Jack Harlow's latest album, Jackman, has garnered praise from fellow musicians. The list of those who have said kind words about the album is long, and it now includes Kendrick Lamar. Jack Harlow stopped by to speak to the Rap Radar podcast about the new album. During the episode, released on June 15, Harlow shared that the recognition from his musical peers helped him overcome frustrations from his critics. Many of them had accused him of cultural appropriation or being a "culture vulture." However, Harlow simply emphasized the importance of being a fan of the genre and having a passion for the craft. The rapper expressed excitement about recording the songs and the anticipation of how they would be received.
Jack Harlow also spoke about meeting Kendrick Lamar at the Met. He recalled the encounter with Kendrick in the interview, revealing that the rapper praised his album. According to Harlow, that praise alone gave him enough recognition to make him feel validated. He went on to express his gratitude and satisfaction. Harlow even said that he didn't feel the need to meet anyone else after receiving Kendrick's approval. You can check out the full interview below.
Ludacris Joins In Praising Jack Harlow's Skills
Jack Harlow received flowers from another icon in the industry. Ludacris also showed support for Jack Harlow by giving him his official co-sign for his song "First Class." The hit famously samples Fergie's track "Glamorous" from 2007, which featured Luda. The icon acknowledged the perspective of hip-hop purists but commended Harlow for doing justice to the sample. He stated that he liked the record and appreciated the new generation connecting with the song. Ludacris also emphasized the importance of embracing new music even if it may not be everyone's personal preference.
“How can I not be okay with it? I’m doing shows, and there’s a whole new generation that is identifying with the record, even if they haven’t heard my verse, simply because Jack Harlow is doing it over,” Luda said. “I feel like he did it justice. It would be different if it was a poor rendition, but it’s not. Jack Harlow did it exceptionally well, and I enjoy the record.” What do you think of the praise Harlow has been receiving? Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below!