Kendrick Lamar - i (LIVE on SNL) Full HD

[@BenTmbling]

"I make music that electrify them." Truly electrifying!!

[@sothikesotiras]

Who is this Enoch?

[@OTW265]

this is what i thought of when he said that bar

[@santiagomarin1882]

616 likes, just perfect

[@BenTmbling]

@@santiagomarin1882 yoooo 🔥

[@Rico_lunar]

​@@sothikesotiras his son

[@EpoxyResin-x3s]

album version, single version... THIS is the superior version of this song

[@thomasfrazer3405]

this is the album version

[@lafrost7759]

@@thomasfrazer3405not exactly, it’s different

[@DrD21486]

It’s sacred, that’s how it’s different

[@pakONEoh]

I love all versions. This is my favorite Kendrick song.

[@Sawyer4p]

They should add this version to spotify

[@melvinbillingslea6701]

Damn, I hope he uses a band at the 2024 Superbowl. This dude might single-handedly save hip-hop.

[@sthabisodingiswayo]

I think he will, even the last time he did it he brought one.

[@daveydmur]

I still contend this is the single greatest musical performance in the history of SNL. Gives me goosebumps.

[@dragomirmarinov3891]

I agree completely.

[@bluesyace9564]

Nah John Mayer put up a way better performance

[@daveydmur]

@@bluesyace9564 I cannot find an SNL performance of his on KZbin

[@cjwestside]

100%

[@breadfoxgirl9579]

system of a down playing BYOB is the only one i can think of thats better

[@daconfi1453]

I will never switch up on kdot this nigga saved my life fr

[@summertime_magic]

Bro😭

[@daconfi1453]

@@summertime_magic what😭?

[@j1nxxj9]

nah u real

[@LolLololol-m1i]

❤

[@youtubefriends384]

real 1

[@yake222]

bruh went a comedy show and gave one of the best performances I've seen.

[@metashrew]

The bass fill at 3:12 oh my god. absolute perfection. the entire band is locked the fuck in.

[@Katsumicchi]

absolutely

[@paradise_valley]

slides like butter

[@paradise_valley]

Great tone

[@nass419]

Followed by that part of the choir 🔥

[@thomasbinns6913]

There's no better bass lines than on a Kendrick album or generally, 90% of what Dr Dre has put out.

[@tminnie2222]

I remember my father-n-law being so sure he was on drugs during this performance and I yelled, “Pops, this is PASSION, this is ART.. THIS IS MUSIC !!!”

[@MsTalkingbook]

He's possessed

[@deewils381]

​@@MsTalkingbookpossessed by what?!?

[@MsTalkingbook]

@@deewils381 I was kidding...

[@deewils381]

@@MsTalkingbook lol heck I need to know what to watch out for...can't be looking in the eyes. 😅

[@veksone77]

He's channeling Old Dirty Bastard. This performance was on the anniversary of his death.

[@Mementomori707]

The kind of energy this man spit out

[@non-expertguy9805]

W pfp

[@797manky]

humongous W pfp

[@cesarv2804]

I have this performance tattooed in my soul.

[@Kouamé-s1i]

You and I both🖤

[@vickiedavis2311]

Absolutely me too

[@cupheadboy2708]

This performance alone deserves a grammy tbh

[@demijo2227]

**** The black contacts were a dedication to Method Man and his Tical album that released 11/15/1994... This aired on 11/15/2014 at it's 20 year anniversary. These contacts were Method's signature look at that time - also worn for the cover photo for that album.****

[@bellesroses2910]

Thanks for explaining that. This performance was epic. Can’t imagine seeing it back then 🤯

[@darcybarchue3987]

Salute someone who know’s what the hell they talking about. Meth is also in Kendrick‘s top 10

[@TRA2theAM]

I think Meths was white tho...

[@darcybarchue3987]

@@TRA2theAM on the cover tical 2000 they were black eyes. In the bring the pain video it was white

[@TRA2theAM]

@@darcybarchue3987 yeah they confused me with the explanation that kendrick was paying homage to the 94' album tical...i was like, i swore he had a white eye...

