23 dny +84

      @@PropsToPopeye ok you hating with what you said 😂🤣

    • @barcelonachair6487
      @barcelonachair6487 Před 23 dny +63

      in the era of 2Pac and Eminem rappers were considers villains of the music industry and of the pop culture. Bill Clinton ran his presidential campaign blaming "gangsta rap" for many of societal ills at the time (and white people tried frame most rappers that way). There wasn't any possibly any rapper would receive such an award for their art during those eras. It had nothing to do with Kendrick's talent it has to do with Hip Hop being more mainstream. An Ari Melber type wouldn't have discussed it back in the day on a news network, you have no idea how Hip Hop was consumed back in the day or even viewed by the world at large. I am talking going back to its origins. No pulitzer prizes given to any one in Hip Hop "we" weren't good enough. It was just a fad.

  • @beingantonio
    @beingantonio Před 24 dny +1021

    Gather here for Kendrick -------------->

    • @jgalvan09
      @jgalvan09 Před 22 dny +18

      yeah Drake going to jail

    • @benjerry7145
      @benjerry7145 Před 6 dny +1

      If Drake step off a plan in the states he going in cuffs or getting boos immediately or maybe both 😂

  • @cricketkeller
    @cricketkeller Před 23 dny +608

    Kendrick donates money to missions all the time, but doesn’t advertise it. He visits homeless shelters frequently and takes photos with people. The man puts his money and actions where his mouth is.

    • @deniseeugene1852
      @deniseeugene1852 Před 21 dnem +66

      He walked around in Harlem with no entourage and was hanging out with the residents.

    • @Cvwavy408
      @Cvwavy408 Před 19 dny +39

      He spent the day in Ghana and got to know the culture and people there. Even played soccer and fifa with the children and adolescents. He regularly visits Compton, there’s no doubt he is still as much part of that community as he was when he grew up there.

    • @deniseeugene1852
      @deniseeugene1852 Před 19 dny +25

      @@Cvwavy408 I was watching the news video of him in Harlem because I live in Queens. No one knew he was coming lol.

    • @eddiehudson939
      @eddiehudson939 Před 19 dny

      That’s all the toung n cheek stuff politicians do I mean really meaningful for the culture he just used to justify ostracizing drake ……🤔not some random village in some other country

    • @Bigpound76
      @Bigpound76 Před 11 dny +6

      ​@@deniseeugene1852but he was there

  • @katsterling2226
    @katsterling2226 Před 20 dny +289

    It was NOT between 2 artists.
    It was Kendrick beating an Actor with more writers than Family Guy!

  • @JaeAR20
    @JaeAR20 Před 22 dny +815

    Dont forget Kendrick has won 17 Grammys to Drakes 4

    • @Rue100
      @Rue100 Před 21 dnem

      F××× THE GRAMMYS KENDRICK LAMAR DESTROYED DRAKE THE POP RAPPER FROM CANADA AND BIRACIAL

    • @alexandertsanga
      @alexandertsanga Před 21 dnem +5

      Money talks

    • @hugh_jasso
      @hugh_jasso Před 21 dnem +45

      ​@@alexandertsanga are you suggesting Kendrick has more money than Drake and bought the accolades?

    • @andreden8335
      @andreden8335 Před 21 dnem +41

      Grammy is rigged tho Kendrick is better but we don't care about Grammy

    • @anthonygregory5150
      @anthonygregory5150 Před 20 dny +12

      @@alexandertsanga But when the pen hits the pad, does it though?

  • @selenasimmons6653
    @selenasimmons6653 Před 23 dny +556

    Kendrick won by saying what needed to be said. Its been too long since the culture has had real dialogue be the spotlight... Kendrick made sure hip hop gets back to the truth of the matter

    • @StandUpGill
      @StandUpGill Před 21 dnem +14

      👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @alainahornsby9025
      @alainahornsby9025 Před 21 dnem +11

      We Deserve Real Battles Of Him Hip Hop Not Lies But True Art Facts Especially When You Win A Battle By Throwing Out Criminal Allegations To Make A Hit Song To Say Anything To Win That Is Not Art That Is Not Poetic Is Sad 😢

