Kendrick Lamar Talks About ‘u,’ His Depression & Suicidal Thoughts (Pt. 2) | MTV News

[@555fh]

"I can either pimp the situation or I can fall victim to it" -Kendrick Lamar

[@daman5551212]

What does Kendrick mean when he says the word pimp. He frequently talks about the word and i know he doesn't mean it in its traditional definition."I can either pimp the situation or I can fall victim to it" or "...can pimp it to his needs". Can someone shine some light on this for me?

[@amrgad8302]

To turn a bad situation into a good one (lesson).

[@odetobaltimore]

@@daman5551212 he means take his pain,lifes bad situations and turn it into a positive.

[@frkin7317]

upgrade the situation

[@manscv7037]

Magnum Pilos Its like a bad woman (a prostitute) can ruin a man's life, but pimps play smart and turn the situation to their favor. Kendrick is just tryin' to pimp life, hope we all do eventually.

[@Poppin023]

God please protect this man.

[@ivanabilanovic1784]

please

[@naomiealexandre9026]

Amenn

[@denise3432]

Amen!! He is a blessing!!

[@mscotchery9861]

MrShit amen

[@shamiaxobeauty5313]

Amen!

[@mrkeithish]

Great interviewer, he genuinely cares about the artist

[@wattaaaonbeat2506]

ikr

[@Bleeuuggh]

Can't blame him when he's sitting with Kendrick, I'd slap the shit outta him if he didn't give a fuck while sitting with this guy.

[@yvesj14]

Keith • he looks like j Cole if he wore glasses

[@harry7630]

Keith • iii

[@christiansanders1]

Keith • was thinking the same thing haha

[@inesmalti]

It 's so calming and almost therapeutic to hear Kendrick talk. He's so wise..I could listen to him talk for hours about his passions, his thoughts, his music, and never tire of it.

[@thetechdude1]

Same he's amazing

[@wickdagoat]

W

[@dravynsonofhelium6005]

finally someone said it

[@chewdallas96]

yeah he's chill he just sits back and stays quiet most of the time

[@RememberVietnam]

How many men are out there that stories haven't been heard REAL wise men without fame and in the shadows.

[@808boosted]

Kendrick has caring eyes and you can't fake that. When someone is talking to him, asking questions, you can see him really listening to that person. Kendrick is a gift. Pac would be proud.

[@kikivon3501]

When Mathew said “ the eyes are the window to the soul” he was talking about Kendrick

[@jadechanel90210]

Yep! You can see his true soul through his eyes! He is indeed a gift!

[@thetruth5914]

Not many like him. He has a character that stands;that's special.

[@GG-hereheyguys]

He’s such a sweet soul ❤

[@RandomUsername77]

I regret not going to see Kendrick when he came to my home town of Durban, South Africa. Come back soon Kendrick

[@GigiKong7]

***** wat

[@Nappyboyz29]

Why can't Kendrick go to South Africa.... Artist have international tours all the time

[@TheSoldier4Good]

***** this nigga said sorry i was high lls

[@GwazaJuse]

***** I saw Kendrick in South Africa. In Johannesburg.

[@glodeine]

Donovan O'Leary I was at the Cape Town show!!!

[@colinies]

Amazing, you can tell these two are really friends. Kendrick opened up alot.

[@colinies]

***** Yeah, they talk about how they text, been friends for years, etc.

[@LinusE]

***** he interviewd K.dot for section 80 album and good kid, m.A.A.d city so yeah they close

[@thecity6617]

These guys ain't close, it's an interview

[@daquanmatthews3028]

+The City your dumb j Cole and kdot go way back

[@thecity6617]

Jeff Jordan fam you're dumb, who mentioned j Cole?

[@Stephthegreatlion]

He seems so anxious and emotional and some what intimate yet detached. Like he wants to share but he doesn't want to feel these things all over again.

[@HolisticSoul123]

Steph steoh that’s what makes him who he is x

[@justinebudgeon6094]

He can't say to much he signed to a label

[@ServantofAnubis007]

Justine Budgeon nah that’s just his antisocial personality.

