"He don't got good credit": Fans react to Playboi Carti featuring A$AP Relli latest Instagram post with Kendrick Lamar diss verse on him in background music

Fans react to Playboi Carti featuring A$AP Relli latest Instagram post with Kendrick Lamar diss verse on him in background music (Image via Getty)
Fans react to Playboi Carti featuring A$AP Relli latest Instagram post with Kendrick Lamar diss verse on him in background music (Image via Getty)

Playboi Carti is in the spotlight after posting an Instagram video with a Kendrick Lamar verse playing in the background, seemingly directed at A$AP Relli. This drove a conversation among fans and hip-hoppers of supposed industry tensions, asking what Carti could have meant with his post.

The fact that Kendrick Lamar is known to address things openly in his tracks makes fans question whether the diss was intended or whether Carti was simply up to something else. A$AP Relli hasn't yet publicly responded to this whole situation.

The post has caused a stir on social media. Some fans think that it was a well-calculated move, while others say that it was just poking light-hearted fun at Relli. Many fans took to social media to express their views about the incident.

"He don’t got good credit' said a fan on X
"A$AP camp really in shambles everybody hate eachother" said another fan
"I never thought I'd see the day Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti had a song together let alone 3 and I can't lie they gave us some" said a fan
"This that love kendrick was talking about spreading after he put out Not Like Us" said another fan
"Such a cold line" remarked a fan

What did Playboi Carti post on Instagram?

The video, which Playboi Carti posted on his Instagram, had a verse from Kendrick Lamar playing in the background that seemed to have some lines relating to A$AP Relli. In the video, Carti seemed relaxed, making some people take it as if he was throwing in a subtle jab at Relli.

The post timing was perfect. It came just after Lamar had dropped his song with the alleged diss. People had connected the dots and speculated that Carti's post was an attempt to drive home the point made in Lamar's verse.

Carti didn't say one word to confirm the intention behind his post, but the video content and timing could make even the most naive fans certain that it was aimed at A$AP Relli. The lack of confirmation, therefore, only turned into more online conversations.

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What was Kendrick Lamar's verse about?

In the verse used in Carti's video, Kendrick Lamar has generally been perceived to dis A$AP Relli; said lines are assumed to be satirical of Relli's recent participation in disputes with other people. Lamar's verse diverted the speculation around the disputes among rappers in hip-hop.

While he has sidestepped the issue of what he would like to say about Relli outside of his music, fans think this line was deliberately executed and contained Lamar's feelings toward him.

Some fans believe that Lamar's lines were in service of his storytelling, while others feel this was a blatant diss to Relli. Either way, the verse got some serious buzz. Thanks to the post from Carti.

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How has A$AP Relli responded?

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Thus far, A$AP Relli has not spoken on Playboi Carti's post or Lamar's verse. Fans of the artist believe he might go for a musical response, though some think he might just let it slide. Relli's non-response only leaves fans guessing as to what he is going to be doing next.

Some see this as an opportunity to make a statement, while others think he might bother to release a track concerning the diss. Since hip-hop beefs are unpredictable, Relli might reply with a range of possibilities.

Observers are still on the lookout for updates. Regardless of whether Relli reacts directly or indirectly, his next move could influence how the situation unfolds.

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Playboi Carti's Instagram post of Kendrick Lamar's diss verse against A$AP Relli has ignited online debate. The timing and nature of the post imply that Carti wanted to bring attention to Lamar's comments. Although Relli has not responded yet, fans are split on how this drama will play out.

This event draws attention to the existing tensions and intricacies of the hip-hop community. As supporters await possible reactions, the post remains at the center of discussion on social media.

Edited by Debanjana
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