    • @josephturner4348
      @josephturner4348 Před 21 dnem +3

      Big facts

    • @PriceXPRICE
      @PriceXPRICE Před 20 dny +6

      ​@@alainahornsby9025 wait how do you know it's false information?👀

    • @RUTHLESSambition5
      @RUTHLESSambition5 Před 20 dny +8

      He is not like us and Kendrick drew the line n the sand

  • @sharecaligurl
    @sharecaligurl Před 23 dny +380

    Team Kendrick

  • @mimimckinney705
    @mimimckinney705 Před 7 dny +8

    Respect to the news anchor for understanding what this battle was really about. This will definitely go down as being one of the best rap battles of all time. Kendrick really got the masses thinking and conversations going.

  • @trishhunt4085
    @trishhunt4085 Před 23 dny +370

    I'm Canadian, so of course, I will stand behind and defend Kendrick Lamar! Aubrey Graham, aka Drake, is this generation's Vanilla Ice - a privileged, arrogant wanna-be with zero talent. I'm ashamed that we are from the same country.

    • @donnaflores2166
      @donnaflores2166 Před 22 dny +17

      My Canadian grandmother would always say if you have nothing nice to say be silent 😂😂

    • @JohnWick-gl6mw
      @JohnWick-gl6mw Před 22 dny +4

      You tried to Mike Tyson drakey 😅

    • @rubyburks7366
      @rubyburks7366 Před 21 dnem +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂why?

    • @AMeZoRaCiNG
      @AMeZoRaCiNG Před 21 dnem +17

      I wouldn’t say ZERO talent😂😂

    • @Sonia1str8diamond
      @Sonia1str8diamond Před 21 dnem +10

      I applaud you for taking a stand. ❤️

  • @Gankzta
    @Gankzta Před 19 dny +167

    Cole touch your heart, Kendrick touch your soul, Drake touch your kids 😈

  • @yoswifty303
    @yoswifty303 Před 21 dnem +338

    Kendrick gave the copyright to the songs up. That’s incredible

    • @kweenliquidwatasb360
      @kweenliquidwatasb360 Před 20 dny +37

      He wins for that alone.

    • @goddesshealing2448
      @goddesshealing2448 Před 18 dny +12

      Truth Spoken 💯 ✔️ 🙏 💜

    • @reneemcmillan2724
      @reneemcmillan2724 Před 16 dny

      To who ?

    • @Classylady729
      @Classylady729 Před 16 dny

      ​​@@reneemcmillan2724He just took the copy right off so that means people can use it remix it what ever they want to do,any body he's a real one

    • @baileydunningbvi
      @baileydunningbvi Před 14 dny

      @@reneemcmillan2724to anyone who wants to use it - no copyright strikes, so the streamers were allowed to earn money from their reactions/commentary

  • @Kondja_
    @Kondja_ Před 23 dny +602

    Correction .... Drake is NOT a poet

    • @xavier7356
      @xavier7356 Před 21 dnem +27

      Belittling Drake's skill is also belittling Kendricks accomplishment. Kendrick completely dominated Drake who is also extremely talented...like it or not.

    • @7sneves
      @7sneves Před 21 dnem +19

      Drake is a highly skilled poet, Kendrick just happens to be more talented.

    • @StandUpGill
      @StandUpGill Před 21 dnem +3

      Lol

    • @Kondja_
      @Kondja_ Před 21 dnem +24

      @7sneves calling that poetry is ridiculous but do you

    • @7sneves
      @7sneves Před 21 dnem +8

      @@Kondja_ Man I know you don't like Drake but don't discredit his pen game.

  • @johnsaylor1583
    @johnsaylor1583 Před 23 dny +519

    Kendrick ain't lying though

    • @matthewcotton8241
      @matthewcotton8241 Před 23 dny +4

      Dude made up a whole person that doesn't exist on a song lol. What are you talking about?

    • @johnsaylor1583
      @johnsaylor1583 Před 23 dny +23

      @@matthewcotton8241 The way he and his team are moving has convinced me that he is not lying.

