Ice-T has high praise for Kendrick Lamar following his “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends” concert. The iconic emcee took to Instagram on Saturday (June 22), sharing a picture from the show honoring Nipsey Hussle’s legacy.
During his post, Ice-T lauded Lamar for his concert and seemingly fostering a “potential gang truce.” He likened this achievement to a monumental breakthrough. “A Potential Gang Truce in LA is like a Cure for Cancer for us,” Ice-T wrote. “Extreme Respect to @kendricklamar.”
Ice-T Praises Unity By Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar didn’t take the moment lightly either. After performing “Not Like Us” for the fifth time, he gathered family and friends—including rival gangs—on stage for a family portrait. He addressed the crowd, visibly moved by the occasion.
“This sht making me emotional. We been fked up since Nipsey died. We been fked up since Kobe died. This is unity at its finest,” Lamar shared. “We done lost a lot of homies to this music sht, to this street sht. For all of us to be together on stage, that sht is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers.”
Snoop Dogg also recognized Lamar’s efforts. Broadcasting live from Canada, Snoop praised the unifying event. “Sending a big shout-out to K. Dot and all the homies from the West that stood together unified, organized in peace [and] love,” Snoop said. “That was fun to watch. Beautiful to see all my peoples come together… K. Dot, you are the King of the West. That’s the kind of sh*t kings do, we unite.”
A Milestone for the West Coast
Fans on social media echoed Ice-T’s sentiments about Lamar, celebrating the event’s success. One fan commented, “Your song Gotta Lotta Love, tried uniting the colours and gangs, should’ve worked too.” Another added, “Hell yes extremely awesome I love compromise and coexistence that’s beautiful.”
Lamar’s concert also featured a lineup of West Coast stars, including Dr. Dre, Tyler, the Creator, and Ab-Soul. Reflecting on the significance of the evening, Lamar stated, “We done lost a lot of homies to this music sht, to this street sht. For all of us to be together on stage, that sh*t is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers.”
In closing the night, Lamar’s message was clear: unity and respect for the West Coast’s legacy. His performance of “Not Like Us” multiple times underscored this, asking the crowd, “Y’all ain’t gonna let anyone disrespect the West Coast, huh? Oh, y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock and imitate our legends, huh?”
Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends” was more than a concert; it was a historic moment for unity and peace. Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and fans alike recognized the importance of this event, marking a hopeful step forward for Los Angeles.