[@alvarogarrido7313]

"Antisocial extrovert" From DNA seems accurate

[@necodalie6830]

@@alvarogarrido7313 hes gemini sun with pisces moon and a lot of water influence so hes deeply connected to emotional inteligence

[@randaelaine7176]

I’m here in 2024. As a black mother raising two black sons in S. Los Angeles I want to say how much I appreciate Kendrick for being a good voice of reason and shedding light on our people and our struggles. He is truly humble and spiritual person and I pray he remains this way. Great interview.

[@_vonnie]

❤

[@A_Black_hoodie]

As someone who grew up with a single mother in oakland i want you to know you are apreciated in every way.

[@randaelaine7176]

@@A_Black_hoodie thank you brother! God bless you and your mom take good care of her ❤️

[@A_Black_hoodie]

@@randaelaine7176 your welcome! I do my best to take care of her.

[@GG-hereheyguys]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@SkyChante]

Real Kendrick fans understand the setback this rap beef with drake is causing him mentally and although he's winning the battle I pray he also wins the war. He has worked so hard for peace of mind and happiness.

[@louieverner-jb2qw]

What you said!!!! All of this.

[@SJ_Vibezz]

Yes 🙏🏾

[@auuuumbers]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@Bakerboytrell]

I pray he wasn’t bothered at all by this roast!

[@thatdudee5344]

fr tho

[@charliethurston2358]

How Much A Dollar Cost is one of the realest rap records I've ever heard

[@MiguelGutierrez-vv2ed]

Charlie Thurston Same bro!

[@metube7332]

Charlie Thurston man to pimp a butterfly was some of the best hip hop I've heard in ages

[@MiguelGutierrez-vv2ed]

metube Oml.

[@waytoocozy]

metube greatest hip hop record ever

[@pinata3399]

@@MiguelGutierrez-vv2ed i agree!

[@goingunder2548]

People always say they want a friend like Kendrick, but honestly I want a big brother like him. He just has that comforting big bro energy

[@DisclosureTV1]

The way his friends speak about him is so refreshing! They really love him and look up to him as a true friend.

[@GG-hereheyguys]

I got a brother like him ❤ glory to God ❤ I want a husband like him 😍

[@dontcallmestupid7698]

I fell in love with "u" the second I heard it, so intense

[@JoePesciBallsack]

Trust. The second part where he's drinking is some real heartbreaking shit.

[@Bleeuuggh]

I didn't like it when I first heard it, it was too all over the place. But it's one of my favourites now that I've listened more and I understand what it's about and I've gotten used to the crazy sound the song has and why it makes sense for it to sound like that. The whole album is incredible really.

[@JoePesciBallsack]

To be honest, it took me quite a lot of listens the whole way through TPAB to actually fuck with "u". It was only one time though when I closed my eyes and just listened to it, when it got to the part where the spanish housekeeper is knocking on the door and that crazy dirty beat slips in from left to right, and then when the beat fully kicks in like BAM! Shit just hit me so hard I almost started bawling my eyes out, it remains my favourite track after I experienced that.

[@CRAETION_]

@@JoePesciBallsack what a great description of listening to that song man, I just relistened to the album and "u" really took me by surprise, I didn't realize how deeply personal and powerful the song was until now

[@anju5124]

I am in love with "u" too. It's like a letter to yourself. Or a diary. Therapeutic. Personal. Real. ❤

[@apseudonym]

He's so self-aware. You can see it in his eyes, too. He's been through things, he's doubted himself, he's been used, he's been tempted, he's achieved things and perhaps not felt the elation that is expected when you reach certain milestones. He's gained power and felt powerless at the same time. I saw him back in 2016 and the energy in the stadium was electric. I will never forget it. TPAB is one of my favourite albums of all time. As an artist and as a person of influence, Kendrick exists on an entirely different level. This may sound pretentious as hell but he's like the Bob Dylan of rap. He's a poet.

[@erinmerlot8826]

Yup its like struggling all of your life to one day wake up in a paid for home with a full fridge. It can trigger you in a very scary and different way

[@amourlashai]

Kendrick is so genuine, def in my top 5.

[@Rebelz173]

amourlashai he ain’t even top 100..