    • @vastviksharma9526
      @vastviksharma9526 Před 23 dny +25

      Come out of your bubble and see drakes weird interaction ​with girls

    • @AangAtum
      @AangAtum Před 23 dny

      ​@@matthewcotton8241
      People actually found a daughter AND a son on drake. You need to do your research instead of blindly following a pathological liar
      We got receipts on the cease and desist
      Receipts on underage kids
      Receipts on backstabbing wayne

    • @ATLgamingZ6
      @ATLgamingZ6 Před 23 dny +7

      @@matthewcotton8241Stay out of it… you clearly lost

  • @mandelleli
    @mandelleli Před 23 dny +186

    K-dot won by 10K miles ❤

  • @lisaprendergast9716
    @lisaprendergast9716 Před 23 dny +370

    This is surreal. This clip belongs in a time capsule.

    • @kitaredd9720
      @kitaredd9720 Před 21 dnem +6

      I so agree. Both to the surreal and time capacity.

    • @statikfeedbak
      @statikfeedbak Před 21 dnem +13

      Absolutely surreal, Ari should’ve documented this segment on location at a barbershop or cookout

    • @sherrellc4659
      @sherrellc4659 Před 20 dny +2

      Agreed 👍🏿

    • @legacy9867
      @legacy9867 Před 17 dny +2

      Faaaaacctz! This is a GOLDEN breakdown/analysis

    • @Beiezle
      @Beiezle Před 14 dny

      10000%

  • @rororidley5829
    @rororidley5829 Před 21 dnem +227

    Kendrick is so deep and truly loves and respect the culture.

  • @user-fi9sz2xu7f
    @user-fi9sz2xu7f Před 21 dnem +77

    The black delegation would like to trade Aubrey Graham for Ari Melber

  • @cocoselman4532
    @cocoselman4532 Před 21 dnem +48

    Kendrick is not only a lyrical genius, and a "PULITZER PRIZE WINNER," He's a "CULTUREL WARRIOR!"
    HE IS "BRILLIANT, BOLD, and BRAVE! MASTERFULLY "WOKE" and a FORCE TO BE RECCONED WITH! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM, because HE LOVES HIS PEOPLE!
    ❤️💪🏾👑💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🙌🏾

  • @thatotherdan9984
    @thatotherdan9984 Před 21 dnem +131

    The fact that this middle-age white man's breaking down a rap beef on the news shows how far we've come.

    • @ryanjavierortega8513
      @ryanjavierortega8513 Před 19 dny +15

      He always talks music, hip-hop specifically but he mentions everything

    • @LUX_8
      @LUX_8 Před 16 dny +2

      😂😂😂😂🙄 No.

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour Před 16 dny +12

      Abri Miller, the newscaster, always has hip hop artist on his show. He's a true hip-hop fan, and hip hop is older than him... so yeah, he's gonna speak on it. Watch the news to be more current, please.

  • @kingbreeze972
    @kingbreeze972 Před 18 dny +26

    “The truth is too complicated to hide now!” - Kendrick Lamar

  • @mju911
    @mju911 Před 18 dny +40

    90% of drake fans wear high heels

  • @barbarachambers7974
    @barbarachambers7974 Před 21 dnem +157

    The fact mainstream media is paying attention to it is amazing.

    • @BLJ023
      @BLJ023 Před 19 dny +4

      That part!

    • @elizabethhargrove9283
      @elizabethhargrove9283 Před 19 dny +6

      Wasnt even on my political bingo. Yet, this is how rap battles are done....It's like playing "the Jones".🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @barbarachambers7974
      @barbarachambers7974 Před 19 dny +6

      @elizabethhargrove9283 I am in my mid 60's so hearing about this on mainstream media is a shock. Most of the time, they don't care.

    • @LUX_8
      @LUX_8 Před 16 dny +5

      ​@@carolholmes9421Certain people like to INSERT themselves into TOPICS WHICH DOESN'T CONCERN THEM! 🙄

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour Před 16 dny +4

      This journalist always speaks on hip hop, he's a true fan.

  • @stickshiftt9127
    @stickshiftt9127 Před 23 dny +296

    To be fair Drake has a history of fondness for younger women. Last time Drake got accused for having a kid (by Pusha T) Drake said it was a lie but a few months later he told the world he had a son.

