In the latest Witty Apparatus episode, Snoopy Badazz opens up about his experiences in the hip-hop world, sharing his perspective on the infamous interaction with Drake, the fabricated narrative around Kendrick Lamar’s gang affiliation, and the street credibility that defines him.
The conversation kicks off with Snoopy recounting his viral interaction with Drake, which gained significant attention on platforms like WorldStar. According to Snoopy, Drake reached out to him directly, expressing interest in a potential connection. However, things took an unexpected turn when rumors began circulating—specifically from those connected to PG Lang—about a planned meeting between the two rappers at Tams. Snoopy accuses those around Drake of attempting to sabotage their potential collaboration by spreading false claims that there were issues with the partnership.
As the discussion moves to Kendrick Lamar, Snoopy doesn’t hold back. He emphasizes that he doesn’t feel a personal loyalty to Kendrick, stating that the two aren’t close. He takes aim at Kendrick’s team, claiming that jealousy of his own success drove negative sentiments toward him. Additionally, Snoopy is particularly critical of the public persona Kendrick has cultivated, especially the narrative that he is a gang member. Snoopy firmly asserts that Kendrick has never engaged in the violent, gritty world of gang life, calling the idea of Kendrick being a “real” gang member disingenuous. “He hasn’t done what real gang members go through,” Snoopy says, dismissing the narrative as a fabrication.
Snoopy contrasts his own lived experiences, which include a life marked by violence and hardship in Compton, with Kendrick’s marketed image. For Snoopy, his authenticity as someone who has genuinely lived the life of a street figure gives him the authority to call out what he sees as a false narrative. The rapper also expresses frustration over how the industry—particularly people associated with Kendrick—has tried to blackball him while profiting from his life story without permission.
Closing the conversation, Snoopy stands firm in his authenticity, declaring that his real-life experiences in the streets are what define him. He makes it clear that no one can rewrite his legacy or claim to have lived the life he has, emphasizing that his roots in the streets are unshakable.
Snoopy’s bold statements give insight into his personal journey through the rap game, shedding light on the struggles he faced in staying true to his roots while navigating the complexities of industry drama and false narratives.
