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.
Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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I come to you a sinner
And I humbly repent for my sins
I believe that Jesus is Lord
I believe that you raised him from the dead
I will ask that Jesus come to my life
And be my Lord and Savior
I receive Jesus to take control of my life
Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me with your precious blood
In Jesus' name, Amen
I met her at this house party on El Segundo and Central
She had the credentials of strippers in Atlanta
Ass came with a hump from the jump she was a camel
I want to ride like Arabians
Push an '04 Mercedes-Benz
"Hello my name is Kendrick"
She said "No, you're handsome"
Whispered in my ear, disappeared then found her dancing
Ciara had played in the background
The parade music we made had us all wearing shades now (cool)
"Where you stay?"
She said, "Down the street from Dominguez High"
Okay, I know that's borderline Compton or Paramount
"Well is it Compton?"
"No," she replied and quickly start batting her eyes and
I strictly had wanted her thighs around me
Seventeen, with nothing but pussy stuck on my mental
My motive was rather sinful
"What you trying to get into?"
She didn't tell, just gave me her Nextel
Dropped the number, we chirped the whole summer and well
The summer had passed and now I'm liking her
Conversation we having probably enticing her
Who could imagine, maybe my actions would end up wifing her
Love or lust, regardless we'll fuck 'cause the trife in us
It's deep-rooted, the music of being young and dumb
Its never muted, in fact it's much louder where I'm from
We know a lot 'bout each other, her mother was a crack addict
She live with her granny and her younger two brothers
Her favorite cousin Demetrius's irrepetible
Family history of gang banging did make me skeptical
But not enough to stop me from getting a nut
"I wanna come over, what's up?"
That's what I told her soon as this episode
Of Martin go off
I'm trying to get off
I was in heat like a cactus, my tactics of being thirsty
Probably could hurt me, but fuck it I got some heart
Grab my momma's keys, hopped in the car, then oh boy
So now I'm down Rosecrans in a Caravan
Passing Alameda, my gas meter in need of a pump
I got enough to get me through the traffic jam
At least I hope cause my pockets broke as a promise man
I'm thinking 'bout that sex, thinking bout her thighs
Or maybe kissing on her neck, or maybe what position's next
Sent a picture of her titties blowing up my texts
I looked at 'em and almost ran my front bumper into Corvette
Enthused by the touch of a woman she's a masseuse
And I'm a professional porn star when off the Goose
I had a fifth in the trunk like Curtis Jackson for ransom
I'm hoping to get her loose like an Uncle Luke Anthem
I'm two blocks away, two hundred and fifty feet
And six steps from where she stay, she waving me 'cross the street
I pulled up a smile on my face, and then I see
Two niggas, two black hoodies, I froze as my phone rang
Please leave your message for 323
Record your message after the tone
Kendrick, where you at?
Damn! I'm sittin' here waitin' on my van
You told me you was gon' be back in fifteen minutes
I gotta go to the county buildin', man
These kids ready to eat! I'm ready to eat, shit
I gotta get them food stamps, come on now
You on you way or what?
I hope you ain't out there messin' with them damn hood-rats out there, shit
Especially that lil' crazy-ass girl Sherane
And plus you got school tomorrow
You keep fuckin' around in them streets
You ain't gon' pass to the next grade, eleventh grade
(Is that Kendrick on the phone?)
Yo' daddy hollerin' about some damn dominoes (lemme holler at me him)
He want to holler at you too, go 'head, Kenny, go! Shit
(Hello? Yeah, where my motherfuckin' dominoes at?)
Kenny! (What?) You on his voicemail! Damn fool (oh) shit!
(K, where my motherfuckin' dominoes at?
This the second time I ask you to bring my fuckin' dominoes!)
Kenny, give me the damn phone, shit, don't hang up! Damn!
Just let me-Kendrick
When you get this message, man, call me back
I need to know when you gon' bring back my damn car
This man fussin' about some damn dominoes
It ain't all that serious, for damn dominoes
Shit, I'ma miss my damn appointment! Fuck!
Fuck them damn dominoes, nobody wanna hear that
Nobody wanna hear yo' ass!
