Kendrick looks like he wandered the earth searching for life's meaning and found it unlike everyone else lol

Kendrick is one of very few people that its hard not to respect

Crazy that J. Cole is interviewing Kendrick on his album.

He's got flow even when he's just talking. His voice is a blessing.

Top 5 Rappers: 1. Kendrick Lamar 2. K Dot 3. The short guy in TDE 4. The genius behind the second 'Control' verse 5. The guy who fucked Sherane and went to tell his bros

Kanye called Kendrick a visionary. He wasn't wrong.

Even if you dont like Lamar's music, this man has such a good soul.

His eyes speak of genuineness and greatness. I've never seen a man with such charisma before.

Kendrick is pure. You can see in his eyes that he's a true person. He doesn't make music for money, he makes music because this is the way he found to express himself and his toughts. I'm really proud of him. Success didn't change him. Well done Kendrick.

When my friend first showed me Kendrick I didn't really listen and kinda thought he was just another generic Rapper. Oh boy was I wrong.

Feefo gonna have this interview bumpin in the whip

I am a king, no matter what you call me, got me teary eyed

mtv actually doing things with music. dope.

He seems like a really cool person to be friends with

The way the ghostwriter segment aged perfectly lmaoo

Kendrick Lamar is not overrated, he is certainly not a sell out nor did he get on his knees to get to where he is. Kendrick i a one in a trillion, he managed to get through the industry without selling out and without falling into temptation of greed, lust, and selfishness. I highly respect Kendrick Lamar because his verses are his actual thoughts and his state of mind. I respect him because he is a man of the Lord. He even made me realize that I need more faith and I feel incredible. Religion or not Kendrick Lamar knows right and wrong and he fights for whats right and he fights for what he believes in. He is a descendant of Tupac. Tupac died speaking the truth and that is why i highly respect Tupac. The same is being done with Kendrick. He even directly asked us, the fans, if something tragic happens, will we still believe in him? Kendrick is on another level than the average rapper that talks about money hoes and drugs. Kendrick speaks the truth and managed to pull it out amazingly. Kendrick is a disciple and he is spreading positivity to the streets, and that is the very reason why he is the number one MC of this era.

I'm so attracted to him.. Everything about him is just honest and beautiful

Kendrick voice might beat Morgan Freeman's

So fucking cool man.

Definitely best album of 2015 the funk the Jazz definitely brought it back to the essence of black music i mean before hip hop niggas don't like it cause they don't know they're history this is definitly what you call grown folks music

I don't really listen to modern rappers but it something about Kendrick that drawn me to him and his music. He's ego free , seems friendly and is a individual. He can stand alone in his music. It's just something you know? I know he's a celebrity but he doesn't flash it. He still act like a normal human being. It's just something about him that I love

When a rapper start lookin homeless you know they about to drop some fire

Excellent interview!! Landed here in 2024! 50 yr old Mom just exploring Kendrick Lamar following his recent feature on of the “Like That” track from Future’s We Don’t Trust You album. Started with Good Kid M.a.a.d. City. Now on TPAB. ❤it. Gonna double back to Section 80. Then the Unreleased, DAMN…Mr. Morale BSs. No rushing. Gonna “live with” each one of them as Kendrick would say. Enjoying the journey. Kendrick is definitely now my fav. I’m from the origin era of hip hop (late 70’s-80’s). I watched it go from late night/weekend only radio and midnight video shows on BET only to being premiered on MTV’s Yo MTvRaps. I pushed tissue down in the top tabs of a many of cassette tapes to record the midnight mixes off the radio and had hurry up and press “pause AND play” to pause when the DJ cut to commercials.😂 That was the only way to get the music. We couldn’t afford to buy the actual records/cassettes from the record stores. Then we dubbed our mix tapes on our 2cassette boom boxes. Grabbed some masking tape, a sharpie marker real quick…labeled it.. keep going till the tape was full.✅ Kendrick takes me back to that. That feeling. That excitement. That longing to HEAR. To LISTEN. To DECIPHER. To DECODE. To ARRIVE. You couldn’t vibe until you journeyed with the artist and arrived at the message, the understanding. It took some rewinding, some replaying, sometimes even a dictionary, asking questions, some conversations. Then some smiles, some head nodes, some affirming eyebrow raises…some being impressed, schooled, enlightened, entertained…that was hip hop. It was engagement. It’s good to be home❤.

