Ghostface Killah Receives His Flowers For "Purple Hearts" Verse On Kendrick Lamar's Album

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Fans are widely singing deserved praises about the Wu-Tang legend for beasting his "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" appearance.

Since Kendrick Lamar released his latest album, the Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers hype hasn't dissipated. It's his fifth studio project and for just over 24 hours, timelines have been cluttered with hot takes, controversial opinions, and widespread praise of the Top Dawg Entertainment effort. This reportedly marks the end of an era as Mr. Morale is said to be the last release from Lamar on TDE, but fans are excited about what the Los Angeles icon has mapped out for the future.

As debates and discussions continue, fans have caused several features on the record to go viral. The discourse over Kodak Black's inclusion remains a heavy topic, but on the lighter side of social media, Ghostface Killah is once again receiving his flowers.

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The Wu-Tang Clan icon has been a formidable force in Hip Hop since emerging from Staten Island all those decades ago, and his longevity hasn't been missed by varying generations of Rap fans. Ghostface added his talents to "Purple Hearts" alongside Lamar and Summer Walker, and listeners were quick to share that they were again impressed with how he blazed through his bars.

The praise is well-deserved for a Hip Hop legend and we concur with every compliment given. Check out a few reactions below and take another listen to "Purple Hearts."











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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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