American - Musician | June 17, 1987 -
If I'm gonna tell a real story, I'm gonna start with my name.
Kendrick Lamar
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I look at where I'm at today and realize that most of my success is owed to the mentors that was in my life.
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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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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 hardest thing for - not only an artist but for anybody to do is look themselves in the mirror and acknowledge, you know, their own flaws and fears and imperfections and put them out there in the open for people to relate to it.
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Since day one, since the first time I touched the pen, I wanted to be the best at what I do.
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People have to go through trials and tribulations to get where they at. Do your thing - continue to rock it - because obviously, God wants you here.
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I don't want to be something that just comes and goes.
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My moms always told me, 'How long you gonna play the victim?' I can say I'm mad and I hate everything, but nothing really changes until I change myself.
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I think my worst problem is actually living in the moment and understanding everything that's going on. I feel like I'm in my own bubble.
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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 had nothing. So just to see them excited about my career is more of a blessing than me actually having it for myself.
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It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.
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