Kendrick Lamar mentions Lionel Messi and Neymar in his latest track ‘The Hillbillies’ with Baby Keem, showcasing a friendly connection between these talented individuals.
Kendrick Lamar has mentioned the Paris Saint-Germain pair of Lionel Messi and Neymar in his latest track ‘The Hillbillies’ with Baby Keem. Additionally, Lamar visited Parc des Princes in October, where both Messi and Neymar scored in an exciting 4-3 victory. In the song, the rapper draws comparisons between himself and these talented South American stars.
What occurred? The hip-hop duo visited the Parc des Princes during a Ligue 1 match in October, where Paris Saint-Germain faced Troyes. In an impressive comeback, the Parisians secured a thrilling 4-3 victory, with Messi scoring a remarkable goal from outside the box and then assisting Neymar.
Kendrick Lamar’s exposure to European football is evident in his latest track, ‘The Hillbillies,’ which primarily focuses on topics like women, designer clothes, and portraying himself and Keem as self-made millionaires. The song maintains a lighthearted tone throughout its three-minute music video, with Lamar and Keem frequently comparing themselves to Messi and Neymar.
Keem expresses in one of his verses: “Critics claim I’ve lost my way, my principles, but I’d rather not, Messi is about to make a significant impact.”
Later, Kendrick continues with a line about Neymar, Messi’s teammate at PSG: “I’ll pass you to Neymar, he’s got time for your bestie, girl.”
THE WIDER PERSPECTIVE: Lamar and Keem have previously collaborated on successful tracks like Nile and the Grammy award-winning Family Ties. Their latest single release is already gaining immense popularity among fans and has quickly climbed the ranks on the Genius Top Songs chart.
WHAT’S NEXT? Messi has already led PSG to clinch the Ligue 1 title, and he will return to action against Clermont Foot on Saturday at the Parc des Princes for the final matchday of the 2022-23 season. Neymar, however, won’t be able to participate due to an ankle injury he sustained in February, which ended his season prematurely.
