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Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice on SNL (Video)

Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice on SNL (Video)

Kendrick Lamar made his debut on Saturday Night Live over the weekend and performed dope renditions of Swimming Pools (Drank) and Poetic Justice, accompanied by a live band. Check out both performances below. Related: Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video) Swimming Pools (Drank) Poetic Justice... Read more
January 28, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video)

Kendrick Lamar in the SNL Short “YOLO” (Video)

Kendrick Lamar made his debut on Saturday Night Live last night. In addition to performing "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice," K. Dot was in an SNL short with Andy Samberg and Adam Levine. Check out "YOLO" below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Nas Is Like Freestyle (Audio)... Read more
January 27, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar – Nas Is Like Freestyle

Kendrick Lamar – Nas Is Like Freestyle

Kendrick Lamar dropped by the Funkmaster Flex show and dropped a verse over DJ Premier's classic Nas Is Like track. Unfortunately, this one drops out at the 2-minute mark but you get a good taste of how K. Dot went in. Stay tuned for the full clip. Check it out... Read more
January 24, 2013 Audio
Terrace Martin Breaks Down the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s Real (Part 2) (Video)

Terrace Martin Breaks Down the Making of Kendrick Lamar’s Real (Part 2) (Video)

Here's part 2 of the video where Terrace Martin breaks down the making of Kendrick Lamar's song "Real" from good kid, m.A.A.d. city. In this episode Terrace gets more technical about some of the techniques used to create the lush instrumentation on the track. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick... Read more
January 22, 2013 Video
Talib Kweli – Push Thru ft Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar (Marco Polo Remix)

Talib Kweli – Push Thru ft Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar (Marco Polo Remix)

Here's a dope remix to Talib Kweli's "Push Thru" featuring Curren$y and Kendrick Lamar. The remix was done by Marco Polo and has a much darker feel to it. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli – Art Imitates Life ft Black Thought & Rah Digga (Audio)... Read more
January 21, 2013 Audio
Terrace Martin Speaks on How the Track for Kendrick Lamar’s Real was Crafted (Video)

Terrace Martin Speaks on How the Track for Kendrick Lamar’s Real was Crafted (Video)

Much has been discussed about the lyrical content and story told on Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. So much so that it's easy to forget that it is one of the most lushly-produced albums (in any genre) in the last several years. Here's part 1 of a video of... Read more
January 16, 2013 Video
Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

Ab-Soul drops an ill video for his collabo with Kendrick Lamar off Control System (one of our picks for best albums of 2012). Check out ILLuminate. Related: Ab-Soul – Only 1 (Audio)... Read more
January 15, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar on the Backseat Freestyle Video (Video)

Kendrick Lamar on the Backseat Freestyle Video (Video)

Kendrick Lamar broke down the behind the scenes of the Backseat Freestyle. He talks about his dad's participation in the video, the "Sherane" look alike and more. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Backseat Freestyle (Video)... Read more
January 15, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Video)

Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Video)

The video for Kendrick Lamar's "Backseat Freestyle" is like a microcosm for the good kid, m.A.A.d. city album. It's set in Compton (in part in the home where Kendrick grew up), features dope rhymes, skits from the parents and an appearance from "Sherane." Ultimately, it shows how Kendrick's talents were... Read more
January 2, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar: DECODED – Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst (Video)

Kendrick Lamar: DECODED – Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst (Video)

Kendrick Lamar breaks down the first verse from Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst, one of his favorite on good kid, m.A.A.d city. Check out the video. Related: See why we picked good kid, m.A.A.d city as one of the best albums of 2012.... Read more
January 2, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar speaks on his favorite things (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks on his favorite things (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks about 2 of his favorite albums of the year: Nas' Life is Good and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. Check out the video. Related: See why we named Kendrick Lamar's Swimming Pools (Drank) on of the best videos of 2012.... Read more
December 27, 2012 Video
A$AP Rocky – 1Train ft Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. & Kendrick Lamar

A$AP Rocky – 1Train ft Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. & Kendrick Lamar

A$AP Rocky gathered some of the hottest next generation MCs in the game for his latest track which was produced by Hit Boi. Check out 1Train featuring Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar. Straight FIRE! Props: 2DBZ Related: A$AP Rocky – F*ckin’ Problems ft... Read more
December 18, 2012 Audio
T.I. – Memories Back Then ft Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. & Kris Stephens

T.I. – Memories Back Then ft Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. & Kris Stephens

T.I.'s Trouble Man album is in stores tomorrow. Here's one last drop from the album. Check out Memories Back Then featuring Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. and Kris Stephens. Related: T.I. – Wildside ft A$AP Rocky... Read more
December 17, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar – Rap-Up TV Interview (Video) and Let Us Move On (Audio)

Kendrick Lamar – Rap-Up TV Interview (Video) and Let Us Move On (Audio)

