Shade or No Shade, Isaiah Rashad?
Isaiah Rashad spoke up on the Breakfast Club after news spread of Kendrick Lamar’s departure from Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) following his forthcoming album. Rashad immediately had to clear the air after fans took his tweet the wrong way.
The allegedly shady tweet:
“Everybody emotional. U not that special. Quit embarrassing us,” Rashad tweeted.
Charlamagne Tha God quickly asked Rashad to clarify and he promptly responded.
“I learned about Kendrick leaving TDE after people accused me of dissing him,” Rashad explained. “On Saturday, while on my way to my kid’s birthday party and having a small argument with her mom, I couldn’t express my thoughts freely. So, I briefly mentioned it on Twitter, but then realized that people were watching me, so I deleted it. It wasn’t specifically about him, but I realized it could hurt someone.”
Kendrick’s Announcement
Lamar’s departure from TDE shocked fans and the industry, but apparently the Compton native is ready to move on. That decision did not happen overnight, but after deep thought and meditation. In typical Kendrick fashion, his announcement included his version of paying respect where it is due.
“As I work on my last album with TDE, I’m filled with joy for being part of this influential journey for 17 years. The challenges. The achievements. And above all, the bond between us. May the Most High keep using Top Dawg to support authentic artists. As I follow my life’s purpose,” Lamar said.
Fans were certain that Kendrick was loyal to the label, yet Anthony Tiffith, CEO of TDE, confirmed the news. Despite some fans’ disappointment and anticipation for new music, Tiffith urged fans to celebrate Kendrick and his accomplishments.
All in all, Isaiah Rashad was not throwing any shade. He was just as surprised as everyone else.
