Ab-Soul took time to salute his Black Hippy peer by revisiting the pivotal point in the career life of Lamar. In a widely circulated photo, Ab-Soul is seen posing in front of an image capturing Kendrick’s iconic 2016 Grammy performance, where Lamar performed in a jail cell setup. Highlighting his allegiance to Top Dawg Entertainment with a prominent tattoo, Ab-Soul also donned a Tupac t-shirt in the photo. This attire choice has sparked speculation among fans about whether it was a subtle reference to Kendrick’s rivalry with Drake or simply a coincidental nod.
The photo is receiving many good vibes from fans across social media platform X, especially after Kendrick and Ab-Soul reunited at Lamar's "Pop Out" show in June. The Los Angeles event was the first time that Kendrick performed those diss tracks against Drake, calling on Ab-Soul for "6:16 In LA." Ab-Soul has backed up his friend Kendrick throughout this feud, though recently, he insinuated that Drake could be redeemed, stating on Twitter, "If Drake is the MC I imagine he can be. Redemption is not off the table," leaving his followers in the dark about what that truly meant.
The recent tribute by Ab-Soul to Kendrick Lamar rounds up the outfit as he keeps the fans and every other onlooker alike buzzing. As the music world sits in silence, waiting for releases from both of these artists, this picture acts as a time capsule for the lasting impact of both on the hip-hop world and their continued respect for each other. And don't forget how the Drake and Kendrick beef first had its seeds planted from Kendrick's verse on Big Sean's 2013 track "Control". There's rumors that Kendrick's name-dropping on that track actually spawned from influence hearing this song from Ab-Soul from the same year.
Investing in Ab-Soul & Kendrick Lamar Music Royalties
Royalty Exchange is known as the leading platform for investors interested in earning from music royalties. In February 2021, royalties from the legendary Ab-Soul and Kendrick track "Illuminate" were sold in a catalog listing to an investor for just $17,000. The catalog that was bought by the investor also includes songs from artists such as JID and Logic.
Since acquiring it just about 3 years ago, the buyer has earned $8,500, close to a 50% yield already. This is a life of rights deal meaning this investor will continue to earn from this catalog forever unless they accept an offer from another buyer on the secondary market. Considering how much the recent feud between Drake and Kendrick has picked up streaming from Kendrick's entire catalog this looks to be one of the most profitable catalog deals on Royalty Exchange.
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