Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Sparks Conversation as Andrew Schulz’s Comments Resurface

Fans of rapper Kendrick Lamar are actively engaging in discussions surrounding the surprise release of his new album on Friday. The album, which includes the track «wacced out murals,» features lyrics that have drawn significant attention and sparked conversation. On this particular track, Lamar addresses the issue of respecting Black women by stating, «Don’t let no white comedian talk about no Black women—that’s law.»

While Kendrick Lamar does not mention anyone by name, listeners have speculated that his lyrics allude to Andrew Schulz and the hosts of the ShxtsNGigs podcast. This speculation arises following a controversial discussion on Schulz’s podcast involving British podcasters James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu. The conversation centered on the «Black Girlfriend Effect,» a TikTok trend that humorously explores how non-Black men supposedly change their appearance when they date Black women.

During the podcast, Duncan joked about men adopting new styles after dating Black women, and Schulz interjected with stereotypical remarks, including references to the «angry Black woman» trope. Schulz commented, «They shave their hair because they start losing it from being so stressed, being around this Black girl that’s complaining about sh-t all the f-cking time,» while laughing. His comments provoked a backlash for reinforcing negative stereotypes.

Duncan and Dawodu faced criticism for their lack of response to Schulz’s comments, with fans accusing them of failing to stand up for Black women. Following the backlash, the duo issued an apology, admitting they should have addressed the offensive remarks at the time. Schulz, however, defended his comments and shifted responsibility to the ShxtsNGigs team, claiming their producer did not identify the segment as inappropriate for editing.

Amidst ongoing discussions, fans have taken to social media to connect Kendrick’s lyrics with Schulz’s contentious podcast appearance. There has been widespread speculation regarding whether Kendrick’s lyrics are a direct response to Schulz’s prior comments.

This situation has reignited conversations about the portrayal of Black women in media and the responsibilities of public figures to challenge prejudiced narratives. Kendrick Lamar’s decision to include such pointed commentary in his lyrics emphasizes the enduring relevance of these issues and continues to provoke dialogue among his audience.