Kendrick Lamar Breaks Down Tracks From 'To Pimp A Butterfly' (Pt. 1) | MTV News

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  • @brickbreak555
    @brickbreak555 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4209

    Kendrick looks like he wandered the earth searching for life's meaning and found it unlike everyone else lol

    • @Officialwtvpodcast
      @Officialwtvpodcast 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      brickbreak555 accurate

    • @picassogold2195
      @picassogold2195 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      brickbreak555 He's a pisces moon.

    • @bscott465
      @bscott465 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Picasso Gold He's actually a Gemini.

    • @KiahMonique
      @KiahMonique 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Bernell Scott yes he's a gemini. But what the person was referring to is that his moon sign is in pisces.

    • @lolaispure4296
      @lolaispure4296 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Hes still wandering but surely is further in his Quest than most people

  • @andersjacobsen9596
    @andersjacobsen9596 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4605

    Kendrick is one of very few people that its hard not to respect

    • @Alex513x
      @Alex513x 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Respek*

    • @DrillRapVerzuzz
      @DrillRapVerzuzz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +goodrapmusic respeck**

    • @LILREMAlNS
      @LILREMAlNS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      eminem is also one of those

    • @Alex513x
      @Alex513x 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      .

    • @RandomGuy-ii6gg
      @RandomGuy-ii6gg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +goodrapmusic .

  • @turicaederynmab5343
    @turicaederynmab5343 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2522

    He's got flow even when he's just talking. His voice is a blessing.

  • @InnySVK
    @InnySVK 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1453

    His eyes speak of genuineness and greatness. I've never seen a man with such charisma before.

    • @MADEbySOUL
      @MADEbySOUL 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      +Innocent Plus he is so young but he seems older. His experiences has shaped in a way that is extraordinary. He isn't the stereotype and isn't trying to be something.

    • @lolaispure4296
      @lolaispure4296 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      OMG for real!! I really don't care much about him or his music but sometimes I get his interviews as suggestions and Everytime I decide to watch them I can't help but feel weird.like the feeling you get when you fall in love.
      literally.
      their is a softness to his face.
      his stare is deep and a little guarded.his voice draws you in. his mind seems to be restless behind his eyes.
      charisma I suppose yes.
      I would totally fall hard for him if I were in his entourage

    • @KiahMonique
      @KiahMonique 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mudenge Mukundwa dude me too 😥

    • @123rudyboo
      @123rudyboo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Innocent he is sexy as hell...

    • @drdre4397
      @drdre4397 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ask you look at david Bowie. Another man who had amazing charm and charisma

  • @lucy-chan-95
    @lucy-chan-95 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1185

    Kendrick is pure. You can see in his eyes that he's a true person. He doesn't make music for money, he makes music because this is the way he found to express himself and his toughts. I'm really proud of him. Success didn't change him. Well done Kendrick.

    • @journeybeyondthesea
      @journeybeyondthesea 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucyhippy95 Big yes 💯

    • @owens.
      @owens. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Art of music is far more important.

    • @urlocaldegenerate6188
      @urlocaldegenerate6188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      idk he kinda sold out a little bit with ‘damn.’ it just wasn’t near the caliber of his previous releases and sounded like he was trying too hard to appease the masses

    • @Observerw
      @Observerw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Caleb Kuster give the man a break it’s still super amazing and lowkey might be the best because it has all the best elements in one album as far as not just concept but also production and lyrics and everything that shot can be played backwards kendricks crazy

    • @GoldenGraham25
      @GoldenGraham25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@urlocaldegenerate6188 DAMN will be appreciated in time. Even though he did a lot of commerical hits on there, it's still different than any other rap album ever released. It still has the Kendrick touch.

  • @hamschh
    @hamschh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2812

    Even if you dont like Lamar's music, this man has such a good soul.

  • @JohnHill
    @JohnHill 7 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    I am a king, no matter what you call me, got me teary eyed

  • @bsheehy94
    @bsheehy94 9 ปีที่แล้ว +953

    Kanye called Kendrick a visionary. He wasn't wrong.

    • @HypeSF415
      @HypeSF415 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Where did he say that?