Dido is best known in hip-hop circles for the haunting track that Eminem sampled on Stan. She's back with a new song that features none other than the good kid Kendrick Lamar. Check out the song, Let Us Move On, as well as an interview of Kendrick by Rap-Up TV... Read more
December 15, 2012 Video
Game – Murder ft Scarface & Kendrick Lamar + Jesus Piece Tracklist

Game – Murder ft Scarface & Kendrick Lamar + Jesus Piece Tracklist

Game may have saved the best for last. This week's Sunday service includes the Jesus Piece tracklist and a soulful burner featuring Kendrick Lamar and Scarface. Check out Murder. Related: Game – Rollin’ ft Kanye West, Trae The Truth, Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Z-Ro (Audio)... Read more
December 9, 2012 Audio
A$AP Rocky – F*ckin’ Problems ft 2 Chainz, Drake & Kendrick Lamar (Video)

A$AP Rocky – F*ckin’ Problems ft 2 Chainz, Drake & Kendrick Lamar (Video)

A$AP Rocky drops a video for his collabo with 2 Chainz, Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Check out F*ckin' Problems. Related: A$AP Rocky – Purple Kisses (Video)... Read more
December 4, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar freestyles on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show (Video)

Kendrick Lamar freestyles on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show (Video)

K. Dot goes off the top on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show in Atlanta. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar talks about the impact of hip-hop (Video)... Read more
November 19, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar interview with splash! Magazine (Video)

Kendrick Lamar interview with splash! Magazine (Video)

Here's a great interview of Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick is super laid-back (literally), but he drops some gems and gets incredibly detailed about the thought process behind and construction of good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar speaks on what’s real about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)... Read more
November 16, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Ras Kass – Focus ft Kendrick Lamar & ProVerb

Ras Kass – Focus ft Kendrick Lamar & ProVerb

Ras Kass and Kendrick Lamar represent 2 generations of dope West Coast MCs as they flow on a G-funk-influenced track. Check out Focus from Ras Kass' upcoming Barmageddon mixtape. Related: Ras Kass – Sushi (Video) Focus (ProVerb, Kendrick Lamar) by Ras Kass... Read more
November 9, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Lady Gaga Version) (Video)

Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Lady Gaga Version) (Video)

Lady Gaga leaks the version of B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe she originally recorded for Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city. It's a pretty significant change in the feel of the record. Check it out below. Which version do you prefer? Related: Kendrick Lamar discusses the 9 years of grinding... Read more
November 8, 2012 Audio, Video
Pac Div – Cross Trainers ft Blu & Kendrick Lamar

Pac Div – Cross Trainers ft Blu & Kendrick Lamar

Here's a little something from the West Coast (Underground) Connection. Check out Pac Div's Cross Trainers featuring Blu & Kendrick Lamar (yeah...he's still honorary underground even with a #2 slot on the Billboard charts last week). Related: Pac Div – Truth (Audio)... Read more
November 6, 2012 Audio
AFH Best of October 2012 Playlist featuring new music from Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Meek Mill, CL Smooth and more (Audio Playlist)

AFH Best of October 2012 Playlist featuring new music from Wu-Tang Clan, Kendrick Lamar, Redman, Meek Mill, CL Smooth and more (Audio Playlist)

No doubt about it, the end of October sucked for the East Coast. Before that, it was shaping up to be one of the best months of the year for hip-hop. Here's a playlist of some of the best music to drop. You'll hear songs from Yasiin Bey, Phonte, Redman,... Read more
November 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Kendrick Lamar: Politics As Usual (Video)

Kendrick Lamar: Politics As Usual (Video)

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most introspective and substantive rappers of this current generation of MCs. We sat down with him to talk about the impact hip-hop culture has had on the state of the Union. Kendrick talked about the messages of everyone from Tupac and NWA to Chuck... Read more
November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)

Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)

It's well-established that Kendrick Lamar's skills with the pen are on a different level but you have to peep money's freestyle game too. Check out this video where K. Dot's rhymes off the top using words written on flash cards. He weaves in cues ranging from Mitt Romney to Kim... Read more
November 1, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar – The Jig is Up (Dump’n) (Prod. J. Cole)

Kendrick Lamar – The Jig is Up (Dump’n) (Prod. J. Cole)

East Coast...down but not out. We hope all the Heads out there survived Sandy. Here's a new one from Kendrick Lamar, produced by J. Cole, in appreciation of the support for good kid, m.A.A.d. city last week. Check out The Jig is Up (Dump'n) below. Related: Babylon Cartel – good... Read more
October 30, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar speaks on what’s real about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks on what’s real about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)

Keeping it on the reality tip, here's an interview of Kendrick Lamar from 2DBZ discussing how much of good kid, m.A.A.d city is real (he says 100%). It also includes footage of fellow TDE members, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul discussing their feelings about the album. Check out the video below.... Read more
October 25, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock perform Money Trees for the first time ever (Video)

Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock perform Money Trees for the first time ever (Video)

Halle Berry or Hallelujah...that's just how I feel. 1 day in (kinda...) and the crowd knew all the words. Hot! Check out the video. good kid, m.A.A.d. city is in stores now. Related:... Read more
October 25, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar interviews and XXL review (Video)

Kendrick Lamar interviews and XXL review (Video)

The (much-deserved) love for Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album continues. Here are videos from 2DBZ and Google Play showcasing the talented MC (and members of the TDE family--Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Dave Free (his manager and longtime friend)) discussing the history of Kendrick, the stories behind the album and... Read more
October 24, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar – m.A.A.d. Monday: interviews and performances (Video)

Kendrick Lamar – m.A.A.d. Monday: interviews and performances (Video)

It's been a m.A.A.d. Monday, indeed, and with good reason. Kendrick Lamar has dropped one of the most important albums in hip-hop in a long, long time. A lot of videos documenting Kendrick's journey have premiered today, including our own. Here's a playlist of some of the better ones, including... Read more
October 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Here’s an exclusive interview of Kendrick Lamar talking about just what it took for the good kid to make it out of the m.A.A.d. city (Video)

Here’s an exclusive interview of Kendrick Lamar talking about just what it took for the good kid to make it out of the m.A.A.d. city (Video)

With good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a modern day classic...but don't call it instant. This album was a lifetime in the making. Here's an interview of Kendrick where he talks about just what it took to get to this point. This was not 1, not 2, not... Read more
October 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let it Die) ft Jay Rock & Ab-Soul

Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let it Die) ft Jay Rock & Ab-Soul

Here's a brand new song (just recorded last night, so it's not on the album...) from the Black Hippy crew -1. Check out The Heart Pt. 3 (Will You Let it Die) featuring Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock below (as well as The Heart Pt. 1 and Pt. 2,... Read more
October 20, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar plays B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe for Dr. Dre and Andre 3000 (Video)

Kendrick Lamar plays B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe for Dr. Dre and Andre 3000 (Video)

Here's a 2-minute preview of Kendrick Lamar's B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe from good kid, m.A.A.d. city, courtesy of a video of him playing the song for the 2 Dres (the Doctor and 3000). Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)... Read more
October 19, 2012 Video
A$AP Rocky – F*cking Problem ft Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz

A$AP Rocky – F*cking Problem ft Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz

Here's a new track from A$AP Rocky. You can listen to F*cking Problem featuring Kendrick Lamar, Drake & 2 Chainz below. Related: A$AP Rocky – Purple Kisses (Video)... Read more
October 18, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre perform in Los Angeles (Video)

Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre perform in Los Angeles (Video)

To commemorate the end of his BET Music Matters tour, Kendrick Lamar brought Dr. Dre to perform Compton & The Recipe with him. The roar from the crowd when the Good Doctor hit the stage says it all. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)... Read more
October 18, 2012 Video
Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)

Kendrick Lamar – Backseat Freestyle (Prod. Hit-Boy)

Snippets for Kendrick Lamar's album surfaced earlier today. Now, Hit-Boy has decided to liberate the full version of Backseat Freestyle, the track he produced for Kendrick. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)... Read more
October 15, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)

Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city album snippets (Audio)

Can't wait to hear Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album? Here's a taste before the album drops next Monday (10/22). Check out snippets from all 11 tracks on the standard version of the project below. Also, you can pre-order the album here. Related: A recap of Kendrick Lamar's NYC... Read more
October 15, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar interview on the Bootleg Kev show (Video)

Kendrick Lamar interview on the Bootleg Kev show (Video)

Here's a great interview with Kendrick Lamar. He goes deep about what to expect from good kid, m.A.A.D. city (10/22), the Compton record (it was from his first session ever with Dre), the evolution of California hip-hop, participating in the West Coast Cypher with legends like Snoop, DJ Quik, Xzibit... Read more
October 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Check out all of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers featuring DJ Quik, DMX, Mystikal, Eve, Childish Gambino, Ab-Soul, Xzibit, Kendrick Lamar and more below (Video)

Check out all of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers featuring DJ Quik, DMX, Mystikal, Eve, Childish Gambino, Ab-Soul, Xzibit, Kendrick Lamar and more below (Video)

There were some strong verses from OGs and young guns in this year’s Cyphers. Below are all the Cyphers, including verses from DMX, Eve, Jean Grae, Ab-Soul, Talib Kweli, Childish Gambino, Driicky Graham, Schoolboy Q, Mystikal, Snoop, DJ Quik, E-40, Kurupt, Xzibit and Kendrick Lamar, starting with the West Coast... Read more
October 10, 2012 Video
Dr. Dre presents his trailer for Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d. city album (Video)

