The Evolution of Kendrick Lamar (2004-2017)

[@wavy03]

His voice has the idea of puberty completely backwards.

[@themostepicpotato1416]

Hurrbet Nigga came out the womb sounding like James earl jones

[@ph1llyboiswagg]

Hurrbet that's that Benjamin button disease lol

[@redeemer152]

Hurrbet lowered pitch to avoid the video taken down.

[@LongBKNY]

Great Artist know how to manipulate their voice to touch different sounds

[@LongBKNY]

Kendrick's natural voice is slighty raspy but not deep, but not extremely high either

[@TheHuskyK9]

Took Kendrick 7 years to hit the mainstream (2011 is when his songs started playing on the radio), so if you ever think you won't make it big, be patient. Success is not instant.

[@donathan2933]

TheHuskyK9 success is instant for mumble rappers like Lil Pump and Blueface

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

@@donathan2933 Which I think sounds stupid but they are just meme (mumble) rappers.

[@donathan2933]

Anibal Osbaldo and to be honest man Kendrick supports these guys

[@mbcs0423]

That’s why he said “ u know careers take off, just gotta be patient” in element

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

@@donathan2933 Since I'm a Kendrick fan, I at least respect him.

[@vultured629]

every rapper sound like they in a basement whispering trying not to wake anybody up when they first start rappin

[@yajttenneb4854]

Timira Wilson because they are lol

[@TimScottSuiGeneris]

Your comment made me chuckle, that was clever.

[@ZalvadorZali]

Timira Wilson usually cause thats whats going on. real

[@TheHuskyK9]

You know they recording in their room at midnight lol

[@Bbakke12193]

nah delivery takes time. Timid until confidence comes

[@RealityContradiction]

He never gave up. Respect

[@Logan-nf3fz]

You can literally see him humble up and the maturity progress as the years go on. At the same time though he looks more and more hurt.

[@exus2sky]

Jupiter Stars exactly... inspiration

[@tiaraholmes5666]

Brandon Jacobs .... FUCK YEAH

[@Blazeit-tm5vq]

His old songs were good. But the new one...

[@jefflowell6912]

Jupiter Stars “Careers take off, just gotta be patient”

[@pinkyblanco3329]

king kendrick never gave up 👏🏽

[@thatkidben2152]

Jadahelena he just kept going and always know to be a rapping genius

[@Whiteboyz420]

Jadahelena yup

[@naz_deante5795]

mhm

[@queendeebs2562]

careers take off. just be patient.

[@jesusxsado6594]

Jadahelena neither did Kanye West

[@Mathematrix7]

You should do "The Evolution of Soulja Boy (2007-2007)"

[@TheSonic435]

Mathematrix7 lmfaaaooo

[@denzelcurryzeltronsixbilli2868]

Mathematrix7 Lol

[@skeeterwiz]

hahah nah he actually hits up until about 2010-2011

[@divinewholenessforeveryone7231]

Mathematrix7 haha

[@IrishRairder5590]

Mathematrix7 😂😂😂

[@youarethefather6371]

This nigga's voice got higher as he got older

[@linuxd]

lord kaotic sapreme get off the Internet bro.

[@sunsetman2002]

nero faora just like q-tips

[@sheilahouseknecht116]

it d8

[@whenrussiansattack]

last time I checked that was the biggest racist party

[@humblenerd]

it's called range...

[@Too_EasyEli]

This nigga said " he a peanut to an elephant, put that nigga in the trunk" 🤦🏾‍♂️🔥

[@doubllechief7034]

That's the Weezy influence talking...

[@nightcrawl6667]

TooEasy Eli lil wayne released 6 foot 7 foot in the end of 2010 and that freestyle was back in 09.

[@mikefreso6177]

pure bars

[@city536]

TooEasy Eli lil Wayne stole that verse

[@LiqCharles]

isnt that an ode to lil wayne

[@scottfarrell5492]

Took him about 7 years to actually get noticed... now he's the best rapper alive 🔥

[@aurelienatho7783]

Scott Farrell . Is Drake dead? 🤔

[@johnnyallen8476]

He's always been the best rapper alive and it took more than seven years.