    • @bsheehy94
      @bsheehy94 9 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Erick Farias In the video 'Kanye West Talks "Yeezus 2," "Watch The Throne 2," Kendrick Lamar's "Control Verse" & More' at 10min 45sec and also tweeted "KENDRICK IS AN INSPIRATION.THANK YOU FOR THE VIBRATIONS AND THE SPIRIT YOUR MEANING, MESSAGE EXECUTION ARE GIFTS TO THE WORLD"

    • @haldanealex
      @haldanealex 9 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      wait, kanye said someone besides himself is a visionary? WHOAH

    • @paulbauer6175
      @paulbauer6175 9 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      +bsheehy94 If you get Kanye to give someone besides himself props, you're special.

    • @RG3FC333
      @RG3FC333 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      +King Kirin he ain't drop the album but the shoes went platinum

  • @heatcharger971
    @heatcharger971 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5013

    Crazy that J. Cole is interviewing Kendrick on his album.

    • @TheManofThings777
      @TheManofThings777 9 ปีที่แล้ว +324

      Lol They won't make an album but they'll make an interview, that's messed up!

    • @blogfirstlast
      @blogfirstlast 9 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      Shari D stfu

    • @LazyAzn96
      @LazyAzn96 9 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      Shari D Why? It's simple.....it's meant to be a joke. I'm sure the original commenter sees this dude isn't J. Cole and sees his actual name in the description.I guess you didn't catch it. Just a joke ma'am

    • @sean24833
      @sean24833 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      J. Cole just went platinum bitch show him some respect

    • @heatcharger971
      @heatcharger971 9 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      sean24833 Chill out I'm a J. Cole fan also I'm just saying the dude looks like him lol.

  • @smol_chilli_pepper
    @smol_chilli_pepper 9 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    He seems like a really cool person to be friends with

    • @thisisnotmyid_
      @thisisnotmyid_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He could give advice and I guarantee he'd be fun to be around
      I am completely Alps understanding of the fact that he truly himself may not be that within

  • @alexdayenian
    @alexdayenian 9 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    mtv actually doing things with music. dope.

    • @observedot7490
      @observedot7490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bitch

    • @lunchableskid4907
      @lunchableskid4907 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you know the M in mtv stands for MUSIC

    • @Ricanandez420
      @Ricanandez420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lunchableskid4907 they stopped doing things with music eventually

  • @DeBrockGallery
    @DeBrockGallery 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1426

    Top 5 Rappers:
    1. Kendrick Lamar
    2. K Dot
    3. The short guy in TDE
    4. The genius behind the second 'Control' verse
    5. The guy who fucked Sherane and went to tell his bros

    • @piiinkhouse
      @piiinkhouse 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Same

    • @haldanealex
      @haldanealex 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      w8 ain't those all Kendrick?

    • @nerdguy100
      @nerdguy100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      +jayrobinover9000 thats the point...

    • @user-iv9ei2ft1i
      @user-iv9ei2ft1i 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ThatKiidRod lol

    • @markiam1777
      @markiam1777 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂😂 crying

  • @kenjeknowsbest
    @kenjeknowsbest 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2248

    When my friend first showed me Kendrick I didn't really listen and kinda thought he was just another generic Rapper. Oh boy was I wrong.

    • @hunggarchristian
      @hunggarchristian 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      obitoSix Same

    • @OffixialGem
      @OffixialGem 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Me too man glad I didn't stop listening to him

    • @LinusE
      @LinusE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      obitoSix Heard m.a.a.d city in the vines and thought it was dope, and ever since I'm a big fan

    • @jackward5204
      @jackward5204 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I was never a fan of rap because I really like deeper lyrics, but I kept getting recommendations to listen to Kendrick Lamar and i listened to a song or two and wasn't a fan. So I tried again and didn't like it. The other night i was laying in bed and said "alright I'm gonna try again" To Pimp A Butterfly is an incredible and genius album.

    • @kenjeknowsbest
      @kenjeknowsbest 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Jack Ward I listen to all kinds of music but I also love rap since I believe it's the perfect musical form for deep lyrical content. And then I see people abuse it to say the same irrelevant shit over and over again. It's one of the things that make me really sad about the rap biz.

  • @Drfeelinu
    @Drfeelinu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    I'm so attracted to him.. Everything about him is just honest and beautiful

  • @JNSmith-to9ky
    @JNSmith-to9ky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    I don't really listen to modern rappers but it something about Kendrick that drawn me to him and his music. He's ego free , seems friendly and is a individual. He can stand alone in his music. It's just something you know? I know he's a celebrity but he doesn't flash it. He still act like a normal human being. It's just something about him that I love

    • @christian-oo5hu
      @christian-oo5hu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      +King Kirin Backseat Freestyle was a play on his 16 yr old mindset.

