#BBB NEWS| After Meeting Kendrick Lamar, Minister Louis Farrakhan Says “The Cultural Revolution Is On” [PHOTOS]

The leader of the Nation of Islam and Compton’s own chopped it up for the first time Tuesday (April 11). As K. Dot preps for the release of DAMN, Min. Louis Farrakhan posted multiple photos of the duo together on Instagram including one captioned, “I was very honored to meet and talk with my powerful brother and Hip-Hop artist Kendrick Lamar. The Cultural Revolution is On

The religious leader spoke highly of Lamar during a speech in early 2016, saying, “Kendrick Lamar set a new standard [in hip-hop], he freed rappers to come on up. He’s the boss. When the rappers are free to say it like it is and teach their people through music and rap and dance, the cultural revolution is on.”

Pre-order DAMN on iTunes. See photos from their meeting below..

#BBB NEWS| New Music: Maroon 5 Feat. Kendrick Lamar - ‘Don’t Wanna Know’

Maroon 5 sounds like they will burning up the Billboard chart with a new Kendrick Lamar-assisted single. Fresh off its world premiere, the pop group’s new love song, “Don’t Wanna know” finds the Compton rapper putting everything on the table during a hypothetical argument with his ex.

Kendrick Lamar isn’t afraid to dip his foot in the pop pool. He’s done features for Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons and now Maroon 5.

Check out ‘Don’t Wanna Know’ Below..

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kendrick Lamar Shares His Thoughts On Lil Wayne’s Reported Retirement [PHOTO/VIDEO]

News broke last weekend that Lil Wayne planned to retire from the rap game indefinitely, which sparked commentary from his peers including Drake to Chance The Rapper.

Now we have Kendrick Lamar urging Wayne to stick with it:

    “Public service announcement, nigga. We in the motherfucking studio. 5:32 to be exact,” K.Dot, who’s obviously been drinking, says. “Niggas talkin’ bout squad up, that’s cliche! We going all the way back, when he was motherfuckin’ 16, 15 years old on some Hot Boy shit. Day one… Nigga talking ’bout retiring and shit. Fuck that, nigga! Retire, quitting rap, whatever you wanna call it, nigga. Fuck that, nigga.

    I’m in the motherfucking’ studio, nigga, doing motherfucking features, nigga. I seen you, 2007, 2008, I seen you knock out 10 motherfucking features in a row, back to back, nigga…Fuck you talking bout, boy? This motherfucker, man. No, nigga. No! No! No! No!”

Check the video of his plea below. It also includes Kendrick rapping over a bunch of Weezy’s song.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kendrick Lamar Kills The Stage With Isaiah Rashad [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Isaiah Rashad is the next artist from TDE to drop an album (September 2nd), and Kendrick brings him out to perform his single “Free Lunch” at the FYF Fest in LA.

The energy and enthusiasm throughout is what really killed it right next to Isaiah’s vicious bars and flow.

Watch the video below..

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kendrick Lamar Shares A Part Of His Childhood In Reebok’s ‘Perfect Split’ Campaign [PHOTO/VIDEO]

The ever-influential Kendrick Lamar has shared a piece of his childhood for the new Reebok Classic campaign, Perfect Split. K. Dot is shown in a new viral video talking about the impact of the Reebok brand in his life.

Reebok sought to tie together Kendrick Lamar’s “split personality,” his raw, unfiltered artistry juxtaposed with the performer the world sees — and the “Perfect Split” leather of the shoe’s rubber outsole.

#BBB NEWS| New Music: DJ Khaled ft. Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, & Betty Wright - ‘Holy Key’

Earlier this week, DJ Khaled gushed about Kendrick Lamar’s verse on the Major Key single ‘Holy Key.’

    “Kendrick Lamar went so hard,” DJ Khaled said in one of his snaps. “His verse I feel like is gonna be one of the most talked about verses. Also, I wanna be super clear. I got this Big Sean verse. Aw man, it’s so crazy.”

The craziness is now here; Listen below:

#BBB NEWS| NBA: Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar & More Go Crazy as Kobe Drops 60pts in Final Game [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Kobe Bryant’s final game in the NBA at the Staples Center was a star-studded event. Jay Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg and more were all in the building.

Kobe put on an epic show as only he could. Not only did he drop 60 points, he also led the way for the Lakers comeback win.

Hov, Kanye, Snoop and Jack Nicholson were captured wilding out as the Black Mamba went all out for his last game. See photos and watch clips below..

