Its amazing artistry, great writing, he said.

Kendrick obviously has been successful with the organization, so I dont see any reason why it couldnt be.

He wasnt particularly jarred by the content of the song, whose biggest bars accused Drake of pursuing minors.

Watts, CA - June 22: Kendrick Lamar dances during the music video shoot for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens  on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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I think the voting members of the academy appreciate greatness, he reasoned.

They appreciate whats hot, whats going on.

Thats a relevant record thats impacting on so many levels.

So much creativity and talent.

I like to believe that the academy members recognize that and vote appropriately.