[@BIadelores]

+Johnny Allen he started in 2004 but only started getting big buzz in 2011 when he released Section.80. That's 7 years.

[@maccagrabme]

Best rapper alive? What r u smoking?

[@BIadelores]

Alive isn't the best way to word it but most of the ones who came before him fell off and right now he's better than Em or Nas or the Wu Tang guys etc

[@melvonniebell]

he's been rapping since 2004 and he still sound great

[@m.f.o.v9204]

Mind peeping my recent lo-fi rhymes :)

[@naz_deante5795]

mhm

[@Jvodoff318]

not to mention the growth, he always changed it up each album

[@jerseyboy7590]

Jason Vodoff word thats why he's the best rapper

[@Aerochalklate]

Mel B cuz hes growing up and learning

[@ifeellikeyeezus8525]

Kendrick started working with a good producer and he changed the game

[@yooooooo7615]

I Feel Like Yeezus what was his old name

[@jericho222]

LeBron James K.Dot

[@srt2284]

I Feel Like Yeezus Well yeah, his prod almost killed his dad.

[@circrawford951]

Top Dog is the CEO of TDE not Kendricks producer. Still a very powerful song. My favorite producer on TDE is hands down SounWave

[@marcoantonioguizzosauceda7898]

2004-7,2015-17 💖

[@wolfgangcloutcapo675]

This is proof that you shouldn't quit your dreams.

[@sykoza789]

Fax

[@MediocreDeficit]

You just saved my life, I was contemplating quitting

[@waeon]

how is that his voice was deeper when younger lol

[@ToasterDsG]

Javier Valdes puberty is a weird thing.

[@Fnbrett69]

in this video they slowed some of his songs down so they wouldn't get copy righted I think

[@waeon]

Brett Phillips the second song doesnt sound slowed down tho, that beat was going at normal speed

[@clutchcakes3946]

Yeah, his high pitch voice like on the song maad city came from Lil Wayne. His other voice at parts of swimming pools is from Andre 3k. His C4 mixtape was a Wayne dedication. He has used many styles. He's pretty versatile.

[@lonewolfe9137]

Clutch Cakes I thought kendrick caryer was better than the Carter 3

[@shayanansari6372]

Only nigga whose voice went from deep to shallow as he got older

[@Videos5197]

Shayan Ansari Kodak also

[@bvicc20]

Shayan Ansari Don't forget about Wiz

[@dritonow9983]

Wayne

[@CommentKid3000]

Deep to shallow? 💀

[@RealityContradiction]

Shayan Ansari Really 😂😂😂

[@MisterButterfingers]

Goddamn. This dude has flexed every facet of his voice. A true hip hop ARTIST.

[@BleezyB]

I been bodying niggas like this. Ain’t nobody hear it yet 💪🏾💯

[@Stabb3dByAJAX]

i totally forgot adhd came out in 2011 i feel old as fuck now

[@nitsukoson]

AJAX ikr

[@nauqsin4155]

AJAX I do too

[@vicsosa5703]

Hell yeah, my sophomore year in HS, Good 'Ol Days

[@MiLLz830]

AJAX word

[@JayJay-ho2nu]

AJAX is kanker skeer

[@bstar101]

the only time I lie in the booth is when im sleeping in it🔥🔥

[@sonofaballer96]

That wasn't that good

[@GhostSamaritan]

Type of shit Cassidy would say.

[@jackmandude7965]

Bro I was thinking the same thing man

[@larenzdavis4506]

He just changed his approach thats all fr. Jus figured out how to make a song instead of jus rapping over a beat

[@philipdial1652]

Rappers like Kendrick shouldn't even be compared to trap (e.g., Migos, Lil uzi vert, 21 savage, etc.) because the different styles might as well be different genres of rap. But for some reason today our society appreciates club bangers rather than lyrical genius. Because of this fact we can't let rappers like Kendrick go unseen. Cheers!