[@mysonbased]

Dan Robinson you right.. he ain't top 100, he top 5

[@Smierio]

amourlashai Top 1*

[@iamboomer.4673]

If i could make a top 10 favourite modern rappers ,it would be 5.j.cole 4.tyler the creator 3.joyner lucas 2.vince staples 1.kendrick lamar

[@londawalker4280]

@@iamboomer.4673 mine would be 5.Ybn Cordae Ski mask Kendrick Cole 1.Drake

[@wewantraw]

It's crazy how on the Album Kendrick interacts with the devil through a hot girl. Someone he might want to or is expected to engage with, but when he's presented with a homeless man (someone he doesn't want to or isn't expected to engage with) it's God.

[@th1ngakasulfurmentalsotomy145]

RADubs that right what he said there all in a nut shell in Johnny Depp's movie the 9 gate was pussy I always felt some ill aged voice trying to convince me to tie the knot which sounds like cutting off

[@ashleylamar3727]

It could help that the devil is supposed to be everything people could ever want. And that people have this misconception that God is showy. He's like a whisper in a roaring wind, you have to pay extreme attention to notice Him.

[@Lordpraisethe]

Ashley La Mar thats a beautiful way to put it

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

That's exactly what the devil temps you with. Everything you could ever want. God gives you what you NEED. Ironically, I've heard so many say that when they compare Kendrick with other music artists... they say other rappers give us what we want but Kendrick Lamar gives us what we need. Pretty dope.

[@Doctrinedarkk]

Ashley Campbell

[@ajade7974]

Kendrick feels emotions 10X more intensely than the average person. Even things that most people would consider trivial have significance for him. He is the type of person who learns from everything around him. This is why when he speaks, his words have weight.

[@anju5124]

True. He is truly sensitive. And wise.

[@justinfernandez4309]

he got that INFJ personality 😂

[@nicksharma8238]

Yes. I agree. He can feel much more than the average person, but God gave him that gift to reflect it back to the collective

[@Ivorysky00]

Kendrick has such kind and emotional eyes 😭😭

[@cs-np9gc]

Kendrick Lamar by far the realest Negus alive.

[@abrahmlinkinpark]

christopher scudi I was waiting on this comment lmao

[@salstrangis5328]

christopher scudi WOOAAHH, WOAH

[@aryamanparihar1570]

Mic check mic check mic check mic check mic check

[@kwakuaddo4793]

The judge make time!!!

[@generaldom]

I think he's making a difference just by opening up about all of this stuff on and off the record. Not that that's all he needs to do or will be happy doing, but he's made me look at a lot of stuff in a different perspective at least.

[@dEViN1887]

Dom's Sketch Cast Music is one of the most important forms of activism, you can reach a lot of people in a way that really hits them & might change their mind

[@nothing2aG]

That's why some of those great musicians die mysteriously.

[@johnbarron5409]

I think overall he's much happier expressing himself

[@tylergarner5453]

nothing2aG why u think he's getting married now

[@jimmyharris1105]

Jimmy j.-sega genesis

[@RaulBestt]

Kendrick is so humble and so real. He is the only one to touch on such sensitive topics and problems in society. Realizing and then soaking all these bits and pieces and converting them to picture drawing songs. Truly inspiring!

[@ObeyAmmalol]

Yep him and cole

[@cam8577]

Him, Cole and Wale

[@cam8577]

Nah... Not really

[@Mario-su1jz]

Listen to Pac

[@MaximumTino]

Raul Guzman "Only one" is quite a stretch

[@shaunbenton9810]

Kendrick is mad humble!

[@LexxNova]

Shaun Benton he truly is a inspiration, I love his art and his music. He inspired me to create dope art and music, hopefully you can take the time out to check out my channel and sub but its all love, man enjoy dope music

[@evanritchey9479]

Shaun Benton sit down

[@lovespooh13]

Shaun Benton hey 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽his HUMBLE song haaaaaa

[@zman2205]

That’s something you don’t see in artists nowadays so treasure it

[@rav10l15]

This aged perfectly

[@ryanbrijlall7967]

I'm not a psychologist (though I'm studying it) and don't know much about Kendrick Lamar, but the way he looks around when he speaks, and then looks intensely in the eyes of the interviewer, shows that he speaks from an honest, intellectual standpoint yet you can see that he himself has seen many things that broke him and made him wiser, and stronger.