    • @colecuchna3763
      @colecuchna3763 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And King Kunta was written from the perspective of the caterpillar, talented but using his influence for selfish motives, not to better his community. This is where most MCs stop. They get fame, and continue to brag about fame, all the while being pimped by the industry. He's a King, yes, but still enslaved like Kunta.

    • @ahliejahh
      @ahliejahh 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      better example would have been: look out for detox, THat Part (Black Hippy) or Control

    • @deandrecrawford5184
      @deandrecrawford5184 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are countless other rappers who are like that too if you just look beyond the radio

    • @JerryReyes
      @JerryReyes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deandrecrawford5184 great thing about kendrick is that he has managed to do that in the mainstream

  • @KolydoscopeMusic
    @KolydoscopeMusic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1437

    Feefo gonna have this interview bumpin in the whip

    • @DarkXxXJack
      @DarkXxXJack 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Lmao comment of the day.

    • @stealthmermaid40
      @stealthmermaid40 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      lmaooo

    • @kilamark
      @kilamark 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      DEAD

    • @VENGEFULHEXX
      @VENGEFULHEXX 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      JUST DIED HAHAHAHA

    • @bradjoyner7359
      @bradjoyner7359 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No Slave Name He said he liked the album, but didn't fuck with a few of the early songs.

  • @koolmexican721
    @koolmexican721 9 ปีที่แล้ว +617

    Kendrick Lamar is not overrated, he is certainly not a sell out nor did he get on his knees to get to where he is. Kendrick i a one in a trillion, he managed to get through the industry without selling out and without falling into temptation of greed, lust, and selfishness. I highly respect Kendrick Lamar because his verses are his actual thoughts and his state of mind. I respect him because he is a man of the Lord. He even made me realize that I need more faith and I feel incredible. Religion or not Kendrick Lamar knows right and wrong and he fights for whats right and he fights for what he believes in. He is a descendant of Tupac. Tupac died speaking the truth and that is why i highly respect Tupac. The same is being done with Kendrick. He even directly asked us, the fans, if something tragic happens, will we still believe in him? Kendrick is on another level than the average rapper that talks about money hoes and drugs. Kendrick speaks the truth and managed to pull it out amazingly. Kendrick is a disciple and he is spreading positivity to the streets, and that is the very reason why he is the number one MC of this era.

    • @mrMndBs123
      @mrMndBs123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah. Kendrick is a rapper thats actually good in this generation of rap, hip/hop music

    • @thetechdude1
      @thetechdude1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Swampy Wilkinson lol

    • @koolmexican721
      @koolmexican721 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Swampy Wilkinson lol

    • @daniellemiller9457
      @daniellemiller9457 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Street's Disciple MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY! !!

    • @loveharrydaily
      @loveharrydaily 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Street's Disciple collaborating with Taylor Swift on that bullshit ass girl fight song was his biggest sell out move but hey it was a number one hit and it won a Grammy... other than that the boy has stayed on the straight and narrow

  • @AM-dp9tv
    @AM-dp9tv 8 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    I love his voice

    • @unknownunknown-mq5rc
      @unknownunknown-mq5rc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marisol Avelar lol right who doesn't

    • @Zazou_96
      @Zazou_96 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i agree.. he speaks truly calmy and warm :)

  • @WilkineBrutus
    @WilkineBrutus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    When I first heard the title of the album, "To Pimp A Butterfly," I immediately thought about "To Kill A Mocking Bird." Either way, it's such a great concept--the frailty of a caterpillar vs the beautiful uncertainty of a butterfly: his music is a reflection of the social condition. Any artist that spends time creating a relationship with his album allows us to enter it with the same energy. It's not about making a hit song, it's about making body of work.
    I mentioned that in my album review video, and it feels great to see Kendrick express exactly what he wanted to convey on his album.

  • @chrisd1854
    @chrisd1854 9 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Shout out to DeadEndHipHop for being the realest channel out there! Keep up the great work!

    • @chrisd1854
      @chrisd1854 9 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Shout out to Feefo, Myke, Kinge, Beezy, and Modest Media!

    • @Apizzaslice
      @Apizzaslice 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      AD NOLA And Sophie lol

  • @gamers378
    @gamers378 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    "using my celebrity for good and not being pimped by the industry" wow i love kendrick

  • @hassansway6501
    @hassansway6501 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    The way the ghostwriter segment aged perfectly lmaoo

  • @generaldom
    @generaldom 9 ปีที่แล้ว +646

    So fucking cool man.

