Kendrick Lamar Still Feels Anger & Hatred On 'The Blacker The Berry’ (Pt. 3) | MTV News

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  • Kendrick Lamar discusses his life experiences that are behind the song ‘The Blacker The Berry’ and how he still feels the anger and hatred for the man next door.
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  • @afv571
    @afv571 9 років тому +2860

    you can tell kendrick's thoughts haunt him

    • @JihiTheMusicGeek
      @JihiTheMusicGeek 9 років тому +317

      AFV571 I'm glad that he embraces it and expresses it via his music...instead of hiding behind immense amounts of drugs and alcohol like most rappers have...

    • @cooperrod909
      @cooperrod909 8 років тому +117

      +sherbertdjones exactly, that's what sets him apart. long live king Kendrick

    • @lolaispure4296
      @lolaispure4296 6 років тому +11

      Very much so

    • @lolaispure4296
      @lolaispure4296 6 років тому +8

      The Brooklyn Introvert absolutely

    • @AjieA
      @AjieA 5 років тому +11

      AFV571 exactly! you can tell he’s been through a lot

  • @BrothaStills
    @BrothaStills 9 років тому +3202

    I love how he takes the time to think about his answer, something as small as that is important in today's society

    • @TheYoungSwurve
      @TheYoungSwurve 9 років тому +45

      real shit

    • @vincentboldenjr.7593
      @vincentboldenjr.7593 9 років тому +112

      They say he actually has a stuttering issue. He was traumatized after seeing his uncle get shot when he was younger

    • @Pansizzle
      @Pansizzle 9 років тому +17

      LegitVideoGamers12 I agree. I used to hate rap because the only known, popular artists were shit like 2chainz and Yeezy, but a lot of these rappers who are getting popular now are actually trying to get in touch with philosophical ideas

    • @jakefromstatefarm2070
      @jakefromstatefarm2070 9 років тому +45

      Yeah Vincent he does have a stutter problem he explains a little of how he got it in "maad city" he says "at that same burger stand where *beep* hanged out,now this is not a tape recorder saying that he did it but ever since that day I was looking at him different that was back when I was nine,Joey packed his nine"So his uncle that got shot was Joey

    • @collan3027
      @collan3027 9 років тому +13

      Tom M Me 2, but I have some good friends who turned me on to sum underground artists, who take a lot of messages similar to Kdot and give them back with their own flavor. If you are interested in more "concious" or meaningful hip hop just google for underground hip hop. Pop rappers are not a great standard to hold rap to even though its really easy to fall in to that conception, cause its all over the radio/ award shows. Enjoy bro

  • @TheDeadWannabe
    @TheDeadWannabe 8 років тому +1563

    "Some say the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice; I say the darker the flesh and the deeper the roots"
    -2pac, Keep ya head up

    • @EnragedSephiroth
      @EnragedSephiroth 7 років тому +73

      Vlack "Beautiful black woman, I bet that bitch look better red." - Lil Wayne...fuck that guy.

    • @develynn9115
      @develynn9115 7 років тому +46

      EnragedSephiroth
      Yeah Wayne is a bitch.

    • @daath5114
      @daath5114 7 років тому +9

      Vlack - Yea, Wayne cooned on that line...still the 🐐

    • @TheDevourerOfUniverses
      @TheDevourerOfUniverses 3 роки тому +1

      dumbass quotes ....

    • @tanaking5778
      @tanaking5778 3 роки тому +11

      @@TheDevourerOfUniverses "i give a holla to my sistas on welfare,tupac cares..."

  • @odgemeritus9497
    @odgemeritus9497 9 років тому +1245

    "We are so quick to tear down our leaders".

    • @Theraiman616
      @Theraiman616 9 років тому +80

      the american goverment assasinated MLK

    • @freshprince5428
      @freshprince5428 9 років тому +32

      Barry Ponds amerikkkan korruption

    • @davidmacedo8352
      @davidmacedo8352 9 років тому +9

      We need to love more & hate less

    • @remix16ification
      @remix16ification 9 років тому +7

      Barry Ponds along with the Nation of Islam.

    • @rakuencallisto
      @rakuencallisto 9 років тому +2

      Barry Ponds The nation of Islam, and the Italian mafia had a lot to do with it as well. Don't pin it all on the white man, as much as I know you'd like to do.

  • @Fleezy81
    @Fleezy81 8 років тому +2931

    It takes a strong man to admit that he has the heart to kill a person, but it takes a stronger person to find ways to avoid it
    Good For You Kendrick

    • @S0LACE222
      @S0LACE222 8 років тому +7

      For Real For Real

    • @yanamari3692
      @yanamari3692 8 років тому +1

      yesssssss!

    • @comptonqueen4495
      @comptonqueen4495 8 років тому

      +Janai Pulliam yeah I love myself

    • @weewoo7802
      @weewoo7802 7 років тому +38

      Like I'm pretty sure in Good Kid, m.A.A.d City. Kendrick's Dad says in a little skit at the end of a song about how a killing a man don't make you gangster. Kendrick is a smart man.

    • @aHelpingHand4U2
      @aHelpingHand4U2 7 років тому +43

      a real gangster is either dead or in jail, or behind the scenes makin real money(kendrick refrence). also in a older song of his he mentions he doesn't have the personality of a killer and could never kill.

  • @dhruvkhurana6058
    @dhruvkhurana6058 7 років тому +1134

    I really don't understand how someone so brilliant in self-expression can exist...