[@Danny808s]

did you finish studying it

[@hoodrich-030]

Did you?

[@Muzikrazy213]

​@@hoodrich-030we both back here after the Kendrick-D.R.A.K.E beef?

[@hoodrich-030]

@@Muzikrazy213 haha yes mane 😭

[@hoodrich-030]

@@Muzikrazy213 D.R.A.K.E. 😂💀

[@tammyorefice6219]

I have been going through depression since my brother got killed by a train in 1989, You can only help your self or talk to someone that has gone through the same thing. I live by this, you have to fight the fight, don't let the devil take you down. Fight the fight. Life is like a deck of cards, you never know what your going to get, but when you get that hand play it right. Hang in there life is all about ups and downs. pimp it Kendrick and stay strong.

[@ohnahnah7939]

R.I.P to your brother, and best of luck man.

[@postnutregret]

What kind of train

[@ShoumikMajumdar]

@@postnutregret really? You really gonna ask that... you missing the real message.

[@alexandria_aesthetic]

Rip

[@dashiajames1882]

R.I.P to your brother...!! Stay strong.

[@TheyOverThereBro]

The only difference between kendrick and PAC is maturity. Tupac was smart but immature. Kendrick is smart and mature, he's basically what PAC would've been if he never died.

[@mclovin2024]

da mn

[@raynardxo]

+Jay Briggs bruh that's deep and i'm glad kendrick get to see my country South Africa.

[@Fleezy81]

Pac was very rebellious. A "fight back" guy. Kendrick will just tell u what ur dealing with and leave it up to you how u handle it

[@TheyOverThereBro]

+Jay Wizard he isn't as immature as pac. pac made diss records threatening to murder rappers, kendrick didn't do that. pac kept getting locked up and gettin shot, kendrick didn't put his self in that position. pac spit on people and cameras, kendrick keeps his cool.

[@TheyOverThereBro]

+Jay Wizard I feel you're the only one on my comment that doesn't comprehend it.

[@aidan7413]

Kendrick is the man, opening up about his life and explaining his art so well and so it all makes sense, lyrical genius

[@comptonqueen4495]

When he talk it sound like he rapping I love Kendrick so much

[@b1gbzblood496]

true love

[@LuvKitKatt]

YES I SAID THIS IT SOUNDS LIKE POETRY

[@kentuckybruce6816]

It sounds strange to hear him saying influence and institutionalised because I’m used to him saying it in the song

[@jayyoo1794]

Listening to kendrick talk, is like listening to a war vet.

[@Aprylbaby]

You can look at his eyes and tell he’s going through something. He’s such an intelligent young man, an amazing artist.

[@AlainBruno]

I appreciate Kendrick for being so real about his life.

[@kokkil7047]

+Alain Bruno Kendrick is the best!!

[@andreeaabro]

+Alain Bruno I want a bf like him :D

[@mailinwinder3442]

+Alain Bruno he's lying bro

[@trippleseven37]

+Mailin winder dislike

[@OJ-sr6bg]

You nigga you're everywhere

[@dvl973]

kendrick hears god speak to him through homeless person and we hear god speak through him I have chills man this guy is fucking real incredibly dope persona

[@Thegangsta00711]

Damn

[@KesamGaming]

God doesn't exist. what you are hearing is kendricks raw thoughts. He is a rare type of rapper that expresses his emotions on a whole new level of deep.

[@dvl973]

***** I have my own definition of god. Saying "god doesn't exist" as if it was the truth speaks of your complete ignorance. Go attend an ayahuasca ceremony then talk about god.

[@KesamGaming]

lol ive taken ayahuasca but i didnt know they had fucking ceremonies for it lol

[@dvl973]

***** well where do you think it comes from

[@ande_lee]

Anybody who has been through life changing events more than once knows that look in his eyes and energy. If you know you know...

