Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly ALBUM REACTION!!
Added 2025-01-31 18:05:03 +0000 UTCEXCLUSIVE FULL REACTION - 2 HOURS
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FINALLY people who appreciate U as much as I do!! Love to see it!
sierra blackman
2025-07-31 20:12:35 +0000 UTCI’m late. But I loved this reaction so much. I HATE that you googled Lucy bcuz yall are too smart for that haha, I knew you’d get it at the end of the song. Please keep doing your thing!
Khalif Moore
2025-05-16 16:08:19 +0000 UTCi literally be yelling through my phone like “YALL DIDNT CATCH THAT?” 😭 yall might have to tap into Kendrick breakdowns for his albums lol
D A I J
2025-04-29 20:35:23 +0000 UTCLucy is Lucifer
D A I J
2025-04-29 20:33:22 +0000 UTCKdot is a different beast fr he’s him 🔥 nobody COMPARES!!!!!!! To the king of rap the GREATEST Rapper of all time besides Tupac
Jashara Mitchell
2025-04-24 01:15:49 +0000 UTCfr they really do!
Nina Mercep
2025-04-12 10:01:01 +0000 UTChttps://youtu.be/4wZytWFm7x0?si=WRyqcEQXR4f83ssi This is the music video to U and For Sale.
Mizzheaven83
2025-03-27 12:50:51 +0000 UTCY'all have to do section 80
Lkay
2025-02-19 23:31:06 +0000 UTCYes! You have to check out the live performance of "i" on SNL. It's epic!
Tamara Pearson
2025-02-14 02:05:43 +0000 UTCThe third verse on "Hood Politics" is one of my favorites on the album. Yes, he's referring to Control but it's also a call back to a line on Jay Z's song "Imaginary Players" where Jay says the same thing. Then if you take it further, Kendrick's verse on "Like That" being the catalyst to one of the biggest rap beefs ever lol.
JM
2025-02-11 12:55:59 +0000 UTCGreat reaction, y’all. This is my favorite album of all time and I can still listen to it front to back and enjoy the shit out of. Truly timeless.
Seth
2025-02-11 06:53:28 +0000 UTCCan't wait for Damn. Also please react to Kendrick - Cartoons and Cereal and Pusha T - Nosetalgia ft. Kendrick :)
Kate
2025-02-08 08:12:53 +0000 UTCLici is Lucifer (the devil)
Imani Ali
2025-02-07 23:02:25 +0000 UTCFaaaaaaaactssssss!!!!!
Ro Renea
2025-02-07 07:30:41 +0000 UTCThis was such a good reaction, I’ve done a deeper dive into Kendrick’s music due to the beef and.. WOW. I listened to TPAB back in 2016 after it dropped and didn’t appreciate it too much outside of “Alright” and “King Kunta.” Now “U” is one of my favorite tracks of all time. Kendrick is so GOATed. His pen is crazy.
Ron
2025-02-06 19:27:37 +0000 UTCSo this album was sort of a tribute to Pac on top of being a look into Kendrick’s mind at this point in time. The end of Mortal Man is an unaired interview Pac did before he passed and Pac’s estate allowed Kendrick the ability to use it in his song and to stand in as the interviewer, which was a lifelong goal of Kendrick’s. …which is why Taylor Made Freestyle turned Kendrick into a supervillain. PS: Lucy is a double. Lucifer and Lucian Grange, President of UMG.
Marie B
2025-02-06 08:06:33 +0000 UTCGreat reaction, need that DAMN next fellas!
D Jones
2025-02-06 02:08:53 +0000 UTCthis reaction was so amazing. I got into Kendrick's music bc of beef (I always knew who he was though) and this albummmmmmmm! Omg it was so captivating. i listened to it so many times and its still so beautiful. i cant wait until you guys listen to the other two just so you can see the evolution of kendrick as an artitst. He is truly the real definition of the world. For “How Much A Dollar Cost” it reminds me of when Jesus says in one of the four gospels “when I was hungry did you feed me? When I was cold did you cloth me? Etccc” that’s what I think he was alluding too as well. He has a MTV interview about this album and he goes into detail about some of the songs.