How Much a Dollar Cost is arguably the greatest hip hop song of all time. I genuinely believe that

I wonder who Kendrick has ghostwritten for. I knew he wrote Dre's verses on Compton and The Recipe, but I wonder who else he has written for under the table.

I love his voice

As wonderful as DAMN is, as well as Good Kid, Section80, To Pimp A Butterfly is likely to remain his masterpiece, and arguable Hip Hop's Masterpiece. Blessings and Prayers to him and everyone else in this comment section.

I'm not a huge fan of rap and hip-hop because I am more into deeper lyrics and it's hard to find that in modern music, but my friend introduced me to Kendrick earlier this year, and I was so mad at myself for not giving Kendrick a chance. I am so happy that I discovered him, he is a genius, and one of the greatest artist of this generation. I am now a huge fan, and I was blessed to see him live twice this year. If you are a Kendrick fan and have not seen him live, I highly recommend you do so, he is one of the greatest performers I have ever seen.

Kendrick: *disses rappers with ghostwriters* Kendrick: "I'm not gonna say no names" Drake: *sighs*

"using my celebrity for good and not being pimped by the industry" wow i love kendrick

Shout out to DeadEndHipHop for being the realest channel out there! Keep up the great work!

When I first heard the title of the album, "To Pimp A Butterfly," I immediately thought about "To Kill A Mocking Bird." Either way, it's such a great concept--the frailty of a caterpillar vs the beautiful uncertainty of a butterfly: his music is a reflection of the social condition. Any artist that spends time creating a relationship with his album allows us to enter it with the same energy. It's not about making a hit song, it's about making body of work. I mentioned that in my album review video, and it feels great to see Kendrick express exactly what he wanted to convey on his album.

10:00 DRAAAAAAKEEEEEE 💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

Anyone else think that Kendrick should make a movie like eminem did with 8 Mile? That would be sooo sick

You ain't gotta lie to kick it my nigga. You ain't gotta lie...you ain't gotta lie...you ain't gotta lie to kick it my nigga...you ain't gotta try so hard

2 Pimp A Caterpillar = 2Pac ??? My mind is blown...

You can tell that Kendrick is a genuinely nice person, just by looking at his face. I mean that in a good way.

"Taking that negativity and being proud of it and making it to your own, cause then I am a king, no matter what you call me."

I love that, though he's a christian artist, Kendrick has the humility not to act as though he's without sin and doesn't put on a "holier than thou" facade, and that he makes music about the world and the people in it, rather than just more safe devotional songs marketed towards an audience pressured into feeling like bad christians for liking anything but a particular type of music, and that grows more fickle day by day. Kendrick's music is what good christian music should be, an analysis of the world an artist sees coloured by their belief in and relationship with God, rather than just another bland praise song. Rolling Stone called him the most influential rapper of our generation, and I'm not about to disagree with that.

He has such a beautiful timbre to his voice.

DEHH should hopefully blow up more after this.

maybe Kendrick was talking about Drake? he knew before all of us

I love kendrick Lamar

Relevant then, relevant now.

Congrats to Beezy, Feefo, Ken and Myke.

Can't believe this was five years ago, one of the greatest musical experiences I've had was listening to TPAB for the first time, the feeling was otherworldly.

DEHH gonna get the coverage they deserve now respect to Kendrick

Kendrick is very dope and relatable... Hope he stays humble & continues to put out great music man 👌

Been following DEHH since 2011. Those guys prolly never thought that they were doin sumthin that great but you never know who's watchin.

Kendrick Lamar is one of the few rappers/lyricists of today that actually could have survived back in the 80s and 90s which were the golden age of REAL HIP HOP.....His style, lyrics, lyrically ability, flow, delivery are all on point....

Imagine what his next albums gon be like

Has a very strong "John Lennon" spirit, speaking honestly without force, aware of his celebrity but uses it as an avenue to celebrate truth. Very nice!

2Pac inspiring Kendrick is almost prophetic. 2Pac knew his purpose when he said that he wanted to spark a mind greater than his. And here we are... Well played to both of 'em.

Kendrick is actually cute!

Deadendhiphop about to be big...

Man, this guy isn’t just a musical genius, he’s an icon. Like someone you really look up to, and learn from.

10:05 - we know who now

He's so aloof. He puts heart into his words. Kendrick is a genuine soul.