    • @KinGAdil019
      @KinGAdil019 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What up DOM!!!

    • @a01097883322
      @a01097883322 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ㅡㅡㄷzb5huu, I u6a드uìu x79po99o99998987😥😣😮😁✋✋✋

    • @AJ-raps
      @AJ-raps 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dom and his white girls!!!!!!!!!!

    • @mrlee4917
      @mrlee4917 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dom's Sketch Cast *****

    • @arangy56
      @arangy56 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dom's Sketch Cast 😂😂😅

  • @AdamAdam-md4mi
    @AdamAdam-md4mi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    As wonderful as DAMN is, as well as Good Kid, Section80, To Pimp A Butterfly is likely to remain his masterpiece, and arguable Hip Hop's Masterpiece. Blessings and Prayers to him and everyone else in this comment section.

    • @theoradimo2556
      @theoradimo2556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heart ep +

    • @kuhlecele
      @kuhlecele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True Section.80, good kid m.a.a.d city and to pimp a butterfly are golden

    • @Tre047
      @Tre047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like he can top it

  • @alexnikki515
    @alexnikki515 9 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    I'm not a huge fan of rap and hip-hop because I am more into deeper lyrics and it's hard to find that in modern music, but my friend introduced me to Kendrick earlier this year, and I was so mad at myself for not giving Kendrick a chance. I am so happy that I discovered him, he is a genius, and one of the greatest artist of this generation. I am now a huge fan, and I was blessed to see him live twice this year. If you are a Kendrick fan and have not seen him live, I highly recommend you do so, he is one of the greatest performers I have ever seen.

    • @demtrabush7011
      @demtrabush7011 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      you should try Joey Bada$$ then

    • @Gamefreak2079
      @Gamefreak2079 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Demtra Bush definitely

    • @777jibarito
      @777jibarito 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Alex Rodriguez you should try Eminem. Em's lyrics are deep but he can also be scary or funny.

    • @lego12151
      @lego12151 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Alex Rodriguez you should listen to Mick Jenkins then, you wont be dissapointed

    • @marcinpl1989
      @marcinpl1989 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      +Alex Rodriguez Never be closed minded. A mind full of conclusions has no room for expansion. .

  • @jumboincredible
    @jumboincredible 9 ปีที่แล้ว +633

    Definitely best album of 2015 the funk the Jazz definitely brought it back to the essence of black music i mean before hip hop niggas don't like it cause they don't know they're history this is definitly what you call grown folks music

    • @ADAJ3KINGANGEL
      @ADAJ3KINGANGEL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      The music choice made the record even more powerful because he used black music. Everyone complains that white people stole black music, but he took it back on this one. Also, he pulled from Legends; Dave Chapelle/Martin Lawrence, Wesley Snipes, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Fela Kuti, & Tupac Shakur. A1!

    • @jumboincredible
      @jumboincredible 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ADAJ3 I agree

    • @RevRyukin7
      @RevRyukin7 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Emotionality wise, Carrie and Lowell is better. Skill wise, too, but they're both def contenders.

    • @Punjabispitta
      @Punjabispitta 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      T&Y all day (imo)!!! but boy has this year been something else. I swear if people say hip hop is dead one more time...

    • @jumboincredible
      @jumboincredible 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Harnoor Singh it's not that there dead it's they just have nigga Ears lol

  • @hennyfennandine4352
    @hennyfennandine4352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Can't believe this was five years ago, one of the greatest musical experiences I've had was listening to TPAB for the first time, the feeling was otherworldly.

  • @puscifer10000
    @puscifer10000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He has such a beautiful timbre to his voice.

    • @wahoo4uva
      @wahoo4uva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes! good word!

  • @professorchannel6359
    @professorchannel6359 7 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    How Much a Dollar Cost is arguably the greatest hip hop song of all time. I genuinely believe that

    • @xavierd725
      @xavierd725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      u>

    • @lucasmoises2443
      @lucasmoises2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@xavierd725 sing about me>

    • @Ricanandez420
      @Ricanandez420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lucasmoises2443 nope u>

    • @lucasmoises2443
      @lucasmoises2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ricanandez420 its tied

    • @woutehr5416
      @woutehr5416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ricanandez420 sing about me >

  • @GotenboyTV
    @GotenboyTV 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I love kendrick Lamar

  • @sexstasyy
    @sexstasyy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "Taking that negativity and being proud of it and making it to your own, cause then I am a king, no matter what you call me."