[@SuperHarhoura]

This guy is one of the good guys. A very rare breed indeed these days

[@keyboardkween8744]

RACIST

[@tommytucker5464]

+Piano Girl stfu kid. Go watch Taylor swift

[@Rockysays1024]

ever heard rare breed? 🙌🏽

[@andreajenelle4578]

His eyes are so.....idk. makes me cry 😢

[@Wyntah888]

He has gentle eyes and a gentle heart

[@heatherboreland5018]

I hope he finally reaches a place where he realizes he can't save everybody, neither is he responsible for the ills of this world we live in 😢❤, this young man is a gem, but this generation of youngsters and unfortunately some older will not appreciate him until he's gone

[@kikivon3501]

@@Wyntah888when Mathew said “ the eyes are the window to the soul” he was talking about Kendrick

[@goingunder2548]

I'll try and explain how it makes me feel, it's like when you look into a vulnerable person's eyes and see the child version of them inside. During some parts, for half a second, he looks like a scared little boy, but he doesn't have his parent's hand to hold anymore. I've seen that look in the last videos people are in hours/days before they end their life. He was obviously struggling a lot here, and I'm glad he's still here today.

[@BINGLETOON]

Lyrical genius who changed hip hop forever there’s none like him

[@Ibalnaif]

This man is a fucking genius! He makes you think unlike people like Lil Wayne and Drake ! Keep doing you King Kendrick

[@WolfataDoor]

***** Drake is the biggest fuckboy rapper out there. He sucks shaft.

[@themissinglink2792]

+Calvin Odom nope.

[@lluminascent]

+Ibrahim IBz I don't get why there's always a constant need to compare. each to his own. yes, most of the music lil wayne and drake make is full of crap. but they are two of the hottest rappers in the game right now. i mean, when you compare them to the likes of bobby shmurda, 2 chains, meek mill and i could go on forever. but like i said... each to his own.

[@Cbairdman]

+Calvin Odom damn chill chill! they're both tight as fuck calm down! Drake talks about personal shit that's on a much more relate-able level b/c he always talks about failing relationships and shit and how fame has strained him, whereas Kendrick is talkin about shit that could probably only pertain to he, himself, but we all fucking love it b/c this is some shit we never heard nor did we ever think we would hear this from any rapper ever.

[@dezrossjr.1629]

+VTK XTO You're right. It's comparing classics to bubble gum rap

[@NerdyDZN]

Man, "How Much a Dollar Cost" is one of my favorites on this album. It blew and opened my mind. Ever since then I've given two homeless people extra change/money, without thinking what they're going to spend it on, and honestly feel like a better person.

[@Y2Marketplace]

His pain is called Godly Sorrow. It's vital for his detachment from the world and consistent growth.

[@luckyspurs]

4:59 "It don't happen that quick" is a great line from the interviewer. Kendrick and Rob were both great in this. So glad I watched it.

[@BLACKINDIANS]

This is who Drake thought he could play with… KING KENDRICK LAMAR!

[@mitocorleone4845]

Family matters smoked him 😂 they not like us is the new Gucci gang

[@GraditudevsRevenge]

You can tell by the way Kendrick speaks that he's straightforward and real with you and not just bullshiting anything he states. What really got me was when he mentioned how his close friends died in the streets and how he felt survivors guilt on tour when it happened in the summer as he was overseas. He's really down to earth and honest.

[@kingskid1985]

The thing that strikes me about Kendrick Lamar in these interviews is his HUMILITY. He's so HUMBLE...so UNASSUMING....so DOWN TO EARTH! It's incredible that this humble man created the hip hop masterpiece that is To Pimp A Butterfly....

[@nitevibe9886]

Your comment aged well

[@Pleaseunderstand]

I've stayed away from rap and hip-hop for most of my life. I always used to think the music consisted of simplified and uninspired rhythm backing up hateful and violent vocals only aiming to gain popularity from shock value. To Pimp a Butterfly was the first rap/hip-hop album I have ever heard, and holy crap was I ever ignorant on the genre. I don't think I have ever heard a more personal and intimate record. The flow of the album is just sublime. Each track, each idea, flows effortlessly into each other painting a mosiac of different experiences. I freakin' love this album. This is the last time I judge a book by it's cover.

