Kendrick Lamar Shares Dozens Of Tour Photos, Pens Note About How Rap Has Changed Him

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As he continues on with The Big Steppers Tour, Lamar shares a few thoughts with the world.

The usually quiet Kendrick Lamar reemerged today (August 3) with a massive Instagram update. The rapper has been lighting up stages on his The Big Steppers Tour following a wave of success from his Mr. Morale album. On the heels of news that Lamar is already working on his next project, he appeared on Instagram, sharing dozens of photos, one after the other, all showing portions of what fans have called a must-see, epic performance.

In his Instagram Story, Lamar shared a post where he reflects on what it has felt like connecting with both himself and those who have had visceral responses to his music.

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"Ngl jesus jojo and mary. took a n*gga twenty years to find mother I sober," he wrote. "Rap has truly helped my expansion of self. beyond the perception of who I believed to be. on jojo. music is air to a young n*gga at this point. my. morale. the catalyst of my self expression. ill never forget the process of falling in love with imprefection. the piano. my fans. the stories of reconciliation I hear from penitentiaries to small villages."

"Some words will find you today," Lamar continued. "Some will find you in 10. find your children type sh*t. sitting in the corner like an old book. im forever underground. infratrating the mainstream a la carte. these cities still beautiful to watch. on jojo. ily."

Check it out below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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