    • @HypeSF415
      @HypeSF415 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth 💯 #KingKendrick

    • @downfromthereeefters
      @downfromthereeefters 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If I'm generous at heart I don't need recognition. The way I'm rewarded, well, that's God's decision.

  • @mohammadshabih5293
    @mohammadshabih5293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, this guy isn’t just a musical genius, he’s an icon. Like someone you really look up to, and learn from.

  • @joncoleman7842
    @joncoleman7842 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Kendrick is very dope and relatable... Hope he stays humble & continues to put out great music man 👌

  • @BRobMint
    @BRobMint 9 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    I wonder who Kendrick has ghostwritten for. I knew he wrote Dre's verses on Compton and The Recipe, but I wonder who else he has written for under the table.

    • @kennyporter6484
      @kennyporter6484 9 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Kanye

    • @smol_chilli_pepper
      @smol_chilli_pepper 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kenny Porter really? which song?

    • @jdn1nja26
      @jdn1nja26 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      +1210Nique All Day

    • @BRobMint
      @BRobMint 9 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      JD N1NJA It's not ghostwritting if you've been given a writer's credit.

    • @BIGGboyee515
      @BIGGboyee515 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +B-Mint1994 i know for a fact he worked with drake on that aliyah album he was gonna make.

  • @coleyy_9524
    @coleyy_9524 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    DEHH gonna get the coverage they deserve now respect to Kendrick

  • @sustenance6267
    @sustenance6267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He's so aloof. He puts heart into his words. Kendrick is a genuine soul.

  • @BRobMint
    @BRobMint 9 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    DEHH should hopefully blow up more after this.

  • @ze5258
    @ze5258 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    10:00 DRAAAAAAKEEEEEE 💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

  • @KINGONE6XIV
    @KINGONE6XIV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +794

    Kendrick voice might beat Morgan Freeman's

    • @darxis1678
      @darxis1678 8 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Smooth af, no homo

    • @alfredoamador4171
      @alfredoamador4171 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Kendricks voice smooth it calms me down

    • @AirGuitar
      @AirGuitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha true

    • @Hubertus401
      @Hubertus401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I still remember the times when he was hated for his annoying voice. Or complaining about the wrong use of vocal effects on gkmc.

    • @flannelmantherandom790
      @flannelmantherandom790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It blows Morgan Freeman’s out of the water... it’s very calming; and easy to listen to, but it’s also very flexible, and can be literally anything when it needs to

  • @SevenFootPelican
    @SevenFootPelican 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    You can tell that Kendrick is a genuinely nice person, just by looking at his face. I mean that in a good way.

    • @berizont
      @berizont ปีที่แล้ว

      that‘s called halo-effect, isn‘t it?

  • @ThejollyFrenchman
    @ThejollyFrenchman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I love that, though he's a christian artist, Kendrick has the humility not to act as though he's without sin and doesn't put on a "holier than thou" facade, and that he makes music about the world and the people in it, rather than just more safe devotional songs marketed towards an audience pressured into feeling like bad christians for liking anything but a particular type of music, and that grows more fickle day by day. Kendrick's music is what good christian music should be, an analysis of the world an artist sees coloured by their belief in and relationship with God, rather than just another bland praise song. Rolling Stone called him the most influential rapper of our generation, and I'm not about to disagree with that.

    • @VincentiusDenBarmhartige
      @VincentiusDenBarmhartige 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is he really just that? A "christian" making what "good christian music should be"?
      Maybe he is on a spiritual path, doing work within and searching for knowledge.

  • @DizzeeLex91
    @DizzeeLex91 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Been following DEHH since 2011. Those guys prolly never thought that they were doin sumthin that great but you never know who's watchin.

  • @ernestocriollo3013
    @ernestocriollo3013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2Pac inspiring Kendrick is almost prophetic. 2Pac knew his purpose when he said that he wanted to spark a mind greater than his. And here we are... Well played to both of 'em.

  • @AfroVibez
    @AfroVibez 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He is so humble and down to earth

    • @anagh9313
      @anagh9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sit down

  • @mrtupac2877
    @mrtupac2877 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Kendrick Lamar is one of the few rappers/lyricists of today that actually could have survived back in the 80s and 90s which were the golden age of REAL HIP HOP.....His style, lyrics, lyrically ability, flow, delivery are all on point....

