Kendrick Lamar Breaks Down Tracks From 'To Pimp A Butterfly' (Pt. 1) | MTV News

Kendrick Lamar sits down with Rob Markman for an intimate interview where they discuss songs from the new album.

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[brickbreak]

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

[andersjacobsen]

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

[turicaederynmab]

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

[hamschh]

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

[InnySVK]

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

[heatcharger]

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

[lucy-chan-]

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.

[bsheehy]

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

[alexdayenian]

mtv actually doing things with music. dope.

[JohnHill]

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

[DeBrockGallery]

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

[smol_chilli_pepper]

He seems like a really cool person to be friends with

[KolydoscopeMusic]

Feefo gonna have this interview bumpin in the whip

[JNSmith-toky]

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

[kenjeknowsbest]

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.

[Drfeelinu]

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

[jumboincredible]

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

[hassansway]

The way the ghostwriter segment aged perfectly lmaoo

[koolmexican]

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.

[alexnikki]

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.