[@amorblanquita]

KYUN I agree with both statements

[@Slauson323]

kendrick is the best trap rapper tho

[@asapt2078]

dannio m kendrick doesnt trap tho

[@Slauson323]

Asap T pretty sure most these trap rappers dont trap either

[@WoomyGoomy]

Philip Dial Kendrick is charted higher than any trap song on billboard rn. He's gonna sell more records than any other Trap album has. people appreciate Kendrick more than trap rappers for sure.

[@conorm5094]

The first 2008 song is called "Too Cool" if anyone else is wondering

[@Liliano410]

Conor McGullam God bless you

[@prinzkevin98]

Conor McGullam thanks man

[@erroldixon4986]

Conor McGullam dude thank you so much

[@Zachaaa21]

Conor McGullam Jesus thank you so much lol

[@100Clanman]

Which 2008 song

[@PRODBYASIRO]

This gave me hope. Nobody starts at the top this is a journey

[@skankijunkie]

how is the going 3yrs later?

[@carbonbased669]

Almost everyone started fucking with Kendrick in 2011.

[@joseescobar8315]

Carbon based life form Of African descent true for me lol

[@gil.n.company]

Carbon based life form Of African descent Fell in love with Section.80 the moment I heard it. Actually, Ab Souls Outro is my ringtone.

[@pasteywhiteboy8137]

True I didn't start until much later when he became popular, Kendrick and J.Cole are the only 2 popular current rappers I can stand to listen to. Most mainstream rappers these days are so auto-tuned you can't even understand them, even if you could they just rap about pure bullshit

[@dooky1089]

2012 was when i started listening to Kdot.

[@mcblahflooper94]

PasteyWhiteboy you should try to learn how to appreciate good bangers. Never thought this would have to be said, but hip hop can be fun too

[@CloudTribe]

This nigga been in the game for 13 years. Took him 5-6 years before he started seeing any real recognition. For all you wanna be rappers and haters who think he doesn't deserve this success.

[@beamlaktamene5419]

REAL TALK

[@vincentstaples327]

He sold his soul, that's how he got recognition

[@boxedwhine9377]

Makaveli He sold his soul when? You fucking idiots with your Illuminati bullshit...

[@boxedwhine9377]

Makaveli Oh yes, you have a video of "How Tupac is still alive" ... hip-hop music scene conspiricy theorist alert...

[@JohnBillow]

To the wanna be rappers, don't give up

[@CaLixxN8tiVe]

kendrick was at it for awhile smh it's hard making it out of Compton

[@gregervin5257]

"I was a black sheep,but now I'm just a goat". 🐐🔥🔥🔥

[@oreee]

was waiting for someone else to deep that verse 🔥🔥

[@Mosixman]

Greg Ervin Outcast to satanist sell out metaphor? seems like it.

[@Argonorak]

Mosixman Nah, outcast to g.o.a.t.

[@shinobu02]

Mosixman or you know, Greatest Of All Time.

[@trillxuj1211]

Mosixman Satanist prolly lay back and laugh at people like you

[@timgillam4199]

should've waited a day and you could have added DNA

[@nikolakapor8696]

maad city tho ?

[@trevorsham]

the lil wayne influence on him earlier on is crazy

[@misterceo2168]

Trevour I just said that lol in 2005 that sound like Wayne himself

[@donathan2933]

Gabriel RAwls yup

[@danielm.4901]

Been listening since 2018

[@hanawali348]

Daniel M. wth it not even 2018 yet 😂

[@bossladyg_code587]

Daniel M. Yeah man 👊 I been here since 2036 👽

[@coreyfoster5975]

Hanaw Ali He's from the future

[@danielm.4901]

Rene Sissing 🖖

[@gloclocka]

Daniel M. That's that future vintage

[@RIVERVIEWIAM]

Even 2004 Kendrick could end other rappers careers

[@m.f.o.v9204]

Mind peeping my recent lo-fi rhymes :)

[@eduardojuarez4172]

Gowd that 07 freestyle I didn't want it to stop holy shit. I started listening to him in 2009-2010'ish once Dr Dre was mentioned in his signing I was hype and happy as hell and he hasn't disappointed since. For fucks sake this man is a god damn idol his transition wasn't even needed from how great he was from the start... I'm watching this video amazed because of the grind he put in it's beautiful.

