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38 quotes by Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Lamar performing at Way Out West in August 2013. Background information Birth name Kendrick Lamar Duckworth Also known as K-Dot Born (1987-06-17) June 17, 1987 (age 27) Compton, California, U.S. Genres Hip hop Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter Years active 2003–present Labels Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope Associated acts Black Hippy, Dr. Dre, Jhene Aiko, The Game, J. Cole, Jay Rock Website www.kendricklamar.com Kendrick...
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I learned, when I look in the mirror and tell my story, that I should be myself and not peep whatever everybody is doing.

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At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now... →

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If I'm gonna tell a real story, I'm gonna start with my name.

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Sometimes you have the trends that's not that cool. You may have certain artists portraying these trends and don't really have that... →

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My whole thing is to inspire, to better people, to better myself forever in this thing that we call rap, this thing that we call hip hop.

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The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because when you have a bunch of yes men around that know that you're making a mistake but... →

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It's easy to forget who you are.

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I always thought money was something just to make me happy. But I've learned that I feel better being able to help my folks, 'cause we never... →

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I knew I was blessed with a gift of having both parents.

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The worst part of success is, to me, adapting to it. It's scary.

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I don't really believe in the type of pressure that people are wanting to put on the type of music that I make.

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Sonnymoon and Quadrants are a couple of bands that really inspire me in terms of the melodics of things and certain tones and just what feels good.... →

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I've got an extra-specific story about Dr. Dre. I saw him when I was 9 years old in Compton - him and Tupac. They were shooting the second... →

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