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The Best Responses To Kendrick Lamar's Epic Verse

The Best Responses to Kendrick Lamar's Epic Verse
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Oh, it's on.

Big Sean's album "Hall of Fame" doesn't drop until August 27, but the rapper already got upstaged on his own track, "Control." The leaked song features contributing verses by Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica, but the spotlight is arguably on Lamar.

Understandably so: Kendrick goes on full blast, crowning himself the "King of New York" (mind you, he hails from Compton) and name-checking several leaders in the game. In a sample lyric, Lamar attests, "I got love for you all but I'm tryna murder you ..."

The rapper cites celebrities all over the map -- everyone from Phil Jackson to Lindsay Lohan, famous Brits Paul McCartney and Sean Connery, and rappers including Wale, Pusha T, Mac Miller, Drake and Tyler the Creator.

This competitive challenge hasn't gone unnoticed. Both unmentioned and dissed rappers are posting their responses to the track. Memes are popping up at the speed of light. Some unlikely stars are even throwing in their two cents.

Check out the social media storm swirling around the rapper hours after the song's release.

B.o.B. is not pleased.

#siegemagazine [Singles] B.o.B. - "How 2 Rap (Kendrick Lamar Response)" http://t.co/ACZQzVW4FR

— Siege ENT Magazine (@SIEGEMAGAZINE) August 14, 2013

Anna Kendrick is ready to throw down!

So "Kendrick" is trending worldwide. I can only assume this is because of my ongoing feud with @zachbraff #ThisRapGame #GreatestAlive

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) August 13, 2013

Kobe Bryant is lost.

Somebody fill me in on the @kendricklamar verse plz

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 14, 2013

He threw down the gauntlet. #challengesgiven #challengestaken #everythingscompetition.

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 14, 2013


Nicky Hilton wants words from the president.

I'm waiting for Obama's response to Kendrick Lamar's verse.

— Nicky Rothschild (@NickyHilton) August 14, 2013

Some wise words from the legendary coach.

@kendricklamar it’s okay to be cocky and sure, but we all need somebody to lean on. Let’s just call it mentoring.

— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) August 13, 2013

Steve Aoki gives his approval.

wow @kendricklamar killin the game!!

— Be Somebody Aoki (@steveaoki) August 14, 2013

Funk Master Flex gives us important insight from Michael Lohan.

LMAO! Lindsay Lohan's DAD Responds To Kendrick Lamar's Verse - http://t.co/HHRsMZgYue #IFWT

— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkmasterflex) August 14, 2013

Comedian Rob Delaney makes peace.

.@kendricklamar Good call not "dissing" (showing me disrespect) on your new CD. Drake'll tell you that's a one way ticket to Sad Face City.

— rob delaney (@robdelaney) August 14, 2013

Chuck D has nothing but respect.

They can say what they want about @kendricklamar but I seen this kid smash stages on Earth.Aint lazy.Works the songs LIVE better than studio

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) August 14, 2013

The same goes for Russell Simmons.

gotta say this again...this Kendrick Lamar verse on #Control is an instant classic... http://t.co/aiNhiEnJxT

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) August 14, 2013

Meek Mill posts his reply. Listen at your own risk.

Must Listen RT @SpikeEskin: ICYMI: I had Meek Mill in earlier, and he gave his reaction to the Kendrick Lamar song | http://t.co/oVaCKrp1da

— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) August 14, 2013

J. Cole speaks the truth.

Kendrick Lamar's the truth. But y'all gotta read between the lines. He didn't diss anybody he mentioned, he dissed everyone he didn't.

— Stay Chill (@stay_chiIl) August 13, 2013

Patton Oswalt ... ain't nobody got time for another fight.

Anyone know if @kendricklamar called me out? I'm not up for another feud.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 13, 2013

Missy Elliott gives props.

@DaRealMonieLove @Kendricklamar has Forced rap artist to have 2 be Lyrical and have substance again! This was so needed! Thanks Kendrick!

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 13, 2013

LeBron James gets hyped for once.

This is real hip hop at his best! @kendricklamar boxed em into a corner. We going crazy over here people!!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 13, 2013

"Jersey Shore" guido Vinny Guadagnino weighs on what's key -- he's fresh out of Nutella.

Kendrick didn't diss anyone he said he's trying to be better than everyone else as he should ....in other news I'm out of Nutella.Goodnight

— Vinny Guadagnino (@VINNYGUADAGNINO) August 14, 2013

And last but certainly not least, Diddy blesses us this gem.

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