[@masonmoser9554]

Hard to understand how people don't think he's the best current rapper.

[@GhostSamaritan]

Dude, even Ab-Soul raps better than Kendrick.

[@theguitarhero898]

AFFE NOWU Considering noone even probably knows who ab-soul is..you're wrong.

[@kenonlattimore]

AFFE NOWU No.

[@Morphxeus]

AFFE NOWU Soul is great, but not better than Kendrick.

[@infinite8885]

Mason Moser he needa get back to he 2012 vibe , shit made the summer lit in 2013 now he jus making weird hits like loyalty and DNA .-.

[@larsattack]

"And I'm not wearing no more designer clothes" Kendrick 2013

[@RAYMAKESMUSIC]

larsattack he kept his word

[@larsattack]

Ray Gomez yup

[@acesolo]

larsattack why though

[@ItzSnaps]

not true, he weared a dsquared sweater in the 2015 video, when he is flying in the air the graffiti shirt. Its a sweater of like 350 bucks, yall just dont know about the designer he wearing because it aint gucci or louboutins.

[@shawnjhuuhurdd]

Blunt bruhh "weared" tho?

[@yuppy5956]

A.D.H.D is one of the best Songs ever.

[@Y0DM]

My favorite song.

[@averymyers2072]

careless facts

[@jaxteller8782]

Ye bro. I keep forgeting about this song and everytime i remember is awesome. Great song

[@d.edwardsfreelanceeditorvi4212]

careless I think section 80 was his best album overall.

[@SAVAGEBR]

section 80, HiiiPower

[@Sweetiekins23]

His voice was deeper when he was younger 😂😂 how does that work

[@yanpan724]

He switched up his flow

[@foreverxo8693]

fıиešše qυeeи he actually said in an interview when he first came out he would try to mimick artist like dmx and lil wayne so that he could "sound tough"

[@ShayerFTW]

Hunger.

[@darthtroller]

Lil Uzi Vert he doesn't really use it

[@shikai2339]

Lil Uzi Vert bruh he doesn't use auto tune he changes his voice depending on what type of song he's gonna do

[@njewel4142]

The jump between 2011 and 2012 though

[@chrisravert2490]

jewellsss took a turn for the worse right there. Left lyricism for pop.

[@SilversteinRescue]

Chris Ravert if you’ve actually listened to his albums from good kid maad city on you wouldn’t say that

[@chrisravert2490]

SilversteinRescue good kid maad city is the only one I've listened to in its entirety more than once. I didn't enjoy it. He walked on the beat instead of dancing on it. Music can be broken down to rhythm and melody. My favorite MCs always provided the melody with their verses over the rhythm provided by the beat. That's what I mean by walking vs dancing. The greats dance. K Dot walks. I don't want to call him a bad MC, because he's not. He's just not for me.

[@huey1153]

What is this implying. ADHD = Swimming pools > Poetic Justice

[@chrisravert2490]

All Alone I'm not sure what you mean. Are those titles of albums I haven't heard?

[@mindyabwaxfuckeverybody3050]

y'all see that shit didn't happen over night 100 hard work pays off in the future Proof !

[@SecondWindStories]

"Im so fucking sick and tired of the photoshop"!

[@luisrodarte2292]

Be Humble

[@Banana-fq5xb]

JETiKnightNY sit down

[@patrickalegarbes4636]

+Splunk God Hol' up bitch.

[@Banana-fq5xb]

Brayan Negron with some stretch marks

[@TheChEiNt]

that aint even that good tho

[@reBornMiles]

Nigga always been great

[@plugty4222]

2012 is where all this heat happens and y we love him

[@RjQ50]

plug ty 2011*

[@Hazirim]

^

[@STEEZYmcSTEEZEalot]

Richii Jimenez 2010

[@josealvarado9706]

plug ty no it was 2011

[@ethiopiainspace]

Kendrick Lamar EP is the root

[@hiphopcentralnews]

The 2008 Songs Is KDot Too Cool

[@theo5675]

Hip Hop Central do evolution of drizzy!