SiSi
2025-02-05 23:22:34 +0000 UTCLucy is short for Lucifer
Tyionna Williams
2025-02-05 13:36:21 +0000 UTCYou guys have to do the deluxe for Good Kidd for the love of god‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
Andrew
2025-02-03 01:11:16 +0000 UTCThe title was originally Tu Pimp a Caterpillar, words that spell Tupac. Lucy=Lucian=Lucifer=Lucy [name of the oldest human fossils found, symbolic of biblical Eve (temptation)]
Alanna
2025-02-02 06:03:56 +0000 UTCAlso Kendrick knew about the ghostwriters before Meek exposed him. That’s apart of the reason the beef started. Dot found out and knew Drake was a fraud.
Lovely Daye
2025-02-02 03:36:13 +0000 UTCYou guys should listen to the Dissect Podcast to get a deep dive into the album. He does an amazing job of explaining all the references.
Lovely Daye
2025-02-02 02:51:21 +0000 UTCLucy reference means In Kendrick Lamar's 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly, Lucy is a character that represents Lucifer, the devil, and tempts Lamar to reject his faith in God.
Wiki Amba
2025-02-02 02:31:23 +0000 UTCAmazing reaction guys!!!
Lovely Daye
2025-02-02 02:12:40 +0000 UTCEvery time I hear If These Walls Could Talk that intro reminds me of the breakdown part of Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson also watch MoonWalker. I’d love to see ya’ll react to that! 😍🥹😌
Wiki Amba
2025-02-02 02:11:25 +0000 UTCFire album Kendrick is INCREDIBLE and lyrically ahead of his time! Definitely a voice of the people! I can’t wait to see his Super Bowl performance ❤️🙏🏾! Do Anti By Rihanna next!!!
Wiki Amba
2025-02-02 01:40:08 +0000 UTCY’all conversation around How Much A Dollar Cost is why music with a message is so important!!! Don’t get me wrong…we need the fun, turn up stuff too, but we’re missing so much of the message in hip hop today. It’s what the genre is truly about. It was beautiful to see you both work through the meaning and what Kendrick was trying to say. It was spot on.
AB
2025-02-01 22:52:48 +0000 UTCSo grateful for this reaction.
Felisha DeForge
2025-02-01 17:30:51 +0000 UTCLet’s roll
Justcallmeclark
2025-02-01 07:36:31 +0000 UTCYou'll definitely love DAMN! - BTW, was the audio a bit off? was it me?
Jojojoana
2025-02-01 05:15:45 +0000 UTCI’m finally done and I must say this is one of you guys best reactions to date. I love that y’all were so locked in and letting the music and lyrics come to you. It showed that although you two weren’t fans of Kendrick at first, you have a new found respect for him as not just a rapper, but as a ARTIST because to me that is what he is. He has transcended being just a rapper. But an artist. I enjoyed this so much. I can’t wait to see you guys react to the visuals and then go on to his next albums DAMN and then Mr Morale (the concert is going to blow yall away). Hope we don’t have to wait as long. Lol And here are the links for some of the videos and performances: GKMC (since you mentioned combining): Swimming pools: https://youtu.be/B5YNiCfWC3A?si=MlhoMz3Mo5uOfVNv Bitch don’t kill my vibe: https://youtu.be/GF8aaTu2kg0?si=2ZDIPS-GfCMVa80t Backseat freestyle: https://youtu.be/EZW7et3tPuQ?si=r5v2-2ktA1ZoXUsk Poetic Justice: https://youtu.be/yyr2gEouEMM?si=5cvbBOkCJELtBfTP TPAB: King Kunta: https://youtu.be/hRK7PVJFbS8?si=ltKW3V0djt4YXl7W Alright: https://youtu.be/Z-48u_uWMHY?si=b2GQSN8BnMNi304H For free: https://youtu.be/_ZTYgq4EoRo?si=4cLX-gsmYO_gz62J These walls: https://youtu.be/drV0QatqbRU?si=GFelzxVn--20wTXZ God is gangsta (U): https://youtu.be/4wZytWFm7x0?si=NS3H1CZvUzyLs-GW I: https://youtu.be/8aShfolR6w8?si=i1-dGM9AI2LJ4e88 Performances: “I” Love on SNL: https://youtu.be/sop2V_MREEI?si=BSpRAhZS5m8mrY8S The blacker the berry/alright/untitled (The most searched rap performance in Grammy history): https://music.apple.com/tn/music-video/the-blacker-the-berry-alright-live-at-the-grammys-2016/1444998405
Tanea Lighty
2025-02-01 00:59:30 +0000 UTCThis era has the most Kendrick Lamar videos (“u” does have a video) ... I hope yall react to them and his Late Night Show/ Grammy performances for this albums as well.
