Tagged: Kendrick Lamar
Everything You Need to Know About Papoose, Summer Jam Stage-Crasher
A number of surprise guests (Mariah Carey in white cutoffs, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross for “Pop That,” Lil Kim) performed at last night’s 20th edition of Hot 97′s Summer Jam, the annual celebration of … read more »
Black Hippy, “U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)” MP3
Confirming rumors started by Rocko in March, Kendrick Lamar jumps onto “U.O.E.N.O.,” the glorious track that helped sink Rick Ross’ Reebok contract and has now outlived it. Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock add verses … read more »
Stream: Solange f. Kendrick Lamar, “Looks Good With Trouble”
In Solange’s FADER cover story, we mentioned this new version of her True EP cut was in the works, though we weren’t sure if it’d ever see the light of day. Thankfully, all the dotted … read more »
Video: Kendrick Lamar, “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe”
Kendrick Lamar lurks in the back pews during a somber funeral service in the new video for fan (and Lady Gaga) favorite “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe,” directed by Lil Homies and OG Mike Mihail. … read more »
Lineup Announced for Hot 97 Summer Jam 2013
New York’s hip-hop station Hot 97 has announced the headliners to their 20th annual Summer Jam concert, to be held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, June 2nd. As has become the norm, the bill includes … read more »
Staff Selects Playlist: Halle Berry Hallelujah
Every week, a different FADER editor compiles a playlist to highlight a new release and give you a guide to that artist’s web of influences and peers. These Staff Selects live in our Spotify app, … read more »
Download 16-Year-Old Kendrick Lamar’s First Mixtape, Y.H.N.I.C
Kendrick Lamar’s first-ever mixtape, released when the rapper was 16, has surfaced via The Masked Gorilla. In a 2011 interview with TDK, Lamar said of the tape: “My first mixtape, I was 16 and it … read more »
Stream: Miguel f. Kendrick Lamar, “How Many Drinks (Remix)”
Update 41/9/2013: Watch Miguel and Kendrick Lamar’s “How Many Drinks (Remix)” video, directed by Clark Jackson, above via Pitchfork. Kendrick’s perfect print-on-print set resembles Wiz Khalifa’s award show outfit, resembles another, similar-but-different jacket Wiz and … read more »
Interview: Schoolboy Q
Last week, Schoolboy Q stopped over in support of his upcoming third LP, Oxymoron, due out next fall. After dumping the contents of his kangaroo pocket on our conference table, he talked about copying Kendrick, … read more »
Kendrick Lamar, “Backseat Freestyle” Live at The FADER Fort Presented by Converse
At the close of Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q’s headlining Wednesday night set at this year’s FADER FORT Presented by Converse Kendrick Lamar popped up for a surprise, audience-assisted performance of “Backseat Freestyle.” Watch … read more »