Matter of fact, cut my motherfuckin' oldies back on
You killin' my motherfuckin' vibe
The first part of this song takes on a religious tone with Kendrick Lamar repenting his sins in prayer. However, very quickly, the lyrics switch gear to detail Kendrick's teenage sexual exploits. The lyrics are a true-life story of Kendrick losing his virginity to Sherane, and while there is a religious context at the beginning of the song, the lyrics which follow almost entirely clip sexuality. The lyrics are ridden with profanities and metaphors that suggest what Kendrick imagines doing sexually to Sherane. Kendrick describes meeting Sherane at a party in Compton, an area that has had a long history of gangs, and his actions are deeply rooted in the culture of being young, dumb and driven by lust. The second verse details the lengths to which Kendrick goes to meet Sherane, ignoring his father's instructions to come back and pick up food stamps.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord God
I acknowledge and address the divine entity
I come to you a sinner
I recognize and admit my wrongdoings
And I humbly repent for my sins
I express sincere remorse for my transgressions
I believe that Jesus is Lord
I have faith that Jesus Christ is the supreme authority
I believe that you raised him from the dead
I have faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ
I will ask that Jesus come to my life
I request Jesus to enter and guide my life
And be my Lord and Savior
And become my ultimate guide and redeemer
I receive Jesus to take control of my life
I accept Jesus' influence and guidance over my life
And that I may live for him from this day forth
And commit to leading a life dedicated to Jesus from this day onward
Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me with your precious blood
I express gratitude to Jesus for salvation through his sacrificial blood
In Jesus' name, Amen
In the name and authority of Jesus Christ, I affirm and conclude my prayer
I met her at this house party on El Segundo and Central
I encountered her at a social gathering located at the intersection of El Segundo and Central
She had the credentials of strippers in Atlanta
She possessed the attributes and characteristics associated with strippers in Atlanta
Ass came with a hump from the jump she was a camel
She had a prominent posterior, resembling the hump of a camel, right from the start
I want to ride like Arabians
I desire to experience a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle, similar to that of Arabians
Push an '04 Mercedes-Benz
Drive a 2004 model Mercedes-Benz
"Hello my name is Kendrick"
"Greetings, my name is Kendrick"
She said "No, you're handsome"
She complimented me, stating that I am attractive
Whispered in my ear, disappeared then found her dancing
She softly spoke into my ear, then vanished momentarily, only to be found dancing later
Ciara had played in the background
The music of Ciara was being played in the surrounding environment
The parade music we made had us all wearing shades now (cool)
The lively and festive atmosphere we created caused everyone to wear sunglasses, exemplifying our coolness
"Where you stay?"
"Where is your place of residence?"
She said, "Down the street from Dominguez High"
She responded, stating that she lives close to Dominguez High School
Okay, I know that's borderline Compton or Paramount
Alright, I understand that the location is in proximity to either Compton or Paramount
"Well is it Compton?"
"So, is it actually in Compton?"
"No," she replied and quickly start batting her eyes
"No," she answered, then proceeded to flirt by rapidly batting her eyelashes
And I strictly had wanted her thighs around me
I had a strong desire for her to physically embrace me with her thighs
Seventeen, with nothing but pussy stuck on my mental
Being only seventeen years old, all I could think about was sexual encounters with women
My motive was rather sinful
My intention and motivation were morally improper
"What you trying to get into?"
"What are you planning or willing to engage in?"
She didn't tell, just gave me her Nextel
Instead of answering, she simply handed me her Nextel phone
Dropped the number, we chirped the whole summer and well
She shared her contact number with me, and we communicated via Nextel's two-way radio feature throughout the entire summer
The summer had passed and now I'm liking her
The summer season had concluded, and at this point, I had developed feelings for her
Conversation we having probably enticing her
Our conversations were likely captivating and enticing to her
Who could imagine, maybe my actions would end up wifing her
It was difficult to predict, but there was a possibility that my actions could lead to a long-term committed relationship with her
Love or lust, regardless we'll fuck 'cause the trife in us
Whether driven by love or lust, we will engage in sexual intercourse due to the immoral nature within us
It's deep-rooted, the music of being young and dumb
This behavior is deeply ingrained, a result of the recklessness and naivety often associated with youth
Its never muted, in fact it's much louder where I'm from
This behavior is never suppressed or silenced, in fact, it is even more prevalent in the environment where I reside
We know a lot 'bout each other, her mother was a crack addict
We are well-informed about each other's personal lives, including the fact that her mother struggled with a crack cocaine addiction
She live with her granny and her younger two brothers
She resides with her grandmother and her two younger brothers
Her favorite cousin Demetrius's irrepetible
Her preferred cousin, Demetrius, possesses an unrepeatable and unique character
Family history of gang banging did make me skeptical
Her family's involvement in gang activities made me doubt and question her background
But not enough to stop me from getting a nut
However, my skepticism was not strong enough to prevent me from seeking sexual gratification
"I wanna come over, what's up?"
"I want to visit your place, what are your thoughts?"