  • @Overunder80
    @Overunder80 9 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    You ain't gotta lie to kick it my nigga. You ain't gotta lie...you ain't gotta lie...you ain't gotta lie to kick it my nigga...you ain't gotta try so hard

    • @taymccullough8775
      @taymccullough8775 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My fav song on the album, it's a whole masterpiece

    • @greghorn7371
      @greghorn7371 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That song made me think hard about my life lol.

    • @DreBruh
      @DreBruh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's trying to say you don't have to try to be cool to have like popularity correct?

    • @Prod_by_Svengali
      @Prod_by_Svengali 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      2Pac (feat. Richie Rich) - Lie 2 Kick It

    • @BB4VL
      @BB4VL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Andre E he saying you don't have to lie or pretend to be something your not to chill with the homies

  • @biller97
    @biller97 9 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    When a rapper start lookin homeless you know they about to drop some fire

    • @genesisosuna
      @genesisosuna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well Kendrick looks homeless in 2019 so maybe he drops fire next year
      (If you want to see how he looks go to the music video of "SiR - Hair Down ft Kendrick Lamar"

    • @Eli-pl2pi
      @Eli-pl2pi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Funny since he plays a homeless dude in Power

    • @chester7744
      @chester7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why jcole got all that money but he always looking like he bout to ask for yo charger??? - Zach fox

    • @serenitybeats1677
      @serenitybeats1677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmfao

  • @cherrycherrysoda27
    @cherrycherrysoda27 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kendrick is so humble.... makes you want to cry :')

  • @kyrie9312
    @kyrie9312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wesley's theory is one of my favorite songs on the album, too (Plus, it inspired the album cover)

  • @JOEFRO2
    @JOEFRO2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Congrats to Beezy, Feefo, Ken and Myke.

    • @chrisd1854
      @chrisd1854 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      and rod aka modest media

    • @ericsmusic5927
      @ericsmusic5927 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And Sophie (bae)

  • @blakehorne8333
    @blakehorne8333 9 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Anyone else think that Kendrick should make a movie like eminem did with 8 Mile? That would be sooo sick

    • @GreatHairTV
      @GreatHairTV 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A good kid maad city short film is coming out soon, gonna be sick af

    • @Goldenhunter130
      @Goldenhunter130 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      are u serious? how exiting !

    • @Goldenhunter130
      @Goldenhunter130 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Whiterman

    • @aaronverdugo2959
      @aaronverdugo2959 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blake Horne facts

    • @GIBStheWURKAHOLIC
      @GIBStheWURKAHOLIC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best part is they already have GKMC and TPAB which are essentially movies without the visuals haha

  • @jkxjj
    @jkxjj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hella refreshing to see an interviewer who actually listens/is so genuine. Beautiful.
    KDOT, you changed my life

  • @diegolunkes2062
    @diegolunkes2062 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    10:06 Almost 10 years later and now we know the answer to that question

    • @Leyao14
      @Leyao14 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Shut up kid

    • @hempboy4510
      @hempboy4510 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@Leyao14 mad that the answer is clearly drake😂

  • @LadyTate925
    @LadyTate925 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kendricks smile...just heart melting! Puts me in a good mood!😄😄

  • @MrMatocho
    @MrMatocho 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yooo he just shouted out DEHH. They be blowing up and shit atm! Really proud of those guys

  • @JML689
    @JML689 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Has a very strong "John Lennon" spirit, speaking honestly without force, aware of his celebrity but uses it as an avenue to celebrate truth.
    Very nice!

    • @E943-b3s
      @E943-b3s 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is such truth

    • @nkm11tbm
      @nkm11tbm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree but I think John Lennon’s ego was a lot larger than Kendricks

    • @barsbarsbarz
      @barsbarsbarz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nkm11tbm facts. shittier person too

    • @rageagainstthemicrowave1313
      @rageagainstthemicrowave1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nkm11tbm trruuuee. I'm a huge Beatles fan but everyone knows John was the worst one for sure. Talented, but also a dick tbh. George was the best one anyways.

    • @tribecalledmaya
      @tribecalledmaya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      both air signs, humanitarian, revolutionary and deeply intellectual (in our evolved state)

  • @alexanderleather6439
    @alexanderleather6439 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the interviewer very down to earth and humble like kendrick

  • @ZacheryQuinones
    @ZacheryQuinones 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Markman's interviews. You can tell he really listens and dissects songs/albums and goes in depth with it.