    • @zumbaneymaroyoyoy5424
      @zumbaneymaroyoyoy5424 7 років тому +23

      Dhruv Khurana thank god

    • @TheDictismiT
      @TheDictismiT 7 років тому +18

      I'd rather thank the humans who have helped him get there

    • @robertoespinoza8213
      @robertoespinoza8213 5 років тому +20

      Thats probably every ones potential tbh

    • @00govan00
      @00govan00 3 роки тому +3

      They are out there, sparsely sprinkled : )

    • @SDL-xu7em
      @SDL-xu7em 3 роки тому +11

      @@TheDictismiT one of the realest comments I've ever read.
      Guys a genius but would never have made it without the support of the people that helped him get there.
      And considering those people were selfless (in respect of helping someone else get to greater heights than there own) they play as big a part in his impact and success and himself.

  • @joanna-vv1rk
    @joanna-vv1rk 8 років тому +1767

    nice interviewer, good listener and asks the right questions

    • @ImTitanOG
      @ImTitanOG 8 років тому +69

      +Joanna Wnuczko but a goofy ass hat lmao

    • @XxOrangesoda2610xX
      @XxOrangesoda2610xX 8 років тому

      +J6ke lol

    • @comptonqueen4495
      @comptonqueen4495 8 років тому +14

      +J6ke it's just a regular snap back how it's funny

    • @Sandpiturtle
      @Sandpiturtle 7 років тому +4

      +Compton Queen its the way he wears it.

    • @JoshuaBrown-fd9yw
      @JoshuaBrown-fd9yw 7 років тому +3

      Joanna Wnuczko facts. You sense the connection between these two.

  • @Ibalnaif
    @Ibalnaif 9 років тому +420

    I love how Kendrick doesn't just give you random ass singles and call it an album ! He gives you a story and an experience!

  • @Nuvena
    @Nuvena 8 років тому +860

    Damn I thought Kendrick was going to cry.

    • @merdiefrenchie
      @merdiefrenchie 7 років тому +7

      Me tooooo

    • @TyphoonProductions
      @TyphoonProductions 7 років тому +66

      Nuvena lol there was about to be an awkward moment they just both break down and cry lol

    • @lolaispure4296
      @lolaispure4296 6 років тому +8

      Kevin J3ZA sooooo truuuee they look soo emotional.♡ what a delight

    • @leon-kx1ex
      @leon-kx1ex 5 років тому +6

      You can tell in his lip movements

    • @artvandelay2554
      @artvandelay2554 3 роки тому +1

      he wears contacts

  • @lingtheking
    @lingtheking 7 років тому +1035

    I look at him and I really just want to give him a hug.

  • @KhaiFlies
    @KhaiFlies 8 років тому +474

    Random, nerdy ass, communications major observation... Love the pauses! Rather than using constant fillers (um, like) he pauses and thinks about his words. For someone who is SO quick and lyrically talented, if he he's pausing to think? Its collective, concise and coming from somewhere deep.

    • @lindseykayroberts
      @lindseykayroberts 8 років тому +24

      As a communications major, I recognized that immediately.

    • @KhaiFlies
      @KhaiFlies 8 років тому +4

      +Lindsey Roberts 😎 team Com nerds for the win!

    • @alicelegardy7256
      @alicelegardy7256 8 років тому +4

      That's what I'm planning on majoring in

    • @alicelegardy7256
      @alicelegardy7256 8 років тому

      That's what I'm planning on majoring in

    • @naseerfolson9908
      @naseerfolson9908 6 років тому +3

      Listen to Nas talk onna regular hes the same as well like he made NY state of mind but talk so concise and slow

  • @prosecutorgodot519
    @prosecutorgodot519 9 років тому +316

    in my opinion, kendrick is already in the top 15 hip-hop artists of all time

    • @hakeemirving1722
      @hakeemirving1722 9 років тому +30

      Matthew Kim i know im going to get roasted for saying this but Kendrick has proven to be top 2

    • @brandonanguiano5587
      @brandonanguiano5587 8 років тому

      @justice tupac of course.

    • @brandonanguiano5587
      @brandonanguiano5587 8 років тому

      @hakeem I kinda agree with you but he's near that level.

    • @mistaezzy
      @mistaezzy 8 років тому +9

      Hes in my top 5 such a great artist

    • @prosecutorgodot519
      @prosecutorgodot519 8 років тому

      mistaezzy Kendrick's my #1, but for an "objective" list, i need to respect the people who came before him, because kendrick does reference a lot of other artists in his music.

  • @officialOriginalR
    @officialOriginalR 9 років тому +338

    There's not a track on this album that I can say I dislike, it's a perfect album.

    • @trippingkanga134
      @trippingkanga134 2 роки тому +1

      I love every song on it!! It's Beautiful

    • @MOMO_dakING
      @MOMO_dakING 2 роки тому

      True

    • @andrewstephens5885
      @andrewstephens5885 2 роки тому

      Ngl every song is good to a masterpiece, but Momma and U are pretty alright in my opinion but not my thing. Top 20 album of all time genuinely though.