SimplicitySims
2025-02-01 00:50:30 +0000 UTC(forgot to put in my last post) he did and interview on MTV where he breaks down some of the songs and talks about his depression it’s really good y’all should check it out when you have time.
Tae Owens
2025-02-01 00:37:00 +0000 UTCone thing kendrick albums gonna do is make you think. my favorite song is how much a dollar cost because it makes you realize how God shows up in mysterious ways to show us who we really are by how we judge others. not wanting to give up that one dollar could cost you your humility or much more. if you like poetry you could really study each song. also I think y’all would love DAMN and hope you get into it soon every song tells a story just like this album.
Tae Owens
2025-02-01 00:35:31 +0000 UTCI love seeing yall react to Kendricks discography I hope you give the other members of TDE a chance too. You'll love schoolboy q
Missbarribaby
2025-01-31 23:39:06 +0000 UTCThis was sooooooo good!!!!!!
Niye wade
2025-01-31 23:23:59 +0000 UTCThe breakdowns and discussions you guys had between songs was ✨👌🏾 — And actually taking in the themes. I cracked up when y’all realized who Lucy was. 😂 The “DAMN.” Album has more ‘commercial’ beats, but the content is still top tier. I can’t wait until y’all hear “FEAR”. 🤯
MAX
2025-01-31 23:18:17 +0000 UTCLucy = Lucian Grange / Which is why the lawsuit Drake has is so funny. He was bragging about the $400m dollar contract and how him and Lucian were Kobe and Shaq. Kendrick has been rapping about him, the industry taking advantage of black artist since the begging and now Drake can’t get out of his contract, while Kendrick is out of his, his own boss and only goes to UMG for distribution.
Tanea Lighty
2025-01-31 23:15:49 +0000 UTC“U” is how I knew Drake didn’t stand a chance. Kendrick has the best diss track of all time to himself. You can’t mess with someone who can write something like that about themselves. They said the room was dark. He was on the floor actually crying and drinking. Insane.
Tanea Lighty
2025-01-31 22:58:03 +0000 UTC“King Kunta” The ghostwriter line. He said it like two months before Meek mill exposed it on Twitter. Rumor has it Kendrick wrote Drake’s verse on “Poetic Justice”
Tanea Lighty
2025-01-31 22:55:30 +0000 UTCOne thing that I love about Kendrick albums is how he references himself in his songs. “These Walls” is about Kendrick hooking up with a woman but he’s only doing it for bad intentions. The woman he was sleeping with was the girlfriend of the guy who killed his friend in “Sing About Me”. He’s bragging in the first two verses about how her insides/walls are so good but last verse he exposes his ill intentions to the dude currently in jail. Also, the poem he keeps repeating, as the album goes on, he ads another sentence. He isn’t talking directly to someone but to himself. He is the person abusing his power, for example, the relationship in “These Walls”. He’s making love to this woman (power) but only for get back at his enemy.