  • @themostsecretscience6409
    @themostsecretscience6409 Před 23 dny +155

    This is the most well explained rap beef I've ever heard on mainstream news in my 40+ years of life. Usually, it's in damnation of the genre. Wow, MSNBC!

    • @ValRichardson
      @ValRichardson Před 21 dnem +6

      Agreeeeed!

    • @gmac8586
      @gmac8586 Před 21 dnem +2

      Does Ari secretly listen it?

    • @andreden8335
      @andreden8335 Před 21 dnem +1

      I love your profile pic 😂😂

    • @changingfashionsinc
      @changingfashionsinc Před 21 dnem +6

      😅🤯 the fact they know it's deeper than rap

    • @mattsmuseum
      @mattsmuseum Před 20 dny +12

      Ari references hip hop history ROUTINELY on his segments. He’s locked in

  • @MultiYolonda
    @MultiYolonda Před 23 dny +284

    I wish they would report on Drake's questionable behavior before calling Kendrick a liar

    • @laughorcry5218
      @laughorcry5218 Před 23 dny +42

      Many of them are like Drake in the industry, if Drake goes down, some will too.

    • @kayrenee2652
      @kayrenee2652 Před 21 dnem +26

      No worries, the curtain has been drawn opened, and THE TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL The Dark is coming to light for ALL to see.

    • @kingkammo6139
      @kingkammo6139 Před 21 dnem +15

      SMFH SHOULD'VE KNOWN the news would discredit TRUTH SOMEHOW

    • @KrissesSZN
      @KrissesSZN Před 21 dnem +9

      Real journalists gather evidence first before speaking on speculations. (I do think drake is sus tho lol)

    • @onlythemessenger-my8ny
      @onlythemessenger-my8ny Před 21 dnem

      because its not true its a smear campaign.

  • @Pa1magram
    @Pa1magram Před 23 dny +107

    Good piece! Kendrick is the culture! 👑

  • @SakuraRJones
    @SakuraRJones Před 21 dnem +37

    I knew Ari wouldn't be able resist covering this 🎉 nicely done, sir.

  • @hugh_jasso
    @hugh_jasso Před 21 dnem +55

    A diss song about Drake broke streaming records previously held by Drake. That has to sting!!

  • @lisalove4183
    @lisalove4183 Před 24 dny +124

    They Not Like Us🎤🕺💃🕺💃

  • @greenkey21
    @greenkey21 Před 20 dny +21

    Kendrick doesn't just win... he demolishes the social constructs to create something better, something evolved.

  • @salicecanady6522
    @salicecanady6522 Před 21 dnem +32

    I don't think Kendrick is attempting to "take the throne." Kendrick is on a different plane, while Drake is on the plain as Kendrick soars into the mountains.

  • @matthew9867
    @matthew9867 Před 23 dny +149

    Would absolutely love to see Ari get a long form interview with Kendrick. I think it would be a great conversation.

    • @MrBroderickg14
      @MrBroderickg14 Před 21 dnem +2

      Yeah…two white dudes chatting

    • @ro992
      @ro992 Před 17 dny +2

      @@MrBroderickg14
      *Jealous much* ?

    • @MrBroderickg14
      @MrBroderickg14 Před 17 dny

      @@ro992 why when black is superior?

  • @BoBo-pj4yv
    @BoBo-pj4yv Před 23 dny +194

    Fox news would never have this conversation....

    • @VoltisArt
      @VoltisArt Před 23 dny +41

      They wouldn't even understand half the words, much less keep up with the themes and meaning.

    • @BoBo-pj4yv
      @BoBo-pj4yv Před 22 dny +4

      @@VoltisArt right.....😁

    • @chrisglover9700
      @chrisglover9700 Před 22 dny +8

      And they shouldn't. MsNBC shouldn't have this story. Ari is a culture vulture. If you go thru the comments, 80% of the people have zero idea what's going on.

    • @frankwhite3659
      @frankwhite3659 Před 22 dny +16

      ​@@chrisglover9700Yet here you are soaking up the coverage.

    • @edwarddavis7313
      @edwarddavis7313 Před 21 dnem +16

      ​@@chrisglover9700Ari has been down with Rap for a long time.

