Kendrick Lamar may be one of Hip Hop’s most forward-thinking emcees, but even he is willing to admit to some influences.
“[DMX] really [got me started] on music,” explained K. Dot in an interview with Philadelphia’s Power 99. “That first album [It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot] is classic, [so he had an influence on me].”
Kendrick Lamar also discussed his upcoming album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, and its personal nature.
“It’s a real intimate album, real personal album,” said Kendrick of the project. “A lot of questions that people have been asking me in interviews are answered in this album. It’s really me. It’s my life. It’s the lives I grew up with, and stories.”
Much has been made of Kendrick’s relationship with Dr. Dre, who recently topped Forbes’ list of highest earners in Hip Hop. With that context in mind, Kendrick explained how Dr. Dre’s mistakes – not his successes – have taught him the most.
“Basically, he’s schooling me on the don’ts. What not to do,” said Lamar. “…He made a lot of mistakes, and he’s making sure I don’t make the same mistakes.”
Watch the interview below:
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I am!
KendricK Lamar > j cole by a lot
So relevant…
maybe you havent heard coles productions skills as well..
Rapping wise, you are right.
J Cole does have the mass appeal and the producer status that are both huge factors, but yeah if we’re talking rapping, Kendrick is in another league.
2 Chainz > Kednrick Lamer. swag
2 chainz = chamillionaire
Chamillionaire is TEN times better than 2chainz, and Kendrick!
S/O to Kendrick.
lupe fiasco >>> Kednrick Lamer
fuck outta here !
lupe is gay
Lupe > Hip Hop
Hip hop (even it’s legends) = Dope selling , gang banging , rims spinning , bitches dancing, money counting
^ Crackers just can’t stand reality.
says who ?? the negro who drinks hennessy, smokes blunts, calls his women bitches, calls his brothers “nigga”, and all of sudden finds god, and preaches like he always acted like a saint ??
or maybe the negro who’s brain has been so washed up by america that he hardly believes that the only culture he can rely to is the one served by the poorly human conditions the ghettos of usa have given to him ???
fuck outta here you fuckin negro. i only ride with african people. african american are nothin but black on the outside but white as fuck on the inside
and just because you have a muslim name does not mean shit
Homo > Hetero
Black Hippy > Slaughterhouse
I’m sure most of us can agree on that.
Cole and Kendrick bout the same. DOPE DOPE DOPE
you’re kiddin me…COLE is much WORSE then K.DOT….go bump that boring ass sideline story sellin out mother fucka
Kendrick is too good for Black Hippies, none of them have that star quality that Kendrick has. I’m glad there not putting out a album. Kendrick should join Slaughterhouse, they need someone from the West to represent them and Kendrick could fill that void. I think Kendrick and yellow wolf would be dope on a track, he’s one of the better ones in slaughterhouse. Good Kid Made City cant come soon enough. I prefer kendricks deep songs like High Power and Illuminate, so hopefully the album sounds like those songs.
Actually, Slaughterhouse have Crooked I representing the West. And the vibe of Slaughterhouse is veteran MCs. Kendrick is fantastic but he’s still a new guy.
I do agree that him and Yelawolf would sound good on a track.
they’re a perfect crew for him
this shit aint fantasy football.. smfh..
yelawolfs not in slaughterhouse *face palm*
Black Hippy owns the world, get used to it!
If Black Hippy did release an album which included all four members they would scan more than Slaughterhouse….did you even see he numbers for their second album??..them niggas couldn’t scan if their lives depended on it…
STOP FEEDING THE TROLLS!!
they should ask him when andre release detox
No they shouldn’t. No they shouldn’t.
How many rappers gonna inspire and influence dis niggha,1st it was Easy-E, then Dr Dre,then 50 Cent,then Cannibus…then Eminem…how many rappers this nigga gone dick-ride huh?I mean he says the same story in every city…”U know growing up {Place rapper name here} got me interested and started in rap…”
Damn Nigga.get ur story straight.I know u love all em rappers
It’s obvious those niggas influenced him. You can’t have more than one influence? FOH.
If You Want To Complain About The Volume Of Rappers A Person Is Influenced By Then The Game Is The Worst Offender- His Entire Catalogue Doesn’t Go A Single Song Without Name Dropping Like 3 Rappers… I’m A Game Fan Though- Just Saying…
Im a little fag that likes 2chainz and ymcmb. what else? Oh yeah and I want lil wayne to give me a hot kiss just like he gave baby! #swag
too funny….
X is a beast in the street and booth nigga!!!!
Jin >>>>> Kendrick Lamar, J. cole, Tupac, Lupe and Nas put together. Those clowns could never rap only talking about drugs, sex and gang violence like a bunch of losers. The real slaughterhouse or four horsemen are Jin, Lowkey, Hopsin and Vinnie Paz. Recognize real hip-hop not bs like wu tang clan making songs with kanye west.
everyone you named is garbage, hot steaming garbage….
Both of you are idiots.
This mouse voicing ass nigga likes DMX?!?!
your no-life bitch-nigga-hatin ass ain’t done yet!?!?
Deep inside this nigga knows he’ll flop.
And you’re a hater.
1. Intro
2. Money Treez (Produced by Digi+Phonics)
3. Secret Rivals (Produced by DJ Khalil)
4. The Recipe feat. Dr. Dre (Produced by Scoop DeVille, add. Dr. Dre)
5. Unspoken Word feat. J. Cole (Produced by J. Cole)
6. Poetic Justice feat. Drake (Produced by T-Minus)
7. Cheraine (Produced by Dr. Dre, co. Dewaun Parker)
8. You’ll Never Know (Produced by J. Cole)
9. Dying of Thirst (Produced by Digi+Phonics)
10. Swimming Pools (Drank) (Produced by T-Minus)
11. Righteous Way feat. KiD CuDi & Kelis (Produced by Hit-Boy)
12. Partynauseous feat. Lady Gaga (Produced by Terrace Martin)
13. Hungry feat. Black Hippy (Produced by Digi+Phonics)
14. Second Coming (Produced by Digi+Phonics)
Deluxe
15. Now or Never feat. Mary J. Blige (Produced by Dr. Dre, co. Dewaun Parker)
16. Tears feat. Jhene Aiko & Ab-Soul (Produced by Digi+Phonics)
17. Get Down (Produced by Mr. Porter)
18. Lovely Lady feat. Wale & BJ the Chicago Kid (Produced by J. Cole)
You wish this was real. I’ll give you credit for having a big imagination.
what is your source? I’ve been looking everywhere and couldn’t find it.
lol this shit’s actually true
dmx probably paid him to co sign him.
Highly doubt it, he’s not the first to say that (B.O.B said it a few years ago). Most people from their mid twenties and up, still listen to that album. I remember being 13 when “Its dark” and “flesh of my flesh” came out, that’s the kind of impact his music had.
haha this dumbass interviewer trying to impersonate Kendrick
gayndrick lamar
KKKendriKKK LAMEar
Retarded haters.
nigga he said DMX inlfuenced him a thousand times before. how the fuck is this news and oh yeah, who gives a fuck
DMX responded by saying, “If this were 10 years ago I’d beat you down in an elevator”.
“dmx probably paid him to co sign him”
With what, towel lint?