The video for “Squabble Up” mentions cultural icons and details from the rapper’s home region
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Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the unexpected release of the album “GNX” last Friday (11/22) and, this Monday (11/25), he released the first video from the album, “Squabble Up.” Filled with visual references, the video pays homage to the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles and local culture.
In the clip, Lamar appears dancing in a blue jacket and cap, next to a sign removed from Highway 105. The choreography, created by Charm La’Donna, features dancers and elements that refer to West Coast culture, such as movements typical of Compton gangs.
References to classic hip-hop
Among the references, a scene inspired by the cover of the album “Power” (1988), by Ice T, stands out, which shows a woman in a white bathing suit, holding a rifle, exactly like in the original illustration. Ice T reacted to the clip on X (formerly Twitter), writing “Respect” and adding a crown emoji.
The Calmatic-directed clip also references other notable albums, such as Nate Dogg’s “G-Funk Classics” and Isaac Hayes’ “Black Moses,” as well as including the scene from the band The Next Movement (1999) video Roots and mention the film “Danger to Society” (1993) and the program “Soul Train” (1971-2006), which appears via reference to the painting Scramble Board.
Respect! @kendricklamar 👑 https://t.co/jj5juB3ysm
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) November 25, 2024
Source: Terra
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