[@Eziokilla9595]

Please understand. I'm glad to hear that you love To Pimp A Butterfly with the same passion that most of us do, but I'll be the first one to burst your bubble; very, VERY few Hip-Hop albums are quite like To Pimp A Butterfly.

[@SShadyOFFICIAL]

Hip Hop would be boring if every album was like TPAB. Album is a classic, but serious stuff all the time would get annoying and depressing.

[@Jsalcedo23]

That is why you don't listen to radio hip hop and judge the entire genre by the shit music they play there

[@SShadyOFFICIAL]

Jsalcedo23 Kendrick music is on the radio.

[@FALUKYOURMOM]

Please understand. Listen to some Old Nas , New Wale album , Joey BadA$$ and Logic.

[@takiyahchery]

love that he was so open about this! "Mental Illness" is real and too many of us are sweeping this under the rug.

[@thisisnotmyid_]

I was in such a bad position in my life, then I heard things like u and how much a dollar cost, sing about me, maad city, keisha's song and especially his pain. This mans music saved me and gave me the energy to find a purpose to my life and I want to meet him one day, and just thank him

[@oscarmike1131]

power of music man

[@steviebieberdaman3767]

+Piano Girl wtf

[@novaismajin]

You gotten to meet him yet?

[@NewLyrics]

I love this interview, you could really sense some realness & authenticity from this. I love it -- so realll...

[@Fleezy81]

Kendrick isn't 2 Pac. He could be the "brain"that Pac said he would "spark", but these are 2 different individuals on a different mission.

[@jimkanani3750]

+Fleezy81 I believe they have the same mission just a little bit different approach. Kinda like Malcolm X and MLK

[@manamealane]

+Jim Kanani yes I agree with u. Kendrick wouldn't say he has a different mission than Tupac. He would say it's the same which is why he's always looking up to Tupac. They just both grew up in different times but trying to preach the same sort of message.

[@Erailex]

+JOHN HINOJOSA Did you mean Kendrick is the reincarnation of Tupac?

[@TheRealBeatMaster]

+Fleezy81 I'd say Kendrick is something like the Pac of your generation. Glad he also gets all the praise he deserves.

[@playboicarti2399]

+JOHN HINOJOSA I dont see the J cole comparison at all gtf with that kendrick on a way different level

[@Einfuhlung.]

"I can either pimp this situation or I can fall a victim to it" - that's deep and inspiring

[@marieb2476]

Love Kendrick Lamar he is so genuine and so authentic..❤

[@davidsolorzano6050]

I love how hidden Kendrick is from the media but I enjoy these conversations where he just gives us the real. This is the difference between him and Drake. This is culture.

[@rayukawa]

“u” is my all-time favourite song by Kendrick, with “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.” very closely following behind. That passion. That rawness. That soulful nakedness that most are afraid to bear. A reason for living. A reason for believing something…

[@Big-Papa-Smurf]

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief. - Ecclesiastes 1:18

[@MiguelGutierrez-vv2ed]

Medicine Man Amen.

[@rock3tofjustus777]

Can you explain that quote to me?

[@delishiaj640]

it means the more knowledge you get on the world the more sadness and disappointment that you will incur. simply because you’ re learning the true faults of the world. its like finding out your idol is a douche bag. it somewhat crushes your spirit. its like the saying "the truth hurts"

[@couleuredgirl6314]

BaraZulu tears 😭 you ain’t never lied!

[@siphelelesokhela7859]

Very true, with wisdom and knowledge you get to see the world as it is and that is heavy for the soul and your mind because you have to work up every day and navigate through this crocked world. Sometimes not knowing puts your mind at ease because you do not stress much.

[@all-caps3927]

Kendrick is so down to earth it's simply eyeopening. Someone with his success, someone with his intellectuality, its amazing to see he's still right here with us and not flying off into the space of fame and money. I find so many similarities between me and him beneath the skin. I hope one day I'll be able to be in his position in a different way, and pimp the butterfly for good.