Watched all 4 parts so many times and still love it. One of my favourite Kendrick interviews.

hella refreshing to see an interviewer who actually listens/is so genuine. Beautiful. KDOT, you changed my life

HELL YEAAAA THAT SHOUT OUT TO DeadEndHipHop!!! THey doing BiiiiG THiNGS!!!

Everyone: Kendrick, what are you up to today? Kendrick: It gets a little deeper.

Dead end hip hop bout to hit 100k suscribers coz of this!!!

Yooo he just shouted out DEHH. They be blowing up and shit atm! Really proud of those guys

He is so humble and down to earth

I didn't know people were ok with ghost writers. i'm not at all. I remember being told diddy admitted to having a ghost writer, and I lost all lyrical respect for him and never took him seriously as an MC again. Hip-Hop is all about individuality and what you bring to a verse with your voice and POV. Using a ghost writer completely cuts that out and makes your lyrics insincere to me. I need to hear a unique voice and a unique perspective

Kendricks smile...just heart melting! Puts me in a good mood!😄😄

love his eyes, so genuine...

Kendrick is so humble.... makes you want to cry :')

Had me crying knowing he was fighting not to stutter

these two have amazing chemistry, great interview

Love Markman's interviews. You can tell he really listens and dissects songs/albums and goes in depth with it.

My favorite part of the whole album is when he says "I remember you was conflicted"

I admire this MC till this day I knew he was going to be that ONE!

Had to dig through my password archive to post this. Kendrick, you are an inspiration, to me & to the long and forgotten music industry that you uphold & i grew up with..god bless. All i ask is that you keep that goal as your focus, do this & i will forever be a fan.

This is so crazy! Congrats DEHH! Y'all got the eye of one of the biggest rappers in the world and you deserve it. Much success!

I love this guy

Kendrick Lamar Stay Real!! You are AMAZING!! you don't rap about shit like the most of them other rappers do,you rap about real life!!

my love of Kendrick just keeps right on growing

i have to say, this is probably the most real and in-depth interview and kendrick's answers are deep. i'm glad he has the gift of music in him

I love the interviewer very down to earth and humble like kendrick

We need Nas and Kendrick to have a sit down

His eyes hold so much history

Kendrick is such a genuine, positive, generous, and strong soul. I have so much respect for him, always. Wish him the best with all he does.

Kendrick is so smart and a great role model

I swore I wouldn't tell...but most of y'all sharing bars like you got the bottom bunk in a two man cell...before the meek diss

This is a great interview. I love how the interviewer really vibes with Kendrick.

to pimp a butterfly is one of my favorite albums ever made and i mostly listen to rock and "grunge" a lot but i love to write, especially poetry and i started listening to kendrick because of the way he tells stories in his music and i love him so damn much for using his talent to make music that is real and impacting. he's amazing.

DEHH made it bruh!!!!

DEHH!

Wow. Its a blessing to have artists so passionate about their music and their platform

I like to see that Kendrick doesn't rush and really contemplates the questions and gives quality well thought out answers. Good interview.

My man Kendrick has matured a lot.

Kendrick Lamar will go down as a legend.

I’ve watched so many of his interviews,,,this one in particular,,,and his mind/understanding/concept/spirit. Motivates me on so many levels❤2024 and I still come back for a down to earth yet spiritual level

Rob Makman, I really like your energy, I feel that you was the best one to interview Kendrick Lamar. I feel like you and him as a great connection (I think is due to the knowledge you have in the music/ rap industry). And I think it's way better to have a conversation with someone who feels that the person with who he is having a convesation with understand him. Hands up 🙌 Keep doing what you're doing. Be bless !

I think the very fact that Kendrick is getting an interview to talk about his inspirations and meanings within his music is a testament to the fact that this dude is on another level. I don't see quality interviews with this type of dialogue for regular 'rappers.' I'm so glad to see this dude get this type of credit. Kendrick has taken rap and hip hop to a place that hasn't been reached before. At least not to the masses. I'm into this culture, but I have to admit I didn't think it would be a rap album that blessed so many peeps with some serious, serious intellectual and spiritual thoughts and direction.

I hear he's the next Tupac. Could anyone live to such a legacy?

One of my favorite interviews.

Respect to DeadEndHipHop, was just watching their Review of TPAB today, love how they discuss Hip Hop and Review Albums with the Round Table Things! Great Interview so far by Rob Markman also!