Kanye West criticized Kendrick Lamar’s role in Playboi Carti’s new MUSIC album on March 14, 2025, despite producing a track himself. Ye’s X post stirred buzz around the Kanye West Kendrick Lamar feud, just as the long-awaited release dropped.
Ye tweeted in all caps, “I DON’T LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC… I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM.” Lamar features on three songs—“Good Credit,” “Mojo Jojo,” and West-produced “Backdoor”—joining stars like Future and Travis Scott. This clash follows Ye’s prior praise of Lamar’s rap skills.
I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC
HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM
— ye (@kanyewest) March 14, 2025MUSIC, Carti’s first album since 2020’s chart-topping Whole Lotta Red, was delayed from midnight to 4 a.m. ET. The Kanye West Kendrick Lamar tension adds intrigue to its star-studded lineup, with no response from Carti or Lamar’s camps yet.
What’s Next for Carti
After the release, Carti headlines Rolling Loud California this weekend and joins The Weeknd’s stadium tour. The Kanye West Kendrick Lamar spat amplifies anticipation for MUSIC’s impact on hip-hop’s 2025 landscape.
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This Kanye West-Kendrick Lamar rift highlights creative clashes among rap giants. As music gains traction, Ye’s outburst could shape fan reactions and the album’s narrative.
