Kendrick Lamar's The Pop Out - Ken & Friends concert united the diverse communities of L.A., earning K. Dot high praises from his seniors like Ice T and Snoop Dogg.
- Jun 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - In what was described as an event of monumental significance, Kendrick Lamar gathered Los Angeles' diverse communities for his The Pop Out - Ken & Friends concert, earning high praise for his efforts. Among the many voices commending him was that of the legendary rapper Ice-T, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to emphasize the importance of the night.
Drawing a powerful analogy, he said that Lamar's achievement in uniting various gangs was akin to discovering a "cure for cancer." He wrote, "A Potential Gang Truce in LA is like a Cure for Cancer for us," while sharing a picture from the show. "Extreme Respect to @kendricklamar."
The online community also echoed Ice-T's sentiments. Fans poured in with messages of admiration and hope. One fan highlighted Ice-T's own track, "Gotta Lotta Love," which similarly aimed to bridge gang divisions, "Your song Gotta Lotta Love, tried uniting the colours and gangs, should've worked too." Another enthusiastically added, "Hell yes extremely awesome I love compromise and coexistence that's beautiful."
Lamar's concert was not just a musical event; it was a reunion of West Coast legends. The lineup featured iconic artists such as Dr. Dre, Tyler, the Creator, and Ab-Soul, among others. Reflecting on the night's significance for Los Angeles, Lamar expressed deep emotions on stage.
"This sh*t making me emotional," he began. "We been f*cked up since Nipsey died. We been f*cked up since Kobe died. This is unity at its finest. We done lost a lot of homies to this music sh*t, to this street sh*t. For all of us to be together on stage, that sh*t is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers."
The night culminated with Lamar performing his Drake diss track, "Not Like Us," reiterating his firm stance against any disrespect towards West Coast legends. "Y'all ain't gonna let anyone disrespect the West Coast, huh? Oh, y'all ain't gonna let nobody mock and imitate our legends, huh?" he asked rhetorically.
Snoop Dogg also gave a positive reaction to the star-studded gig, calling Kendrick Lamar the new King of the West Coast.
Overall, Kendrick Lamar's The Pop Out - Ken & Friends concert transcended music, turning into a night of unity and reflection for the city of Los Angeles. The event has left an indelible mark on the local community, fostering hope for a more united future.
