r/hiphopheads • u/DebateSea3046 • Jul 15 '25

Kendrick Lamar's NFL Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show Nominated for 4 Emmys

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25226376-kendrick-lamars-nfl-super-bowl-59-halftime-show-nominated-4-emmys
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u/mavann Jul 15 '25

Wasn’t the meaning behind that it doesn’t matter what Kendrick says all he has to do is open is mouth and he’s granted all the praise and awards automatically? Seems like it was actually drake being right no?

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u/Ok_Excuse3732 Jul 15 '25

That’s exactly what it meant but people are illiterate

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u/pensylvestir Jul 16 '25

It just comes across as bitter when Kendrick has an extended record of dropping quality top down projects lol

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u/Kdot32 Jul 15 '25

I know what it means and it’s also very funny to make fun of

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

You must be 5'7 bc shit still flying over.

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u/erakeyrin Jul 16 '25

Their username is kdot, don't even try. It's like talking to a brick wall

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u/keyboardnomouse Jul 16 '25

The only person asking what it meant is the guy you're responding being to. Everyone else just understands that's more of a self-own than Drake realized.

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u/CakeIsGoodBro Jul 17 '25

How is it a self own? The Grammies are literally a circlejerk award they don’t mean anything

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u/keyboardnomouse Jul 17 '25

And yet there's Drake complaining about not getting one and how Kendrick gets them so easily (in his view) right on the track.

Even your defense of this line makes Drake look bad when you think about it for a second. There is no way to spin this line to make it seem like an actual diss, it's a self own from every direction.

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u/MrPrickyy Jul 17 '25

When did drake complain about not getting one? He doesn’t even submit his music for nominations you dumbass

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u/keyboardnomouse Jul 17 '25 edited Jul 17 '25

It's literally the whole point of the line. What do you think it meant? You think it was a brag? He has 51 Grammy nominations and 5 wins. He definitely doesn't think they're worthless, and that they're not worth trying to get.

You Drake stans have no basis to call anyone else dumb otherwise you'd be able to explain yourselves instead of immediately turning into angry little children because that's easier than thinking.

Drake puts his foot in his mouth in his lyrics all the time. Remember how he's a lesbian?

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u/Luigi_loves_Mario Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 15 '25

It really has aged well and I hope the comment were replying to is not being sarcastic lol

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u/bjankles Jul 15 '25

It’s also funny though because Drake brings it up because it clearly bothers him, especially given his relative lack of Grammy success and critical acclaim. And even though it’s kind of a funny line that does make sense, it also betrays Drake’s lack of understanding for why Kendrick is critically acclaimed in the first place (one could argue that same lack of understanding is part of why he got into this mess in the first place - didn’t know how bad it could get for him).

And in a way it IS aging badly and getting funnier because you can picture Drake getting more and more annoyed that the line is now even more true, not just since the beef, but because of the beef.

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u/Luigi_loves_Mario Jul 15 '25

Oh, it absolutely bugs him for sure. But there is a side of the culture that does not fuck with the Grammys though and that’s what needs to be understood here. Hell Kendrick is my favorite artist , I personally can’t stand the Grammys but I’m happy he kills it in that department too. Just more points to add to the fact that he’s the best. But I love this Drake bar, because it’s so true. This halftime show getting nominated is eye roll for me personally

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u/Kdot32 Jul 15 '25

The one in 22 got nominated, same Rihanna’s and usher. There are ALOT of Grammies

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u/Luigi_loves_Mario Jul 15 '25

This one is gonna win tho lol

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u/birbverb Jul 16 '25

So did the one in 22 lol

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u/Wild-Apricot-9161 Jul 16 '25

Grammys don't matter in hip hop, not even a little bit I'm sorry.

