Sampling “So [rt]” by Knxwledge, the ninth song on To Pimp a Butterfly is a list of Kendrick Lamar’s virtues, and an image of his trip to Africa. Kendrick knows everything: Compton, street shit, consciousness, highs, lows, and not caring about receiving recognition for his goodness. With this deep cut, he also deepened his critical acclaim. —J.B.

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After Kendrick Lamar’s career had seemingly peaked, his Grammy-winning smash scored him the most prized gig in the biz as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Lamar is one of the most successful rappers of the 21st century and has been the recipient of plenty of Grammy awards.

While it s not Kendrick Lamar s first Super Bowl performance, it marks the first time he ll have the stage all to himself Known for unabashedly proclaiming Christ in his music, Lamar has spoken

Ahead of Kendrick Lamar's headline performance at the Super Bowl half-time show, we explore the rapper's journey from the streets of Compton to pop culture ubiquity.

What songs should Kendrick Lamar perform for the Super Bowl halftime show? The FTH squad drafted their best tracks to make their own set lists.

Kendrick Lamar made a guest appearance in the Super Bowl 56 halftime show, headlined by fellow Los Angeles-based rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California in 2022.

Kendrick Lamar dropped "Not Like Us" last year during the peak of his beef with Drake. The catchy tune became an instant sensation online and on the airwaves. The hype around the