Emily Blunt and the Rock Go All Out Praising Kendrick Lamar’s Lyrical Genius, Declare Him the Rap GOAT

Published 10/02/2025, 3:00 AM EDT

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, have starred in enough blockbusters to last several lifetimes. Yet, their latest conversation drops the microphone on an entirely different kind of legend. It turns out that when these Hollywood heavy hitters discuss lyrical mastery, they focus on one name: Kendrick Lamar. Forget action scenes and popcorn flicks, this rap icon’s wordplay is stealing the spotlight, and the duo supports this wholeheartedly.

When Hollywood’s finest hand out accolades, Kendrick Lamar becomes more than a rapper: he is poetry in motion and Pulitzer-worthy prose.

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson declare Kendrick Lamar rap’s literary titan

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On Complex’s #GOATTalk, Emily Blunt delivered the ultimate rap report card, calling Kendrick Lamar the greatest rapper of all time. "He should receive a literary prize for how he writes", she expressed. "His words are beautiful, extraordinary, clever, and weird...he becomes cleverer with every verse". And while he GOAT-ed Rakim, Dwayne Johnson chimed in with equal passion for Lamar's technique, calling it "Voracious. Hungry.". Lamar's way that he "attacks the lyrics", was what had even The Rock hooked.

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson's conversation on Complex's #Goattalk peeled back Kendrick Lamar’s genius as the actress admired his lyrics unfold with poetic precision, capturing emotions and complex thoughts with the finesse of history's greatest poets. She emphasized Lamar’s rare ability to create vivid emotional landscapes that reveal deeper layers upon each listen. Johnson pointed out Lamar’s cultural reach, describing how his influence explodes beyond rap, moving millions worldwide through storytelling that is both raw and profound, reshaping the artistic landscape with every verse.

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Kendrick Lamar’s legacy is loud and clear, he is the cultural powerhouse reshaping music and art alike, and the whole of Hollywood knows that.  

Kendrick Lamar’s trophy case proves Hollywood’s hype

Kendrick Lamar’s reputation as the greatest of all time is no surprise to those in the know. With stacks of Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Music, Lamar’s trophy shelf stands as evidence. Fellow artists and critics alike hail him as a visionary, a wordsmith whose profound lyrics deliver cultural punches that resonate long after the track ends. Lamar is not just top-tier; he is redefining the very essence of rap.

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When Hollywood’s finest awards Kendrick Lamar the greatest of all time crown, it is not mere fanboy chatter—it is cultural recognition. Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s witty praise underscores how Lamar’s impact extends from beats to big screen and beyond, cementing his legacy not only as rap’s master but as a powerhouse shaping today’s entertainment and culture. Now that is a plot twist worth streaming.

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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