Future’s “Mask Off” is already the biggest solo hit of his career, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and he’s doubling down on the song’s success with a new remix featuring Kendrick Lamar. The song is produced by Future’s frequent collaborator Metro Boomin, and premiered on Power 105’s The Breakfast Club.
On his verse, Kendrick raps about finding success while staying true to his musical roots:
How y'all let a conscious nigga go commercial
While only makin' conscious albums?
How y'all let the braids on TV?
How y'all let the hood at the table?
How y'all don’t even know how to rate him?
Niggas lookin' like I’m a create-a-player
Everybody who didn’t pay respect
Gotta ‘fess up now and pay your debt
Later on, he name-checks Prince and TDE President Dave Free:
I done fucked so much I’m retired (Swear to God)
I’m ‘bout to live my life through Dave Free (Swear to God)
She said she broke down when Prince died (It’s alright)
Bitch my hair down, Prince live through me (I am Prince)
Kendrick and Future previously worked together on Mike WiLL Made-It’s 2014 song “Buy the World” and Black Hippy’s remix of Future’s early hit “U.O.E.N.O.” Kendrick also brought out Future to perform “Mask Off” at Coachella this year.
You can read all the lyrics to Future & Kendrick Lamar’s “Mask Off” remix on Genius now.