[@michaelburress4679]

Hip Hop Central yo u missed untited 2016 an you used to pimp a butterfly like 4 times

[@iprofessionalamateur]

What Track is that of 2008 ? That flow was dope

[@titan7x7]

kidzo900 'young boys world'

[@kimarmartin1721]

Hip Hop Central do kodak black and rick ross

[@cMonk]

Kung-fu Kenny just kept going 👏🏽👏🏽

[@redginal1408]

Kendrick came a long way and stayed humble through everything respect 🙌🏾

[@chestermckenzie3883]

13 year grind and still going. Beauty in the hustle.

[@relaxingsatisfying2628]

We can see how actually he changed his flow

[@daghoul5118]

damn 2004

[@Butterd4t4ss]

Da Ghoul yeaa training day came out in 07 though. not 05. I'm not correcting you. I'm just saying

[@aaronperry445]

And he was dope

[@Saulgoodmane]

Lmfao the struggle in 2009 was too real haha

[@pluggedscope3007]

Saul Good lmao

[@Saulgoodmane]

Plugged Scope bro the AB Soul n Jay Rock cameos kilt it

[@michaelscott6216]

So we just gonna act like that Control verse never happened?

[@TheNadroj10]

I know right, Kendrick made everyone in hip-hop pause for an entire month just by his verse.

[@lavishlavon]

also left out what is arguably recognized as his "break-out hit" -Hiii Power. That track was also the anthem to his freshman album (section 80), same body of work that brought us ADHD

[@dogmosatchmo]

Michael Scott Bro, everyone won't shut the hell up about it. Go ANYWHERE and that's all there talking about..Theres nothing else to say...Catch up

[@dessert4thought675]

Michael Scott ab soul did it first thats y

[@shaquillerobinson8922]

Michael Scott ikr

[@beeutskindeep]

I'm so proud of him. Been rocking with him since 2012

[@joelrod235002]

beeutskindeep that's how I feel about the whole black hippy

[@KevIndigo0]

"The only time i lie in the booth is when i sleep in it"

[@seanread3356]

Wow there wasn't a time were he was wack he's always been good

[@BridgeEntertainment2001]

The Plugs Plug nah 2004 Kendrick

[@McFarJordan]

TayonProductions 2004 K.dot was fire

[@6LK6OY]

The Plugs Plug i seen your name.... what you trynna say big fella??!?!

[@melloseven]

He was close in 2009 lol

[@asimplepie2279]

humble is awful in my opinion. Old Kendrick was way better.

[@SpawnzWasHere]

gah damn kendrick is fucking fire geezus christ he might be the best to touch the mic

[@charleswhitfield4659]

SpawnzWasHere pac

[@boosterboy7584]

Charles Whitfield overrated

[@6sols988]

SpawnzWasHere naw earl sweatshirt has sonethin to say abt tht

[@victormares1670]

Ball4Life earl sweatshirt won't say shit lmao. He don't give a fuck

[@danielx276]

Charles Whitfield no

[@Kaicenatfunnymoments]

2012 was lit with swimming pools

[@capncrunch4864]

I was hoping he'd show Bitch, don't kill my vibe

[@lizbethnichols529]

You like the falcons because I'm a die hard falcons fan

[@jackmandude7965]

Madden mobile genius that’s how I found out about Kendrick swimming pools

[@ltavares13]

Man been in the game for 13 years man....pay that man his respect at all times

[@lordkene]

This gives me so much hope

[@-Datboijj-]

The Prince you prepared to face all those years of grinding

[@hakeemsinclair2740]

he should, the grind takes time

[@lordaids7293]

The Prince ayy man it's all about grinding just grind and some day people will say your the next thing

[@Bbronson]

Buzzle-Agar -Agar yeah except if your actually bad

[@lordkene]

Johnathan russell honestly I'm very prepared. I already have the mindset and a ear for good music. I said that because it gives me hope to put out music even tho it's not as good as I want it yet

[@harrykitchener-trevillion8600]

To Pimp a Butterfly is the greatest ever hip-hop album. Period

[@konstantinosvlachos7057]

Harry Kitchener-Trevillion underrated comment.