    • @MichellBollinger
      @MichellBollinger Рік тому +8

      @@andrewstephens5885 Momma and u are both exceptional songs man I can’t see it

    • @DM-yi7bu
      @DM-yi7bu Рік тому

      @@andrewstephens5885 grasp the meaning

  • @James.Sirrey
    @James.Sirrey 8 років тому +510

    Truthfully, when i first listened to this album i didn't get it....I thought it was all over the place, too much going on, not a straight and direct theme running through blah blah. Then after a few months T gave it another chance.... After sitting down and listening in depth, understanding the lyrics, the different themes, the FRIGGIN POEM TO 2PAC AT THE END!?? Now i question myself as to how i could be so stupid to only just realise the sheer importance and undeniable brilliance of this record. This will probably be one of the best albums i'll ever have the honour to experience in my lifetime. Just thank you Kendrick for wha you made, i'll shut up now.

    • @TheMelonFarmers123
      @TheMelonFarmers123 8 років тому +14

      I was the exact same way!
      I listened to it the first time through and thought it was so so. But oh god, "You ain't gotta lie" got stuck in my head, so I tried a round 2, and damn! I also didn't finish mortal ma'am on my first listen, and I'm so happy I did!

    • @kallmekupid
      @kallmekupid 8 років тому +17

      I feel exactly the same after a lifetime of listening to good kid maad city and when i heard he had a new album i was like awwww shit here we go then i heard it im like wtf.. Its hurting my brain ion like it but i wasn't Listening..after i gave it a second shot i wanted to slap myself like im smarter than this but it really took all the way for me to see the grammy performance for me to give it another shot but im so glad i did he's a genius and the BEST RAPPER OF OUR TIME (not all time but the present time)

    • @brianniragira5450
      @brianniragira5450 7 років тому +1

      a

    • @samizdian
      @samizdian 5 років тому +2

      No no
      Keep talking

    • @imli47ed
      @imli47ed 5 років тому +3

      Shit took me 2yrs to get, Now I know how powerful music is cause this new shit been blocking my brain, but it could never compare to gkmc or htpab

  • @megateegeify
    @megateegeify 9 років тому +1061

    if you really look at the guy interviewing kendrick, he looks like a mexican j cole

  • @jasminehester23
    @jasminehester23 9 років тому +1202

    I appreciate how honest and REAL he is.. definitely one of the best of our time! Hip hop has come back yall!

    • @amirtheking2971
      @amirtheking2971 9 років тому +34

      Who said it left? It was just overshadowed by mainstream

    • @DarnellHendeason-dk3uw
      @DarnellHendeason-dk3uw 9 років тому +3

      Amir Amaru That's what happens when we let "others" control our stuff.

    • @Micisme86
      @Micisme86 9 років тому +3

      Darnell Hendeason thats what happens when most of the public is into bullshit. Believe me if the majority was into stuff like blacker the berry then the ones in "control" would be pushing that type of rap but people love ratchet shit nowadays weather on tv or on radio we eat it up so why would they feed us something else?

    • @DarnellHendeason-dk3uw
      @DarnellHendeason-dk3uw 9 років тому

      I agree to a point. But I think you underestimate the influence they have. They actively suppress anything that they see as a threat.

    • @Micisme86
      @Micisme86 9 років тому

      Darnell Hendeason I think you underestimate how much "they" want to get paid. I remember in the 90's when arrested development and de la soul was hot and damn near every rapper was wearing a dashiki and or a Africa pendant and talking about unity and shit. Do you know why? because it was selling. Those executives were looking for anybody with a dashiki who can spit. "They" simply just follow the trends and try to get the most money out of it. and right now the trend is Love and Hip Hop and ratchet rap. Moral of the story, we all get what we deserve

  • @luckyluciano2562
    @luckyluciano2562 8 років тому +168

    Kendrick has a flashback to the fucked up shit he's witnessed at 4:38 realest nigga in the game right now

    • @kennethduarte4346
      @kennethduarte4346 8 років тому +1

      cole is too

    • @alicelegardy7256
      @alicelegardy7256 8 років тому +7

      ^^^ Coke is real but he hasn't seen tones most of the violence and hatred growing up like Kendrick did, I live in feyetville, and Ofcource theirs gangs cuz theirs gangs everywhere but it can't be compared to Compton

    • @alicelegardy7256
      @alicelegardy7256 8 років тому

      +tony “teezy” Legardy •cole•

    • @xalmightyxjayx3647
      @xalmightyxjayx3647 8 років тому

      +tony “teezy” Legardy you know nothing about Compton. Y'all listen to hip hop and think Compton is the worse city ever because of your favorite rappers. Lmao. Look at the murder capitals right now. I bet Compton isn't even top 10

    • @Forossa
      @Forossa 8 років тому

      +Official 3rd Coast - iLL. JayNoc Cocaine L

  • @reneakan
    @reneakan 7 років тому +95

    Kendrick is going to be immortal. He's the real deal

  • @richardp.3421
    @richardp.3421 8 років тому +68

    You can see his heart bleeding on the floor and the tortured soul at 4:40
    Pain

  • @steveswart674
    @steveswart674 9 років тому +160

    King kendrick

  • @ObeyAmmalol
    @ObeyAmmalol 9 років тому +574

    I hope all these people who were yelling "Coondrick" and all the azealia banks' can see this interview and realize that they jumped to conclusions & were wrong

    • @ADAJ3KINGANGEL
      @ADAJ3KINGANGEL 9 років тому +31

      They weren't real fans & I'm glad all of the bandwagon fans are gone. FUCK Azealia Banks, no matter how stupid people are on the Internet they will always have their cult following. It's crazy how quickly people will turn on someone they "love" which is what she said before.

