In case you’re wondering what Mr. Folarin has to say about getting name checked in Kendrick’s latest verse that some interpret as a diss– but we label it a call to action to make the genre of hip hop better — he’s not the least bit insulted. He’s actually taking it as a compliment:
He told Rolling Out today:
Kendrick is a phenomenal rapper. It was a great verse from Kendrick. But I think people are taking it the wrong way. He said my name and a few other names and also said he was the best rapper. I say that I’m the best rapper in every song I’m on, I just don’t call out names. He just did it a different way.
It just hasn’t happened that way in a long time. Those type of records usually come from the bitter rapper who has had his time pass. Since it hasn’t been done by anyone in their prime, it felt shocking. Kendrick gave you a good verse and just named rappers while doing it. Every rapper brags in their own way. He took the position of, ‘whoever is standing in my way, I’m going to do something to you.’
I thank him for mentioning me in that category. I may have felt a certain way if he didn’t mention me. He mentioned the rapper [Drake] who is going to sell the most records this year, and he mentioned the rapper who has sold the most records thus far in 2013. I think I’m in good company.
Now that you’ve got the giist, click here for the rest of what Wale’s response.
Source: TheYBF
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