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.
A Song 4 Buffy
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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But what I love most is how you put
Put your lips on top of me
You gots to be the baddest bitch
I've ever seen in my life wait!
Your girl look better than you
You know what that means, I'm done with you
Bye!
Imma go hard
So fucking hard till I break the
Blood vessel out my motherfucking arm
Whip the wood grain
Whip the wood grain till I break the
Blood vessel out my motherfucking palm
Break the blood vessel out their
Motherfucking eye everytime I
Ride by and they're looking at the charm
I laugh at em like that, with
My seat laid all the
All the way to the back
And the heat lay right, right
Right under that clap, clap, brr, brr
That's the sound of my gat
That's the sound of a 100 round
Drum, like a marching band
I'm a stand up guy
I'mma pump my fist, I'mma wave my hand until
I get the attention of the president, pussy
Presedential suite, laying in
Laying in nothing but money
With a dove skin bitch laying
On the side of me reminds me of Buffy
Please remind me to fuck
Her after this freestyle
100 carat, nigga I'm the golden child
Full metal jacket, shit, going pow, pow
Blow your brains out, let it hang out
Let the neighbors talk about it
Then skip trial
Wow, I'm amazed by how you niggas talk
About you're married to the game
Ain't took a vow i'll fuck em up, cut em up
Shoot em in the foot, or just gun butt em up
Now, I'm on some other shit
We ain't on the same page
You ain't sticking to the script
Let a 100 round clip stick
To your lip like Carmex
Shoot up your whip, fuck your tire
Leave your car flat blood or crip
I don't give a fuck bout none of that
All of y'all can get it, homeboy
It's more than rap
Training Day, I teach you niggas how to rap
I rap like I got angels on my back
God given, i never walk in the booth
Without the Holy Spirit i don't write it
Off the top like a psychic
I kick, lyrics like Jet Li
Which produce money to put your
Boy on the beach shit, sand in my feet
Tell me what the fuck you know bout me
Now you got a body
But what I love most is how you put
Put your lips on top of me
You gots to be the baddest bitch
I've ever seen in my life wait!
Your girl look better than you
You know what that means, I'm done with you
Bye!
The lyrics to Kendrick Lamar's song "A Song 4 Buffy" depict a confident and boastful attitude as he addresses a woman who has caught his attention. He praises her physical appearance, particularly the way she kisses him, and declares her to be the most attractive woman he has ever seen. However, his admiration quickly turns to disdain when he notices that her friend looks even better than her. This revelation leads him to dismiss the woman he was initially interested in and say goodbye to her.
The second verse of the song focuses on Kendrick Lamar's determination and fearless attitude. He describes going hard and pushing himself until he reaches his limit, to the point where his blood vessels burst in his arm and palm. He takes pride in his ability to whip the wood grain (referring to driving a car with wood-trimmed interior) and showcases his dominance by carrying a gun. He expresses his ambition to gain attention and recognition, even aiming to capture the president's attention. Lamar brags about his lavish lifestyle, with references to presidential suites and being surrounded by money. He also mentions a "Buffy," who is likely a reference to the character Buffy Summers from the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," representing a desirable and attractive woman.
The overall theme of the song revolves around Kendrick Lamar's confidence, self-assuredness, and superiority. He revels in his ability to stand out and asserts himself as a dominant force in the rap game. The lyrics emphasize his dedication to his craft, his unyielding determination, and his disregard for those who do not meet his standards.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you got a body
Now that you have a physical form
But what I love most is how you put
But what I find most attractive is the way you place
Put your lips on top of me
Put your mouth on me
You gots to be the baddest bitch
You must be the most confident and attractive woman
I've ever seen in my life wait!
I've never seen anyone like you before, wait!
Your girl look better than you
Your friend looks more attractive than you
You know what that means, I'm done with you
You understand the implication - I no longer want to be with you
Bye!
Goodbye!
