Outside of the 2012 remix, there are several "leaks" frequently discussed in fan circles: Kendrick Lamar – Somebody That I Used to Know (Remix)
In this version, Kendrick delivers a characteristically intricate verse that flips the original song’s themes of heartbreak into a gritty narrative about social status and changing dynamics:
He mocks the "overdue car notes" and "primadonna" attitudes of people who dismissed him before his fame, ending with a cynical "Fast forward, wait, is that you?". Kendrick Lamar - Somebody That I Used To Know -...
The "Somebody That I Used to Know" melody saw a major resurgence in the Kendrick-adjacent world with the release of by TDE artist Doechii .
* Somebody That I Used to Know (Remix) * 2012. * The Blessings. [FRESH LEAK] Somebody V3 : r/KendrickLamar Outside of the 2012 remix, there are several
Kendrick raps about a former acquaintance who only acknowledges him once he’s "poppin'".
"Anxiety" essentially "copy and pastes" the atmospheric backing of the Gotye track, creating a modern rap-pop hybrid that has been highly successful on rhythmic radio. Unreleased Tracks and Leaks * The Blessings
The remix keeps Gotye's iconic chorus but recontextualizes it to represent the distance between Kendrick and the people from his past. The TDE Connection: Doechii’s "Anxiety"