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 !!!”
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.
**** 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.****
@@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...
@@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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
@@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.
@@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
@@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
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 🙌🏼
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 ❤
Drake should have come to UA-cam and watch this dude very well... Wouldn't have made the mistake of even thinking to go against Kendrick. Greatest rapper of all times
I've been lookin' for you my whole life, appetite For this feeling I can barely describe, where you reside? In a woman, is it in money, or mankind? Something got me losing my mind Where you at? From the front to the back I'm lookin' for you, I react only when you react I thought I found you back in the ghetto When I was 17 with the .38 Special Maybe you're in a dollar bill, maybe you're not real Maybe only the wealthy get to know how you feel Maybe I'm paranoid, ha, maybe I don't need you anyway Don't lie to me, I'm suicidal anyday I could be your advocate I could speak for you if you tell me what the matter is I could preach for you with the mighty tongue I'm the one, how can I, overcome Negative energy while I give infinitely and survive?!
album version, single version... THIS is the superior version of this song
this is the album version
@@thomasfrazer3405not exactly, it’s different
It’s sacred, that’s how it’s different
I love all versions. This is my favorite Kendrick song.
They should add this version to spotify
"I make music that electrify them."
Truly electrifying!!
Who is this Enoch?
this is what i thought of when he said that bar
616 likes, just perfect
@@santiagomarin1882 yoooo 🔥
I will never switch up on kdot this nigga saved my life fr
Bro😭
@@summertime_magic what😭?
nah u real
❤
real 1
I still contend this is the single greatest musical performance in the history of SNL. Gives me goosebumps.
I agree completely.
Nah John Mayer put up a way better performance
@@bluesyace9564 I cannot find an SNL performance of his on UA-cam
100%
system of a down playing BYOB is the only one i can think of thats better
Drake saw this and was like "yup I can win against that "
😂😂
lmao
😂😂😂
But he didn't 😂 so what's the point of ur comment?? Lmao how stupid 🤣
Lol
The bass fill at 3:12 oh my god.
absolute perfection.
the entire band is locked the fuck in.
absolutely
slides like butter
Great tone
Followed by that part of the choir 🔥
There's no better bass lines than on a Kendrick album or generally, 90% of what Dr Dre has put out.
bruh went a comedy show and gave one of the best performances I've seen.
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 !!!”
He's possessed
@@MsTalkingbookpossessed by what?!?
@@deewils381 I was kidding...
@@MsTalkingbook lol heck I need to know what to watch out for...can't be looking in the eyes. 😅
He's channeling Old Dirty Bastard. This performance was on the anniversary of his death.
it’s not only the performance, but the words and the message he is sending out to the world hes a true artist
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.
The kind of energy this man spit out
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humongous W pfp
Performances like these are why I believe Kendrick is one of the greatest artists of my life time…
**** 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.****
Thanks for explaining that. This performance was epic. Can’t imagine seeing it back then 🤯
Salute someone who know’s what the hell they talking about. Meth is also in Kendrick‘s top 10
I think Meths was white tho...
@@TRA2theAM on the cover tical 2000 they were black eyes. In the bring the pain video it was white
@@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...
I have this performance tattooed in my soul.
You and I both🖤
Absolutely me too
Kendrick was in a trance. He came back after the scream. Goated performance
greatest hip hop performance of all time
Black Skinhead - Kanye, in SNL, is far superior.
@@rike94 kanye lol
@@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.
@@f1st3r16j. Cole performance of Be Free🔥 I believe he performed om Letterman. I felt the emotion just as strong in different ways..💣
@@GrungeProd668hj 2:37 2:41
drake and jcole will never touch this
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 😭
Jcole has some great Performances too. Just watch Be Free on David Letterman for example.
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
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.Kendrick ain't even close to pac if anything it's disrespectful to pac to be compared to him
This is Michael Jackson levels of greatness
the passion this man has for his artistry is out of this world 🤯
I didnt even know I loved this type of music this much....This is fire...
❤
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
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!
Its from the end of momma, works insanely well here
@@tdo916 "one day at time , sun gon shine"
I pray he brings this energy to the superbowl 2025 🙏
I love that he adds the very ending verse that fades at the end of momma it fits in so good true artist man
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.
Dudes literally a fallen angel. Theres genuine souls out here who are gifted, and there's no doubt he is one of them.
Fallen means demon, kicked out and banished
@@Heidi-nf9ipright I was confused by that comment,
@@Heidi-nf9iplets just imagine they mean that he's an angel gracing the earth
Drake can never be this talented
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
How he incorporated ODB's mannerisms into the performance and elevated the song is simply amazing. Might be my favorite live performance ever.
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
@@darcybarchue3987 Rewatch it and pay closer attention to his actions.
@@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.
@@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
@@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
idk why I'm crying in the club rn
are you there with the homies though
can you tell em what’s good for me?
