Kendrick Lamar's 'Humble' Encourages Competition Between He and His Peers

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With the second installment of what fans are calling a Big Sean diss track, Kendrick Lamar's "Humble," seems to be encouraging competition in hip-hop.

The first move he ever-made in waging a competitive war among his peers was with his "Control" verse. After taking on Drake without a response with a BET freestyle years ago, Lamar is now taking aim at Sean.

In "Humble," Lamar uses Sean's phrases "lil b*tch" and mimicked Sean's "Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay" with multiple "hold ups." Let's remind everyone that Lamar initially said he had love for all of the rappers that he mentioned, however, he seems to be getting a little more forceful these days.

No one has ever quite tried to dismantle Lamar in anyway and that could be part of the frustration in this new track.

Lamar could be tired of everyone claiming how good they are but never stepping up when he initiates a challenge. Big Sean is a highly accomplished artist in his own sense, if he does decide to engage in a lyrical war with Lamar, he would be the first of his peers to do so.

We'll wait on that. In the meantime, check out Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" music video below.

Kendrick Lamar's "Humble"