The Internet is still buzzing after hearing the now infamous Kendrick Lamar verse proclaimed himself the “King of New York” on Big Sean‘s new “Control” song.
It prompted quick reaction from NY Rappers like Joe Budden, Action Bronson, Prodigy and more.
“A Cali n*gga just said he’s the King of NY & u n*ggas so f*cking worried about your relationships, y’all make me sick.,” Budden tweeted August 13.
“@kendricklamar u my nigga 4 life bro…. But u gon learn today.” (Joe Budden’s Twitter)
Mobb Deep‘s Prodigy embraced Lamar taking a stand and giving himself the New York crown.
“N*GGA u aint LIT. u aint INFAMOUS. sit yo dumb a** down… @kendricklamar verse is dope. all u thirsty for fame a** n*ggas. Lol” (Prodigy’s Twitter)
Queens native Action Bronson pointed his finger at fellow New York rappers for letting Lamar feel confident enough to make the proclamation.
“If ur upset that a “West Coast” rapper claimed King of NY….. U CAN ONLY BE MAD AT URSELVES… U DID THIS.”
“I can’t even argue because according to the Radio, he is.”
“This is little kid sh*t. I only talk to fathers.”
“Hahahahahaha all of a sudden I should leave my bed and go to the studio hahahahahaha MOTHAF*CKA GO GET MY ALL MY PROJECTS THAT ARE OUT.”
“Hahahahahaha I got people DMing me asking if I’d like to be on a panel about this Kendrick verse…. He really is on top don’t hate hahaha” (Action Bronson’s Twitter)
New York rap veteran Talib Kweli singled Lamar’s words as a wake-up to local rappers.
“Y’all new NY rappers ready to stop rapping like y’all from down south yet? #kingofny”
“I’m sayin, get money. But don’t be all in your feelings when someone come for your spot if you ain’t held your spot down. I love this game!”
“Anybody who think I’m dissing the south is simple minded AF. Shouts to Outkast, TIP, Face, KillaMike Etc Real recognize real #ogsh*t” (Talib Kweli’s Twitter)
UGK’s Bun B even weighed-in with a reaction to Lamar’s bars.
“Every rapper is supposed to feel like Kendrick feels as far as wanting to murder n*ggas on the mic. That’s why I wrote my “Murder” verse.” (Bun B’s Twitter)
