He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, Lamar independently released his first studio album Section.80, which included his debut single, "HiiiPoWeR" which was produced by J. Cole. By that time, he had amassed a large Internet following and collaborated with several artists in the hip-hop industry, including The Game, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne and Drake.
Lamar secured a major-label record deal with Aftermath and Interscope Records, in 2012. His major-label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released in October 2012 to critical success. The record contained the top 40 singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", and "Poetic Justice". It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lamar won his first Grammy Award for "i", the lead single from his critically acclaimed third album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). The album drew on free jazz, funk, soul, and spoken word debuted atop the charts in the U.S. and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 58th ceremony. In 2016, Lamar released untitled unmastered., a collection of unreleased demos that originated during the recording sessions for Butterfly.
Lamar has received several accolades throughout his career, including seven Grammy Awards. In early 2013, MTV named Lamar the number one "Hottest MC in the Game", on their annual list. Time named Lamar one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.
Lamar's fourth album, DAMN. was released on April 17, 2017, to widespread critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning Lamar his third consecutive number-one album in the United States. The album was supported by the lead single, "Humble.". Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for DAMN.
Lamar's fifth album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers was released on May 13, 2022, his first album in five years.
A1 Everything
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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I crush A1 hoes (true)
Rock A1 clothes (true)
Drive A1 whips (true)
And still pour A1 sauce on my shit
I come from the bottom
Ha, crushin' all these hoes, rockin' all this ice
So I'm just ridin' round in my Rolls, 'bout to get on my bike
Just to touch down in my hood and I put that on my life
I'm like yeah, nigga, I'm there, nigga, I ball hard all year, nigga
My diamonds all clear, nigga, smack my chain you dead, nigga
I don't know what you heard, and I don't know what you thought
But all my dogs they murk, and all my dogs go hard, fuck that
My new young chick look exactly like Rihanna
Ass like Nicki, but she yellow like Madonna
I take her to the mall, buy her all type of designers
YSL, fly Chanel, all that Dolce & Gabbana
I jump right back like thirty six, lean hard when I turn the whip
If I ain't have my rap deal, then I still be servin' bricks
So I kill a pussy, I murder shit, homicide on shorty
My gold Role cost sixty racks, my rose gold cost forty
I get A1 money, I'm an A1, nigga
Got a A1 swagger, I'm gettin' A1 bitches
I just bought me a Rollie, you can skate on, nigga
If they don't love it, they hate it, well get your hate on, nigga
'Cause I got A1 everythin', A1 everythin'
A1 everythin', I get A1 everythin'
I got A1 credit (credit), A1 hoes (hoes)
I drive A1 whips, and I rock A1 clothes (I'm gone, Gangsta, Gangsta Gangsta)
Pray to God I washed my hand, but I be damned
2012, one hunnid racks to Uncle Sam
A twenty four year old millionaire
Don't read the contract 'less a mill' in there
A1 credit, park my car bowlegged
I got a bus full of bitches, I call it Jerome Bettis
I grab my dick in the picture, your ho be croppin' the image
I let you scrape off the dishes, we eatin', nigga, I'll finish
Then come right back, hope you insomniac
Sleep on me if you wanna take a dirt nap
Bitch I'm talkin' ca-ca-ca-ca then more ca-ca-ca-ca
Hit your roof until I pop your top up
Then more ca-ca-ca-ca, 'til I know I gotcha
Ballin' like I'm baldin', then I see Jordan in the mirror
Nigga that's flawless VVS's, CC text me what you wearin'
Puttin' my all inside your bitch, I grip her hips that's power steerin'
'Bout to hydroplane when I board that plane and land inside the buildin'
I get A1 money, I'm an A1 nigga
Got a A1 swagger, I'm gettin' A1 bitches
I just bought me a Rollie (Rollie), you can skate on nigga (nigga)
If they don't love it, they hate it, well get your hate on nigga
'Cause I got A1 everythin', A1 everythin'
A1 everythin', I get A1 everythin'
I got A1 credit (credit), A1 hoes (hoes)
I drive A1 whips, and I rock A1 clothes
I'm gone (I'm gone)
In Kendrick Lamar's song "A1 Everything," he discusses his success and how he has achieved an A1 lifestyle. He boasts about his luxurious cars, clothes, and women all while pouring A1 sauce on his food. He speaks about his hard work and how he has come from the bottom to where he is now. Kendrick references his "A1 credit" and how he is balling and living life like a millionaire. He also talks about his expensive jewelry and how he is always on top with his "A1 everything." Kendrick raps about his determination to succeed despite obstacles, and he celebrates his lavish lifestyle.