[@evolution2007]

People 9

[@evolution2007]

9099p89

[@Aaliyahbaby19]

I can listen to him talk all day .💯

[@reshanarussell-dotson7930]

He's a chosen one. He's very spiritual.Not religious and he understands and knows the real.❤

[@laylathedragon]

Definitely a Chosen One

[@kieranlong3696]

I'm just gonna say it. Very few people in hip hop are as down to earth, clever and as ground-breaking as Kendrick.

[@ebere213]

3:03 - 4:56 You can tell he has *a lot* of pain inside of him he still has surpressed despite how therapeutic music is for him. I saw his interview about losing his homies back in Compton on VICE news.

[@Mumuu15]

Yeah, you can see the pain through his eyes. He has sad eyes...Im sorry for him...

[@Rockysays1024]

also genetic de

[@Topg0333]

I’m going thru a lot right now and hearing my favorite rapper say this means a lot

[@dirkhamadziripi2793]

Kendrick & Nas are gifts, they transcend the genre

[@ryanhart5960]

He seems so close to tears

[@brianmolele7264]

Driving around Johannesburg will change your perspective on life. As a black South African, I say appreciate everything you have, because someone else got it worse.

[@ntokozovilakazi4959]

Big up my brother Kendrick, you're an old soul and we are privileged to witness your talent. It's beautiful to know that your experience in South Africa contributed to your growth. We love you bro!

[@johnhurd4878]

damn I need to appreciate this man so much more before he dies cause there ain't too many like him left in this game.

[@muranausikha5032]

Hearing Kendrick's voice is honestly therapeuthic, really helping... Peace

[@BUILDXSIMPLE]

this guy is a for real genius. This album is one of the best and most complex works of human expression ever made.

[@mcm-inc]

The thing about introverts we tend to internalize things deeply and feel things deeply. Some of us can't turn our brain off so it's a must to exercise, meditate and try some Yoga to keep an healthy mind. Master your mind, master your emotions and everything will be alright.

[@iluvinnovativemusic9072]

"How is it that I can reach people around the world and not reach the ones closet to me" That is "real talk" Honesty is the most Admirable trait in Humankind

[@iShiinex3]

Seems more like two friends talking. LOVE THIS

[@Famousstarsandexotics]

Years later and his music is very relevant especially during this pandemic of young people having depression

[@defcon938]

Kendrick has such sad eyes, you can tell he's seen terrible things.

[@DMac6001]

His eyes are like that because of a genetic defect.

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

dash the hitman what was that song he said it in again? I remember that verse.

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

GOYARD THUGGER thanks

[@George3martinez]

@4115 Entertainment lol I got that reference :)

[@BOMNN]

He looked so tired

[@xeinem2345]

There's so much charisma in Kendrick. The way he talks and his expression

[@imissubalen]

I loved reading these comments. Kendrick is all about spreading love and respect.

[@cmb2232]

I literally have my moments when I'm chillin with my friend or my brother and I suddenly just think about summin from TPAB or GKMC or any of Kendrick's albums, and we literally sit for hours and talk about his lyrics and meaning and deeper meanings within songs and their titles themselves. Rare to come across not just a rapper than you can do this with but an artist in general. Find it fun as hell haha, and besides from his music being so good, it's one of the main factors why Kendrick is my favorite artist

[@darkouncle1533]

dude same lol

[@MrFlyking29]

"How Much a Dollar Cost" is the best song I heard since K-Rino's "Solitary Confinement" ...Deep songs

[@lovevnmore]

Kendrick has discovered simplicity. It found him unexpectedly, and it blew his mind. Sometimes it’s uneasy to unravel your feelings, you want to be clear and in touch with your life experiences before you just speak. He did well enough.

[@HereticforGod]

I nominate Mr. Lamar to be an ambassador on Earth’s delegation to tell the extraterrestrials what it means to be human

[@g-flow4335]

Listening to kendrick lamar speak just unlocks different level of consciousness for me.

