Kendrick Lamar covers The Billboard Magazine

In the cover article, Kendrick Lamar explains why he wasn’t too upset by losing to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ The Heist in 2014. He says, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City is great work, but it’s not my best work. To Pimp a Butterfly is great. I’m talking about the connection the record made. Good Kid, M.A.A.D City made a connection. But To Pimp a Butterfly made a bigger connection. more photos after the cut.

Drake responds to the Obama choosing Kendrick Lamar as his best rap battle winner

Barack Obama ended the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar battle earlier this month after saying he prefer Kendrick to Drake. But Drake isn't going down without a fight - as he bit back in rap to Barack Obama's choice on Saturday.

Kendrick Lamar met Barack Obama In The White House

Buzzfeed recently hosted White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett on their podcast “Another Round,” and she revealed a recent guest the White House welcomed: Kendrick Lamar Obama has already publicized his appreciation for the Compton emcee, specifically calling out “How Much a Dollar Cost” as his favorite song of 2015. However, the POTUS also invited the rapper for a visit to DC. 

Kendrick Lamar on 11 Grammy Awards nomination- 'I want all of them'

Kendrick Lamar is nominated for an impressive 11 Grammy awards and wants to take them all home. The 28-year-old rapper leads this year's awards with the most nods while Taylor Swift and The Weeknd follow behind with seven each. 'I want all of them because it's not only a statement for myself but it's a statement for the culture,' Lamar explained to the New York Times: 

Kendrick Lamar SUED by a Fan For $1 Million Over Failed Meet & Greet

A fan of Kendrick Lamar is suing for $1 million after she missed the opportunity to meet the rapper. This is one of the stranger lawsuits we've seen in a minute. A fan of Kendrick Lamar, Whitney Larkin, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper after she was banned from the VIP meet & greet. Larkin filed the suit herself-- no lawyer necessary. She's looking for $1 million for all her troubles.

Kendrick Lamar Leads Grammy Nominations with 11 nomination

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, it was announced yesterday, The Compton rapper scores a whopping 11 nods, followed by The Weeknd and Taylor Swift, who each earn seven. Additionally, Drake picks up five nominations. Lamar becomes the second most nominated artist in a year, only trailing Michael Jackson with 12. see full list after the cut.