    • @SunflowahSage
      @SunflowahSage 9 років тому +32

      Wow, they really called him that? Smh take about tearing someone down. I guess it's easier to not reevaluate your own actions and flaws than to admit when something is wrong. As blk people we need to be realistic with ourselves and take a look at ourselves nd our living situation. We haven't learned shit. So what he's saying is true. At the day of the day we are always going to be targeted by wp but we need to also get our shit together and educate OURSELVES on how white people operate and stop repeating the destructive fate by adapting these positions that have been made to destroy us.

    • @keithb1687
      @keithb1687 9 років тому +1

      I can't lie, "blacker the berry" makes me cringe... Basically because of the references that could be interpreted as self-deprecating in a way. Small village, monkey ect. But i kind of see him using those descriptions to disarm them

    • @ADAJ3KINGANGEL
      @ADAJ3KINGANGEL 9 років тому +96

      ***** he is referring to white stereotypes and saying he doesn't give af what they say he's still a proud black man. It's intentionally supposed to make people feel uncomfortable because these days people are more subtle with their racism, but it still hurts all the same. That's why he said "sneak dissin" on "Complexion."

    • @gloriousx
      @gloriousx 9 років тому +7

      Obey MyMindlessness Azaelia Banks came to the realization that Kendrick is genuinely a real one, in one of her recent interviews.

  • @Virg_tha_disciple
    @Virg_tha_disciple 8 років тому +369

    I just hope and pray him and Cole don't go to soon like Pac and Biggie did because they're the best of the generation and without their music I don't know what I would do

    • @honeybadger4396
      @honeybadger4396 6 років тому +24

      Why would they? They don't have no beef with anyone afaik

    • @ClassicRock1973
      @ClassicRock1973 6 років тому +1

      Virgil McCrary you would carry on and be fine.

    • @kentogray966
      @kentogray966 5 років тому +3

      Xxxtentacion went too soon even though he had a great message. We jus gotta keep prayin for these rappers to stay safe

    • @mieshiaw8028
      @mieshiaw8028 5 років тому

      Me too

    • @Drogas3653
      @Drogas3653 5 років тому +4

      Alan Sketch but he had beef with hella people, kendrick and cole dont do that

  • @fkznalaulyrics
    @fkznalaulyrics 5 років тому +50

    At 4:40 where he pauses.. wow. You can really tell he has seen some stuff. What a beautiful soul, a genuine man. Strong enough to admit his flaws and urges, responsible and reflective enough to hold back against them and work to better himself. Kind enough to want to help his community. What an amazing figure.
    Also, cheers to the interviewer. He is doing a really amazing job. He is knowledgeable about the album, topic, lyrics, artistry.. he responds to kdot's replies in very effective ways.. when he could tell there was a sensitive topic, he handled it appropriately and calmly.. great interviewer.

  • @jordonbrewer2010
    @jordonbrewer2010 7 років тому +32

    I love that Kendrick is still sticking to why hip hop was made. Not selling out like the other artists.

  • @showjongaming5335
    @showjongaming5335 8 років тому +424

    i feel like he is this generations 2pac

    • @katotheanimal6644
      @katotheanimal6644 8 років тому +47

      Why do people always gotta compare

    • @threetriangles2096
      @threetriangles2096 8 років тому +4

      +Isaac Espejel
      What's controversial is the fact that people don't know the very vivid and clear difference between compare and contrast. So it's all good or it at least should be nothing to argue about u know?

    • @rashadwilson6542
      @rashadwilson6542 8 років тому +1

      +Isaac Espejel right doe

    • @dreammist7868
      @dreammist7868 7 років тому +96

      He is this generation's Kendrick Lamar

    • @QuestionsAnswerz
      @QuestionsAnswerz 6 років тому

      i feel like Joey Badass is.

  • @roknkawk
    @roknkawk 7 років тому +46

    I hope he never falls victim to the bulllshit pushed by labels. He is too gifted to be boxed in.

  • @srikanthboddapati3832
    @srikanthboddapati3832 8 років тому +106

    Kendrick is amazing live. Saw him at bonnaroo and I was blown away. Wish he was on stage for longer, but I can't wait to see him again.

  • @BigSmoke-fe2vd
    @BigSmoke-fe2vd 7 років тому +76

    We need a Kendrick Lamar biopic

    • @grnd_ctrl8387
      @grnd_ctrl8387 7 років тому +34

      I feel like 'good kid, maad city' is his biopic.

  • @coastyson8238
    @coastyson8238 8 років тому +84

    He's a smart guy, I appreciate that. Very well spoken

  • @paigeANN23
    @paigeANN23 9 років тому +79

    I just want to give him a hug :( The look in his eyes when he talks about his friends back home just breaks my heart

    • @dhakidizsick
      @dhakidizsick 9 років тому +3

      Me too! I imagine his friends were like family, and losing one family member is enough. Losing more is tragic, and still having to continue working through all of that is unbelievable and requires a lot of strength. I wish I could hug him too.

  • @pietrocervo-mejia8583
    @pietrocervo-mejia8583 3 роки тому +40

    the blacker the berry slaps so hard the energy and hatred in these bars are one of a kind

  • @daeshawnbullard9684
    @daeshawnbullard9684 9 років тому +99

    An artist's perspective always adds another element of complexity to the music. I'm always excited to watch the interview, then I scroll down through the comments and get frustrated about how many Ppl missed the point. We have to do better and be more positive as a community our artists are giving us their heart on wax when they could be rapping garbage let's at lease be positive if you like the album or not.

