In a startling revelation that has resurfaced on social media, it has come to light that Kendrick Lamar’s best friend, Lil L, once pulled a gun on a teenage Tyler, The Creator. This disclosure emerged from an Instagram post dating back to 2021, in which Lil L, a rapper from Compton closely associated with Kendrick, shared photos of himself working in the studio with Tyler.
The incident was brought back into the spotlight when Jason Martin, known previously as Problem, reminded Lil L of the tense encounter. In a series of direct message screenshots between the two, Martin recalled the moment, stating, “That’s the guy you pulled a gun out on on dern lol. He was a kid at the time. I mean it’s crazy because the kid ended up being Tyler, The Creator lol.”
Lil L appeared genuinely surprised by this reminder, responding with disbelief, “U serious? No way.” Martin clarified that Tyler was just a 14-year-old at the time and that he was doing a favor for him, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation given Tyler’s later success in the music industry.
As of now, neither Kendrick Lamar nor Tyler, The Creator has publicly addressed this incident, and the reasons behind Lil L pulling a gun remain unclear. Despite this past altercation, Tyler recently showed his continued support for Kendrick by dropping a remix of his track “Hey Now.”
On Christmas Day, Tyler responded to a fan request for a freestyle on the track by sharing a new version titled “That Guy.” In this remix, he celebrated his recent success with his album, “Chromakopia,” and referenced his memorable appearance at Kendrick’s Pop Out concert earlier in the year, showcasing a spirit of camaraderie amidst the complexities of their history.
This surprising anecdote adds another layer to the intricate narratives surrounding these two influential artists, highlighting both the challenges they faced in their formative years and their eventual rise to prominence in the hip-hop community.