The lyrics also contain some interesting cultural references. Kendrick references the famous football player Jerome Bettis and basketball legend Michael Jordan in the song. He also compares his new girlfriend to popular singers Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Madonna, and shows off his knowledge of fashion by listing designer brands such as YSL, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Overall, Kendrick Lamar's "A1 Everything" is a celebration of the rapper's success and the hard work that got him there. It showcases his luxurious lifestyle and his love for the finer things in life, while also acknowledging his roots and humble beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
See I'm an A1 type of guy
I am a person who only settles for the best quality in everything I do.
I crush A1 hoes (true)
I only date the most attractive and desirable women, who are considered the top tier or A1 category.
Rock A1 clothes (true)
I only wear the most fashionable and high-quality clothing, which is considered top tier or A1.
Drive A1 whips (true)
I own and drive only the most luxurious and high-quality cars that are considered top tier or A1.
And still pour A1 sauce on my shit
Even when I already have the best quality everything, I still go above and beyond in adding the best finishing touches or A1 sauce.
I come from the bottom
I come from a place of low socioeconomic status or struggle, but I have worked my way up to the top tier of success.
Crushing all these hoes, rocking all this ice
I am dominating or winning over all the attractive women, and I am also wearing a lot of expensive or flashy jewelry.
Selling all these O's, nigga, I done did that twice
I have sold drugs, specifically ounces or 'O's', and have been successful in that business multiple times.
So I'm just riding round in my Rolls, about to get on my bike
I am casually driving around in my Rolls-Royce, and I am about to hop on my motorcycle.
Just to touchdown in my hood and I put that on my life
I am going back to my hometown neighborhood, and I swear on my life that this is true.
I'm like yeah nigga, I'm there nigga, I ball hard all year, nigga
I am confident and proud of myself, saying 'Yeah' and 'I'm there', and I am successful in everything I do all year long.
My diamonds all clear, smack my chain you dead nigga
My diamond jewelry is of the highest quality and clarity, and if someone messes with it, they will be in trouble.
I don't know what you heard, and I don't know what you thought
I am not sure what rumors or perceptions people have of me.
But all my dogs they murk, and all my dogs go hard, fuck that
All of my crew are killers or are very tough, and I don't care about people's perceptions or opinions of that.
My new young chick look exactly like Rihanna
My new girlfriend looks exactly like the famous artist Rihanna.
Ass like Nicki, but she yellow like Madonna
My new girlfriend has a curvy butt like Nicki Minaj, but she has yellow skin like the artist Madonna.
I take her to the mall, buy her all types of designers
I take my girlfriend shopping at expensive designer stores and buy her all kinds of clothes.
YSL, fly Chanel, all that Dolce & Gabbana
I buy her expensive clothes from top designer brands, including YSL, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabbana.
I jump right back like 36, lean hard when I turn the whip
I quickly recover from setbacks or mistakes, and I drive my car with a lean or tilted position when turning it.
If I ain't have my rap deal, then I still be serving bricks
If I did not have my successful career as a rapper, then I would still be selling drugs.
So I kill a pussy, I murder shit, homicide on shorty
I am very successful in having sex with women, and I am great at it, metaphorically using the terms 'kill a pussy' and 'murder shit'.
My gold Role cost 60 racks, my rose gold cost 40
My gold Rolex watch cost $60,000, while my rose gold one cost $40,000.
