Kendrick Lamar Performance Transcript

Introductory Lyrics

• "I am reincarnated" - Opening phrase
• Mention of activities: stargazing, waking up looking for broccoli
• Reference to Kamasi (saxophonist Kamasi Washington)
• Owns intellectual property
• Assertive playing on "get off at my feet"

Interaction and Performance Dynamics

• [Tommy the Clown] asks for password: "I see dead people."
• Entry denied initially, then blows whistle to signal start

Lyrics Analysis (Main Segment)

• Beat by Mustard
• Image of dominance, comparing himself to Deebo (character from 'Friday')
• Aggressive, vivid language: man down, nail to the cross
• Criticism of industry and peers
• Call-out culture: addressing Drake, referencing inappropriate conduct
• Certified boogeyman, asserts himself as a top figure
• Continuous challenges to other rappers and figures
• Multiple references to real-life events: DeRoz's release, Wayne's jail time
• Mocking OVO (Drake's label)

Outro and Crowd Interaction

• References to historical slavery and systemic issues
• Callouts to rappers like Future, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Thug, and 2 Chainz for authenticity
• Terming some as colonizers
• God's plan, suggesting divine intervention revealing the truth

Audience Participation

• Encouragement for the crowd: "Freaky-ass nigga, he a 69 God"
• Crowd responses: Cheering, repeating lyrics, interactive movements

Concluding Remarks

• Emphasis on unity and friendship
• Directs the crowd in movements and chants

[MUSIC ENDS]

Final Crowd Interaction

• Post-performance excitement
• Crowd asks for encore
• Man on loudspeaker coordinates the crowd for further activities