[@chiefkeith57]

Harry Kitchener-Trevillion hmmm illmatic

[@twotwosixx]

Don’t argue seriously On the internet hmm Madvillainy

[@chiefkeith57]

CrisppoStuff hmmm liquid swords

[@lukess.s]

Hmmm miseducation

[@braxtonchambers5607]

I Was In Pre-k When He Was Rappin

[@nekroeddie13]

lol

[@rubendelacruz7395]

You're 17?

[@braxtonchambers5607]

Ruben De la Cruz 16

[@sungeunkim2004]

Braxton Chambers I was born just born when he started rapping

[@thischapternolongerexists1936]

Braxton Chambers ha, same.

[@RedRanger_]

That 2005 K. Dot sound like the old Weezy F Baby

[@therandom58]

I got a 50 cent vibe but that's just me

[@infiniteloop8274]

VanBrosky4DaPeeps dude was heavily influenced by him and it shows lol

[@Butterd4t4ss]

VanBrosky4DaPeeps yeaa training day came out in 07.

[@InterstateStunna]

That who kdot said was his influence

[@infiniteloop8274]

One of 'em. But at that time we had a different Lil Wayne. a Lil Wayne who could really rap

[@rasmuserlandsson2204]

3:34 this is when it all started. personality changed, conscious and flow is godly. k made a jump to the gods.

[@russwest0354]

Dam I love kendrick man he had a long way to come up

[@samadhashmi]

Can't deny Kendrick seriously picked it up since 2012.

[@37thchamber36]

Samad Hashmi 2011*

[@xjazzyz]

Samad Hashmi 2011

[@goldjh1069]

Samad Hashmi 2011

[@MrEOM41]

2011 when he really started building a buzz

[@marcusmorris450]

For some reason Kendrick Lamar reminds me of Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest R.I.P

[@janaknaidu9984]

Marcus Morris kendricks flow is a sped up version on phifes. Surprised no one else has seen that. They also have similar rapping voices.

[@specialknees6798]

Damn he has really improved

[@davidawonaike1188]

Brennan Bowyer he was always good

[@specialknees6798]

David Awonaike I know but he has still gotten better through the years

[@alfonsopalomino]

KonaGaming not really, he was always good but has gotten way better

[@connorcampina683]

alfonso palomino which is improving 😂

[@alfonsopalomino]

Bob Hanson I was replying to KonaGaming

[@Vrveonline]

Been listening since 2010

[@Fewlatenights]

Holla Soul since she needs me

[@lethaltarget9798]

Holla Soul same 👌

[@bp2000k]

Kdot became from Lil Wayne to Andre3k.

[@ExotiqBeautii]

Kendrick is a real artist. He never changed his style; he just evolved. I see so many wack "rappers" out here that style changed overtime, because it wasn't working out for them in the beginning. I should be able to tell it's you when I listen to your old shit *cough, cough, mumble rappers, cough, cough*

[@thechosenone2294]

Vani Jay ikr this dude been doing this for 13 years and he's done nothing but evolve and improve. He truly has a gift for this.

[@BigRamifications]

I bust more mad rhymes than a fucken nursery rhyme book.

[@alanduval6429]

"He never changed his style; he just evolved." Evolve means change. He refined his style. He got better at being Kendrick.

[@noexistsaen8208]

hahha . Educate them @Alan Duval

[@ExotiqBeautii]

sorry if the verb I used doesn't sit well with you, but evolve can be used in a sense that's different from change. It means to progress, mature, develop, advance, etc. something that already exists.. You can't evolve the dirty dish-water into clean water by emptying out the sink and running new water, but you can change it, and a mammoth doesn't change into an elephant; it evolves into one. You see how that works?