Pray to God I washed my hand, but I be damned
I hope that I have done everything correctly and ethically, but I fear that I may have made mistakes.
2012, 100 racks to Uncle Sam
In 2012, I had to pay $100,000 in taxes to the government.
A 24 year old millionaire
I am a millionaire and I am only 24 years old.
Don't read the contract 'less a mill in there
I do not read contracts unless there is at least a million dollars involved.
A1 credit, park my car bowlegged
I have excellent credit, and I park my car in a way that makes my legs bow or bend.
I got a bus full of bitches, I call it Jerome Bettis
I have a bus full of attractive women, and I call it 'Jerome Bettis' after the famous football player.
I grab my dick in the picture, your ho be cropping the image
I am posing in a photo with my hand on my crotch, while someone's girlfriend is editing or modifying the photo to crop me out.
I let you scrape off the dishes, we eating nigga, I'll finish it
I will let you have the scraps or leftovers of our meal, but I will make sure to finish all of my food so as not to waste anything.
Then come right back, hope you insomniac
I will quickly come back for more or return to the scene, hoping that you are unable to sleep or an insomniac.
Sleep on me if you wanna take a dirt nap
If someone underestimates or ignores me, they will fall to their death or 'take a dirt nap'.
Bitch I'm talking ca-ca-ca-ca then more ca-ca-ca-ca
I am talking nonsense or irrelevant chatter, and then even more of it.
Hit your roof until I pop your top up
I will hit your car roof with my hand until it pops up or opens.
Then more ca-ca-ca-ca, til I know I gotcha
I will continue to talk nonsense or irrelevant chatter until I am sure that I have your full attention or compliance.
Ballin like I'm baldin', then I see Jordan in the mirror
I am very successful or wealthy, and I see myself as the famous basketball player Michael Jordan.
Nigga that's flawless VVS, CC text me what you wearing
I have a perfect or high-quality diamond, and I ask someone to text me their outfit details.
Puttin my all inside your bitch, I grip her hips thats power steering
I am having sex with someone's girlfriend, and I am holding onto her hips like a steering wheel.
About to hydroplane when I board that plane and land inside the building
I am about to take off on a plane and travel so fast that it will feel like hydroplaning, and I will land directly inside a building upon arrival.
I get A1 money, I'm an A1 nigga
I make a lot of money and I am a top tier or A1 person.
Got a A1 swagger, I'm getting A1 bitches
I have a top tier or A1 sense of style and confidence, and I am attracting the most attractive or desirable women.
I just bought me a Rollie, you can skate on nigga
I just bought a Rolex watch, and it is so expensive and high-quality that someone could skate on it.
If they don't love it, they hate it, well get your hate on nigga
If someone does not approve of me or my lifestyle, they must be jealous and they should just continue to hate on me.
'Cause I got A1 everything, A1 everything
I have the best or top tier quality of everything in my life.
I get A1 everything
I only get the best or top tier quality of everything.
I got A1 credit, A1 hoes
I have excellent credit, and I only date the best or top tier quality of women.
I drive A1 whips, and I rock A1 clothes
I only drive the most luxurious and high-quality cars, and I only wear the most fashionable and high-quality clothing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Robert Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dzav2282
This song goes absolutely nuts on volume 40 in the whip
@StevenBonus
Factssss, shit blows my rims off
@SuperSwagga87
This is the song that actually got me to listen to kendrick
@isaiahjohnson7762
he's better than Meek Mill i can tell ya tht
@domkim7960
Isaiah Johnson you aint know sht about what you saying nigga
@dotleijeudy1397
+Dominic Kim I like Kendrick better too
@lukenethen9438
facts brother that bus full of bitches i’m jerome bettis line was too ill
@aksjeiejdjdidjej
I think meek mill is better than kendrick cuz of his tight rapping
@zenandezilwa3560
2020, and I still come here during this Quarantine season
@Boziina
Only OGS know this song