Imma go hard
I'm going to give my all
So fucking hard till I break the
So incredibly hard until I shatter the
Blood vessel out my motherfucking arm
Vein in my arm due to the intense effort
Whip the wood grain
Drive my car with its wooden interior panels
Whip the wood grain till I break the
Drive the car with such force until I shatter the
Blood vessel out my motherfucking palm
Vein in my palm due to the intense force applied
Break the blood vessel out their
Cause someone else's vein to rupture
Motherfucking eye everytime I
Eye of the person every time I
Ride by and they're looking at the charm
Pass by them and they're admiring my charisma
I laugh at em like that, with
I mock them in this way, with
My seat laid all the
My chair reclined all the way
All the way to the back
Towards the rear of the car
And the heat lay right, right
And the firearm is placed right, right
Right under that clap, clap, brr, brr
Directly below that sound of gunshots
That's the sound of my gat
That's the sound of my gun
That's the sound of a 100 round
That's the sound produced by a magazine with 100 rounds
Drum, like a marching band
Magazine, similar to that of a marching band's drum
I'm a stand up guy
I'm an honorable and respectable man
I'mma pump my fist, I'mma wave my hand until
I'm going to raise my hand and make movements until
I get the attention of the president, pussy
I capture the president's attention, you weakling
Presidential suite, laying in
Suite in a hotel fit for a president, lying in
Laying in nothing but money
Reclining amidst a vast amount of cash
With a dove skin bitch laying
With a woman of light complexion lying
On the side of me reminds me of Buffy
Next to me, she brings to mind the character Buffy
Please remind me to fuck
Kindly remember to engage in sexual activities
Her after this freestyle
Have intercourse with her following this improvised performance
100 carat, nigga I'm the golden child
Valued at 100 carats, I am the favored and talented offspring
Full metal jacket, shit, going pow, pow
Complete covering of metal, causing the sound of gunshots
Blow your brains out, let it hang out
Shoot in the head, allow your brain matter to protrude
Let the neighbors talk about it
Allow the neighbors to gossip about the incident
Then skip trial
Therefore, avoiding the legal proceedings
Wow, I'm amazed by how you niggas talk
Wow, I'm astonished by the way you individuals speak
About you're married to the game
Claiming to be devoted to the industry
Ain't took a vow i'll fuck em up, cut em up
Never made a commitment, yet I'll harm and mutilate them
Shoot em in the foot, or just gun butt em up
Shoot them in the foot, or simply strike them with a gun butt
Now, I'm on some other shit
Now, I'm on a different level
We ain't on the same page
We don't have the same understanding
You ain't sticking to the script
You're deviating from the agreed plan
Let a 100 round clip stick
Allow a magazine with 100 rounds to cling
To your lip like Carmex
To your lip, akin to the application of Carmex lip balm
Shoot up your whip, fuck your tire
Shoot at your vehicle, damage your tire
Leave your car flat blood or crip
Cause your vehicle to become immobilized, potentially resulting in violence
I don't give a fuck bout none of that
I don't care at all about any of that
All of y'all can get it, homeboy
Every single one of you can experience the consequences, friend
It's more than rap
It's beyond just music
Training Day, I teach you niggas how to rap
Similar to the movie 'Training Day', I educate you individuals on rapping
I rap like I got angels on my back
I rap with a great sense of guidance and protection
God given, i never walk in the booth
Gifted by God, I never enter the recording booth
Without the Holy Spirit i don't write it
Without being influenced by the Holy Spirit, I don't write the lyrics
Off the top like a psychic
Improvise, similar to a psychic predicting the future
I kick, lyrics like Jet Li
I deliver lyrics with great precision and skill, similar to Jet Li's martial arts kicks
Which produce money to put your
Which generate income to finance your
Boy on the beach shit, sand in my feet
Son relaxing on the beach, feeling the sand between my toes
Tell me what the fuck you know bout me
Tell me what you actually understand about me
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SCJ
Dawg I don’t give a fook this is one of Kendrick’s best tracks. The lack of care and structure here is rare for a Kenny song, and I love it personally. “I got a hook but it don’t even go with it” He’s gotten so damn good that his freestyles don’t feel like freestyles now 😂
GREATPIXEL
yeah I agree
yung existential crisis
damn its been three years and i just now came back to this. since then we've gotten gkmc, tpab, un/un.
been a long way. this track still slaps
BILLY THE SCHOOL SHOOTER
GKMC came out 2012... This tape released long before 2013
yung existential crisis
thank you i actually didnt. i always heard talib kwali spit fire but ive slept on him but i think im bout to listen now. good looks. i wish more ppl knew bout this kdot tape. its cool to look back at your favorite artists previous works and see the development
Noirissime
Now he got the presidents attention lol
Tyler K
+Noirissime Funny how he made that song about Beyonce and stealing her from jay and now he's sitting next to them on court floor seats lol Kendrick a savage.
Q bert
+Noirissime Haha, yea.
Antione Demps
Man this sounds heavily influenced by a prime Lil Wayne.
2thousan9 MMIX (Archives & Flips)
Thats kdot influence he even got a cosign acouple years aftef this tape