HRJR's Life Lesson ...

As the whole Kendrick Lamar thing begins to wind down, I have just ONE question ... Why or rather, how is it that dudes who don't have any F'n chance of being the "King of New York" are the ones who have a problem with him saying that's how he wants to see himself?

You see (here's where I sneak the lesson in on ya), when you see yourself bigger than other people see themselves, they will not rise to meet you where you see yourself. Instead, they will unite against you to pull you down to their level with them, where THEY FEEL you belong. Ironically, when these people happen to be those closest to you; i.e., family & friends - they will bring you down, call it keeping you "grounded" and expect you to be grateful and see it as them doing YOU a FAVOR.

Just by SAYING he was the "King of New York," a kid from Compton became the most talked about rapper in the game for a minute. All the little jabs and opinions cannot compare or compete with how Kendrick Lamar's brand has gone up a notch or two.

SEE you where you want to BE you, then get yourself there. People can either ride with you or be left behind.