Kanye West Thinks Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator Are ‘Overrated’ Amid Incest Confession With Cousin

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In a recent social media outburst last Wednesday, I found myself wading into the rap arena, expressing some strong opinions about Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator. This comes hot on the heels of some personal revelations I made in my song X, where I admitted to a troubling past with my now-imprisoned cousin.

Currently residing in Spain, the rapper unexpectedly posted a string of comments on social media, praising not only his own peers but also criticizing their lyrical prowess. Kanye West took to task Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator, labeling them as overhyped, while admiring Lil Wayne’s songwriting skills.

As a die-hard fan, let me share one of my favorite Tyler The Creator’s verses and one powerful line from Kendrick Lamar that I genuinely envy: “Instead of ‘Name one good Tyler The Creator bar’, let me highlight a verse I admire by him: ‘I’m a king, I don’t need to rule the world, just my heart.’ And when it comes to Kendrick, there’s a line that makes me go ‘wish I had said that’: ‘I’m from Compton, still I’ma sky high.’ These bars truly resonate with me.

West criticized fans for struggling to recall a single timeless lyric from Lamar or Tyler, suggesting that these artists haven’t crafted lyrics of the caliber that other artists aspire to write. He found their rhymes inferior to those of Lil Wayne, whom he believes possesses superior verses and an extensive catalog of work.

“Broooo Kendrick Lamar can not rap,” he wrote.

In simpler terms, “Wayne has significantly more ‘life bars’ than I do, I have more bars than Kendrick, and there’s a line I wish I had said that Kendrick didn’t say. In my opinion, Kendrick and Tyler are overrated artists. I think their raps are about equal, but I added to my criticism by requesting additional security.

Continuing with his critique, West asserted that Lamar and Tyler’s rhymes didn’t resonate personally with him. He even questioned their artistic stature, implying that their lyrical abilities were ordinary at best, and in a joking manner, advised them to “request additional security.

Previously, West has taken aim at Kendrick Lamar on more than one occasion. In early January, he spoke critically of their 2016 collaboration “No More Parties in LA,” claiming that he outshone Lamar in that track. This remark was made approximately a month after Playboi Carti chose Lamar for multiple songs on his latest album, seemingly excluding Ye from the project entirely.

It appears that the issue between Tyler and Kanye West isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Previously, Kanye had criticized Tyler’s musical background, suggesting he hasn’t produced a standout song. Additionally, Kanye accused Tyler of imitating his own style.

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2025-04-25 16:52