The pop out concert has led to claims that Kendrick is now the “king of hip-hop,” with support from figures like Charlamagne tha God, Joe Budden, and Snoop Dogg. SOUND and the crew compare Kendrick’s performance to Drake’s OVO Fest, noting that Kendrick’s event seemed more unifying for his city and coast.
There’s discussion about The Game’s absence from the event and his recent controversies. The hosts debate whether Drake could recreate a similar unifying moment in Toronto, given his conflicts with other Canadian artists.
They discussed the presence of artists like The Weeknd and SZA at Kendrick’s concert, despite their connections to Drake. The conversation touched on what Kendrick needs to do to maintain the title of “king of hip-hop,” including more consistent releases and maintaining his current energy.
There’s speculation about Kendrick’s next album and its potential impact, given his current momentum. The hosts debate whether Kendrick will continue this public-facing, unifying role or if he’ll retreat from the spotlight after this period. They mention the filming of the “Not Like Us” music video and Kendrick’s apparent enjoyment during the process.
