Kendrick Lamar: from Pulitzer to pop

Switched on Pop

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Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

In 2024, Kendrick Lamar pulled off what seemed impossible: winning hip-hop's biggest rap battle in recent history, securing the Super Bowl halftime show, and dropping GNX, a surprise album that might be the year's defining pop record. But this triumphant return wasn't guaranteed. Two decades into his career — well past the average life expectancy of a rap career — Kendrick faced a critical challenge: how to balance his legendary artistic complexity with mainstream accessibility. Songs discussed: Kendrick Lamar – squabble up Kendrick Lamar – luther (feat. SZA) Kendrick Lamar – tv off (feat. Lefty Gunplay) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:43.5	Support for this show is brought to you by Nissan Kicks.
0:46.7	It's never too late to try new things.
0:49.2	And it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
0:51.5	The all-new, reimagined Nissan Kicks is the city-sized crossover vehicle that's been completely revamped for urban adventure.
0:59.7	From the design and styling to the performance, all the way to features like the Boast Personal Plus sound system.
1:06.0	You can get closer to everything you love about city life in the all-new, reimagined Nissan kicks.
1:11.8	Learn more at www.
1:13.1	nisoneusa.com
1:15.1	slash 2025-kicks.
1:17.7	Available feature,
1:18.7	Bose is a registered trademark
1:19.9	of the Bose Corporation.
1:35.1	Wait, Welcome to Switched on Pop.
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