  • @fostermichaelr
    @fostermichaelr Před 24 dny +178

    Casually threw in a “not like us” toward the end.

  • @mr.viewer5616
    @mr.viewer5616 Před 23 dny +199

    I am a simple Caribbean guy living in France and I like watching Ari's MSNBC because he is a man of culture, and I appreciate that.

    • @rhill3611
      @rhill3611 Před 21 dnem +10

      No, he not of black American Culture He don't know US

    • @thehoneydeev
      @thehoneydeev Před 21 dnem +1

      Watch the breakfast club

    • @mr.viewer5616
      @mr.viewer5616 Před 20 dny +8

      I understand your point, but it's MSNBC not BET, and I am not African American either. I do appreciate the fact that he often goes beyond the traditional anchor line to provide some insightful commentary. That's it.

    • @kevinhousen2791
      @kevinhousen2791 Před 20 dny +8

      ​@@rhill3611he may not know us but one thing for sure Ari knows his hip hop and rap.

    • @beulahisrael5773
      @beulahisrael5773 Před 19 dny

      @@rhill3611
      As a note, the guy said he’s Caribbean. He doesn’t know US either. 🧐 Someone else said the news guy knows Hip Hop! It’s FBA culture. He can’t fully know it. 😒 There’s that culture vulture agenda.

  • @DreDiesel42
    @DreDiesel42 Před 18 dny +12

    Isn’t it absurd that people claim that we as Foundational Black Americans have no culture when we are the coolest Americans and the most influential people in the world 🌎

    • @thejourney4445
      @thejourney4445 Před 17 dny

      I absolutely agree, but they have to take this dance because to talk about black culture is to talk about America. The United States is black with white face and white privilege… Peace and love to you.

  • @LordOfTheDeceased
    @LordOfTheDeceased Před 23 dny +92

    "Who do we oppose, and why do we care. That they're *not like us*"
    Bro had a fun time doing this panel 😂.

  • @slaughterhome
    @slaughterhome Před 20 dny +27

    This is probably the best mainstream news coverage of the feud I've seen.

  • @morpheusmatrix9207
    @morpheusmatrix9207 Před 20 dny +67

    Drake's so good at acting he somehow managed to convince people for 15 years that he was a real person

    • @LUX_8
      @LUX_8 Před 16 dny +1

      FACTS!!!!!!!

    • @madam472
      @madam472 Před 16 dny +1

      Drake has a learned behavior being a MAMZER

  • @wandaclemmons6242
    @wandaclemmons6242 Před 19 dny +13

    As a Black educator Ari I thank you for such a powerful analysis. I am from the original generation of hip hop and am straight out of Compton born and raised. My son sent me your piece. But I had already seen it because I’m a big fan! You put everything in context so accurately and powerfully! I pray that your analysis will be taught in schools for generations. It is gift that keeps on giving. Thank you!

  • @joerogain5025
    @joerogain5025 Před 24 dny +260

    ''Do you miss me now?''
    Barrack Obama

  • @manganablackbirdbigbadwolf8212

    Kendrick is the GOAT! 💯👊🏽

  • @katsterling2226
    @katsterling2226 Před 20 dny +10

    Kendrick earned and battled many to get where he is and won a Pulitzer. Drake was/is an actor that woke up and said I want to rap. Had a ton of support, buddied up to everyone here in the U.S and mimicked artists. Period. Drake is an actor /performer PERIOD.

  • @reelpat215beats
    @reelpat215beats Před 23 dny +29

    Shout out to Ari for reporting on the culture much love Ari

  • @blklatino93312
    @blklatino93312 Před 23 dny +58

    I've always been impressed with Ari melbers' love for music, especially rap. When he ends his show with lyrics. Or reference lyrics during his show. I know he is a kdot fan.

