“I went back and studied the game, was a student of the game and worked on my craft and dedicated myself, you know? A lot of my music revolves around me growing up in Compton. I want to tell a different story that's never been told before, of a good kid in a mad city.” KnowsWantDifferentStoriesKidsGamesCitiesGrowing UpGrowingStudentsMadCraftsDedicatedCompton Author:Kendrick Lamar
“K. Dot was a kid who was trying to find himself in music, finding trends, um, bending towards - ready to bend towards what the industry was telling me to do and after you mature at a certain time in your life, you come into your own...your own niche, your own personality, not only as an artist but as a person.” TryingPersonsKidsArtistCertainReadyPersonalityIndustryFindingsMatureTrendsNicheDotsBending Author:Kendrick Lamar
“I think all Geminis are kids at heart. And that's why they're able to simplify some of the most complex things and connect with people. It's having that kid spirit.” PeopleThinkingHeartKidsAbleSpiritComplexesSimplifyKid At Heart Author:Kendrick Lamar
“I sit and talk to kids all day, because I feel like they carry the most wisdom.” FeelsKids Author:Kendrick Lamar
“Kids don't see hate in their eyes. They see the world, and living in it to the best of their abilities. And that's where love comes from for me.” WorldEyeKidsHateAbility Author:Kendrick Lamar
“There's kids out there that have so much life to live. That's a beautiful thing.” KidsBeautifulBeautiful Things Author:Kendrick Lamar
“My mom's one of 13 siblings, and they all got six kids, and till I was 13 everybody was in Compton.” KidsMomSixMy MomSiblingCompton Author:Kendrick Lamar
“I penetrate the hearts of good kids and criminals” HeartKidsCriminalsPenetrate Author:Kendrick Lamar