Kendrick Lamar has metaphorically played the perfect game of chess with his verse off “Control.” Just about every rapper has responded either through Twitter or in conversation. We give props to Joell Ortiz for being the first to lay down a freestyle, but now others have stepped up to challenge K.Dot’s claims.
Which rebuttal is the best? Respond below
Rappers debate Kendrick's "Control" verse:
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