  • @saben47
    @saben47 Před 20 dny +12

    You did it Kendrick! Continue to lift the veil King 🙏🏽

  • @himotheejenkins
    @himotheejenkins Před 23 dny +43

    This may be the best breakdown I’ve seen on the battle. The Drizzler is cooked

  • @barbaraayarza5352
    @barbaraayarza5352 Před 18 dny +9

    It's pretty iconic a rap battle is making mainstream news...❤️❤️❤️
    Kendrick Lamar is NEXT LEVEL influence on society....❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @GoldenVicki
    @GoldenVicki Před 24 dny +147

    This is the absolute best breakdown I've seen

  • @randomgirl3269
    @randomgirl3269 Před 21 dnem +16

    Imagine getting smoked so hard in a diss track that it goes viral on the news

  • @LAVISHING
    @LAVISHING Před 22 dny +26

    Didn’t think that it would get on this news. I’m amazed.

  • @ValRichardson
    @ValRichardson Před 21 dnem +16

    Such an impactful piece that really was respectful of the culture and made all the right ties. 10/10!

  • @nitroluskincaid
    @nitroluskincaid Před 24 dny +119

    I love Ari for keeping hiphop on the front burner!! I wish Ari spoke on real lyrics of an artist vs the use of ghostwriters!!!! 💯👀

  • @lisafraley386
    @lisafraley386 Před 24 dny +82

    It's definitely the era of "all hidden things will be revealed, no stone left unturned"

  • @MsYooToob
    @MsYooToob Před 23 dny +31

    Who else here love Ari 😂

  • @DearFutureWifey
    @DearFutureWifey Před 15 dny +5

    This segment was articulated and produced so well. Thank you MSNBC.

  • @actualbadness
    @actualbadness Před 24 dny +33

    long live Tupac

  • @mketcham5609
    @mketcham5609 Před 24 dny +61

    Mr Melber is the most refreshing commentator. Thank you, Ari!

  • @ritaturner924
    @ritaturner924 Před 22 dny +18

    Ari brings the news for the ages!

  • @OwlFalcon
    @OwlFalcon Před 22 dny +22

    Wow im shocked. This was GREAT detailed piece.

  • @PandaAssociation
    @PandaAssociation Před 24 dny +170

    Hip hop is a sport.

    • @Elizabeth-dg1gn
      @Elizabeth-dg1gn Před 24 dny +1

      I watch that too, lol
      His reaction to Drakes last one was nonsense though

    • @kevinwatson3874
      @kevinwatson3874 Před 23 dny

      Hip is a disease ! Hop is a very bad virus !

    • @barcelonachair6487
      @barcelonachair6487 Před 23 dny +5

      To sell records. Let's not get it twisted. It's brilliant marketing. Everything in entertainment has to find a way to turn the art into a business. Be cognisant of it though. Why do you think Nikki beefs with everybody?

    • @adu11
      @adu11 Před 23 dny +3

      ​@@barcelonachair6487 hip hop is an art or sport that can be USED to make a profit. Not every rap beef becomes a public spectacle and I'd argue the vaaaaast majority of beef's are waged in a type of cold war format as was the case for years between these two. Don't conflate hip hop as an artistic sport w some generic tool for profit like soda or candy. Its a medium that can be utilized for either (profit or expression)

    • @theangrycows
      @theangrycows Před 22 dny

      Don demarco bang bang

  • @kcdogg9779
    @kcdogg9779 Před 23 dny +22

    We appreciate you bringing light the true meaning behind the battle for those who had no idea.

  • @beulahisrael5773
    @beulahisrael5773 Před 19 dny +9

    The attention given to Kendrick’s lyrics is why the music industry wants to dictate what rappers talk about. They prefer the lyrics stick to degrading topics rather than focus on solutions or spotlighting our issues. It all remains the same. They are afraid of our voices. Clearly.

  • @francineserwili4674
    @francineserwili4674 Před 20 dny +10

    Kendrick is the Katt Williams of the Hiphop/rap arm of our African American Culture. The Comedic Giant was even named as an inspiration in Meet The Grahams. This is a historical Win for the Culture and for the entire Global Black population
    Great unbiaised coverage, you really did your research and we appreciate that🖤🖤

  • @LeoPard-HQ
    @LeoPard-HQ Před 24 dny +81

    1:29 How could you do Rick Ross like that? 😂 That's all in the past; he's all about calling Drake BBL Drizzy now. 🤣👌

    • @DisaffectedLiberal
      @DisaffectedLiberal Před 24 dny +4

      Rick Ross stole that name and look.

