Kendrick Lamar: “6:16 in LA”

About five years back, Pusha T made a statement on the Joe Budden Podcast and repeated his assertion. According to him, after the release of "The Story of Adidon," Drake was providing private jet flights and up to $100,000 for any incriminating details about Pusha. However, no one took the offer, and a few individuals even documented their phone calls with the supposed middleman to show their non-involvement. It was suggested that collaborating with Drake would result in harsh consequences, which suited Pusha's tough-guy image. One contact person stated that he would require enough money to relocate his family to a secure location.

Not everything has to be super intense all the time. Earlier today, Kendrick Lamar released a new song called "6:16 in LA" which is really satisfying to listen to. It's also really personal and insightful, even though it's mainly about his rivalry with Drake. Instead of using the same old tactics as Drake, who likes to put down his enemies twice before responding, Kendrick takes a different approach. He samples from an Al Green song to make the beat more chill and relaxed, but still manages to sound like a cool older brother who's a bit disappointed in his younger sibling. When it comes to money and street cred, Kendrick doesn't have anything to prove. He's content with his peaceful life, and doesn't need to show off for anyone.

Refusing to give Drake the gossip he's after is just the beginning for Kendrick. In the second half of "6:16", he wraps Drake up in a cocoon of rumors and betrayal. Kendrick asks, "Have you ever considered that OVO is actually working for me?" Rather than pointing out specific weaknesses or embarrassing moments, Kendrick challenges the listener, and Drake specifically, to think about how anyone on his team could be a spy, that no one is who they say they are, and that "everyone inside your team is whispering that you deserve it." That last line rhymes with "You must be a terrible person," letting Drake know that Kendrick is not holding back. You can almost visualize Drake walking through his opulent house, wondering if Chubbs and Majid Jordan are like Dante's three traitors lying in wait. Kendrick keeps pushing, saying, "One of them is actually next to you."

You can hear the song called “6:16 in LA” by clicking on this link.