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar Shares Riveting N.W.A Tribute At Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction [PHOTO/VIDEOS]

Friday night (Apr. 8) was an evening to remember for the members of N.W.A. The groundbreaking rap collective received the honor of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and before their emotive speech, one of their longtime fans gave an impassioned tribute.

Grammy Award-winning artist Kendrick Lamar took center stage at the Barclays Center to highlight the “Straight Outta Compton” group’s distinction at the 31st annual ceremony.

“The fact that a famous group can look just like one of us and dress like one of us, talk like one of us, proved to every single kid in the ghetto that you can be successful,” the “Alright” rapper said.

He also spoke on the late Eazy-E’s legacy, stating that he gained a newfound pride of hailing from Compton because of the fallen rapper. “He was a true mastermind, his persona was unmatched, his high pitched tone spoke to nations across the globe,” he said. “He’s the reason I’m proud to say I’m from Compton.”

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kendrick Lamar Joins In On Rap Battle With UK Youth [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar reportedly returned to the studio to lay down new verses for the masses recently, but he put aside his work schedule to take his lyrical talents across the pond.

The Compton artist traveled to Manchester, UK to surprise more than a handful of teens with a rap-centered workshop.

In partnership with Reebok Classic and Brighter Sounds, the “Swimming Pools” rapper nonchalantly appeared in a room with the unsuspecting youth, who were fully engaged in a rap battle of their own.

But once Lamar got the mic in his hand, he unleashed a series of flows against his teen opponent who didn’t fail to rise to the occasion.

While we await news on a forthcoming album from the Grammy Award-winning MC, take a look at his epic cypher appearance below.

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar Explains Why He Thinks Lil Wayne Is The Greatest

Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne aren’t the most similar of emcees. But K.Dot has always expressed his admiration for Weezy.

He broke down why in an interview with The Coveteur. Read details below;

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar To Induct N.W.A. Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame [PHOTOS]

It’s official: Kendrick Lamar is set to induct the legendary West Coast group, N.W.A. into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on April 8.

It’s been known for some time that N.W.A. would be recognized for their legendary and controversial career. And considering K. Dot’s countless references to the group shaping his own career (including dedicating one of his Grammy wins to Ice Cube and the rest of the members), there was a lot of speculation on the “Alright” rapper’s involvement in this pivotal moment. And now the Hall of Fame announced that Kendrick would be a special guest at the induction ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

N.W.A. is also rumored to be performing at the ceremony, so it may not be out of the question to ask for a joint performance from the group and Kendrick Lamar. Stay tuned, the Hall of Fame induction will kick off in the spring. You can purchase tickets here.

#BBB NEWS| 58th Grammy Awards: Full List Of WINNERS

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards are underway with the night’s A-list winners already garnering their piece of the musical pie ahead of the main event.

Monday (Feb. 15) night’s achievers include D’Angelo for Best R&B Album Black Messiah, The Weeknd’s Best R&B Performance for “Earned It,” and Kendrick Lamar snagging four gramophones in the categories Best Rap Performance (“Alright”), Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “These Walls” feat. Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat, Best Rap Song (“Alright”), and Best Music Video for “Bad Blood” alongside Taylor Swift.

Read the list of nominees/winners below:

Record Of The Year:

“Really Love” – D’Angelo
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars – WINNER
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
“Blank Space” – Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar On President Obama: “No Matter How High-Ranking You Get In This World, You’re Human”

Kendrick Lamar is still basking in his high-profile meeting with President Barack Obama, and rightfully so. In Billboard’s cover story on the Grammy-nominated Comptonite, K. Dot spoke further on his meeting of the minds with the POTUS.

“The way people look at me these days — that’s the same way I looked at President Obama before I met him,” he gushed. “We tend to forget that people who’ve attained a certain position are human. When [the president] said to my face what his favorite record was — I understood that, no matter how high-ranking you get in this world, you’re human.”

The two met earlier this year to discuss issues concerning the disadvantaged inner cities of the United States and some solutions of how to rectify the issues through the power of mentorship through his “Pay It Forward” campaign.

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar, Adele & The Weeknd To Perform At 2016 Grammy Awards

A handful of performers for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards were announced today (Jan. 20), and many of the artists taking the stage on Feb. 15 have had incredibly successful years.

According to The Wrap, this year’s most Grammy-nominated artist Kendrick Lamar is set to perform, after hitting the stage previously in 2014 with Imagine Dragons.

The Weeknd, who has seven nominations this year, will make his Grammy performance debut that Monday night.

