Lecrae Drops Surprise Autobiographical Verse Inspired by Kendrick Lamar Mention
Lecrae has surprised fans with a new autobiographical verse inspired by a recent mention from Kendrick Lamar. On Saturday night (September 14), the Gospel rapper took to Instagram to share the unexpected track, directly responding to Kendrick’s inclusion of him in a song that fans have dubbed “Watch The Party Die.”
Kendrick Lamar stunned fans earlier in the week by dropping an untitled track on Instagram, sparking discussions across social media. In his five-minute song, Kendrick delved into social commentary, criticizing the current state of the rap game and the wider music industry. Among the many lines, he notably name-dropped Lecrae, asking, “I wonder what Lecrae would do?”
In response, Lecrae released a single-verse track accompanied by a photo of slightly worn white Air Force 1s—a subtle contrast to the beat-up black AF1s that Kendrick used as his cover art. Lecrae kicked off the verse with a direct acknowledgment of Kendrick’s mention, rapping, “I was wrestling like, ‘Should I write a verse?’”
He further elaborates, “The culture got enough clout chasin’ vultures out here, tryna prove they worth. They need attention. They can’t imagine me not tryna make myself look bigger off of this Kendrick mention.”
Throughout the 2:32 track, Lecrae opens up about personal struggles, including a past Xanax addiction, his family’s involvement in gang culture, and a desire for revenge against a drug dealer responsible for his cousin’s death from Fentanyl. The raw and introspective lyrics provide fans with a glimpse into the rapper’s life, making this one of Lecrae’s most revealing tracks to date.
As of this writing, the post has garnered over 940,000 views and 58,000 likes on Instagram, highlighting the strong reaction from fans eager to hear Lecrae’s take on Kendrick’s unexpected shoutout.
Kendrick Lamar’s reference to Lecrae is part of a larger trend in which both artists use their platforms to spotlight societal issues and inspire positive change. Lecrae reciprocated Kendrick’s gesture of respect by sharing his new verse and responding on social media with a heartfelt message, “Love you Dot….Always here. [praying hands emoji].”
Lecrae’s latest verse not only serves as a powerful response to Kendrick but also cements his place as a rapper unafraid to tackle personal and societal challenges head-on. Fans can expect more thought-provoking content as these two influential voices continue to shape the conversation in hip-hop.
Stay tuned for more updates on Lecrae and Kendrick Lamar’s evolving impact on the music industry.
