.@kendricklamar's video for "The Heart Part 5" is filled with a ton of deep messages you might miss the first time around. Ahead, we broke down major Easter eggs in the video that deserve a deeper dive. 👀 (1/7)
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"The Heart Part 5" uses an easily identifiable sample of Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" single. Similar to the classic song, the lyrics from @kendricklamar's track allude to giving love and wanting it to be reciprocated, too. 📷: Getty (2/7)
@kendricklamar dedicates his second verse on "The Heart Part 5" to speaking from the perspectives of O.J. Simpson, Kanye West, and Jussie Smollett, who all have histories that are rife with controversy. 📷: Getty (3/7)
.@kendricklamar's use of Will Smith's deepfake matches up to lyrics that allude to the motive behind the actor slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 #Oscars. 📷: Getty (4/7)
"Reflectin' on my life and what I done / Paid dues, made rules, change outta love," @kendricklamar raps as a nod to @kobebryant's outstanding @NBA achievements and contributions to the sports world. 🏀 📷: Getty (5/7)
The majority of the third verse is a tribute to @NipseyHussle, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his legacy as a community leader. Hussle's deepfake addresses the late rapper's killer, leaves messages to his fans and family, and expresses what he meant to the world. 📷: Getty (6/7)
Check out more of the hidden Easter eggs and references in the "Heart Part 5" video here 👀: (7/7)
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