ScHoolboy Q took the stage in New York recently for Vitaminwater and The FADER’s #uncapped series. The TDE MC put on a great show for a venue full of screaming fans who were treated to a surprise performance from label mate Kendrick Lamar who joined Q for his verse on “Collard Greens.” Take a look as the crowd turns up with ScHoolboy for his new single and goes crazy after K. Dot grabs the microphone.
Kendrick Lamar not only had an insightful and candid interview with talk show host Arsenio Hall on his new show but decided to take the stage and perform the first half of “m.A.A.d. City.” The energy packed cut off Lamar’s platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d. City LP had the audience in attendance excited as K. Dot put on a great show with a live band.
Kendrick Lamar sits down with late-night talk show host and television veteran Arsenio Hall. The TDE artist and Compton native speaks on his controversial “Control” verse, touches on Black Hippy and explains what it’s like to receive credit and praise from the likes of Ice Cube and Pharrell.
Noisey catches up with Angel Haze out in London for a candid interview to get the female artist’s opinion on a number of topics. Haze says she likes Miley Cyrus and doesn’t see what the big deal is if she enjoys dancing and shaking her derriere. Next, Angel gives her take on Kendrick Lamar’s controversial “Control” verse and speaks on enjoying the responses because it’s a part of Hip Hop. Before calling it a wrap, Angel Haze also touches on Macklemore’s call to sexuality and equality with “Same Love,” Yeezus and Magna Carta Holy Grail, her public perception and much more.
Pusha T reveals the artwork to accompany his latest single titled “Nosetalgia” featuring Compton native Kendrick Lamar. Continuing with Pusha’s minimal creative direction, the artwork sports a black silhouette of the G.O.O.D. Music rapper against a white backdrop. Check out what King Push had to say to Hip Hop DX on the matter via the short excerpt below.
“We gave two perspectives [on the song]. [Kendrick Lamar] was giving more, looking from the inside of his home and how his family and his crusade through the drug epidemic affected him. I was giving you the junior high, high school start, showing you what it was and where I was at.”
UPDATE: The official audio has leaked and can be found below.
Compton native Kendrick Lamar sits down with HYPETRAK in Hong Kong for his first ever interview in Asia. Kendrick does heads overseas for the Beats By Dre Asia tour and opens up on what he thinks about music being able to take him so far and around the world. K. Dot also shares his thoughts on touring with Dr. Dre and what it means to him for his major label debut Good Kid m.A.A.d. City to reach platinum status. Take a look at Lamar give insight behind what TDE means and much more in the visual below.
50 Cent sits down with HOT 97’s Funk Fex and gives his initial reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse which has been the topic of conversation in the music industry since it surfaced. Always one for a scathing diss record, 50 Cent co-signs the Compton rapper’s desire for competition and says it’s necessary and a part of Hip Hop. Fif also discusses Kidd Kidd’s upcoming project and speaks on the current status of G-Unit.
TMZ caught up with Kendrick Lamar at LAX and got his opinion on the numerous “Control” responses he’s received since the unveiling of his controversial verse. As the Compton native made his way to enter the car waiting for him, K Dot confidently lets the cameraman know that he feels every rapper that’s released an official response towards him needs to try harder. Not saying much of anything else, Kendrick drives his opinion home as he repeats himself just before driving off. Check out the exclusive footage courtesy of the all seeing TMZ.
Kendrick Lamar performs his hit single “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” live at Rock The Bells 2013 in San Bernardino. In front of a venue full of screaming TDE fans, Kendrick jumps into the standout track off his platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d. City LP. Watch how it all went down live at San Manuel Amphitheater.
Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Rock The Bells 2013 live in San Bernardino at San Manuel Amphitheater. Watch as the TDE artist delivers a dope performance of “Backseat Freestyle” and “Fuckin’ Problems” for a packed house full of screaming fans.
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