Kendrick Lamar
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Relax, Not Even Kendrick Lamar Has Made the “Ultimate Connection With Words”
Kendrick Lamar struggles to connect with his craft, and may never consider himself a master. What could be more grounding?
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DJ Premier Wanted to Produce for Drake & Kendrick Lamar for Years—Finally, He Got One
DJ Premier discusses the backstory behind “Sandra’s Rose,” his placement on Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ album.
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Every Track on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘DAMN.’ Is Now RIAA-Certified
Pulitzer Kenny now has 28 career RIAA certifications. Damn.
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Rae Sremmurd on Impact of Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Win: “I Need a Nobel Peace Prize”
In the right context, a trophy can hold a lot of weight.
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Jorja Smith’s ‘Black Panther’ Studio Session With Kendrick Proves You Never Know Who’s Listening
“He told me that he wanted to work with me for awhile but it just wasn’t the right time.”
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White People, You Don’t Have to Say the N-Word
The conversation about the n-word is not about who can say the word.
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Price of Fame: The Invisible Weight of Artistic Success
Capitalism reinforces the illusion that money is the answer to all problems. As many of our favorite artists have learned, it’s not.
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Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools (Drank)” Beat Was Originally a Demo for Trey Songz
The lead single from ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ was almost an R&B jam.
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Beat Break: T-Minus Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The Canadian hitmaker talks J. Cole’s “Kevin’s Heart,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools,” Drake’s “The Motto” and more.
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This Kendrick Lamar & Tupac Comparison By B-Real Is Spot-On
Where’s the lie?