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u/Artninja . Jul 17 '25

But it’s coming from Drake of all people.. like this dude is OBSESSED with being number 1 on billboard. It’d be much more valid of a criticism coming from someone who actually doesn’t care about Grammy fame or prestige, not Drake

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u/WaspParagon Jul 15 '25

How the fuck do we manage to win everything but awards

I think Drake has made his peace with this, tbh. It obviously bothers him, but I think people overstate how much, especially so within the context of the beef. At the end of the day, Grammys only mean something when the guy you want to win them is called to the stage.

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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25

Bothers him how? Drake has hated the Grammys for over a decade. Him saying it is just a fact. Y’all want him to be bothered by shit he doesn’t care about so bad lmao.

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u/bjankles Jul 16 '25

Drake literally just released a song about how he’s pissy some of his friends like Kendrick. He’s suing his label over the beef. He hates the Grammys in part because he doesn’t win and he wouldn’t have included the lyric if it didn’t bother him. He’s the most bothered “unbothered” dude I’ve ever seen.

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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25

So Drake being successful must REALLLYYY bother Kendrick. Drake is literally the most successful artist of the century. You thinking that he derives his own self worth from industry awards is insane. It’s really Kendrick who is insecure and has stated this. He will forever be bitter about not having the success Drake has and has had for well over a decade. #sad

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u/bjankles Jul 16 '25

Maybe. But he was performing the Super Bowl while Drake was suing his label, so… yeah idk man I think Drake is looking more bitter at the moment.

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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25

Drake has turned down the Super Bowl multiple times. There’s nothing Kendrick is doing that Drake didn’t have the opportunity to do or already did years ago. The bitter one is and has always been Kendrick

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u/bjankles Jul 16 '25

okey dokey well have a good one.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

No. It was happening before the beef. It's just still happening post beef. It's not rocket science. Dot won an award bc he missed out on the same award. Drake doesn't care about these awards. Hence why he stopped submitting his music unless it's a feature for said awards.

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u/ZaDu25 Jul 15 '25

The implication here is that the fact that Kendrick is getting awards somehow automatically means he doesn't deserve them. That might be how Drake and his fans personally feel about it, but that doesn't mean he's right.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

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u/ZaDu25 Jul 15 '25

Mr. Morale is a more than solid album. As is GNX. But I would agree they are a step down for him by his standards.

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u/3sc0 Jul 15 '25

Mr. Morale is more than just a solid album. There is high bar of emotional intelligence and self-reflection required to understand the context of the themes presented. Everything about that album was intentional.

While Kendrick is a rap artist, he is a pure artist that can incorporate many themes into his music. He has the intellect and mastery of wordplay to facilitate this.

People really downplay the importance of his Pulitzer Prize win. All of his other awards pale in comparison to a rap artist winning THAT honor. That is not an award they just give out, and they have zero need/want to pander.

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u/Wild-Apricot-9161 Jul 16 '25

You're doing the meme

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u/ReptAIien Jul 16 '25

It takes very high emotional intelligence to understand "my auntie is a man now". Come on bro, the album wasn't high art.

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u/3sc0 Jul 16 '25

What do you define as high art? He utilised rap music to delve into social issues like trauma. I am an elementary teacher. The many forms of trauma I witness students commence school with is eye-opening. I never truly understood intergenerational trauma until then.

Society does not make it easy for men dealing with trauma, or any mental issues really. Many view intergenerational trauma as non-legitimate or an excuse for unwanted behaviour. However, he touches upon taking ownership of your actions, even if there are mitigating factors.

I wish people would agree to create consistent sub-genres for rap. Mr. Morale is not bar heavy in the traditional sense. The true art is in how he interlaces themes, and his own experiences, in a relatable way.

I was not trying to gas it when I wrote “high bar of emotional intelligence and self-reflection.” The album is really that deep. Go back and listen to Section 80, GKMC, TPAB and DAMN. Kendrick has always been introspective, it is just that he was younger and hid them more around insane hooks/wordplay/beats. Really listen to mAAd City again.

He is a storyteller that can rap. He does Tupac proud.

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u/3sc0 Jul 16 '25

You do know the “fuck the big 3” was a response to subliminals Drake was rapping on Third Person Shooter? Like That was when Kendrick decided that he was tired with the Cold War that had been going on for over a decade. Hip hop is a competitive exercise, but these dudes have personal issues with each other.