[@joeyjennings4470]

Performances like these are why I believe Kendrick is one of the greatest artists of my life time…

[@isabelledesu]

it’s not only the performance, but the words and the message he is sending out to the world hes a true artist

[@jackieanderson3820]

This song is everything. I played it every morning before my kids went to 7th &9th grade. They amwere biracial in an almost all yt school. It wasn’t going great. It was the anthem of the year.

[@hvjcv]

never gets old

[@danielade04]

greatest hip hop performance of all time

[@rike94]

Black Skinhead - Kanye, in SNL, is far superior.

[@GrungeProd668]

@@rike94 kanye lol

[@f1st3r16]

​@@rike94 i think this performance is way more impressive, and expresses way more emotion. The way he Raps so fast for so long, constantly going up and down in his voice. Its very powerful.

[@amyswift1592]

​@@f1st3r16j. Cole performance of Be Free🔥 I believe he performed om Letterman. I felt the emotion just as strong in different ways..💣

[@ofuturodacidade]

​@@GrungeProd668hj 2:37 2:41

[@goober-fq5ky]

I pray he brings this energy to the superbowl 2025 🙏

[@ryan_singh]

Kendrick was in a trance. He came back after the scream. Goated performance

[@imnotakingimnotagodiam..ab9455]

Drake saw this and was like "yup I can win against that "

[@leroisoleil2614]

😂😂

[@ViPxRampageXx]

lmao

[@lashakelly1]

😂😂😂

[@kristenmahon3970]

But he didn't 😂 so what's the point of ur comment?? Lmao how stupid 🤣

[@BCOMPLEXX]

Lol

[@ulissesbon]

imagine this man in a tiny desk concert, how awesome could that be

[@Ozdestro]

everything about this performance is perfect, love kenny’s energy. also, love the fact he didn’t use any autotune and passed on the high notes whenever he wasn’t confident on hitting them, it makes him so much more relatable and human

[@lexicook4271]

Dudes literally a fallen angel. Theres genuine souls out here who are gifted, and there's no doubt he is one of them.

[@Heidi-nf9ip]

Fallen means demon, kicked out and banished

[@Kinobambino]

​@@Heidi-nf9ipright I was confused by that comment,

[@kid9448]

@@Heidi-nf9iplets just imagine they mean that he's an angel gracing the earth

[@LegendaryLLama-hz8db]

I didnt even know I loved this type of music this much....This is fire...

[@deewils381]

❤

[@startupedition6874]

Honestly: SNL version > TPAB version > single version

[@isasoso]

the passion in this is crazy 😵😵

[@muslim-themed]

Nah this is underrated, i hope the 2024 Kendrick can recreate this, because this year is his biggest year and this performance so underlook because he is not at his highest fame back then

[@JiiWoon]

omg his energy was off the roof ! 4:09 i wish the mic audio was more clear from this part to the end cause it wasn't in the original song, he was rapping rapping!

[@tdo916]

Its from the end of momma, works insanely well here

[@JiiWoon]

@@tdo916 "one day at time , sun gon shine"

[@haqs98]

This was the performance that made me a fan. Crazy energy he poured for that, felt so raw and authentic. Wish I was able to recapture the feeling of watching this for the first time again.

[@mzpchypchz]

Why i got Prince, Andre 3000, and ODB vibes when watching this performance. Electrified Kendrick.. #Ilovemyself

[@yepesmultimedia952]

I love that he adds the very ending verse that fades at the end of momma it fits in so good true artist man

[@kareemhd1749]

Drake can never be this talented

[@mohamedfahad2364]

Rolling Stones #7/50 greatest musical performance in SNL History

[@monkeyboy5595]

This is Michael Jackson levels of greatness

[@hannahhecklof]

idk why I'm crying in the club rn

[@Ttangko_]

are you there with the homies though

[@AidanDotDash]

can you tell em what’s good for me?

[@MsTalkingbook]

He's so generous when on stage.

[@djefardeur7958]

He gotta be the greatest. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT !!!

