Kendrick Lamar is really a gem. The Compton has come from a city known for its severe violence and high death rates. That, however, has not hindered him from delivering some of the most thought-provoking rhymes of our time and paying it forward with some children in need. From the White House to City Hall, K. Dot has left his mark. Compton’s mayor Aja Brown took to social media to announce that she has recognized his efforts to support his community, and plans to give him a key to the city on February 13. Drop down bottom for more.
Puff Daddy Says Kendrick Lamar Is Why He Re-Released His Album
After Puff Daddy released his free project MMM as a mixtape last month, yesterday (December 18) he released it for purchase as a full album. He cites Kendrick Lamar as the reasoning behind this marketing strategy among a few other notable names. Hit the jump for the full story.
Fetty Wap, Kehlani, Kendrick Lamar & More Nominated For 2016 Grammy Awards
This morning, the nominees for the 2016 GRAMMY Awards were announced. With his newest nods, Kendrick Lamar is now a 20-time GRAMMY Award nominee! This marks his second Album Of The Year album now as well with To Pimp A Butterfly, and competes against himself in both the Best Rap Song category and the Best Music Video category. Check out some of the nominees below!
NBA: Knicks Aaron Afflalo Once Sold Kendrick Lamar A Bootleg Copy Of Jay Z’s “Reasonable Doubt”
According to current Knicks guard Aaron Afflalo, he used to hustle by selling donuts at the age of 13. In his piece for “The Players Tribune” he says by age 16 he graduated to selling bootleg cd’s to friends and classmates and as it turns out, one of those classmates went on to some fame of his own.
Dr. Dre Has Hopes Of A European Tour With Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, & Eminem
This would be a show to watch. During the new Beats 1 radio show The Pharmacy, Dr. Dre suggested to listeners and his special guest Snoop Dogg, a European tour (as a U.S. citizen, I’m feeling slightly left out of the dopeness) with some heavy hitters; himself, Snoop D-O-double G, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem. What do you think? Find out more after the jump.
