Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer. He is regarded by many critics and contemporaries as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Aside from his solo career, Lamar is also known as a member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, alongside his TDE label-mates Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q.

Lemonade (2016)

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Kahlil Joseph  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Mark Romanek  •  Dikayl Rimmasch  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Serena Williams  •  Zendaya  •  Quvenzhané Wallis

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Kahlil Joseph  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Mark Romanek  •  Dikayl Rimmasch  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Serena Williams  •  Zendaya  •  Quvenzhané Wallis

good kid, m.A.A.d city (2014)

A 15-minute piece on view at Los Angeles's Museum of Contemporary Art, "m.A.A.d." is hypnotic: a stirring, cinematic tribute to the city of Compton, and a beguiling non-linear paean to everyday moments of life, death and magic — all set to the textured, often ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kahlil Joseph
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar

A 15-minute piece on view at Los Angeles's Museum of Contemporary Art, "m.A.A.d." is hypnotic: a stirring, cinematic tribute to the city of Compton, and a beguiling non-linear paean to everyday moments of life, death and magic — all set to the textured, often ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kahlil Joseph
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar

Lennon or McCartney (2014)

550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Schichter
CAST:  James Valentine  •  Aasif Mandvi  •  Adam Lambert  •  Tom Hamilton

550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Schichter
CAST:  James Valentine  •  Aasif Mandvi  •  Adam Lambert  •  Tom Hamilton

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2019)

Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sophie Huber
CAST:  Don Was  •  Herbie Hancock  •  Lou Donaldson  •  Wayne Shorter

Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sophie Huber
CAST:  Don Was  •  Herbie Hancock  •  Lou Donaldson  •  Wayne Shorter

Quincy (2018)

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rashida Jones  •  Alan Hicks
CAST:  Quincy Jones  •  Rashida Jones  •  Tom Hanks  •  Oprah Winfrey

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rashida Jones  •  Alan Hicks
CAST:  Quincy Jones  •  Rashida Jones  •  Tom Hanks  •  Oprah Winfrey

Kendrick Lamar - Live At Reading Festival 2018 (2018)

When he took the stage at Reading on Saturday, August 25, 2018, Kendrick Lamar became only the second hip hop headliner in the history of Reading & Leeds.  (more)

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CAST:  Kendrick Lamar  •  Kristofers Simsons

When he took the stage at Reading on Saturday, August 25, 2018, Kendrick Lamar became only the second hip hop headliner in the history of Reading & Leeds.  (more)

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CAST:  Kendrick Lamar  •  Kristofers Simsons

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021)

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Dave Grohl  •  Taylor Hawkins  •  Pat Smear  •  Nate Mendel

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joel Gallen
CAST:  Dave Grohl  •  Taylor Hawkins  •  Pat Smear  •  Nate Mendel

We Cry Together (2022)

Live recorded on March 15th, 2020  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Schreier  •  Kendrick Lamar  •  Dave Free
CAST:  Taylour Paige  •  Kendrick Lamar

Live recorded on March 15th, 2020  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jake Schreier  •  Kendrick Lamar  •  Dave Free
CAST:  Taylour Paige  •  Kendrick Lamar

A Day in Ghana with Kendrick Lamar (2022)

A short documentary by Spotify. The four-minute film follows Kendrick Lamar during a recent trip to Accra, Ghana in the run up to the release of his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar

A short documentary by Spotify. The four-minute film follows Kendrick Lamar during a recent trip to Accra, Ghana in the run up to the release of his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar at Glastonbury 2022 (2022)

The incomparable Compton rapper puts on a show to remember.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar

The incomparable Compton rapper puts on a show to remember.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar's The Big Steppers Tour: Live from Paris (2022)

The Big Steppers Tour is the fifth concert tour by Kendrick Lamar, in support of his album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Baby Keem and Tanna Leone serve as the opening acts.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Ritchie  •  Mike Carson  •  Dave Free
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar  •  Baby Keem  •  Tanna Leone

The Big Steppers Tour is the fifth concert tour by Kendrick Lamar, in support of his album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Baby Keem and Tanna Leone serve as the opening acts.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Ritchie  •  Mike Carson  •  Dave Free
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar  •  Baby Keem  •  Tanna Leone

THE SHOW: California Love (2022)

Go behind the scenes of the historic Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Eminem. The curtain is pulled back on this thrilling journey by following the professionals who powered the Halftime Show ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Erik Parker
CAST:  50 Cent  •  Eminem  •  Snoop Dogg  •  Mary J. Blige

Go behind the scenes of the historic Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Eminem. The curtain is pulled back on this thrilling journey by following the professionals who powered the Halftime Show ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Erik Parker
CAST:  50 Cent  •  Eminem  •  Snoop Dogg  •  Mary J. Blige

Piece by Piece (2024)

The story of the life and career of American musician Pharrell Williams in the style of LEGO animation.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Morgan Neville
CAST:  Pharrell Williams  •  Gwen Stefani  •  Kendrick Lamar  •  Timbaland

The story of the life and career of American musician Pharrell Williams in the style of LEGO animation.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Morgan Neville
CAST:  Pharrell Williams  •  Gwen Stefani  •  Kendrick Lamar  •  Timbaland

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends (2024)

Celebrate an incredible performance from Kendrick Lamar and special guests including Tyler, The Creator, YG, Dr. Dre, DJ Mustard and more. Live on Juneteenth from the historic LA Forum in Inglewood, California.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mike Carson  •  Damien Gravois
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar  •  Jay Rock  •  Ab-Soul  •  Schoolboy Q

Celebrate an incredible performance from Kendrick Lamar and special guests including Tyler, The Creator, YG, Dr. Dre, DJ Mustard and more. Live on Juneteenth from the historic LA Forum in Inglewood, California.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mike Carson  •  Damien Gravois
CAST:  Kendrick Lamar  •  Jay Rock  •  Ab-Soul  •  Schoolboy Q