Dr. Dre presents his trailer for Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d. city album (Video)

Dr. Dre flexes his past success and makes a BIG statement about Kendrick Lamar in this video trailer for good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Check the resume. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Compton ft Dr. Dre (Prod. Just Blaze) (Audio)... Read more
October 6, 2012 Video
MC Eiht discusses his guest verse on Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming album

MC Eiht discusses his guest verse on Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming album

We mentioned hearing an incredible collabo between Kendrick Lamar and MC Eiht in our recap of Kendrick's listening session for good kid, m.A.A.d. city in NYC a couple of weeks ago. MC Eiht recently spoke to DUBCNN about the experience. You can read what he had to say below. Djeahh...Related:... Read more
October 4, 2012 Food for Thought
Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Kendrick Lamar performs Swimming Pools (Drank) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Kendrick Lamar made his network TV debut last night. He performed Swimming Pools (Drank) with The Legendary Roots Crew on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out the performance and a great interview that features Kendrick flowing over the Regulators beat below. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Compton ft Dr. Dre... Read more
October 3, 2012 Video
ZZ Ward – Cryin’ Wolf ft Kendrick Lamar

ZZ Ward – Cryin’ Wolf ft Kendrick Lamar

Here's an amazing track by an artist name ZZ Ward. It's bluesy and soulful with smoky vocals. Oh...and it happens to feature a hot verse from Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Compton featuring Dr. Dre (Audio)... Read more
October 2, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar. Dr. Dre. Just Blaze. Compton. You are not ready. Check out Kendrick’s latest collabo with Dr. Dre, as well as the full tracklist for good kid, m.A.A.d. city, below (Audio)

Kendrick Lamar. Dr. Dre. Just Blaze. Compton. You are not ready. Check out Kendrick’s latest collabo with Dr. Dre, as well as the full tracklist for good kid, m.A.A.d. city, below (Audio)

Related: A recap of the NYC listening session for Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city Here's the tracklist for good kid, m.A.A.d. city: 1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter 2. Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe 3. Backseat Freestyle 4. The Art of Peer Pressure 5. Money Trees feat. Jay Rock... Read more
October 2, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar – Interview + Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Kendrick Lamar – Interview + Toca Tuesdays Freestyle (Video)

Here's a double dose of Kendrick Lamar. First up is an interview where he discusses the status of his collaboration with J. Cole, why he respects Cole, what he talks about with Lady Gaga and more. Next is Kendrick's Toca Tuesdays Freestyle. Check out both videos below. Related: Kendrick Lamar... Read more
September 27, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
DJ Drama – My Way ft Common, Kendrick Lamar & Lloyd

DJ Drama – My Way ft Common, Kendrick Lamar & Lloyd

A snippet from DJ Drama's My Way featuring Common, Kendrick Lamar and Lloyd dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's the full song. Check it out below (with tags). Related: Kendrick Lamar freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)... Read more
September 26, 2012 Audio
Kendrick Lamar reflects on his Career Path (Video)

Kendrick Lamar reflects on his Career Path (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Kendrick Lamar where he breaks down the meaningful milestones of his career path. Check out the video. Related: A recap of Kendrick Lamar's 1st ever listening session for good kid, m.A.A.d city... Read more
September 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar Interviews & Freestyles (Video)

Kendrick Lamar Interviews & Freestyles (Video)

Here are 2 interviews of Kendrick Lamar and he drops a verse at the end of each. In the first interview, he discusses the album, cover art, a song called Black Boy Fly which addresses the cover and more, then flows over the Mobb Deep Eye for an Eye beat.... Read more
September 20, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Here’s a recap of the first ever public listening session for Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Food for Thought)

Here’s a recap of the first ever public listening session for Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city (Food for Thought)

Related: Kendrick Lamar freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video) “Martin have a dream. Malcolm have a dream. Kendrick have a dream.” Those might not be the first words you hear on Kendrick Lamar’s album, but they were the first words we heard last night on the first of 9... Read more
September 19, 2012 Food for Thought
Kendrick Lamar speaks with fuse about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks with fuse about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)

Here's a great interview with Kendrick Lamar by fuse. Kendrick speaks in detail about the meaning of his album cover for good kid, m.A.A.d. city and also touches on the message of Swimming Pools (Drank) and what music means to him, generally (it's more than music...). Check out the video.... Read more
September 18, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Kendrick Lamar freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)

Kendrick Lamar freestyles on the Funkmaster Flex Show (Video)

Kendrick Lamar stopped by Hot 97 in NYC to drop a verse for Funkmaster Flex. Flex laced him with the Who Shot Ya beat and Kendrick laid down what might be one of his most blistering rhymes EVER (think Rigamortus with a grudge). Wow. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick... Read more
September 18, 2012 Video
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