Kendrick Lamar Names “Hardest” Rapper In The Game

Kendrick Lamar dominated the Hip-Hop conversation in 2024, but he’s crowning another MC the “hardest” in the game.

On Thursday (October 17), Lamar dedicated a rare social media post to show love to Doechii, the first female rapper signed to his former label, Top Dawg Entertainment.

He took to his Instagram Stories to share the artwork for Doechii’s latest project, the critically acclaimed mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal.

“the hardest out,” he wrote before adding an alligator emoji.

Doechii graciously received Kendrick Lamar’s praise, resharing his post and returning the favor. “Thank you Dot,” she wrote. “You the greatest.”

In a follow-up post, she added, “Getting your flowers while you can still smell them >>>.”

Doechii also shared an amusing reaction on TikTok.

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♬ original sound – Doechii

Despite the Kendrick Lamar co-sign, Doechii believes there’s work to be done before she can hop on a track with the PgLang co-founder.

During an appearance on the “Joe Budden Podcast” last month, Budden asked Doechii if she “expected” Kendrick Lamar to appear on her recent mixtape.

Doechii admitted that she would love to collaborate with K. Dot in the future, but she’s not quite ready for the opportunity.

“I’ma say this,” she replied. “I don’t assume anything and I also don’t feel entitled to a Kendrick feature but I would absolutely love that. That’s the goal. I’m sure that like, for my debut project, eventually I’m gonna ask Top if he could ask Kendrick, or ask Kendrick myself and see what comes from that.”

However, Doechii added, “But I’ma be real. I don’t think I have the record right now for that opportunity. I think I would have to come a certain way and I don’t think I’m ready for it.”

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Meanwhile, Doechii linked up with Genius to break down one of the standout tracks from her mixtape, “Denial Is A River.”