r/MadeMeSmile • u/mcfw31 • Feb 10 '25

Wholesome Moments Kendrick Lamar and the whole Super Bowl stadium screaming “A Minor”

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u/Fresh_Profit3000 Feb 10 '25

The ones that didn’t get it literally were getting mocked in the face by Samuel L Jackson. Loved it!

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u/JDawgSabronas Feb 10 '25

Oof, it's me, I didn't get it. The party was loud, the TV sound wasn't amazing, and I don't follow the rap scene well. I know about Kendrick and Drake's beef (if you can even call it that), and diving deeper into it tonight and EVERYTHING in this performance is something. Loved the show, even more so now.

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u/Fresh_Profit3000 Feb 10 '25

If you made the effort to look up the meanings afterwards, it wasn’t about you. It was about those that are dismissive in nature about the issues in the US.

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u/BolbyB Feb 11 '25

Same here.

Except I also have the problem of not being able to comprehend what's being said once a person gets over 3 words per second.

Probably why I prefer older rap over the new stuff. Just too much speed for me in modern rap.

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

I didn’t get it. I never heard of this guy. After half listening to it in the background, I don’t think I’ve been missing much.

The last time anyone good played the superbowl was 15 years ago when The Who did it.

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u/mechabeast Feb 10 '25

Assisted living center let you stay up late yesterday?

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

Nah, I just prefer when musicians actually play instruments instead of whatever nonsense that was.

Thankfully my musician kid is developing the same view. “Dad, why do people even like this?” No clue.

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u/CerebroSorcerer Feb 10 '25

Seems like you're raising a real winner

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

Indeed. She’s 11 years old, been playing 4 years, and can shred. Just nailed Molly Hatchet’s Flirtin with Disaster and now tackling some Sabbath.

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u/zacisbac Feb 10 '25

Check out "Complexion", there's a litany of songs Kendrick has that show some incredible musicianship.

Even for a fan of classic metal like yourself, there might be something enjoyable there!

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u/Trauma_Hawks Feb 10 '25

I like that you're dismissive of an entire genre of music that's closer to poetry than rock ever was, and has been popular for the last 60 years because you don't get it.

What an incredibly self-centered and ignorant take. Have you ever tried.. I don't know, actually listening to it before erroneously dismissing an actual award winning musician and poet?

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

Yes. Grew up with friends who listened almost exclusively to rap throughout the 90s and 00s. Never cared for it. It’s not musical to me. The only album they ever played I kinda liked was The Roots Come Alive.

Again, I like when people play actual instruments and I don’t particularly care about the trials and tribulations of the urban youth, nor how much money, drugs, or chicks some gangbanger has.

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u/Trauma_Hawks Feb 10 '25

nor how much money, drugs, or chicks some gangbanger has

Lol, could've just said you never actually listened to it man. Just because it's on in the background doesn't mean you're actually listening. You're missing out on some straight-up poetry doing this. No exaggeration.

You're missing out on artists who do actually play instruments and play with instruments. Usually more than a rock band. I mean, Dr. Dre plays piano, guitar, bass, drums, synths, all for his own backing tracks. Where do you think the music comes from? It doesn't drop out of the sky.

Like I said, it's insane to me that you're dismissing a person who literally won a pulitzer prize for music. He was the first non-classical artist in decades to do so. But yes, nothing but money, drugs, and gangbanging. As if classics like I'm in Love with my Car and Dr. Feelgood is the pinnacle of songwriting.

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25 edited Feb 10 '25

I went with some buddies way back in the 90s, saw Puff Daddy and Family, Busta Rhymes, 36 Mafia in concert. Sucked. No one playing instruments.

Went and saw Wyclefe in college with some buddies. Also terrible. The whole show he just rapped over the backing track of him rapping. It was like we paid to see karaoke. Except for the last two or three songs he goes to the crowd. “Yo, we’re gonna chill and play some instruments for you,” and the crowd went nuts. I felt like the only sitting there like “yeah asshole, that’s what an entire concert is supposed to be.”

Also saw Kanye at Bonnaroo after catching Phil and Friends. Also no good. So yeah, someone is initially making music, but their shows are basically karaoke.

Also, guns, money, and drugs were like 80% of 90s rap that was popular. Had to listen to my fair share of Too Short, Tupac, Biggie. Wasn’t impressed.

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u/Trauma_Hawks Feb 10 '25

Like it's crazy to me this is the hill you'll die. Refusing to acknowledge good hip hop exists, just labeling it all shit. Especially when you cite not playing instruments as a big reason.

Went and saw Wyclefe in college with some buddies. Also terrible. The whole show he just rapped over the backing track of him rapping.

Especially when Wycleff mostly produces his own music. Like, he literally wrote the backing track. Lol, just total ignorance.

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

Yeah, and then he put on a karaoke show. You could literally hear his voice on the backing track when he stopped to take a breath. It’s ridiculous.

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u/fitz_newru Feb 10 '25

Ok gramps. Don't forget to take your hemorrhoid cream when you get this upset. Also, you need to breathe and practice unclenching your butthole, it will help with the pain and swelling!

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u/fonebone77 Feb 11 '25

Most real musicians respect the art and talent of others even if they aren’t in a genre they particularly like. I don’t get a lot of ran and r&b and that is ok, it isn’t really aimed at me, but I can still respect Kendrick’s talent which is massive. Step out of your box, look up his lyrics if he raps too fast for you. You might learn something.

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 11 '25

Yeah, I’m not going to do that. I can pretty confidently guess it’s going to fall into one of three categories.

It’s either going to be boasting about drugs, money, or women, glorifying gang life, or he’s one of the “socially conscious” rappers that’s going to be complaining about systemic racism keeping his people down and how his community needs to rise above or some other BS.

And I honestly could not give a fuck about any of those things.

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u/Fresh_Profit3000 Feb 10 '25

Samuel L Jackson was literally talking to people like you when they did this

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

I didn’t hear what he said. I took that time to clean up the kitchen since it sounded like it did. I’m sure it was profound and would really have made me think though. Guess I’ll have to take your word for it.

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u/Cam877 Feb 10 '25

I’m not a hip hop fan really but dude who doesn’t know who Kendrick Lamar is? You live under a rock?

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u/Flimsy_Outside_9739 Feb 10 '25

I don’t listen to the radio. My music listening is almost exclusively Apple Music, where it only plays what I pick. I don’t know where you think I would have heard of this guy otherwise.

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u/darsynia Feb 10 '25

What a brave thing to say lol