Tanea Lighty
2025-01-31 22:53:34 +0000 UTCIt’s crazy to me that ppl say this has no replay value…I listen to this shit on my way to work, to the grocery store and cleaning up.. each song sounds unique and can stand alone, I love it!! 🤎
SimplicitySims
2025-01-31 22:40:18 +0000 UTCI’ve only made it to Hood Politics so far in the reaction but I’m impressed with how much yall caught during the first listen. I’ve listened to this album for 10 years now and still catching stuff lol
SimplicitySims
2025-01-31 22:36:13 +0000 UTCThis is my first time actually listening to the whole album so I appreciate you guys. This album was really deep and inspiring.
Meka Tika
2025-01-31 22:36:11 +0000 UTCJust finished and wow BEAUTIFUL reaction! Y’all heard it at the time you were supposed to. That’s the beautiful thing about music, it lasts forever. Kendrick is a very special brother and so are yall.
AB
2025-01-31 22:35:39 +0000 UTCWhen yall cover section 80 it may not have the song "Spiteful Chant" on it, please 🙏 please 🙏 please 🙏 go to YouTube and listen to it! I guarantee that yall will love it especially since yall love his jazz instruments.
Mizzheaven83
2025-01-31 22:28:23 +0000 UTCThis album was fire all the way through. Yall missed the Sherane reference on For Sale
Mizzheaven83
2025-01-31 22:25:56 +0000 UTCMan I been waiting for this. This like Christmas came. I’ll be back with links for videos/live performances I think y’all should do to get an insight of what you’ll see at the Super Bowl.
Tanea Lighty
2025-01-31 22:15:51 +0000 UTCHe didn’t win the Pulitzer for this album. He won it for DAMN.
Tanea Lighty
2025-01-31 22:14:30 +0000 UTCfun fact, whitney is singing on the background on king kunta
Shanieh Howard
2025-01-31 21:56:34 +0000 UTCUh I’m only on the 1st song so far but Trey you ate that Wesley’s Theory breakdown! Yes, class is session!
AB
2025-01-31 21:15:08 +0000 UTCThere’s a reason he won a Pulitzer Prize for this album
Elizabeth Gardner
2025-01-31 21:03:50 +0000 UTCI can’t wait until you guys watch his live performances🔥❤️.
RM
2025-01-31 21:02:36 +0000 UTCFun fact the album was originally named To Pimp A Caterpillar aka “ 2pac” but Kendrick changed it to Butterfly
Kaejanae
2025-01-31 20:29:51 +0000 UTCYes!🎉
Jojojoana
2025-01-31 19:57:00 +0000 UTCyall gotta get into rapsody she’s so underrated
Kayla Dudley
2025-01-31 19:54:27 +0000 UTCYall was blown by this dick ain't free yall went right into king kunta
Mizzheaven83
2025-01-31 18:47:27 +0000 UTCI need u to go back and do Section 80!!
Mizzheaven83
2025-01-31 18:34:16 +0000 UTCsince you guys loved 4:44 i can’t wait until you get to Mr. Morale, the themes are very similar and the concert on prime is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Joanna
2025-01-31 18:25:59 +0000 UTCaaahhh yes!!! so excited for this and this journey. so funny that you said you were in class and learning 😂 i did a project on this album in college and felt the sameeee way. 💖
Joanna
2025-01-31 18:23:40 +0000 UTCThe entire album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
April G.
2025-01-31 18:17:00 +0000 UTCKing Kunta is 🔥🔥🔥
April G.
2025-01-31 18:16:33 +0000 UTCOMG IM SO EXCITED!! I’ve been waiting for this
Kaejanae
2025-01-31 18:11:28 +0000 UTCOh y’all serious 👏🏾 this album ain’t no joke 🔥😭
Grace
2025-01-31 18:09:25 +0000 UTC
