Iconic and Obscure Songs That Kendrick Lamar Has Sampled in His Music
Lamar and the producers he's worked with have sampled a variety of artists to construct his incredible discography.
Yes, That One Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Song Did Sound Familiar—Here’s Why
No, you're not imagining things. That one Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl did sound familiar. Here's the story behind the sample.
Here Are the Lyrics to Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Luther’
Kendrick Lamar and SZA made waves with their latest team-up, “Luther” off Lamar’s newest album, GNX. “Luther” made its way up to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, marking Lamar’s sixth leader and SZA’s third. The single’s title is an ode to late R&B legend Luther Vandross, who is sampled on the track.
All the Samples in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ Including One You Won't Expect
Even as we distance ourselves further and further from the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, “ Not Like Us ,” continues to be the most popular record going. Just a week after performing it at the Super Bowl, Lamar’s explosive diss track has retaken the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
How Kendrick Lamar impacted the music of the 2010s
Raised in Compton, California, Lamar is a masterful storyteller who blends hip-hop with traditional African American music genres like jazz, funk and soul to score stories of race and personal struggles fame.
Kendrick Lamar & SZA's ‘Luther' Tops Streaming Songs Chart
Kendrick Lamar and SZA land new No. 1s on Billboard's Streaming Songs chart – Lamar his seventh, SZA her third – as "Luther" rises to the top of the March 1-dated ranking. "Luther" enjoys its coronation in its 13th week on the tally with 45.
‘Bigger than the music’: Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Performance
Kendrick Lamar made history with his performance at this year’s Super Bowl, headlining for what’s now considered the most-viewed Super Bowl Halftime Performance of all time. At face value, it seemed that Lamar used his time to highlight some of his most popular tracks and dig even deeper into his infamous rap battle with his rap artist rival Drake.
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Behind Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Track That Sampled an Isley Brothers Classic
Kendrick Lamar’s music is diverse and deep, hence, he pulls inspiration from every single nook and cranny of the world’s endless musical catalog. With that in mind, Lamar rightfully sampled the Isley ...
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Kendrick Lamar & Timothée Chalamet Rap “The Heart Pt. 2” & “Kush & Corinthians” In Bonus Interview
The NFL Network has been leading up to tonight’s Super Bowl with some cool promo clips featuring halftime show headliner ...
What’s the Biggest Reason Behind Kendrick Lamar’s Stunning Post-Super Bowl Chart Explosion?
This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Kendrick Lamar's unprecedented week on the charts following his record-setting halftime performance at Super Bowl LIX.
'Level up': Kendrick Lamar spotted in resurfaced photos from 2022 taking UCLA college course
Resurfaced photos from 2022 appear to show the Compton native taking a break from pushing his pen to attend college classes ...