The song "The Response (Kendrick Diss)" by Uncle Murda is a diss track aimed at rapper Kendrick Lamar. The lyrics are a direct response to Kendrick's verse in Big Sean's song "Control," where he claims to be the "king" of rap and calls out several other rappers. Uncle Murda starts off the song acknowledging that people are getting offended and rushing to the studio to make diss records about Kendrick. However, he clarifies that he is not mad at Kendrick and believes that this competition is what the rap game needed. He goes on to say that if someone like Game or Snoop Dogg had made the claims that Kendrick did, he would be more upset. He also mentions that Jay-Z and Nas are still respected figures in the rap industry, questioning how Kendrick can claim to be the king in their presence. Uncle Murda then takes a shot at A$AP Rocky, claiming that he is hotter than both Kendrick and Game. He also criticizes those who don't hold Snoop accountable for his earlier comments, suggesting that this is why Kendrick is feeling confident. The rapper then implies that Kendrick is pretending to be something he's not, comparing him to 2Pac and alluding to his affiliation with Blood gang members. He also mentions his own status as the "King of Oakland" and references an incident involving 2 Chainz being robbed. Uncle Murda then shifts his focus to P Diddy (Puff Daddy), acknowledging his business acumen but implying that he is not sharing the wealth with others. He also mentions Drake's attempt to bring Mase back into the rap scene and criticizes Dr. Dre's past fashion choices. Finally, he asserts his position as a representative of Brooklyn, claiming the crown that he previously mentioned he and Fabolous were fighting for. Overall, the song is a direct response to Kendrick Lamar's claims of being the king and serves as a diss track, calling out various rappers and criticizing certain aspects of the rap industry.