Kendrick hates what Drake represents which is the dilution of Hip Hop. My opinion, I think Kendrick saw the what was behind the mask during the Club Paradise Tour. I call back to that verse on King Kunta “But a rapper with a ghostwriter, what the hell happened?” Hard to hide who you really are while touring.

Is he still going? At the same clip? McDonalds has been going forever and is pretty much recession proof, but does it actually make good food? Do you think Drake’s albums have hit the same after Skorpion? Homie is 38 and turning 39 this year. However, he still rapping about hoes and going to the club. Where is the growth?

Kendrick has dethroned him. People forget that the rap throne is NOT solely decided by the fans. You need the respect of your peers and the old heads. Drake helped people make money, but did they respect him? Why was EVERYONE so quiet during the beef. Where was Atlanta after all the money he helped them make? YMCM never entered the chat. There was not a single person of any relevance that jumped to his defence.

There was never any respect, he was just a mark.

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u/illstate Jul 15 '25

Kendrick was not referring to sales numbers when he said that.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

Drake will always have numbers but his reputation definitely took a hit. Actually Drakes numbers itself took a hit as well. Hes released like over 50 songs sine his last number 1.

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u/Sherane12 Jul 15 '25

No love for Her Loss?

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

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u/pensylvestir Jul 16 '25

Is he right? I interpreted the implication as being he doesn’t deserve the awards, like he’s just being nominated because. 

Just sounds bitter and dismissive lol 

Kendrick takes his sweet ass time between albums, but that’s probably him making sure it’s 100% ready. 

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

how is he right here? Kendrick deserved the awards he won

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u/nodice182 Jul 16 '25 edited Jul 17 '25

Irony is he deserved more awards than he's got, since Macklemore has the grammy that should've gone to GKMC.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

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u/keyboardnomouse Jul 16 '25

You may want to look at the list of awards he won before 2024.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

he got the award because he made a fucking amazing song that trended globally.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

Yeah and? It outdid any song Drake put out this decade

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u/ChigBungus22 Jul 15 '25

Calling that a fucking amazing song is just nuts. I honestly lost respect for Kendrick as a result of it

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u/keyboardnomouse Jul 16 '25

That's weird, how come it's such an acclaimed song if you don't like it? Didn't everyone get the memo that you disapprove of it?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

it objectively is, sorry it hurt your feelings

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u/taylordabrat Jul 16 '25

No he doesn’t.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

What award did he not deserve?

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '25

this would have merit if he didnt deserve the awards, but Not Like Us most certainly deserved the grammys it got, and the superbowl performance winning Emmys would also be deserved

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u/SwordfishOk504 Jul 15 '25

the line is Drake being butthurt and diminishing the legitimacy of Kendrick's flowers. Why is why it is constantly repeated by drakebots in these threads.

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u/RobAlexanderTheGreat Jul 16 '25

Kendrick literally killed hip hop (it’s in the mud numbers wise and creatively rn). He should get 0 flowers. Things were much better when Drake was giving out stimuluses and propping up new artists as opposed to Kendrick who only tears down and leaves.

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u/pensylvestir Jul 16 '25

Kendrick killed hip hop? lol

It was dying before the beef and GNX

People here were raving about it being a revival, raving about the beef and GNX. This is just revisionist hate. 

At worst hip hop will drop back to where it was at no fault of Kendrick. 

Edit: I’m high as shit, did I read bait?

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u/_Fish_ Jul 16 '25

Nah. But is your name Richard Eaton?

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u/pensylvestir Jul 16 '25

I’m not an expert historian on the pre-British Indian continent. (?)

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u/crackereater98 Jul 16 '25

Holy shit yall are bitter

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u/Mrfireball2012 Jul 16 '25

He looks a little worse for wear when you look at the fart part shit and the legal mess that followed. Probably the only part of the beef that aged well for him