Kendrick Lamar is one of the most talented and important rappers in the world. His songs are often about social issues, like racism or police brutality.
He also talks about his personal life, like his relationship with God, friends, and family. Over the years, Kendrick has proven to be one of the clearest voices in the rap world.
Over the years, Kendrick has released many albums, and he remains one of the most successful rappers in history. In this blog post, we will talk about 10 of Kendrick’s best songs from throughout the years!
- His song “Humble,” from 2017, has been a huge hit. It has over 350 million views on YouTube so far! The song discusses the idea of humility, with lyrics like “you’re only as great as your word.” Kendrick also talks about how in America it is important to be humble and accept who you are.
Best Kendrick Lamar Songs
“The Blacker The Berry”
The Blacker The Berry” is one of his most well-known songs. It talks about the violence and racism in America, as well as how people are judged based on their skin color. He also discusses different types of discrimination that happen because of race or gender.
“Humble”
“Humble” is one of the most successful songs from 2017. The song was a huge hit, and it talks about how in America people are too often focused on their own success instead of taking care of others.
The song also discusses the idea of humility, with lyrics like “you’re only as great as your word.” Kendrick also talks about how in America it is important to be humble and accept who you are.
“DNA”
In this song, Kendrick talks about his life story. He uses a metaphor of DNA to talk about different aspects of his own personal history with racism and violence in America.
“King Kunta”
The first verse of “King Kunta” is a story about how he had to work hard and overcome all the challenges in his life. It talks about his personal pride, even though America has made it so that people like him are not supposed to be proud.
This is one of the best songs by Kendrick because this verse captures the idea of black pride and the power that comes from overcoming struggles.
“Swimming Pools(Drank)”
“Swimming Pools (Drank)” is a song about Kendrick’s relationship with alcohol, which he often drank to escape his problems. The lyrics talk about how people use alcohol as an excuse for their actions or bad decisions while at the same time they try to abuse others.
It also talks about violence in America, as well as what he sees when he watches TV or goes on social media sites like Instagram and Twitter.
Untitled Unmastered
This is one of Kendrick’s best songs because it captures the idea that we are all prejudiced in some way. Even people who have a good heart and do not want to be racist or sexist still fall into those patterns, but with time they can change.
More importantly, “Untitled Unmastered” shows us how important it is to be aware of those prejudices and to change them.
Backseat Freestyle
This song is from 2013 and it talks about the pressures of fame, as well as violence in America. One line that a lot of people know is “I’m Makaveli’s offspring, I’m way more deeper than shallow.”
This is referencing Tupac Shakur (also known as Makaveli). Kendrick has also said that this song is about how people in America want to be famous at any cost.
This line addresses issues like violence and fame, as well as the comparison of being a celebrity versus someone who has their own life. Backseat Freestyle” is one of Kendrick’s best songs because he talks about real things with an important message.
The Heart Part 4
This song is about the violence that has been happening in America for a long time.
Kendrick talks about how he was affected by seeing his friends lose their lives to senseless gun violence, and how it made him realize that we need change. He also says “If I died right now / I couldn’t take anything with me,” describing how important it is to do something positive with your life.
FEAR (Feat George Clinton & Thundercat)
This song is about the fear that people feel in America. It discusses how we all have fears, but Kendrick says it’s important to not let those fears stop us from doing what we want or need to do.
He also talks about how he has been afraid of success and fame for a long time because he didn’t know if he was ready to deal with the fear that came along with it. Finally, he talks about how an important aspect of success and fame is acknowledging your own fears so you can overcome them.
Compton (Feat Dr. Dre)
In this song, Kendrick talks about the violence of Compton in California and how it affects people from his area.
He says that even though they live hard lives there are still many things to be happy about because their spirit is strong despite all the hurdles they have faced.
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