    • @LeoPard-HQ
      @LeoPard-HQ Před 24 dny +3

      ​@@DisaffectedLiberal why do I have this feeling that you are a Trump voter. Are you?

    • @DisaffectedLiberal
      @DisaffectedLiberal Před 24 dny +3

      @@LeoPard-HQ is that your initial assumption when someone tells you something true that you don’t like?

    • @LeoPard-HQ
      @LeoPard-HQ Před 24 dny +3

      @@DisaffectedLiberal, you didn't correct my assumption that you're a Trump voter, but now I see you are one. 🫵🤣 Why venture outside your habitat? 😭

    • @DisaffectedLiberal
      @DisaffectedLiberal Před 24 dny

      @@LeoPard-HQ I would happily vote for someone other than trump, but Biden is not an option. As a former registered democrat this is my natural habitat.

  • @prodigydevelopers3677
    @prodigydevelopers3677 Před 23 dny +22

    They not like us

  • @pellep7722
    @pellep7722 Před 16 dny +8

    Yoo Kung fu Kenny killed drake career so bad all the major news stations even had to cover crime story😂😂

  • @Asha-ww9ct
    @Asha-ww9ct Před 17 dny +3

    "Go, Kendrick.❤"
    "A Wise Man Speaks Because He Has Something To Say, A Fool Speaks Because He Has To Say Something"

  • @phillrockman
    @phillrockman Před 24 dny +61

    This is a battle about authenticity and Drake tried to use AI Tupac to fight it. I think we all know who own. (assuming it's even over)

    • @lnapjr76
      @lnapjr76 Před 23 dny +11

      It's over. Even if aubrey opens his mouth again, it'll be like whistling in a graveyard. There's nothing he can say or do. Kendrick need not say another word. The work is done.

    • @seyioyetade
      @seyioyetade Před 20 dny

      ​@@lnapjr76drake is coming

  • @jaquettafreeman3741
    @jaquettafreeman3741 Před 23 dny +17

    I was waiting on your intelligent break down, and as usual you delivered 🔥

  • @ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM

    Raphael is the Archangel who heals. KL is sending truth.

    • @fizzychizzy
      @fizzychizzy Před 15 dny

      It was a double entendre. Invoking Raphael, the Renaissance artist that was part of a Big 3 in his own art period (Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael) and Raphael the arch angel. Note, Michelangelo was the more popular artist because of the amount of output he had at that time. It is actually beautifully written. Kendrick is amazing.

  • @CharmaineRanford
    @CharmaineRanford Před 21 dnem +9

    Kendrick told no lies and I love it. ❤🎉😊

  • @vitodadon1640
    @vitodadon1640 Před 24 dny +39

    @AriMelber I love you fam. I've watched you quote hip hop lyrics since started your show. You had people from the culture on your show numerous times. For you to keep up with that kind of stuff you have to be in tune with it, so I definitely salute you sir! This movement doesn't have a color, it's only a vibe. ❤

  • @toolchickog9113
    @toolchickog9113 Před 23 dny +32

    Ari gleefully does this story. 🤣

  • @trublu209
    @trublu209 Před 21 dnem +10

    Well said. Actually journalism just occurred. I forgot what that even looked like🤔

  • @warsheeppodcast
    @warsheeppodcast Před 18 dny +6

    I’m glad the mainstream media is keeping the senior citizens informed. Someone’s gotta do it.

  • @Zelly225
    @Zelly225 Před 21 dnem +8

    Im shocked how well they reported this without talking about the rumors. This desires some respect. These guys clearly have black people on the team or have been reporting on black news for some time. This is well done.

  • @ficproduction
    @ficproduction Před 21 dnem +5

    KDOT, is the Truth. For the voice of Hip-Hop, in this time of need. Real recognize real.

  • @jocslim2013
    @jocslim2013 Před 22 dny +12

    This is the best take on this topic. Very non-bias.

  • @ka9202
    @ka9202 Před 23 dny +6

    CTG said it best: "Nobody cares about the truth when the lie is more entertaining."

