Today, BuzzFeed published an article titled “The Radical Christianity Of Kendrick Lamar” by Reggie Ugwu and it includes details about Lamar’s relationship with Lecrae. (Used with permission.)
To understand who Kendrick is, you have to understand what he believes. Parsing prominent religious themes in the life and music of hip-hop’s most unconventional new superstar.
“Lord God, I come to you a sinner, and I humbly repent for my sins. I believe that Jesus is Lord. I believe that you raised Him from the dead. I will ask that Jesus will come into my life and be my Lord and Savior. I receive Jesus to take control of my life that I may live for Him from this day forth. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me with your precious blood. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” —Intro to Good Kid, m.A.A.d City by Kendrick Lamar
The first time the rapper Lecrae spoke to Kendrick Lamar, more than five years ago, he called him after hearing the song “Faith” from Lamar’s self-titled 2009 EP — the first project the Compton, California, rapper, previously known as K. Dot, released under his birth name. “Faith” has a classic, modular narrative structure — like Eminem’s “Guilty Conscience,” or TLC’s “Waterfalls” — with three interlocking verses about people whose belief in God falters under life’s cruel gravity. The first verse is rapped in the first person, and resolves with Lamar devastated by the real-life murder of a friend. “Life is too much, I’m just through,” BJ The Chicago Kid sighs on the hook. It’s heavy stuff.
Read more at BuzzFeed.
What are your thoughts on BuzzFeed’s new Kendrick Lamar article?
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UUUUUMMM…… Ok
What a thought-provoking comment!
Your sarcasm is so obvious, it’s sad. lol
I think this is dope… I really don’t think its so ODD…
“Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
— Matthew 7:16-21
Amen. Explain (please).
Why are we expecting gangbangin/thug rappers to exhibit godly lifestyles?
I’m a little bit more curious than I thought I’d be. I’m not biased about it though.
ok that was a weird short article….. so what i learned about kendrick and lecraes relationship is that lecrae called him after hearing a song more than 5 years ago. ok sweet.
That’s only an excerpt. You have to click on the read more at BuzzFeed part. Lecrae reaching out to Kendrick is sweet!
ok, thank you. is this buzzfeed a good source for reliable information?
We wouldn’t post it if we didn’t believe that it was. Please read the full article as linked and decide for yourself 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
I loved Good Kid m.A.A.d city, I thought it was a phenomenal album from start to finish and I cannot wait for his next album. I really do hope that Lecrae and Kendrick stay very good friends for many years to come because i think this is what hip hop needs. Artists such as Kendrick, Lecrae and Lupe are gonna change the game.
Kendrick is a rare talent and I respect him for it. But when you use your Master’s Name in vain as he did repeatedly throughout the album, it makes you scratch your head. I’m not here to judge or to say who’s saved and who’s not by I doubt you’ll find cats like Crae, Trip, or Tedashii using words like “GD-I feel amazing!” as one of the hooks to their songs. I hope Lecrae and K Dot do collar some time in the near future and love that Lecrae has used as his platform as a way of making friendships with guys like Kendrick, but musically Kendrick Lamar is a long way from being distinguished in the Christian community.