    • @daeshawnbullard9684
      @daeshawnbullard9684 9 років тому +13

      Let's realize that your favorite rapper doesn't have to be everybody's favorite rapper or the best rapper for that matter. Elevate from base comments and negativity. We love this music I pray we all from it.

    • @maliiky
      @maliiky 9 років тому +5

      But its deeper than rap

    • @snaretrap295
      @snaretrap295 9 років тому +1

      :)

  • @officialkp399
    @officialkp399 9 років тому +75

    Love how he being real with the interview questions, he ain't speaking no dumb shyt he speaking right out the mind and like expressing everything on he sees things and how he dealt with them , So truthful , keep doing what you doing Man King Kendrick

  • @herculezgodofgainz2906
    @herculezgodofgainz2906 9 років тому +27

    Kendrick and J Cole have that depressed feel to them like but there 2 of the best MCs in hiphop. True poets

  • @jelanivirgo7663
    @jelanivirgo7663 9 років тому +112

    It Was Written is A classic though.

  • @ronsmith4466
    @ronsmith4466 9 років тому +144

    From 4:30 to 4:50..Damn you can tell he's done a lot an seen a lot. Him an Cole the only artist you can feel their pain they music. Album was dope too..

    • @Mark-wp9en
      @Mark-wp9en 9 років тому +11

      Don't forget logics under pressure

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 9 років тому +5

      Ron Smith Nas, Tupac, Guru, Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah.

    • @GhostBoy1023
      @GhostBoy1023 8 років тому +15

      Do you listen to hip hop besides them?

    • @seantaylor5051
      @seantaylor5051 3 роки тому

      lol u aint heard Earl Sweatshirt or Polo G

    • @winrylust6947
      @winrylust6947 2 роки тому +6

      @@seantaylor5051 lmao polo g

  • @ezshorty
    @ezshorty 8 років тому +84

    As a fellow Ethiopian woman who understands his message I approve this message. 'Negus' means King. And at this point this man is working himself to be a NEGUS.

    • @andrewstephens5885
      @andrewstephens5885 2 роки тому +1

      That outro verse blows my mind. I was going to say blew but every time I listen to it and follow along I get the deepest chills, kendrick lamar genius by far

    • @shanellemoore2414
      @shanellemoore2414 2 роки тому +1

      I love that word historically before slavery this is what we referred to our men as.Then after slavery it was turned into some back for black people. Glad you mentioned it. Haile Salassie had that title.

    • @zayzay542
      @zayzay542 Рік тому

      Niigi negus amen ase

  • @MomoThePoet
    @MomoThePoet 7 років тому +41

    Kendrick has my whole heart. I absolutely love this man and I love how vulnerable and transparent he is, and he's not afraid to say what's on his mind. This is beautiful on so many levels.

  • @exit___k
    @exit___k 9 років тому +16

    this album made me cry dude, so much power in every song on it

    • @JihiTheMusicGeek
      @JihiTheMusicGeek 9 років тому +3

      party pete I got CHILLS...you can feel the emotion...ESPECIALLY in "u"...it hurt me so much...I'm from Long Beach, and although I wasn't into as much as he was, I know that moment of opening your eyes to the corruption that surrounds you as you are trying to be a voice and an influence on your people.

  • @mariohiph
    @mariohiph 8 років тому +12

    "I've did a lot to tear down my own community"
    That's powerful. I salute this man for being able to remain such an honest and sane soul while still trying to figure out the gift that he possesses.

  • @mattpavlic8949
    @mattpavlic8949 7 років тому +161

    Kendrick should direct a movie, like boys n the hood 2

  • @jasonluke1049
    @jasonluke1049 3 роки тому +20

    This mans music will be played for generations

    • @anagh9313
      @anagh9313 2 роки тому +5

      I can't wait for a rapper 2 speak as highly of kendrick as he does of Tupac

    • @DannySullivanMusic
      @DannySullivanMusic 2 роки тому +1

      quite good whenever you observe what's going on

  • @joeythejanitor1920
    @joeythejanitor1920 8 років тому +64

    4:39 Kendrick was about to cry because my have killed someone and he's remembering when he killed that person that was the same skin color as him but not wearing the same colors as him and now he is regretting that decision he has made and that's why he made that song "The Blacker the Berry". its a song about how the black community is treated horribly but yet the black community are killing their own kind

  • @maykolllopez1585
    @maykolllopez1585 3 роки тому +15

    As a latino Blacker The Berry hits hards in the feelings. I understand where he is coming from and also want answers on what to do about the ongoing issue at hand. Should we all leave together as dust, as we came, or do we fight until the hatred spreads into our soul...

  • @mrt1303
    @mrt1303 8 років тому +217

    Is this interviewer J. Cole's long lost brother?

    • @nomorepartiezz
      @nomorepartiezz 8 років тому +14

      J coles brother is actually white as hell

    • @isaacalinda
      @isaacalinda 8 років тому

      +Cheif Sikbreen lol yoo

    • @OJ-sr6bg
      @OJ-sr6bg 8 років тому +1

      Kendrick also be like, 'you and jcole are lookalike'.