[@ahmedsaleh6511]

" And he told me GOD BLESS YOU" I teared as I heard those words as I have experienced the same situation and I couldn't describe how I felt about it till I heard those words by kendrick

[@galwaygirl8131]

I am struggling so much with deep sadness I am not sure if it's sadness or depression. I am going through deep grief and wish I had more people in my life who were real and understood me. Listening to Kendrick brings me so much comfort it's bittersweet I wish I had someone in my life that wise and emotional but don't. It's lonely I appreciate his music so much wish I could meet more people like him

[@aldodinnella6027]

go up man! hope u good now

[@groundedinsunshine3848]

hope you’re feeling better ❤

[@somewheresilverlake]

the vulnerability of this interview is absolutely stunning. the part about bums being angels--beautiful

[@dakazoos]

Props to the guy interviewing really really dope interview. Kendrick is just way ahead of the curve so much wisdom and a very high intellectual human being I love his music

[@timeeaclaudia]

Both of them have such a calming presence.

[@jaytheartbae]

I wish that this interview could've some how been attached to Kendrick's new album so you had to hear this before the album, because it explains alot. When i first listened to Kendrick's new album, I didnt like it because I felt like everything he was saying was just all a confusing bottle of emotions put with a beat, but from this interview, I now see that he had real experiences behind it. He went through some things, and the tracks are meant to be listened to, not just the beat blasting while your driving somewhere. This is why I appreciate Kendrick's style so much, he makes his music with a substance and a purpose, not just for fame.

[@hashiro009]

i love kendrick he so real, man 😭

[@Donmarcusiano]

The interviewer really did his research, making it easier to get great answers

[@Liveahappylifeformyself]

I love him he’s a gift from God🥺

[@royette_]

I'm watching on a king in the making

[@Swaggstuna69]

Hes been a king hes more than a king now..

[@musiqman509]

ADAJ3 I'm going to use this as a quote!

[@andretyroneii941]

You was correct

[@laurenlouisemusic8066]

He's so real and humble. Much love to him

[@ti2218]

The silence and lack of background music is greatly appreciated. The central focus is very serious and calls for that same silence.

[@reytheking5606]

man kdot is so wise and intelligent I could listen to him speak for hours he's so genuine it's cats like Cole and kdot who don't fall victim to women,money,drugs etc.

[@anunknownhandle]

I genuinely love this man. So real. DANG!

[@judette_m]

Kendrick forever. He's just the definition of love and a great human being. OMG I love this man soooooo much.

[@niranjaleecroos8056]

Factszzz! 💯😍💣❤🙏🏽💫👀👌🏽🎯💥🤩

[@cendo7012]

Glad to see that J cole is interviewing Kendrick !

[@commentmonstor7396]

Lol good one.

[@mindyhalter779]

He isn't j Cole.

[@commentmonstor7396]

Mindy Halter it's a joke, obviously.

[@gr6vity15]

Jake hole

[@SpoofRecaps]

Finally MTV is actually backing real music..it's been 20 years.

[@firstset7415]

As someone who hasnt been through nearly as much as kendrick, but does strugglr with depressioj etc. It really helps me listening to him.

[@thetruth5914]

Kendrick you say"What can you do?" You already doing it. Your talent, love, etc inspires me. You are a person you can learn a lot from. Drake if you could embrace instead of hate you can learn something. Embrace the goodness in others. The facts r out there. The concert he had in Austin Texas wow. Everybody love him. Kendrick is able to reach all with different styles of music;poetry.

[@luvuyongubane3557]

this album took me out of depression and this interview opened my eyes about my life. Wish I could just thank him.

[@Bigbevtrev]

Same as me and j Cole forest hills drive they were both recommend to me

[@Juiceish1]

One of my favorite MC's of all time

[@kitpalmer1583]

What makes Kendrick so special is that people from all musical backgrounds are feeling the substance in this record. My friend that got me into Kendrick had never really listened to rap before, he's a jazz trombonist. That's how you know that a record is really great, when it can have crossover appeal without sacrificing anything artistically.

[@tshehlahlahlakobokoane9762]

Im from and in south africa, i dont listen to hip hop, but when i heard "alright" it gave me so much hope, and light

[@doesntknowbetter6415]

Kendrick and Cole are the two most genuine and real artists this generation has.