  • @Nama_stina
    @Nama_stina Před 24 dny +20

    You are a true craftsman and I'm so glad your passion for hip hop gets to be platformed with your on-air talent in this way. Great job Ari - per usual

  • @brandoncotton5714
    @brandoncotton5714 Před 22 dny +6

    Kendrick didn’t lie. Drake has a history of preying on young girls.

  • @carenmartinez9349
    @carenmartinez9349 Před 9 dny +1

    You broke that down beautifully. “Lyrics are poetry. They can help us see and grow.”

  • @joshuamatkin8306
    @joshuamatkin8306 Před 23 dny +10

    Hip hop is a blood sport. When you cross the line and bring up family, the rules go out the window. This has happened every time with diss tracks. It’s immature, and most agree it is, but that is the way it is in hip hop.

  • @Queenofpentacles1
    @Queenofpentacles1 Před 24 dny +67

    Sooo you couldn’t find black poets and historical greats to liken Kendrick to 😐… they not like us

    • @acbwest
      @acbwest Před 24 dny +19

      To be fair to them, comparing them to figures their audience might recognize could make the message click better for older generations or white people who “don’t get it”

    • @PropsToPopeye
      @PropsToPopeye Před 23 dny +1

      Kendra brought Raphael into the conversation 🤣🤣🤣 Y'all know you celebrate White Greats

    • @shavinehill4574
      @shavinehill4574 Před 23 dny +8

      Kendrick referenced himself to Rafael in 6:16 in LA

    • @amnqetu8906
      @amnqetu8906 Před 23 dny +11

      Raphael is both an angel and an acclaimed artist that used a particular art style that Kendrick called out. The angel expelled demons.

    • @chrisglover9700
      @chrisglover9700 Před 23 dny +2

      You obviously haven't head the songs so maybe you should sit this one out

  • @earlskinner615
    @earlskinner615 Před 19 dny +4

    Ari Melber for the win. Smart strategy to wait long enough to actually have some perspective.

  • @Dynamic_Mercenary
    @Dynamic_Mercenary Před 21 dnem +19

    Drake the new Ja Rule

    • @Rhonda-Charise
      @Rhonda-Charise Před 4 dny +1

      Ja Rule wrote his music…don’t do that

    • @Dynamic_Mercenary
      @Dynamic_Mercenary Před 4 dny

      @@Rhonda-Charise so does Drake now clearly 😂😭😭😭👴🏾👍🏾

  • @EstherYlee-jy8mn
    @EstherYlee-jy8mn Před 23 dny +10

    He not a boy....that's a grown man, even lied about that

  • @kevinbanks6456
    @kevinbanks6456 Před 23 dny +23

    I believe the real problem mainstream has with this battle is 2 black rappers had more eyes on them then were watching the war for 2 weeks... that's TOO MUCH POWER as the saying goes.

    • @changingfashionsinc
      @changingfashionsinc Před 21 dnem +3

      Gave my heart some time to heal and ignore the evil for a weekend

  • @veronicaclark3174
    @veronicaclark3174 Před 24 dny +29

    Great explanation on this report❤

  • @mssanders280000
    @mssanders280000 Před 21 dnem +5

    Great piece!!! Huge Tupac fan and my son a Huge Kendrick fan this is awesome! Tupac proud he is smiling down and shining through you Kendrick!!! 💫🙏🏾💫

  • @Eboni-J
    @Eboni-J Před 15 dny +2

    A 21st century news reporter's dream. Actually being able to use your degree and creative writing abilities for something you're interested in rather than having to regurgitate pre-written propaganda to the masses. I enjoyed this ❤️

  • @openminded4751
    @openminded4751 Před 24 dny +23

    “I remember you was feeling conflicted”

  • @EthanShalev
    @EthanShalev Před 23 dny +24

    Omg! 12 minutes of news reporting/analysis, without once referencing He Who Sucks All The Air Out of Rooms, the twice impeached, 91 times indicted con artist.
    I could really do with more of this!

  • @memefree3101
    @memefree3101 Před 12 dny +2

    Wow! This segment went a lot deeper than I thought they could

  • @MrVesperatu
    @MrVesperatu Před 21 dnem +9

    J. Cole won. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what winning looks like.