    • @zolisalamon
      @zolisalamon 8 років тому

      +Dready Zealot Constant You must be blind cause Cole's brother is really white lmao

    • @savageboii3169
      @savageboii3169 8 років тому +2

      +Rip Phife Dawg that's why he said "long lost" 😂😂😂 stupid ass

  • @goblinfolk
    @goblinfolk 3 роки тому +8

    im balling my eyes out. this mans vibe is making me so emotional. i can’t believe ive never got to get into his music

  • @towoawawaboofficial
    @towoawawaboofficial 8 років тому +208

    who's here after they watched his performance at the 2016 Grammy

    • @fowtymikemike8774
      @fowtymikemike8774 8 років тому

      😯

    • @candygossaye7945
      @candygossaye7945 8 років тому

      me

    • @towoawawaboofficial
      @towoawawaboofficial 8 років тому

      +Candy Gossaye lol..some performance huh

    • @mzTayTay17
      @mzTayTay17 8 років тому +3

      Man I just watched his performance because my son was telling me about it... All I can say is wow! Kendrick Lamar went deep with it didn't he? I'm proud of him

    • @towoawawaboofficial
      @towoawawaboofficial 8 років тому +2

      +FORGIVENESS ISFREEDOM it was touching i can tell you that...I u understand his pain amd views...It's time we set asidebtje negatives thoughts about each and save this planet...well i may be dreaming but we will never recognize asbthe one who influence this Country's culture...

  • @LoganO88
    @LoganO88 8 років тому +14

    He is one of the few artists in any genre that has the ability to both make great songs that also have important messages. This is what rap is supposed to be. I hope he keeps the thoughts and vision continuing in his career, he's brilliant.

  • @ziatricwilson3409
    @ziatricwilson3409 9 років тому +18

    i personally think that everyone should support is thing because he inspire a lot of young artist. keep doing you thing man..

  • @xJupy
    @xJupy 9 років тому +5

    The interviewer is really great, has a genuine back and forth with Kendrick and really guides him to express himself in a concise way

  • @SchamaNoel
    @SchamaNoel 9 років тому +222

    Damn he doesn't seem happy at all, like all his recent interviews have this depressing energy to them...

    • @yeboipahlsson
      @yeboipahlsson 9 років тому +171

      Schama Noel I think he`s emotionally drained from the long creative process of this album, it had a lot of emotion in it

    • @nadiah.9119
      @nadiah.9119 9 років тому +78

      I agree I see it too he's definitely battling emotions. I couldn't imagine being in his position though I'm sure now that he made it he wishes he can save everybody, and he can't especially people back where he's from. He probably wants to do so much for them but he knows he can't. He sees the deaths, poverty, gangbanging ect and everything happening and knows their's not much he can do but be an example. I think that's weighing heavy on him.. I feel for him. I can see pain all in his eyes. 

    • @2hoopie
      @2hoopie 9 років тому +34

      Nadia AyoKunle he was depressed right after the album came out. After all, all his close friends and some family are still in compton and doing bad things etc. And some of his depression is shown in "U" with the glass clinks

    • @CKing97
      @CKing97 9 років тому

      SCHAMA NIGGA!!!!!!! FINISH THAT MIXTAPE BRUH

    • @Floridasavage24
      @Floridasavage24 9 років тому

      LMAO schama BRUH I swear I see you everywhere

  • @benc6297
    @benc6297 8 років тому +9

    I was so sad watching this i though kendrick was gonna burst into tears and the way he talks is just... I cant explain it people are going to look back at kendrick interviews they will get a vibe like they are watching pac interviews

  • @lucasbaker9932
    @lucasbaker9932 8 років тому +15

    Kendrick Lamar is brilliant. Hip Hip represents a form of narrative. It's primarily about speaking TRUTH to POWER. Let's keep this ball rolling

  • @vanessabarrera344
    @vanessabarrera344 8 років тому +5

    I love this interview so much , Kendrick is so genuine with his content

  • @J_Sovereign
    @J_Sovereign 3 роки тому +10

    I’ve watched this entire interview hundreds of times back when it was first released. It’s 2020 and his words are still if not more than ever, relevant with what’s going on in America

  • @ichliebeBill4leben94
    @ichliebeBill4leben94 8 років тому +16

    He's so real . Everything about him , his presentation , the way he speaks and conveys his message ..its real . I want to keep watching more just to hear him speak bc he's so believable. People who can be real like him and true to heart and open like him..those are leaders. Those are the guys or women you look up to . Idk about all the critisism in this song because when I first heard it , I fell in love .Automatically I felt those emotions raging through me and at the end I felt the same way. No I havent lived no hard life or been put in situations dealing with gang banging , killing etc ..but I often asked the same questions and fustration at the end of the song . Anyway , one of my fav songs on the album and my fav rapper :)

  • @darknessmz38
    @darknessmz38 7 років тому +9

    Best interviewer ever man fr

  • @roachdoggjr4648
    @roachdoggjr4648 7 років тому +5

    Man you can see the struggle in his eyes talking about this stuff. I just wanna give him a hug.

  • @aqmalnazeer4443
    @aqmalnazeer4443 9 років тому +27

    The Grammys gon' pay for snubbing Kendrick's GKMC back in 2014. To Pimp a Butterfly gon' win Best Rap Album, even Album Of The Year im sure of it.

    • @KevinTheExpert
      @KevinTheExpert 9 років тому +10

      It will win and my fear is that the Grammys are gonna be idiots and snub him for Album of the Year.

    • @markiam1777
      @markiam1777 8 років тому +1

      too bad he didn't win video of the year in mtv awards Taylor swift won for bad blood after i saw t that i said FUCK THAT *deletes racist comments that would make white people mad* that was bullshit and i turned that and watched something more important

  • @attentionlabel
    @attentionlabel 6 років тому +4

    Insight is damn valuable. Videos like these make me understand Kendrick's music so much more.