[@niamhvivier1929]

That first song from 2008 was so smooth woah

[@mahanmosafer]

0:58 "probably in heaven you could show me some proof" baaaaaars 🔥🔥🔥

[@damontarobinson3206]

the 2008 was some of the best flows on here

[@atleast3characters_3]

Damonta Robinson real $hit

[@denzelcurryzeltronsixbilli2868]

Damonta Robinson Yep

[@crazytomo1]

To all new Kendrick fans I recommend yall listen to the C4 MIXTAPE

[@McLavaOriginal]

gucci sauce ty

[@doubllechief7034]

Best Rapper Under 25, 24 inches on my ride... fuck Tha Carter III was good

[@333ryansmith]

2012 breakout

[@skinnybone6102]

Yup

[@MrEOM41]

You can also see in 2010 he started finding his sound that would catapult him into the game

[@JB-ig9tv]

All thanks to Dr dre

[@elijahkitchen143]

Id say 2011

[@willysmith]

yeah ADHD was a good song

[@YoYoRamon]

Fell in love with Kendrick in 09.. Kendrick Lamar EP was it for me.. had to go back and listen to Training Day & C4. Happy we let him in the rap game and allow him to preach real shit in a mainstream setting now. #DAMN

[@itseman2]

Shared on reddit...the world needs 2 kno

[@prissyfelicity]

crazy how it took him so long to hit the radio & when he finally did, he took over the game.. Don't give up people!

[@DariusMebane]

I haven't been alive long enough to say I've been a fan since the beginning, but I discovered Kendrick in 2012. I have however, gone back and listened to his old music. He's never had a moment where he wasn't a lyrical genius. People like him, Childish Gambino, J. Cole, Logic, etc; are saving hip hop. There are even newer artists who have talent, but Kendrick will go down as one of the greatest.

[@louisheinrich503]

Darius Mebane look up Joey Bada$$

[@DariusMebane]

Louis Heinrich I listened to "Land Of The Free" and he is also a great lyricist. The clever wordplay really impressed me, thanks for putting me on him.

[@MakeBetterDecisions]

Darius Mebane no not land of tje free listen to 1999 or procapylpse

[@outforlunch1258]

Darius Mebane I know i'm baked, but did you just use the words "saving hip hop" and "logic and J cole" in the same sentence..?

[@yangxiaolong1862]

Connor Hungerson don't forget he said childish gambino too

[@hurtcobain3282]

Alright feel like it was made last year 😧

[@NarwhalNuke]

ty jedi it practically was... only 2 yrs ago

[@Razeeq623]

*Nah it feels old to me now*

[@BLXCKAskeladd]

that's longevity for ya :)

[@sportsnut198]

ty jedi shit GKMC feel like it just came out. time flies man.

[@milesdavis2126]

No rigamortis or Look out for Detox? Yall trippin lol

[@magicMike757]

Cellus Christie shit, no Spiteful Chant, Backseat Freestyle, Hiipower, Hold Up, Barbed Wire ... Just too many good songs. This video would run all day otherwise.

[@BleezyB]

We need more artists who take shit to another level. #TBL2020 bitches

[@angelicx1610]

or hood gone love it

[@Raddest.of.Weenies]

evolution of childish gambino

[@taurinegorilla]

Who thought damn was bad (crickets) yeah no one Kendrick has not dropped a bad album yet GOAT

[@yesp9248]

taurinegorilla LLL

[@kavontbrown7066]

taurinegorilla I can't even listen to the album everywhere I look I can't find it

[@TwinGambit440]

Kavont Brown pm me I got you covered pimp

[@kavontbrown7066]

TGTur8o how do I pm you

[@marlenrodgers5279]

Kavont Brown Dude download apple music you get 3 months free and you can listen to any new album

[@mccinable25]

weezy influence is heavy in Kendrick.

[@WorldIsWierd]

Section. 80 is when if figured it all out. He decided to nerd out with his concepts.

[@Truequalityedits]

This just proves that you can never give up on your dreams. No one knew who this guy was 10 years ago and now his past two albums alone make him a legend.

[@22Speedy]

K-Dot To Kendrick Lamar!

[@hiphopcentralnews]

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[@matthall5794]

Kanye WEST

[@matthall5794]

lil Wayne

[@tevinscott3984]

lil wayne

[@collinflores5654]

Evolution of MF DOOM?