[@Jenko_D_kid]

This is another level of excellency man

[@hlarjay7503]

I wanted to put this on in the background while I did work, but I couldnt look away, electrifying

[@bonzithefonzi]

The passion in this performance is so visceral and emotional

[@shormshady]

このライブは最高 鳥肌がずーっと立ってる

[@nickmac514]

Best Kendrick song ever. 💯💯💯

[@shotaaizawaslay]

I usually don't even like or prefer live performances over studio recordings but this is just like whole other unique song solely for the incredible performance. The band is awsome and Kendrick has so much rhythm. i can only admire the overall chemistry with Kendrick and the band 🙌🏼

[@lindacele8893]

Watched this so many times over the years. The mannerisms are everything. TPAB era >

[@999petterson4]

greatest hip hop performance of all time !!!! king kendrick🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@southsidetee7152]

CAP 🧢

[@999petterson4]

side by side with the performance at the 2016 Grammys. duas perfeitas

[@pedrocalegari7768]

Zika ver que tem gente no meu país que reconhece o talento dessa lenda

[@999petterson4]

@@pedrocalegari7768 o cara é outro nível mano

[@bigzanini]

Brasil fechado com o mano kdot

[@kristinalfc5846]

I would give anything for him to perform with a live band again, he's unbelievably in sync with them

[@jaredatanacio7375]

My god, his energy on the tpab version of i was perfectly recreated in this performance

[@leilaikusura4904]

I come here everytime i need energy and a reminder that I love myself and Gods hands are upon me. Thank you Kendrick for lifting my spirits off the floor with your artistry and masterpieces. God bless, always ❤

[@jessef.81]

My favorite performance from him

[@danielade04]

definitely

[@barijubansohliya979]

The band was on fiyaahhhh...the bass and the drums are mad

[@M1978-p8j]

Genius. More talent in his pinky than the whole industry combined !

[@andresrr93ify]

This part of my life, is called "Happiness"

[@dillangeo]

i watch this every few weeks, it gets better every time

[@im_eazy007]

What a performance... King Kendrick Lamar 👑

[@triplestarfish]

How he incorporated ODB's mannerisms into the performance and elevated the song is simply amazing. Might be my favorite live performance ever.

[@darcybarchue3987]

That’s not odb at all. It’s has nothing to with mannerisms and everything to do with the hair and eye’s. It’s method man

[@triplestarfish]

@@darcybarchue3987 Rewatch it and pay closer attention to his actions.

[@darcybarchue3987]

@@triplestarfish its method man. Meth is in Kendrick’s top 10, it’s on the anniversary of Tical, the one hair open was in all I need, the black eyes was tical 2000. Kendrick’s mannerisms worked with the song. Odb was wild on stage, very animated and all over the place.

[@triplestarfish]

@@darcybarchue3987 It was a tribute to both. Look at kendrick's twitchy movements and the way he says "when you're looking at me" in the second chorus. It's totally odb with the twitch and vocal inflection

[@triplestarfish]

​@@darcybarchue3987I'll also add - pay attention to the way he ends his bars in the last verse. Another example of odb's vocal influence. This snl episode also aired on november 15th, odb's birthday. It's a clear tribute to both method man and odb

[@Moevission]

Everyone in this performance did absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yemyumyam]

he really is on another level

[@caro5796]

what an energy ⚡⚡⚡

[@thecraigtube322]

insane delivery towards the end. i kept playing over and over again.

[@OmarMannan]

Proud to say this has been my goat for many moons. King Kendrick Lamar Duckworth. Mad love brother.

[@lareinedemado]

Some notes are literally punching him in the face and stomach. He's so intense, amazing! 🔥

[@Skeletron7]

This is a fucking phenomenal performance

[@nwadi6408]

This brother is baaaaaad. 🙌🏾

[@isiahholland7113]

Definitely one of the greatest performances by lyrical content and performance of all time

[@jaymoney809]

need this version in streaming

[@Gabirudobeat]

Kendrick smooth af with these dance

[@nunoneves4211]

kendrick is the best rapper to ever have lived and I cant see anyone better coming the next 50 plus years

[@WowoWinn-lc9qb]

Nah, hopefully more young rappers get motivated by him and turn the tides of the current state of hiphop.

