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Kendrick Lamar

Rapper

The troubadour of Compton

Kendrick Lamar is a rapper from Compton, California. His first major label album, the critically acclaimed "good kid, m.a.a.d city," was released in October 2012.

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KFC has been name-checked in some rap bangers–and this KFC-curated Spotify playlist proves it

The brand’s new Spotify playlist “Bucket Bangers” is the foundation for a new campaign in France celebrating its finger lickin’ place in culture.

Fast Company Magazine

Nike Has A New Digital Playbook—And It Starts With Sneakerheads

Faced with rising competition and a challenging retail landscape, Nike is finding bold new ways to cultivate its most obsessed fans.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer Prize for his album “DAMN”

And he’s the first rapper to do so, solidifying his status as one of the greatest.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar Debuts A New Song With The Weeknd For “Black Panther”

Teaming up with The Weekend, Kendrick Lamar drops the latest song from the “Black Panther” soundtrack he’s curating.

Creativity

Here’s A Breakdown Of The Grammy Awards’ Most Confusing Categories

We tracked down the Recording Academy’s SVP of awards to find out how the Grammys’ categories are created and defined.

Tech

2017’s Best and Worst Brand Names—And 3 Naming Trends For 2018

Naming a brand is one of the most important things a company does, yet many people just go with what “feels good.” Here’s who got it right in 2017, and who got it very, very wrong (looking at you, Amazon).

Creativity

How Pop Culture Reacted To Trump In 2017

Like the rest of us, entertainers tried to make sense of the 45th president of the United States this year.

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These ugly Christmas sweaters are guaranteed to last until 2047

While trends come and go, ugly Christmas sweaters stay the same. At least that’s the theory behind Tom Cridland, an environmentally conscious brand that has been embraced by celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kendrick Lamar. All the clothes within the collection are made of sustainable materials, and they are designed to last a lifetime. The hope … Continue reading “These ugly Christmas sweaters are guaranteed to last until 2047”

Creativity

Rap’s Best Lyrics About Money Are Actually Put To The Financial Test

Is it wise in this current economic climate to, as Jay Z puts it, “stack chips for the rainy day”? A financial services company decided to find out.

Creativity

Taylor Swift And Death From Above . . . In That Order: This Week In Music

Songs we are recommending this week, volume four.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar Dropped “DAMN.” These 3 Tracks Should Be Heard ASAP

Really, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not listening to the album all the way through–but these tracks in particular are definitely noteworthy.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar Stays True To Himself In His Latest Reebok Ad

The Grammy-winning artist doesn’t need to get flashy to make his shoes look good.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar’s New Reeboks Makes A Fashion Statement Against Gang Violence

The superstar rapper’s design is anything but neutral when it comes to gangs in his hometown.

Creativity

Beets Don’t Kale My Vibe: Sweetgreen Creates A Pun-Tastic Kendrick Lamar-Themed Salad

The brand celebrates Lamar’s headlining its annual music festival with a healthy play on a hit song.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar Gets Revolutionary For A New Reebok Ad

Award-winning artist stars in the new global campaign pitching the brand as an underground movement.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar Raps From Atop a Golden Throne In Compton In “King Kunta”

In the latest video from his new album, To Pimp a Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar returns to a key location in the storied city that made him.

Creativity

Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute To Compton In New Reebok-Backed Short Film

The award-winning rapper goes home to launch a new brand partnership.

Tech

Here Are YouTube’s Top 10 Trending Videos of 2013

Topping the list is Ylvis’s music video The Fox.

Work Life

5 Habits Of The Most Creative People

How do the most creative people work? Bryan Cranston, Kendrick Lamar, Max Levchin, and other creatively supercharged folks share their methods.

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Will consumers use products made from captured CO2?

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Map: Is there lead in your drinking water?

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‘We can’t go on like this’: A year on Bali without tourists

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Colonial Pipeline hackers: We quit

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Gardening saves humanity yet again: Study reveals benefits of growing protein in your backyard

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Kendrick Lamar

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Stories about Kendrick Lamar

KFC has been name-checked in some rap bangers–and this KFC-curated Spotify playlist proves it

The brand’s new Spotify playlist “Bucket Bangers” is the foundation for a new campaign in France celebrating its finger lickin’ place in culture.

Nike Has A New Digital Playbook—And It Starts With Sneakerheads

Faced with rising competition and a challenging retail landscape, Nike is finding bold new ways to cultivate its most obsessed fans.

Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer Prize for his album “DAMN”

And he’s the first rapper to do so, solidifying his status as one of the greatest.

Kendrick Lamar Debuts A New Song With The Weeknd For “Black Panther”

Teaming up with The Weekend, Kendrick Lamar drops the latest song from the “Black Panther” soundtrack he’s curating.

Here’s A Breakdown Of The Grammy Awards’ Most Confusing Categories

We tracked down the Recording Academy’s SVP of awards to find out how the Grammys’ categories are created and defined.

2017’s Best and Worst Brand Names—And 3 Naming Trends For 2018

Naming a brand is one of the most important things a company does, yet many people just go with what “feels good.” Here’s who got it right in 2017, and who got it very, very wrong (looking at you, Amazon).

How Pop Culture Reacted To Trump In 2017

Like the rest of us, entertainers tried to make sense of the 45th president of the United States this year.

These ugly Christmas sweaters are guaranteed to last until 2047

Rap’s Best Lyrics About Money Are Actually Put To The Financial Test

Is it wise in this current economic climate to, as Jay Z puts it, “stack chips for the rainy day”? A financial services company decided to find out.

Taylor Swift And Death From Above . . . In That Order: This Week In Music

Songs we are recommending this week, volume four.

Kendrick Lamar Dropped “DAMN.” These 3 Tracks Should Be Heard ASAP

Really, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not listening to the album all the way through–but these tracks in particular are definitely noteworthy.

Kendrick Lamar Stays True To Himself In His Latest Reebok Ad

The Grammy-winning artist doesn’t need to get flashy to make his shoes look good.

Kendrick Lamar’s New Reeboks Makes A Fashion Statement Against Gang Violence

The superstar rapper’s design is anything but neutral when it comes to gangs in his hometown.

Beets Don’t Kale My Vibe: Sweetgreen Creates A Pun-Tastic Kendrick Lamar-Themed Salad

The brand celebrates Lamar’s headlining its annual music festival with a healthy play on a hit song.

Kendrick Lamar Gets Revolutionary For A New Reebok Ad

Award-winning artist stars in the new global campaign pitching the brand as an underground movement.

Kendrick Lamar Raps From Atop a Golden Throne In Compton In “King Kunta”

In the latest video from his new album, To Pimp a Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar returns to a key location in the storied city that made him.

Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute To Compton In New Reebok-Backed Short Film

The award-winning rapper goes home to launch a new brand partnership.

Here Are YouTube’s Top 10 Trending Videos of 2013

Topping the list is Ylvis’s music video The Fox.

5 Habits Of The Most Creative People

How do the most creative people work? Bryan Cranston, Kendrick Lamar, Max Levchin, and other creatively supercharged folks share their methods.

Impact

Will consumers use products made from captured CO2?

Map: Is there lead in your drinking water?

‘We can’t go on like this’: A year on Bali without tourists

News

Colonial Pipeline hackers: We quit

Gardening saves humanity yet again: Study reveals benefits of growing protein in your backyard

Parents, this is what happens to your child tax credit if you don’t file by the Monday deadline

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Inside Discord’s risky push to position itself as the anti-Facebook

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