It would be quite an understatement to state that Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar has created his own niche thanks to his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city and the TDE emcee is heavily aware of the niche that he’s made for himself.
During an interview with KillerHipHop.com, Kendrick even went on to state that every artist in Hip Hop should have their own niche if they hope to “elevate the art and culture” of the genre.
“I really can’t speak on other artists, but for me what I try to do is just stay as original as possible. And have my own sound that nobody can really duplicate,” said the rapper in a video posted on YouHeardThatNew.com. “Nobody can really make sense of doing it easily. It’s really my niche and that’s what I think everybody in the game should have, their own niche. Nobody really follows each other. Cause when you do original things you elevate the art and culture of Hip Hop.”
Kendrick also went on to speak on “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” 
one of his debuts most talked about tracks and revealed what the motive behind the record was. According to the rapper, the record was a kind of “the joke is on you now” to the doubters who didn’t believe he’d be able to drop a successful commercial album.
“Just really the naysay that I would actually do an album, do an album that’s full of commercial topics that’s not really about me,” Kendrick explained. “You always have that speculation on your first album and I really thought, ‘these people is really trying to kill the vibe of this record.’ So when you listen to it it’s really a big subliminal, almost like ‘the joke is on you now’ because I got dedicated people that enjoy this and I know that so I’mma make what I wanna make.”
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Bring back the biting rule and 95% of these rappers would have to quit.
97% of the producers.
first….u guys are lames cant beat me
Yeah you’re right, I can’t beat someone who beats his meat every night while thinkin about his mom
wholistens 2 what kendrick lamar has 2 say? nobody cares
& that’s why you decided to comment on here. bitch nigga
Idgaf what you naysayers have to say about Kendrick, he’s original and if you’re not from California or the West Cost period you might not understand.
The homie is doing it….
Oh, great another Kendrick Lamar article. That’s new!
I’m waiting for the time when ya’ll will start dissing Kendrick for sounding lame because he sold out, don’t worry it’s coming. It’s just a matter of time
WHEN DID HE SELL OUT FUCKING FAGGOT?
I’m all for trolling. But this cat his good for hip hop. If you’ve been bitching about bullshit, ride with it.
this is the bullshit
only reason its working is cuz everybodys trying to be like everbody
trolling is for little kids, nerds, and lames… -___-
i saw the comment that said nuff said to …. i wrote it
fuckin copycats
be original
and fuck kendricks sound
I been using this name for years fuck boy. Off my dick u go…
“Cause when you do original things you elevate the art and culture of Hip Hop. k-dot
Thas a real artist/ real nigga right there. A lot of these rappers need to take notes.
fuck kendrick
wish i could explain hip hop but i guess its just somthin u know
lol remeber lil waynes she will … mainstream fans suck they didnt even know about kendick veiw on weed
okay first off learn how to spell you dumb faggot, second who cares about his view on weed, everybody got their own opinion about we like for me I don’t think it’s an evil drug, but I personally wouldn’t smoke it, go jack off to your gay porno somewhere else
i ment he says he doesnt smoke in his songs but there are kids smoking cause they think kendrick smokes ….. they dont listen
SWED
Friday, Kendrick will explain why he likens his music to Marvin Gaye.
Saturday, Kendrick will explain the difference between a groupie and a gold digger.
Sunday, Kendrick will explain why young people shouldn’t listen to Jesus Piece on their Ipod during a church service.
Four Mondays later, Kendrick will talk about how Obie Trice influenced his life ambitions, followed by a tribute to Dre, and a shout out to 2 Chainz for coming up with that catchy name.
Then “have your own niche”, Kendrick.
get that Dre beat
everytime Kendrick says a word, DX posts an article. 90% of them are pointless.
his ‘niche’ is impersonating Andre 3000
yo my names kendrick ive been in the game for like 4 days but im giving advice like i know all this shit and i havent even dropped a soppmore album
fucking dead
he doesn’t even have a sophomore album yet his first album is considered a classic already.. hmm
section 80 is his first album. a project doesn’t have to be released by a major label to be considered an album. the media is hyping up gkmc as his debut.
stans your the same cats who are going to dick ride the next industry “golden boy” his shit was cool but really go as far to call it a classic is a stretch get off his dick
jus make the songs we love, the rest of this shit, like ur chipmunk haf ass opinion dont really matter, with that said, that verse on that T.I. joint was hot
In three hours, Kendrick will explain why he likens himself the hip hop version of Dwayne Wade.