  • @smol_chilli_pepper
    @smol_chilli_pepper 8 років тому +65

    When they were talking about his bet performance of alright on fox news, saying that it was in inciting violence it made me so angry. how could they take a song that supposed to give hope and uplift people and turn it into something hateful? and the woman saying it doesn't turn her on, since when police brutality is supposed to turn you on? smh

  • @jaynerenee1983
    @jaynerenee1983 8 років тому +3

    Kendrick is here for the younger generation for sure. I love how he is Positively using his power!

  • @chelseadorcelus4702
    @chelseadorcelus4702 4 роки тому +2

    I love his personality and his voice is so calm, you can see the wisdom trough it and the honesty❤️❤️❤️

  • @reemamoon
    @reemamoon 9 років тому

    Rob this is amazing. Thank you.

  • @MADEbySOUL
    @MADEbySOUL 8 років тому +6

    To hear that a lot of Lamar's work comes from real life conversations makes his music deeper.

  • @nate8604
    @nate8604 3 роки тому +7

    Kendrick looked at it from both angles. You can’t kill people you claim to have love for, and he’s also calling out the racial divide that still exists. He knows change starts from within, you can’t talk about others before making the change within yourself. Leading by example; a lot of us do a bunch of talking, and haven’t made a change within ourselves, dude was speaking from his own experiences, and just praying that will lead to change.

  • @breezyjones2127
    @breezyjones2127 7 років тому

    thank you for your honesty

  • @dissconnect5588
    @dissconnect5588 9 років тому +1

    gotta hand it to MTV this is a good interview. I'm always appreciative when interviewers actually try to get a bit of insight instead of trying to just get reaction or just vomit praise on them.

  • @14xfreddy
    @14xfreddy Рік тому +3

    Kendrick is genius and well spoken love you Kendrick.

  • @CrazyJamaicanCook
    @CrazyJamaicanCook 8 років тому +20

    He's so beautiful. Good looking boy.

  • @personalitykix
    @personalitykix 8 років тому

    man ..thank you for you . The things about words and what you do is it is helping more than you know

  • @EricDelshunMusicPage
    @EricDelshunMusicPage 9 років тому +2

    dope interview

  • @Rappatiligoe0419
    @Rappatiligoe0419 9 років тому +88

    In my opinion Kendrick is more like Outkast than Nas. If you count Section 80 as his first album then that parallels well with Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik--an album that has a sound that's pretty specific to the places where the artists are from which displays their lyrical aptitude. ATLiens parallels well with Good Kid Maad City--a darker, more precise album than the first which really establishes the identity of the artists. Then Aquemini parallels well with TPAB--a much more ambitious record than the second album with nods to the history of black music (jazz, funk, rock, blues) while relaying important messages to black people. Could his next album be like a Stankonia?
    What do you guys think?

    • @smileykid18
      @smileykid18 9 років тому +3

      100000% agree

    • @henrico6973
      @henrico6973 9 років тому

      Rappatiligoe0419 i dont think thats how it goes

    • @xJupy
      @xJupy 9 років тому +10

      Rappatiligoe0419 I think we try to compare artists too much. Outkast and Kendrick might be similar in some ways but Kendrick has his own sound and ideas for music that when we compare them I feel like that gets trivialized.

    • @Rappatiligoe0419
      @Rappatiligoe0419 9 років тому +14

      xJupy ***** I think you guys are misunderstanding the point of my comment. I'm just stating the similarities I see between the two acts, that doesn't mean that they aren't different. And I'm only saying this because Rob said that Kendrick is similar to Nas, so I stated that he's more similar to Outkast than Nas in my opinion.
      Plus, if anything, being compared to Outkast is a compliment. I don't think being compared to anyone (especially people who were great at what they did) makes you a follower or trivializes your work, it's simply pointing out similarities. Especially when Kendrick and Outkast come from two different places--they're bound to create their own lanes.

    • @DtotheLANE
      @DtotheLANE 9 років тому

      Uhhh no...

  • @charismabros5352
    @charismabros5352 8 років тому +5

    Kendrick seems like such a cool guy

  • @mrclean1234eb
    @mrclean1234eb 8 років тому +1

    Kendrick you have a way with words that opens up my third eye not just to music but the world around me and I thank you for that feeling!..

  • @eileenramirez9674
    @eileenramirez9674 8 років тому +2

    Every time I watch one of his interviews I respect him even more.

  • @L.G.L.A.
    @L.G.L.A. 9 років тому +16

    Illmatic is one of the best records of all time and possibly the most impactful rap album from the golden age of Hip-Hop but "It Was Written" is Nas'es best album. I just felt that needed to be said.

  • @Roche1613
    @Roche1613 7 років тому +15

    Low key prophet

  • @des7638
    @des7638 Рік тому

    Such a great interview.

  • @rosiemcgeehan5429
    @rosiemcgeehan5429 6 років тому +1

    I love this guy. Respect!

  • @MaaThaRainbowGoddess
    @MaaThaRainbowGoddess 3 роки тому +3

    Eye appreciate him voicing the fact that HE has contributed to the detriment of his own community. Anyone that thinks they haven't in SOME WAY is dillusional. Th-ankh u Kendrick for your honesty and integrity. Heartfelt interview❤

  • @FLWRFIVE
    @FLWRFIVE 8 років тому +29

    The blacker the berry.

