Ab-Soul: Kendrick Lamar – Money Trees vs Luther
Ab-Soul Favors Kendrick Lamar’s “Money Trees,” Calls “luther” a Cheat
Updated June 12, 2025
During a recent “Sound Check” episode, Ab-Soul weighed in on Kendrick Lamar’s best collaborations, sparking debate among fans of the former TDE artists. Asked to choose between “Money Trees,” featuring jay Rock, and the SZA-assisted “luther,” ab-Soul ultimately sided with the good kid, m.A.A.d city classic.
Despite “luther”‘s commercial success, topping the Hot 100 for 13 weeks, Ab-Soul suggested the Luther Vandross sample gave Lamar an unfair advantage. The Kendrick Lamar collaboration, he implied, was almost guaranteed success.
Ab-Soul also praised Lamar’s humor and included him in his Top 5 rappers, alongside JAY-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, and Lupe Fiasco. He clarified that the recent Drake beef hadn’t affected lamar’s standing in his personal ranking.
Ab-Soul has consistently supported Lamar, even suggesting drake could redeem himself after Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track. He also recently appeared to warn Joey Badass after comments seemingly directed at TDE and Lamar.
Ab-Soul has emphasized Kendrick Lamar’s influence on his artistry. He told Red Bull that Lamar taught him the nuances of songwriting, recording, and performing.
What’s next
Fans eagerly await future collaborations between Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar, anticipating more of their signature blend of lyrical prowess and thought-provoking themes.