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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)

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)

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

Babylon Cartel – good kid, m.A.A.d. city: The Samples (Audio)

Much has been made of the lyrical content of Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city (stellar), but the beats are monsters too. Babylon Cartel have compiled some key samples from the album. You can listen to 9 of the songs below. Related: Kendrick Lamar & Jay Rock perform Money Trees... Read more

October 26, 2012 Audio

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here's a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin Bey, Kendrick Lamar, Murs & Fashawn, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Killer Mike, Rick Ross, Skyzoo, CL Smooth, Raekwon, Jean Greae,... Read more

October 17, 2012 Audio, Mixes

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)

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)

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

The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher (Video)

The West Coast Cypher featuring Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, E-40, Kurupt, YG, Xzibit and DJ Quik was definitely one of the best of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the cypher, that includes interviews with Snoop, E-40, Quik and DJ Premier. Check... Read more

October 12, 2012 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 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

Here’s our playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You can listen to the entire compilation below (Audio)

Before we get too deep into October, let's take a look back at some of the music that dropped in September. Here's a playlist of some of the Best Hip-Hop of September. You'll hear music from Pharoahe Monch, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jeah... Read more

October 5, 2012 Audio, Playlists

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 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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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

DJ Drama – My Way ft Common, Kendrick Lamar & Lloyd (Snippet) (Audio)

DJ Drama's Quality Street Music is in stores next week. Here's a snippet of a song from the album called My Way which features Common, Kendrick Lamar & Lloyd. You'll hear all of Common's verse, the hook and just a taste of Kendrick's verse. Check it out. Related: DJ Drama... Read more

September 16, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar – Good Kid, m.A.A.d City (Artwork)

Kendrick Lamar's album Kendrick Lamar – Good Kid, m.A.A.d City drops on 10/22. Here's a look at the artwork. The top photo is for the standard edition and the bottom is the deluxe version. The countdown is on. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Westside, Right On Time ft Young Jeezy (Audio)... Read more

September 14, 2012 Food for Thought

Scoe – Tha Influence ft Kendrick Lamar

Scoe and Kendrick Lamar pay homage to their West Coast predecessors like Tha Dogg Pound, NWA, Snoop, Dre, Ice Cube, 2Pac and more on Tha Influence. California love (and respect) Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole in concert in North Carolina (Video)... Read more

September 13, 2012 Audio

Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole in concert in North Carolina (Video)

Kendrick Lamar is on tour with BET as part of their Music Matters initiative where they showcase rising stars. Last night, the tour hit North Carolina and K. Dot was joined by Carolina's own J. Cole. Check out footage of Kendrick and Cole hanging backstage (with Rapsody & 9th Wonder)... Read more

September 12, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, & Jay Rock – Highway to Hell

Kay Slay serves up the original version of Highway to Hell featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock on his new mixtape The Return of the Gatekeeper. Check out the song and Kay Slay's full mixtape below. Related: Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q interview with Page 31 (Video)... Read more

September 8, 2012 Audio

Here’s a playlist of some of the best new (mostly) hip-hop in August. You’ll hear songs from Nas & Scarface, Slaughterhouse, Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli, Rapsody, Xzibit, Ras Kass, ATCQ & The Pharcyde, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino, Murs & Fashawn, Stalley, Dwele and many more (Audio Playlist)

It picks up in the middle, but mostly this is music to vibe to. Check it out. Related: Best of July 2012 (Audio Playlist)... Read more

September 1, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Nitty Scott, MC – Flower Child ft Kendrick Lamar

Here's a dope new cut from Nitty Scott, MC with Kendrick Lamar. Check out Flower Child. Related: Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (Neapolitan Remix) featuring Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona... Read more

August 23, 2012 Audio

Mann – Bend ft Kendrick Lamar & Frank Ocean

Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean lend vocals to a new track by Mann. Check out Bend. Related: Frank Ocean - Sweet Life (Prod. Pharrell)... Read more

August 21, 2012 Audio

Here are some more highlights from this weekend’s Rock The Bells festival. You can watch the full sets from Nas, J. Cole, DMX, Curren$y, Murs & Fashawn and Wu Block, as well as a freestyle from Common (Video)

Related: The Official Rock the Bells 2012 Mixtape Nas J. Cole DMX Curren$y Murs & Fashawn Wu Block Common... Read more

August 20, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Westside, Right On Time ft Young Jeezy

Kendrick Lamar teams up with Jeezy for the final TDE release of the week. Blazing hot...Check out Westside, Right on Time. Right on time to start the weekend, indeed. Related: DJ Khaled - They Ready ft Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T.... Read more

August 17, 2012 Audio

DJ Khaled – They Ready ft J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar

After setting the web on fire last week with Hip-Hop the Nas & Scarface collabo, DJ Khaled is back with another gem. This time, instead of working with hip-hop legends, he brought out some of the best next generation MCs--J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar. Check out They Ready... Read more

August 15, 2012 Audio

TDE Under the Influence of Music (Ep. 1) (Video)

Need some comedy in your life? Check out Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q's version of a video for Rick Ross' Hold Me Back. It's part of episode 1 of TDE's new web series called Under the Influence of Music. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) (Video)... Read more

August 13, 2012 Video

Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) (Video)

Ab-Soul brought out the entire TDE family for his new video. Check out his Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. Related: Ab-Soul performs Ab-Soul’s Intro live on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more

August 9, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar interviews with Montreality (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Kendrick Lamar by Montreality. He speaks on what type of student he was, his first job, his biggest fear, his favorite super hero, what he did with his first pay check and more. Check it out. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) (Video)... Read more

August 7, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Talib Kweli – Push Thru ft Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y (Video)

Here's the new video for Talib Kweli's red hot Push Thru featuring Kendrick Lamar and Curren$y. Check it out below. Related: Talib Kweli performs in tribute to MCA (Video)... Read more

August 6, 2012 Video

The video for Kendrick Lamar’s Swimming Pools (Drank) matches the brooding intensity of the song. Check it out below (Video)

Related: Kendrick Lamar - Vanity Slaves Pt 1 & 2... Read more

August 3, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar performs ADHD at the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival (Video)

Here's a professional-quality video of Kendrick Lamar performing ADHD at the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival. Check out the video below. Related: Talib Kweli - Push Thru featuring Kendrick Lamar & Curren$y... Read more

July 26, 2012 Video

Talib Kweli teams up with Curren$y and Kendrick Lamar on his new single. Check out Push Thru (Audio)

Related: The New Royales - Walking Around My Dreams featuring Talib Kweli... Read more

July 19, 2012 Audio