  • @LMICUK
    @LMICUK 9 років тому +2

    Love him! Hope he has the right people around him to keep him grounded and I know he's gonna be legendary.. Already is

  • @luozvia4032
    @luozvia4032 5 років тому +2

    Ive always been on mainstream hip hop but Kendrick has really made me gravitate towards more lyrical and meaningful side of hip hop and music in general

  • @ajjj5140
    @ajjj5140 8 років тому +74

    This dude wearing his cap sideways like its 2009

    • @csc4781
      @csc4781 8 років тому +16

      No one wore sideways caps in 2009

    • @heightpharoah2609
      @heightpharoah2609 8 років тому +2

      +CSC certainly did

    • @csc4781
      @csc4781 8 років тому

      +GP 6Ringz no early to mid 2000s but not late

    • @heightpharoah2609
      @heightpharoah2609 8 років тому

      +CSC people wore it in 2009. some

    • @csc4781
      @csc4781 8 років тому

      +GP 6Ringz not as much it wasn't as prevelent as it was in the 90s and and early to mid 2000s

  • @anacarolinezorzanelo5446
    @anacarolinezorzanelo5446 9 років тому +8

    hes so cute

  • @SpanishQueen26
    @SpanishQueen26 8 років тому +1

    The more I listen to his interviews the more more I love his work. #growthmindset #positivemusic

  • @ssundayswonderland
    @ssundayswonderland 8 років тому

    how he talks so passionately about his life's experiences and it's influence to his artistry is just amazimg

  • @blankface_
    @blankface_ 8 років тому +7

    Who else is curious to hear that unreleased track that he says was even angrier than The Blacker the Berry?

  • @dashasmith30
    @dashasmith30 9 років тому +9

    It was the live version that made me fall in love with "I". I really wasn't feeling it in the studio version. I love how he set the stage for that song. This album really flows, he set them up perfectly!! This album is on serious rotation!!!

    • @user-hh6wv9rs6m
      @user-hh6wv9rs6m 2 роки тому +1

      EXACTLY the album version is so much better

  • @thatstuff6884
    @thatstuff6884 8 років тому

    fav interview

  • @jgcgsgmg
    @jgcgsgmg 8 років тому +1

    someone who takes the time to think what his words sound like before he speaks them. SO much love and respect Kendrick. You are an example of true humanity. I cry tears of joy to see people as pure as you getting into the shitty parts of the world to try and leave this world better for our grandkids. Peace

  • @wilbertseoane1863
    @wilbertseoane1863 9 років тому +19

    Yo, Kendrick wasnt the first to talk about the word NEGUS, listen to Capital STEEZ (RIP) song it is so great but it isnt noticed. He put it out there first

    • @snooptharockstar
      @snooptharockstar 9 років тому +9

      The whole Pro Era been using Negus

    • @wilbertseoane1863
      @wilbertseoane1863 9 років тому

      yup

    • @JihiTheMusicGeek
      @JihiTheMusicGeek 9 років тому

      Wilbert Seoane I know they have...but he is the first frontrunner to do it...especially in this era, where at a point in time all rappers talked about was b*s and bottles.

    • @heartsyheman397658
      @heartsyheman397658 9 років тому +10

      Wilbert Seoane its not a race to whos been saying what first. The credit goes where it goes man that's petty.

    • @AlexzanderTwizzler
      @AlexzanderTwizzler 9 років тому

      Wilbert Seoane Same with YC The Cynic with his song "Negus"

  • @StJello
    @StJello 3 роки тому +4

    What I got from blacker the berry was we are killing are own for what.

    • @StJello
      @StJello 3 роки тому

      @@gunarchy I went back and listen to it wit head phones on and I get it, but that last sentence says it the most. Why kill my own brother to be gangster.

    • @DanA-ux6ow
      @DanA-ux6ow 3 роки тому

      @@StJello cause we were used as a tool, we come from hatred because of how we were mistreated. So that hatred develops into our communities and life because of poverty and institutionalized racism

  • @BlackPower-qn2js
    @BlackPower-qn2js 7 місяців тому

    True classic interview brother love and more blessings through it 🙏 🙌 🤎

  • @productplacementadz24-73
    @productplacementadz24-73 7 років тому

    Love this dude, I'm Malawian and i wish this man would do a concert here and all through Africa. Keep making music for the people Kendrick.

  • @devenaldridge9579
    @devenaldridge9579 9 років тому +84

    At 5:46, his eyes show some sort of negative emotion.

    • @greaneyc86
      @greaneyc86 9 років тому +3

      I noticed that too. Maybe it's because the interviewer said he really enjoyed the original i ??

    • @devenaldridge9579
      @devenaldridge9579 9 років тому +10

      I assumed that it was J.Cole Jr.'s praise as well.

    • @princevegeta9763
      @princevegeta9763 9 років тому +40

      cant see his eyes im watching at 140p
      describe it

    • @arrenbowen6182
      @arrenbowen6182 9 років тому +9

      Prince Vegeta I don't think it was a negative look. It was somebody in the background.

    • @princevegeta9763
      @princevegeta9763 9 років тому +7

      what?

  • @infinitytigga4848
    @infinitytigga4848 3 роки тому +46

    "It's funny how Zulu and Xhosa might go to war
    Two tribal armies that want to build and destroy..."
    That's south african History

  • @LMONROYlopez
    @LMONROYlopez 7 років тому

    He's so amazing

  • @lexter3219
    @lexter3219 9 років тому +1

    Best 3-4 years ever Kendrick's a beast and I love his music and enthusiasm and motivation in everything.