  • @JrSmyth
    @JrSmyth 9 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Deadendhiphop about to be big...

  • @Igotlanguagebarriers
    @Igotlanguagebarriers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    To me, minute 5:11 is a foreshadowing moment for the personal growth he's able to share seven years after this interview through Mr.Morale & the Big Steppers (2022).

  • @CBFW_KO
    @CBFW_KO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kendrick is so smart and a great role model

  • @natshwethrs6639
    @natshwethrs6639 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kendrick is such a genuine, positive, generous, and strong soul. I have so much respect for him, always. Wish him the best with all he does.

  • @usherfan6559
    @usherfan6559 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Kendrick Lamar Stay Real!! You are AMAZING!! you don't rap about shit like the most of them other rappers do,you rap about real life!!

  • @christ2664
    @christ2664 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Dead end hip hop bout to hit 100k suscribers coz of this!!!

  • @TubeSteak
    @TubeSteak 9 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I didn't know people were ok with ghost writers. i'm not at all. I remember being told diddy admitted to having a ghost writer, and I lost all lyrical respect for him and never took him seriously as an MC again. Hip-Hop is all about individuality and what you bring to a verse with your voice and POV. Using a ghost writer completely cuts that out and makes your lyrics insincere to me. I need to hear a unique voice and a unique perspective

    • @lsas123
      @lsas123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nico Ceja that is why hip-hop is unique from all genres, and why I love it. To a true fan the pen is the most important instrument.

    • @bigoc8860
      @bigoc8860 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dh

    • @Nero-KD
      @Nero-KD 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This aged well

  • @alistairscott3812
    @alistairscott3812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In 50 years time we'll look back at this interview the same way we look back at the interviews the Beatles did after Sgt Pepper. Kendrick is a genius and TPAB is a masterpiece.

  • @jeffersonalade4894
    @jeffersonalade4894 9 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    maybe Kendrick was talking about Drake? he knew before all of us

    • @TheDannyberrios71
      @TheDannyberrios71 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I feel it in my soul that he directed that line to drake.

    • @jivy96
      @jivy96 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dont know if Drake has a ghost writer or not. But her does have a video from Noggin when he was on Nickelodeon, and its a cribs type video and he shows his house and his rap books. You can find it on youtube. That was at least 6 years ago though if not longer

    • @jeffersonalade4894
      @jeffersonalade4894 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      jivy96 ya I saw that video but even if he did write all those raps doesn't mean they were good but personally I think Drake writes most of his own bars

    • @lucyferrabee
      @lucyferrabee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Jefferson Alade oh noooooo i swore i wouldn't tell

    • @grimdarklemonade3192
      @grimdarklemonade3192 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      this thread is looking mighty interesting in these modern times 😂🤔

  • @snaggle_tooth6829
    @snaggle_tooth6829 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    these two have amazing chemistry, great interview

  • @loganshaver1178
    @loganshaver1178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had me crying knowing he was fighting not to stutter

  • @YTtunes222
    @YTtunes222 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my love of Kendrick just keeps right on growing

  • @Nikarus213
    @Nikarus213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Relevant then, relevant now.

  • @erronking7783
    @erronking7783 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    HELL YEAAAA THAT SHOUT OUT TO DeadEndHipHop!!! THey doing BiiiiG THiNGS!!!

  • @dhyc777
    @dhyc777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love his eyes, so genuine...

  • @dontaskdontworry
    @dontaskdontworry 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    2 Pimp A Caterpillar = 2Pac ???
    My mind is blown...

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't Worry yup

    • @barrywhite6782
      @barrywhite6782 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats madd profound right?

  • @andrewburhans4166
    @andrewburhans4166 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to see that Kendrick doesn't rush and really contemplates the questions and gives quality well thought out answers. Good interview.

  • @26jori
    @26jori 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think the very fact that Kendrick is getting an interview to talk about his inspirations and meanings within his music is a testament to the fact that this dude is on another level. I don't see quality interviews with this type of dialogue for regular 'rappers.'
    I'm so glad to see this dude get this type of credit. Kendrick has taken rap and hip hop to a place that hasn't been reached before. At least not to the masses. I'm into this culture, but I have to admit I didn't think it would be a rap album that blessed so many peeps with some serious, serious intellectual and spiritual thoughts and direction.

