To Pimp a Butterfly
Read an Extract from Kendrick Lamar's First Biography
Marcus J. Moore's 'The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited The Soul of Black America' is a must read. Whet your appetite with a chapter portion here.
The 2010s Were the Decade When Black Protest Music Went Mainstream
Beyoncé, Solange, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, and Rihanna released provocative, forward-thinking albums during the rise of the Trump candidacy, solidifying Black music's legacy as protest music.
Police Recover Hard Drive Stolen From Kendrick Lamar’s Producer’s Car
Reports state that the files owned by Derek “MixedByAli” Ali included $1 million worth of unreleased original music.
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN Tour Is a Center Stage Ass-Kicking
On his current tour, Kendrick proves his ability to consistently transform just when others think he should be content.
Kendrick Lamar Ranks His Albums, and You'll Probably Be Mad
You may be surprised by K Dot's rankings. Or not. It's your life.
Deeper Than Just the Music: Kendrick Lamar's Extended Noisey Bompton Interview
VICE NZ is celebrating the release of DAMN with a special screening of Kendrick Lamar's NOISEY episode in Auckland today. Read an interview with the man himself and RSVP below.
Kendrick's 'DAMN.' Is a Spiritual Reawakening
He believes in God; he believes in himself – and is it sacrilegious to do both?
Here Are All the Great Kendrick Lamar Lines That Reference Our Lord and Saviour
Your guide to what's Hallelujah and what's Halle Berry, just in time for the album's release on Good Friday.
Kendrick Lamar Gives Insight on His Fourth Studio Album
In an interview with 'T Magazine' K Dot shared what's been on his mind while preparing his new album.
Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly' Will Be Archived in Harvard's Library
Along with 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' 'The Low End Theory,' and Nas' 'Illmatic.'
How Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly Artwork Is the Lasting Document of America's Hip-Hop President
The presence of these artists is all the more important when considering one simple fact: the White House is a landmark of black oppression.
Kendrick Lamar's Intimate Brooklyn Show Was the Perfect Ending to 2016
A powerful coda to a joyless year.