Although her album 25 was ineligible for nominations this time around, record-breaking songbird and low-key rapper Adele will be saying “hello” to the Grammy stage for the first time since 2012.

#BBB NEWS| There’s A Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Mixtape Cover Floating Around That’s Making The Internet Crazy [PHOTO]

Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole have the Internet in an infinite neck bind and they don’t plan on loosening their grip any time soon.

The dynamic rappers have teased a joint project together since 2011. But the thought of the pair trading priceless bars back and forth became even more of a reality late 2015 when they dropped a remix of each other’s songs in a package titled “Black Friday.”

The Fayetteville native decided to tackle K. Dot’s instrumental on “Alright,” while the Compton representer took his lyrical take on Cole’s “A Tale of Two Cities.” Following the arrival of those stop-in-your-tracks melodies, Kendrick’s sister, Kayla Duckworth, reportedly unveiled the drop date of their potential full-length collaboration, stating that Feb. 16 would be the day to mark on your calendars.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Wale, Kendrick Lamar & Rihanna Join J. Cole In Episode 3 Of ‘Road To Homecoming’ Series [VIDEO]

The third installment of J. Cole’s “Road to Homecoming” docu-series has arrived. This week’s airing takes viewers on stage and behind-the-scenes for a stop on the Dreamville cohort’s Dollar & A Dream tour, as well as a personal look when the 31-year-old dropped his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story.

Kendrick Lamar, Wale, A$AP Ferg and Rihanna also make an appearance in the 30-minute visual, showcasing their support for the “Intro” rapper. “This is the sh*t they’re gonna remember forever,” Rih told her fellow Roc Nation signee after watching his performance.

The event is leading up to the HBO premiere of “Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming,” which will debut on Jan. 9.

Check out the footage below..

#BBB NEWS| 2016 Grammy Awards Nominees Include Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap, Drake & More [FULL LIST]

2015 has been a blessed year for hip-hop and with awards season right around the corner, a few key players are getting recognized for the 2016 Grammy Awards, which take place Feb. 15, 2016.

Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 11 nominations including the night’s top honor, Album of the Year, for his sophomore LP, To Pimp a Butterfly.

For an artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award, a song or album must have been released between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sept. 30, 2015. K. Dot’s TPAB is also nominated in the Best Rap Album category, in which he competes against J. Cole, Drake, Dr. Dre and Nicki Minaj, and his song “These Walls” featuring Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat is up for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

Fetty Wap is ending the year on a high note with a nomination for “Trap Queen” in the Best Rap Performance category. J. Cole’s “Apparently” Drake’s “Back to Back,” Kendrick’s “Alright,” Nicki Minaj’s “Truffle Butter” and Kanye West’s “All Day” are also up for the coveted award.

#BBB NEWS| Did Kendrick Lamar’s Sister Accidentally Reveal His Upcoming Collaboration With J. Cole? [PHOTO]

J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar’s “Black Friday” freestyles had the Internet on tilt yesterday (Nov. 28). With the rappers jumping on each other’s tracks, Cole’s version of “Alright” and K. Dot’s version of “A Tale of 2 Citiez” now have the masses speculating about their joint album yet again. Now, it seems Kendrick’s sister may have spilled the beans.

In a Facebook post, Kayla Duckworth wrote that the two rappers have a collaboration dropping on Feb. 16:

#BBB NEWS| Lyrical Exercise: J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Remix Each Other’s Songs For A “Black Friday” Special [{PHOTO/AUDIO]

Fresh off a visit with a young cancer patient in a North Carolina hospital, J. Cole comes through on “Black Friday” with some new heat over Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell’s “Alright.”

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems as if Jermaine is even more focused. Here, on “Black Friday,” Cole spazzes for a little over two minutes about getting paper, giving the finger to Uncle Sam and selling his Range Rover because cops keep giving him the crooked eye. 

The Dreamville head honcho even touches on his rumored collab tape with K.Dot.

We’re not sure what Cole World has up his sleeve coming this February– as he hints on “Black Friday,”– but we’re definitely looking forward to it.

#BBB NEWS| The Game’s ‘Documentary 2′ Album Is Here In All Its Glory [STREAM]

Only The Game could pull off a double album with over 25 features from literally the biggest names in rap.

For his long anticipated Documentary 2 album, Dr. Dre, Diddy, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, E-40, Scarface, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Future, YG, Ty Dolla $ign and many, many more all contributed to make one hip-hop ass musical.

The Compton rapper’s first album in three years is available for purchase now on iTunes.