Kendrick Lamar Is A Rap Olympian | "Rigamortis" Is A Technical Flex And We Love It | Section 80
In this episode of Hazed Reactions, Katie reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s “Rigamortis”, one of the most technically impressive and competitive tracks in his catalog; and we’re joined by Robert, making his official introduction to the channel as a new Hazed reactor.
We kick things off by listening to one of Robert’s own raps from the 2016 “Gone” Challenge, giving context to his background with writing, breath control, rhyme schemes, and performance. From there, we break down why “Rigamortis” was the perfect Kendrick song to highlight pure technical ability.
This episode focuses less on emotional storytelling and more on skill, speed, and craft — showing Katie just how deep Kendrick Lamar’s bag really is. We talk about:
Why hip hop is a competitive sport
Kendrick’s insane rapping speed and breath patterns
Inner rhyming vs end rhyming
How breath control shapes flow and delivery
Why “Rigamortis” is a full-on peacock moment for Kendrick
If you love technical rap, lyrical breakdowns, or watching someone experience elite-level hip hop skill for the first time, this episode is for you.
And if this is your first time meeting Robert welcome him to Hazed Reactions in the comments 👋
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CHAPTERS:
HEY FRIENDS - 0:00
ROBERT'S SO GONE CHALLENGE - 02:26
RIGAMORTOUS IS A TECHNICAL FLEX - 05:24
HIP HOP AT ITS CORE - 08:25
LYRIC REACTION BEGINS - 12:00
INITIAL THOUGHTS - 13:34
HIP HOP IS A COMPETETIVE SPORT - 16:26
SPEED REACTION BEGINS - 22:42
LETS DISCUSS BREATH PATTERNS - 23:45
KENDRICK'S MF DOOM MOMENT - 26:50
BARS ON BARS ON BARS - 28:12
ARE YOU READY FOR... EPISODE 2? - 30:18