The verdict is in! Snoop Dogg has declared Kendrick Lamar the “King of the West” following a star-studded Juneteenth event. On Tuesday, the Humble hitmaker took the stage at The Pop Out: Ken & Friends, held in Los Angeles. The 37-year-old rapper’s passionate performance and heartwarming display of unity left fans and fellow artists in awe. The 52-year-old rap legend heaped praise on Lamar on Instagram on Friday.
Snoop Dogg crowns Kendrick Lamar ‘King’
Snoop gave a big shout-out to Lamar for his latest concert, where he not only performed Not Like Us live for the first time but played it five times. In an Instagram Live from Canada, Snoop greeted his fans saying, “Good morning big Snoop Dogg coming live from Canada.”
He added: “A huge thank you to K-Dot and all our friends across the West who stood together, united, and peacefully.” [and] Love.” The DNA crooner’s explosive performance at The Pop Out serves as a vindication in his acrimonious feud with Drake.
“It was beautiful, it was fun to watch. It was beautiful to see all my people come together. And K. Dot… you’re the king of the west, that’s what f**king kings do. We unite, we bring our people together,” the Drop It Like It’s Hot rapper said.
During the spectacular event held at the Kia Forum, Lamar brought together all 25 artists as a nod to the West Coast rap fraternity. Those in attendance included Tyler, The Creator, YG, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy and Dr. Dre. When they all gathered on stage, Lamar instructed them to chant “One West!”
“It’s unity, y’all don’t know man,” the Swimming Pool rapper said. “Everybody’s sons have been martyred, but we’re right here, celebrating them all right now, it’s all special,” he added.
