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Deeper Than Just the Music: Kendrick Lamar's Extended Noisey Bompton Interview
In the full interview from Noisey Bompton, Kendrick Lamar discusses his friends G. Weed and Lil L, and he explains the role music can play in a community like Compton.
Zach Goldbaum
5.3.16
Music
Compton Rapper Boogie Tells Personal Stories for the Internet Age
As Boogie, featured in Noisey Bompton, prepares his upcoming album 'Thirst 48 Part 2,' we sit down to talk about religion and his home city.
Kyle Kramer
3.8.16
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King Kunta's New Groove: Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar's Successful, Intimate Show
This tour has promised a more personal experience with Kendrick’s lush, jazz- and funk-indebted album 'To Pimp a Butterfly.' Noisey editors Kyle Kramer and Craig Jenkins weigh in on how it delivered.
Craig Jenkins, Kyle Kramer
11.3.15

Music
Listen to Compton Rapper Hitta J3's New Song "Full Fledge," Featuring RJ
Hitta J3 is part of a scene of Compton rappers making authentic and modern West Coast street rap, and his latest song is fire.
Andy Capper
10.6.15