In a twist of fate straight out of a dramatic movie scene, Kendrick Lamar’s close associate, Lil L, once pulled a gun on a young Tyler, The Creator. This unlikely moment in hip hop lore dates back to when Tyler was merely 14 years old, as revealed in a resurfaced Instagram post.
The story emerged from a resurfaced Instagram post shared by Lil L, a rapper linked closely with Kendrick Lamar. The post included pictures of Lil L alongside Tyler, The Creator, back in a studio session. This nostalgic moment sparked a memory shared by Jason Martin, formerly known as Problem, who reminded Lil L of a much more intense encounter they had over a decade ago.
In a series of direct messages, Martin jogged Lil L’s memory, saying, “That’s the guy you pulled a gun out on back then lol. He was just a kid.” The revelation left Lil L in disbelief, exclaiming, “U serious? No way.” Martin continued, “At that time he was just a 14-year-old kid I was doing a favor for… Swear to God.”
Curiously, neither Kendrick Lamar nor Tyler, The Creator, have ever commented publicly on this eyebrow-raising incident, leaving many to wonder what led to this extreme measure. Despite the dramatic past, the two have shown mutual respect in their professional journeys.
Meanwhile, Tyler, The Creator recently paid homage to Kendrick by remixing a track titled “Hey Now,” initially a fan request. Dropping the remix on Christmas, Tyler added his unique flair, renaming it “That Guy.” This gesture highlighted the camaraderie and mutual respect shared between the two despite any past controversies.
Even reflecting on his unexpected performance at Kendrick’s landmark Pop Out concert, Tyler mentioned the collaboration in his lyrics: “Lil Bunny Hop out, you seen me at the Pop Out / Pandemonium screaming like they brought ‘Pac out.” Tyler further highlighted his success, rapping about his latest album, ‘Chromakopia’, and its remarkable achievements right on his festive remix.
This episode from the vault of hip hop history is a reminder of how unpredictable life can be. From a startling childhood encounter to becoming titans of the music industry, Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator show that past incidents don’t define future success. Their story is one of growth, mutual respect, and enduring legacies.
