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Kendrick Lamar Talks ‘TPAB,’ Growing Up In Compton & Being a Role Model on BBC Radio 1

blame it on Illy June 11, 2015

After killing the Summer Jam stage, Kendrick Lamar took a trek over to the UK for a sit down with BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac. Dot spoke on his latest effort, To Pimp a Butterfly, growing up in Compton, and how it feels to be a role model.

Below, Kendrick speaks about his musical influences, the story of meeting Dr. Dre, and gets introduced to some UK grime.