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Kendrick Lamar's music is celebrated for its lyrical depth, social commentary, and innovative production, setting new standards in the industry and inspiring a generation of artists and listeners ...

Kendrick Lamar is steering his narrative with precision, soul, and just enough bite to keep everyone guessing.

Kendrick Lamar ... CREDIT,” Lamar continues to build impressive momentum across the industry. His consistent artistic evolution keeps fans engaged while attracting new listeners to his ...

On Friday, Kendrick Lamar took over social media timelines ... We’re fed so much of the negative & extreme & we need balance,” said another. “I’m crying every time I think he’s done ...

In a year that started with so much venom, Kendrick Lamar shares the antidote on ‘GNX’.” The rapper’s track ‘Not Like Us’ also landed the coveted second spot on NME‘s 50 Best Songs ...

“The track is multi-generational, bold, captivating and filled with passion,” she said of the song. The fusion of Kendrick and SZA’s voices seems to appeal to everyone…Old school meets new school with ...

Just ahead of his co-headlining “Grand National Tour” with SZA, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a new music video for their No. 1 hit collaboration, “luther.” Watch it below. Kendrick and SZA spend most of ...

Kendrick Lamar and ... that was sampled for the song. Lamar surprise-released his “GNX” in November following rumors that he had been hard at work on a new project. “GNX,” which featured ...

After the manic and gleefully mean visuals of “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar slows it down for the sensual “Luther” music video. Joined by frequent collaborator SZA—with whom he’s set ...

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony saw the viral video of Michael Jordan jamming to Kendrick Lamar's hit diss track ... The former New York Knicks star, The Kid Mero, Monica McNutt and guest ...

Kendrick Lamar just released ... more North American cities, including Lamar's native California and SZA's birthplace of St. Louis and home state of New Jersey. The former labelmates, who also ...