  • @victormaldonadoavila3425
    @victormaldonadoavila3425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My favorite part of the whole album is when he says "I remember you was conflicted"

  • @keianavernon7103
    @keianavernon7103 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This black man is meant to be special.King Kendrick ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯

  • @SKC977
    @SKC977 8 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Imagine what his next albums gon be like

    • @Andres-bu6zc
      @Andres-bu6zc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SakshatKc it's called untitled unmastered

    • @levioficeland1425
      @levioficeland1425 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      i just dont know how he's gonna do another tpab, that album blew my fucking mind, idk how he's gonna do it again

    • @trymikefirst
      @trymikefirst 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Levi Fridriksson He will and we're all going to love it

    • @_bakz_3682
      @_bakz_3682 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      SakshatKc ikr
      subscribe to me for fire songs🔥 and other stuff😳

    • @harrisonduncan8367
      @harrisonduncan8367 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Andres B that was just cuts from TPAB

  • @James.Sirrey
    @James.Sirrey 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    realest interview ever, feels like a genuine conversation and not just prying questions. Interesting questions asked and interesting answers provided back

  • @anagh9313
    @anagh9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched all 4 parts so many times and still love it. One of my favourite Kendrick interviews.

  • @robtheservantof6257
    @robtheservantof6257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    9 years later bro still cool as Cucumber 😭

  • @silversnail1413
    @silversnail1413 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Something about Kendrick's voice is really soothing and calming. It's like auditory Valium.

  • @noye___
    @noye___ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My man Kendrick has matured a lot.

  • @BEENROOT
    @BEENROOT 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So humble. Respect this man to the fullest extent. sweats and no jewelry. you know he's stacking but you best believe that isn't his main goal, the goal is the message... and that is what I appreciate.

  • @pietrocervo-mejia8583
    @pietrocervo-mejia8583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Kendrick: *disses rappers with ghostwriters*
    Kendrick: "I'm not gonna say no names"
    Drake: *sighs*

    • @jakeembers
      @jakeembers 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      3 years later…

    • @tylerprice1818
      @tylerprice1818 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jakeembers😂

    • @IndianCrusader-k4v
      @IndianCrusader-k4v 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      aged like milk

  • @Vr30Boostlyfe
    @Vr30Boostlyfe หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had to come watch this again in December 2024 after listening to GNX

  • @DellesSimon
    @DellesSimon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everyone: Kendrick, what are you up to today?
    Kendrick: It gets a little deeper.

  • @jessipatradanley2284
    @jessipatradanley2284 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched so many of his interviews,,,this one in particular,,,and his mind/understanding/concept/spirit. Motivates me on so many levels❤2024 and I still come back for a down to earth yet spiritual level

  • @Tony-gu4rn
    @Tony-gu4rn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kendrick is one of the few hiphop "artists" in the game that command respect. he on his own level whether u fuk wit it or not

  • @ii-xiilee1958
    @ii-xiilee1958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's no other like Kendrick. Most of these rappers have flows or personas that resemble another rapper. They always remind you of someone else but Kendrick is great all on his own. Everything he represents is due to his own mindset and influence

  • @connorupton4200
    @connorupton4200 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    10:08 hello 2024 Kendrick

  • @Fleezy81
    @Fleezy81 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kendrick has put out 2 Classics!
    Probably will be another one before 2020
    So with that being said:
    KENDRICK LAMAR, BEST RAPPER OF THE DECADE!!

  • @FranciscaMCR
    @FranciscaMCR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this guy

  • @PNE2611
    @PNE2611 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He tackles big issues and his music has consequence he is a prophet for his people .... no one in hip hop had this much artistic integrity since tupac and NWA

  • @jayhova1788
    @jayhova1788 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I admire this MC till this day I knew he was going to be that ONE!

  • @LazyAzn96
    @LazyAzn96 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:42-3:20
    When he asks about the title of the album, Kendrick shouts out Dead End Hip Hop. Shout out to them, Kendrick, and whoever else knows DEHH. Some of the best Hip-Hop reviewers on TH-cam and the blogs.

  • @dylantaylor4149
    @dylantaylor4149 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WOW Kendrick is the realist musician around i hope people can understand where I'm coming from......

  • @mrthatguyam
    @mrthatguyam 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally have tears in my eyes. For a long time I felt this world was lost in the dark, no superman to come and save us, no superman to show us the light. Then Kendrick came, and now I feel true hope, we found truth, we found the light, we found Superman.

  • @hermanosJun
    @hermanosJun 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kendrick Lamar will go down as a legend.