[@jimlezz5302]

Hip Hop Central KZbin was made in 2005 right

[@jahidodds171]

i deadass didnt know k-dot was kendrick i used fucks wit him i thought he just disappeared 😫

[@dustinosborn8928]

jahi dodds dumb as fuck

[@CG-ck7rc]

jahi dodds liar

[@KSINregirat]

i like how much complete strangers care about what other ppl say on youtube

[@xXstealthtongXx]

wut

[@mrslick58]

lol!

[@victore4111]

Listening to early Kendrick is just......cant explain it...it makes me feel some type of way.... Powerful guy....

[@subswithoutavideo-xi2qi]

Great vid

[@loganrobinson9758]

Been rocking w Kendrick since section 80 Rigamortis 🔥

[@jaeheda1]

As an artist myself, I feel like early on he did not like his natural voice. I feel as if he intentionally made his voice deeper until he actually accepted himself and was comfortable. This is all my theory, not facts. She's

[@shiftabigdeezy5720]

05 K-Dot=Young Weezy lol

[@yesp9248]

Shifta Tha Gawd Uncle Deezy Young Weezy had better bars though. "I pop so much X man i feel like wolverine".

[@shiftabigdeezy5720]

James Lil Wayne's the goat James hawkins That is true lol

[@pierrebell5405]

G.O.A.T.

[@yesp9248]

Pierre Bell L

[@pierrebell5405]

James Lil Wayne's the goat James hawkins how he not a 🐐 bro

[@furkannn2000]

Top 5 easily already.

[@Adultolescent]

I like how now a days (lol) Kendrick has like a tangy tone in his voice. Like in DNA, humble, and loyalty

[@BallinBoy008]

Did his voice get lighter over the years? lol

[@zgjet9483]

Brandon Cole yep. I didn't even recognize his voice in 2004. I started rockin with him in 2012

[@miracleogunyemi]

Kdot the king 👑

[@DagmawiTheodros]

Marcus Rashford Nice goal against Chealsa

[@givehandtokira]

4:08 the transition's perfect

[@woo7863]

2011-2017 straight fire

[@afeghali21]

Training Day was such a dope mixtape bruhhhhhh KING K DOT DONE MADE IT!

[@ericlord4980]

"u" is not from 2016 you silly goose

[@jmcfar03]

facts

[@Metts1337]

OkAycase no you silly goose

[@rattttooooo]

Its the video they are referencing most likely

[@MalMotorDedo]

That's not U, that's the video of God is gangsta

[@genesisosuna]

The video "God is Gangsta" came out early 2019

[@jayahdez]

Okay I'm gonna say this. I like Migos, Future, Drake, and Desiigner. I listen to all types of music. But I will never say they're better than Dre, OutKast, J Cole, Nas, Jay Z, Kendrick or pretty much anyone else old school. They, at least to me, will always be at the top.

[@jeremykenley968]

Joseph Hernandez so you listen to aids but pose and say the good people are actually better. 😂 and btw a few new rappers aren't 'all types of music'

[@jayahdez]

Jeremy Kenley I'm aware that's not all types of music. But if you take into account the fact I listen to most genres including EDM, jazz, alternative, folk and orchestral soundtracks, it's safe to say I listen to more than a few new rappers. Furthermore, music is music. if you don't like it, fine, that's your opinion. Music is art and art is subject to criticism. Just don't get so hostile when others like what you don't. Have a good one, lad. Cheers.

[@mannyagua6423]

Joseph Hernandez Bro you straight minded, if its your personal preferance then fuck it.

[@thatkidben2152]

Kendrick and ice cube should do a collab

[@WEST-PHX95]

Benson Dorvil they did one with George Clinton

[@IllMatic97]

AZ-CHiLL Flashlight

[@thatkidben2152]

I

[@Dra3000]

they have already

[@thatkidben2152]

yes 100 likes

[@MurvMuzik]

Riding with kdot since 2009. The "celebration" song 🔥🔥🔥

[@675gilly]

the one dislike was by accident

[@Incarceron8677]

675gilly na it was big sean

[@solenecookie]

Jake C why big sean ?

[@Incarceron8677]

Solène Schneider Kendrick and him beefin