Well, you're about to get sunk by the right-wing political machine Epic Rap Battles of History (Ft. EpicLLOYD & Nice Peter) – John Lennon vs. Bill O'Reilly
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Lennon’s hair (and overall attire) became an iconic hippie look that would last to become stereotypical for beatniks.
O'Reilly references The Beatles' song “Yellow Submarine,” from the soundtrack and film of the same name, specifically the lyrics of the chorus:
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
O'Reilly claims he’ll metaphorically sink this submarine using his traditionalist political views, many of which directly contrast Lennon’s.
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O'Relly compares the darkness of his heart to the skin color of actor Don Cheadle.
Cheadle was actually mentioned in a 2019 controversy by way of suggestion to play a character whose skin in real life is darker than the actor who was chosen: Will Smith.
This line could be seen as somewhat racially insensitive, but is not a far cry from comments O'Reilly has actually made in the past.
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Taylor Gang is Wiz Khalifa’s clique/crew that he runs with. The name Taylor Gang originated from group members always wearing Chuck Taylors. Some have also said it is named after wiz’s hometown high school, Taylor Allderdice. Now, it is more recognized as a lifestyle associated with Wiz Khalifa.
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This line was pure genius because Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles both were blind, you never saw their eyes, & they also wore Ray Bands. Ray bands are very popular and people now are really fake, you wonder what’s behind the glasses, If they real niggas or not the majority of the song Kendrick was talking about “bitch niggas”.
The eyes are like a window to the soul and he’s wondering if what’s inside the soul of whoever he’s questioning is what he’s seeing on the outside.
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“Kush & Corinthians” deals with the struggle between moral/just actions and the temptations of earthly vices. It is important to note that Paul’s letters to the Corinthians have a lot to do with social justice and morality. In the second letter to the Corinthians, Paul deals with accusations made against him by others in the early Christian church. You can probably start to see the parallels between his letters and this song.
This track also had a followup in BJ The Chicago Kid’s debut studio album Pineapple Now-Laters.
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