That's what I told her soon as this episode
That's the proposition I immediately presented to her once this episode of the television show Martin concluded
Of Martin go off
As the television show Martin finished airing
I'm trying to get off
I am eager and determined to engage in sexual activity
I was in heat like a cactus, my tactics of being thirsty
I was consumed by strong sexual desire, similar to a cactus in the desert heat, and I employed desperate strategies to satisfy that thirst
Probably could hurt me, but fuck it I got some heart
Those tactics could potentially harm me, but I do not care because I possess courage and boldness
Grab my momma's keys, hopped in the car, then oh boy
I took my mother's car keys, swiftly entered the vehicle, and embarked on a journey
So now I'm down Rosecrans in a Caravan
At this moment, I am traveling along Rosecrans Avenue in a Dodge Caravan
Passing Alameda, my gas meter in need of a pump
I drive past Alameda Street, with my car's fuel gauge indicating a need for refueling
I got enough to get me through the traffic jam
Fortunately, I possess an adequate amount of fuel to navigate through the congested traffic
At least I hope cause my pockets broke as a promise man
I am uncertain since my financial situation is extremely poor
I'm thinking 'bout that sex, thinking bout her thighs
I am preoccupied with thoughts of engaging in sexual activity, particularly focusing on the allure of her thighs
Or maybe kissing on her neck, or maybe what position's next
Alternatively, I contemplate sensually kissing her neck or ponder which sexual positions we should explore next
Sent a picture of her titties blowing up my texts
She sends me explicit photos of her breasts, bombarding my phone with messages
I looked at 'em and almost ran my front bumper into Corvette
I glanced at the images and was so distracted that I almost collided my car's front bumper with a Corvette
Enthused by the touch of a woman she's a masseuse
Excited and stimulated by the physical contact of a woman, she possesses the skills and profession of a masseuse
And I'm a professional porn star when off the Goose
In my intoxicated state, I consider myself a skilled performer in sexual encounters, akin to a professional porn star
I had a fifth in the trunk like Curtis Jackson for ransom
I had a bottle of alcoholic liquor stored in the trunk, similar to Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), as if holding it hostage
I'm hoping to get her loose like an Uncle Luke Anthem
I aspire to intoxicate her and make her more uninhibited, just like the lyrics in an Uncle Luke song
I'm two blocks away, two hundred and fifty feet
I am within close proximity, merely two blocks and two hundred fifty feet away
And six steps from where she stay, she waving me 'cross the street
A mere six steps away from her residence, she signals and beckons me to cross the street towards her
I pulled up a smile on my face, and then I see
I approach with a smile on my face, but then I notice
Two niggas, two black hoodies, I froze as my phone rang
Two individuals, both wearing black hoodies, instill fear and cause me to become motionless, just as my phone begins to ring
Please leave your message for 323
Kindly leave your recording on the voicemail for the phone number 323
Record your message after the tone
Speak your message verbally once you hear the audio cue
Kendrick, where you at?
Kendrick, where are you currently located?
Damn! I'm sittin' here waitin' on my van
Damn! I am currently seated here, waiting for my van
You told me you was gon' be back in fifteen minutes
You informed me that you would return within a fifteen-minute timeframe
I gotta go to the county buildin', man
I need to go to the county building, my friend
These kids ready to eat! I'm ready to eat, shit
These children are hungry and eager to consume food! I, too, am ready to eat, damn it
I gotta get them food stamps, come on now
I must obtain the necessary food stamps for them, let's not delay
You on you way or what?
Are you currently en route or not?
I hope you ain't out there messin' with them damn hood-rats out there, shit
I sincerely hope you are not involved with those wretched, low-class women from the neighborhood, damn it
Especially that lil' crazy-ass girl Sherane
Particularly, I am referring to that little, mentally unstable girl named Sherane
And plus you got school tomorrow
Furthermore, you have academic obligations tomorrow
You keep fuckin' around in them streets
If you continue to engage in risky behavior out in the streets
You ain't gon' pass to the next grade, eleventh grade
You will not progress to the subsequent grade, which is eleventh grade
(Is that Kendrick on the phone?)
(Is that Kendrick speaking on the telephone?)
Yo' daddy hollerin' about some damn dominoes (lemme holler at me him)
Your father is angrily yelling about a trivial matter concerning dominoes (let me speak to him)
He want to holler at you too, go 'head, Kenny, go! Shit
He also wants to communicate with you, proceed, Kenny, go ahead! Damn it
(Hello? Yeah, where my motherfuckin' dominoes at?)
(Hello? Yeah, where are my damn dominoes?)
Kenny! (What?) You on his voicemail! Damn fool (oh) shit!
Kenny! (Yes, what?) You are currently leaving a message on his voicemail! Damn idiot! Shit!
(K, where my motherfuckin' dominoes at?
(Alright, where are my damn dominoes?
This the second time I ask you to bring my fuckin' dominoes!)
This is the second time I am asking you to deliver my damn dominoes!
Kenny, give me the damn phone, shit, don't hang up! Damn!
Kenny, hand me the damn phone, damn it, don't disconnect the call! Damn!
Just let me—Kendrick
Just allow me to—Kendrick
When you get this message, man, call me back
Once you receive and listen to this voicemail, please return my call
I need to know when you gon' bring back my damn car
I require information regarding the timeframe for the return of my vehicle
This man fussin' about some damn dominoes
This individual is complaining and causing a commotion over a trivial matter concerning dominoes
It ain't all that serious, for damn dominoes
This issue is not of significant importance, damn it, it's just about dominoes
Shit, I'ma miss my damn appointment! Fuck!
Damn it, I am going to miss my scheduled appointment! Fuck!
Fuck them damn dominoes, nobody wanna hear that
Damn those damn dominoes, no one wants to hear about that
Nobody wanna hear yo' ass!
No one wants to listen to your annoying self!
Matter of fact, cut my motherfuckin' oldies back on
Actually, switch the music back to my beloved oldies
You killin' my motherfuckin' vibe
You are ruining and dampening my overall mood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendrick Lamar, Christopher John Whitacre, Justin Keith Henderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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