[@AidanDotDash]

JID is on the come up. I promise his skill and passion is the only thing that can stand to Kendrick right now.

[@orionverduijn5539]

Why is this sooo underated, this is my favorite kendrick song so I'm glad he did this live :D

[@kimmie4732]

“I been looking for you my whole life” 💖

[@ryckest6323]

the way dot shriek at 4:40, i felt that. 🔥🔥🔥

[@keenanjacobs9949]

That Part Towards The End Band Is Really Killin' It🤘

[@brooklyngiraffe]

This gives me chills… to witness genius in its purest form

[@mirpcow]

he's the best to ever do it. full stop.

[@SavishGoat]

I’ve been sleeping on Kendrick. This performance woke me up

[@mfj_art]

this is insane, this moves me just like Michael Jackson´s music did in my childhood, pure genuine and powerful art

[@jackie-wh6pq]

Just beautiful GOD protect him and keep him him safe , 🙏🙏🥰

[@stzrodzsenquiz]

I remember that his hairstyle and black eye contact were in tribute to the 20th anniversary of Tical, debut album by Method Man

[@Ghost19_]

Man, this live is way too underrated. People who loves sensational performance should see this!

[@josiethompson5739]

It's crazy that a performance this good was on SNL

[@Rucarlos]

Holy mother of God. This brother is GOATED!

[@arielanez6358]

Ladies and gentlemen, my man: Kendrick Lamar!

[@neondaba_]

Truly an artist that digs deep inside himself!!!!

[@Smith89123]

Drake really watched this and thought, yeah I could take him 😂😂

[@douglasmiller1145]

One of the best live performances I've seen, if the not, THE best

[@summertime_magic]

This Performance literally changed my life I'm not fucking kidding😭💗🔥

[@pakONEoh]

This is my favorite Kendrick song!

[@fernandooliveiralino]

Kendrick is going places here man.

[@0peppers]

If I was in Lorne Michael's shoes I would say fck it, I'll pay any fine that comes if it means Kendrick can play uncensored. He's worth every penny

[@tamerlane9889]

And I’m supposed to believe Drake and J Cole can even touch him

[@Ilikemychickenraw]

the cuts are awesome

[@abbyzeo4646]

i love the nod to Momma at the end!!!

[@WowoWinn-lc9qb]

Bro is rapping on gospel music, now that's versatility.

[@collinslowkey23]

Performance 10/10

[@easterdeer]

I think that's the best live performance I've seen of anything. Wow

[@QueenVL1]

Just a very powerful black man 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vespertil10]

drake and jcole will never touch this

[@chyanfrancisco4818]

Was thinking the same thing watching that, I would LOVE to see Drake watching this video immediately followed by one of his own live performances 😭

[@playsie4731]

Jcole has some great Performances too. Just watch Be Free on David Letterman for example.

[@ideac.]

imagine a live perfomance that is kendrick and then drake and cole later, that would be depressing to see WHY DO PEOPLE EVEN COMPARE KENDRICK TO THEM BOTH compare kendrick to nas, jay z, pac, but not DRAKE, thank YOU

[@ideac.]

imagine a live perfomance that is kendrick and then drake and cole later, that would be depressing to see WHY DO PEOPLE EVEN COMPARE KENDRICK TO THEM BOTH compare kendrick to nas, jay z, pac, but not DRAKE, thank YOU

[@dave-zm5ef]

​@@ideac.Kendrick ain't even close to pac if anything it's disrespectful to pac to be compared to him

[@jhevaughn]

Yowwww…..the Chemistry between Kendrick and Rico transcends their even being brothers! This performance was unhinged ‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Vivrant__Thang]

Dot is bad man...my gosh.❤

[@gregorywylie8407]

To bring the last 8 bars of “Momma” lyrics , a whole other song at the end is TO be anointed

[@zyonmdc]

i dont love myself but this is amazing damn great song

[@high-defRJ]

One of the finest rap that I have ever heard in my life, and I'm so 90s and early 2000s rap kind of guy.