Honestly:
SNL version > TPAB version > single version
Why i got Prince, Andre 3000, and ODB vibes when watching this performance. Electrified Kendrick.. #Ilovemyself
I wanted to put this on in the background while I did work, but I couldnt look away, electrifying
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 🙌🏼
The passion in this performance is so visceral and emotional
This is another level of excellency man
the passion in this is crazy 😵😵
greatest hip hop performance of all time !!!! king kendrick🇧🇷🇧🇷
CAP 🧢
side by side with the performance at the 2016 Grammys. duas perfeitas
Zika ver que tem gente no meu país que reconhece o talento dessa lenda
@@pedrocalegari7768 o cara é outro nível mano
Brasil fechado com o mano kdot
He's so generous when on stage.
このライブは最高 鳥肌がずーっと立ってる
My god, his energy on the tpab version of i was perfectly recreated in this performance
this is insane, this moves me just like Michael Jackson´s music did in my childhood, pure genuine and powerful art
What a performance... King Kendrick Lamar 👑
what an energy ⚡⚡⚡
imagine this man in a tiny desk concert, how awesome could that be
And I’m supposed to believe Drake and J Cole can even touch him
Genius. More talent in his pinky than the whole industry combined !
Drake needs to apologize to the whole world for wasting our time trying to come against this beast.
😂😂😂😂😂
At this point he should just apologize for even breathing😂😂
atleast he showed up. Made my fav rapper drop. Cole OTOH
Gave us 4 songs and a music video, I gotta thank him 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
insane delivery towards the end. i kept playing over and over again.
This part of my life, is called "Happiness"
Best Kendrick song ever. 💯💯💯
My favorite performance from him
definitely
need this version in streaming
he really is on another level
Why is this sooo underated, this is my favorite kendrick song so I'm glad he did this live :D
Definitely one of the greatest performances by lyrical content and performance of all time
The band was on fiyaahhhh...the bass and the drums are mad
Drake really watched this and thought, yeah I could take him 😂😂
kendrick is the best rapper to ever have lived and I cant see anyone better coming the next 50 plus years
Nah, hopefully more young rappers get motivated by him and turn the tides of the current state of hiphop.
JID is on the come up. I promise his skill and passion is the only thing that can stand to Kendrick right now.
Bro is rapping on gospel music, now that's versatility.
So this is where Childish Gambino got his dance moves from
Was thinking the same thing
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 ❤
That Part Towards The End Band Is Really Killin' It🤘
This gives me chills… to witness genius in its purest form
It's crazy that a performance this good was on SNL
Ladies and gentlemen, my man: Kendrick Lamar!
Everyone in this performance did absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i watch this every few weeks, it gets better every time
I’ve been sleeping on Kendrick. This performance woke me up
Mr. Duckworth in a GOD mode.
This brother is baaaaaad. 🙌🏾
One of the best live performances I've seen, if the not, THE best
Some notes are literally punching him in the face and stomach. He's so intense, amazing! 🔥
To bring the last 8 bars of
“Momma” lyrics , a whole other song at the end is TO be anointed
Truly an artist that digs deep inside himself!!!!
This is my favorite Kendrick song!
Just a very powerful black man 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
“I been looking for you my whole life” 💖
Goddamn this the type of energy you need when performing
i dont love myself but this is amazing damn great song
never gets old
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
the way dot shriek at 4:40, i felt that. 🔥🔥🔥
This Performance literally changed my life I'm not fucking kidding😭💗🔥
Gracias por tanto kendrick
Yowwww…..the Chemistry between Kendrick and Rico transcends their even being brothers! This performance was unhinged ‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man, this live is way too underrated. People who loves sensational performance should see this!
I love this man so muchhhh.. wishing nothing but more blessings for you kendrick.. will nvr switch up! One of my favorite rappers of my time ❤❤
THANKYOU Lamar! Easy to see why President Obama requested a private meeting with you after you published this song "I" ❤
Performance 10/10
He's wearing contact lenses, right.
Also, absolutely brilliant.
yeppp!! hes honouring method man
Masterclass performance 🤌🏾
I would give anything for him to perform with a live band again, he's unbelievably in sync with them
Drake should have come to UA-cam and watch this dude very well... Wouldn't have made the mistake of even thinking to go against Kendrick. Greatest rapper of all times
3:36 my g said chicken wing?
lmfao this performance is perfect xD
I've been lookin' for you my whole life, appetite For this feeling I can barely describe, where you reside? In a woman, is it in money, or mankind? Something got me losing my mind Where you at? From the front to the back I'm lookin' for you, I react only when you react I thought I found you back in the ghetto When I was 17 with the .38 Special Maybe you're in a dollar bill, maybe you're not real Maybe only the wealthy get to know how you feel Maybe I'm paranoid, ha, maybe I don't need you anyway Don't lie to me, I'm suicidal anyday I could be your advocate I could speak for you if you tell me what the matter is I could preach for you with the mighty tongue I'm the one, how can I, overcome Negative energy while I give infinitely and survive?!
DRAKE COULD FUCKIN NEVER!!!
I think that's the best live performance I've seen of anything. Wow
he's the best to ever do it. full stop.
i love the nod to Momma at the end!!!
Kendrick dance in-between wanna make me dance. Lol. 😂