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Perceived Extremes: Kendrick Lamar Takes His 'Mask Off' On New Future Remix

When a remix challenges rap's preconceived notions with a collaboration between the conscious king and the trap star, what more can you ask for?
Future joined Kendrick Lamar on the Coachella stage in April. / Kevin Winter / Getty Images

The only thing bigger than a classic beef in hip-hop is a monumental collabo. And when Kendrick Lamar, the artist with the biggest selling album of the year (), hooks up, ), it's bound to be the best of both worlds. That's exactly what happens on a newly released remix of Future's runaway hit "Mask Off," featuring an inspired verse from Lamar.

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