In this opening song, Kendrick launches right into the story of Keisha and Tammy in the loose concept album Section.80. He uses these two characters to explore issues facing those born in the 1980s, touching on topics such as the Ronald Reagan government, sexuality, and drugs. “Fuck Your Ethnicity” is his exploration of racial issues. Kendrick has said that he notices his fans are of all races and backgrounds. He welcomes anyone that can relate to him and understand his story, regardless of color. He is trying to do away with race as a common division between people.

Note that the album title is a play on the public housing program known as Section 8. In 1982, Ronald Reagan cut funding to the Section 8 program in half. He spent the next few years fighting against any government assistance for housing for the poor. Critics and historians argue that one of Reagan’s biggest legacies was to increase the divide between the rich and poor in America.

“The Spiteful Chant” was originally the ninth track on Kendrick Lamar’s first full-length project, Section.80. It was produced by Sounwave and Dave Free, and contains a sample from “Iron” by Woodkid:

The downtempo anthem touches on various themes, including patience, perseverance, dealing with two-faced people, and overcoming adversity. In August 2019, Genius reported on the song’s removal from streaming services, likely due to sample clearance issues.