The Telegraph — Despite its dense mesh of diverse influences this is a vividly contemporary album, says Neil McCormick more info

Stereogum — A-1 has that kind of screwed-up, comic-book flow that made Kendrick Lamar a beloved, cult figure in rap even before Good Kid M.A.A.D City came out. A-1, aka Adam Traore, manipulates the pronunciation of words like Play-Doh, skewering the “pussy mon... more info

Perez Hilton — Ah! A huge congrats is in order! It's just been announced that rapper, Kendrick Lamar, is engaged to his high school sweetheart! Yep, you can cue those awws now! Kendrick will be getting hitched to his girlfriend of nearly ten years, Whitney Alford, ... more info

Stereogum — Kendrick Lamar’s pivotal sophomore album To Pimp A Butterfly has his name back on everyone’s lips, but his career isn’t the only thing that’s reached another level. In an interview with the Breakfast Club the Compton rapper confirmed that heâ... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Kendrick Lamar is engaged to girlfriend Whitney Alford.  more info

Perez Hilton — Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly may be brand new, but the feel is totally classic! [ Related: Kendrick's New Album Is Breaking Spotify Records Already! ] Filmed completely in Compton, the video for King Kunta features motorcycle stunts, dancing ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Kendrick Lamar is already well-known for paying serious homage to his origins. He continues his appreciation campaign in the new video for "King Kunta," one of the more triumphant tracks off Lamar's latest album, "To Pimp a Butterfly," which includ... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — The 2015 Osheaga Festival happens July 31 - August 02 in Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau. This year's lineup includes St. Vincent, Kendrick Lamar, Future Islands, Hot Chip, Nas, Father John Misty, Alt-J, The War on Drugs, Weezer and lots more.... more info