Rap-Up.com || Kendrick Lamar Assumes ‘New King of the West’ Title

Kendrick Lamar has big shoes to fill. The Compton MC has been dubbed the “new King of the West Coast” by his mentors Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, but he’s taking it all in stride.

“I know I’m ready. I know it’s a lot of responsibility, but at the same time, I put that pressure on myself,” he said during his appearance on “106 & Park.” “The first time I picked up that pen, I knew I got a legacy to carry on. My forefathers in front of me—Snoop, Dre, Game.”

While he may be one of the most buzzed-about MCs, Dr. Dre’s protégé is not letting the hype go to his head. “I’m so honored and privileged, but at the same time, I know that them words can only go as far as I let them,” he continued. “I gotta put that grind and that work ethic in.”

Fresh off the debut of his video for “Swimming Pools (Drank),” Kendrick will hit the road in September for the BET Music Matters tour. His debut good kid m.A.A.d city is due October 2, but don’t expect many guests. “I’m selfish on this album. It’s all me.”

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Oh
August 4th, 2012 at 7:32 am
He really is tbh.

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MinajRules2012 Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 8:06 am
@Oh, King of what??? Lol. I almost fell out of my seat. These new artists need to RELAX! At least break some records with the debut, then you can be King. Lame!!! You’re done!

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PHX Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 11:57 am
@MinajRules2012, Actually read the post not just the headline Dre & Snoop dubbed him that and he is basically saying he is gonna work to truly earn that title. Stop just trying to hate on everybody for the fuck of it.

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Rockchilld Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 2:20 pm
@MinajRules2012, Ignant hoe lol dude has three times the material out that minaj does. Dude was signed to lil wayne before nikki was. Idiot

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mitcholos Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
@Rockchilld, Word Up Man- YM Fans Don’t Even Know Their Own Damn History… This New Generation Are Ignorant And Fickle As Hell

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Mr Nice Watch
August 4th, 2012 at 7:37 am
lets get it!

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jay tremaine
August 4th, 2012 at 7:59 am
co sign!

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pete
August 4th, 2012 at 8:13 am
WHERE IS THE VIDEO OF THE RECIPE

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wn
August 4th, 2012 at 8:52 am
t-rawww>this clown

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Webb Reply:
August 4th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@wn, “t-rawww” is a clown, Kendrick would rap circles around mr. rack city. Tyga is a funny gimmick only. Kendrick is top 5 up-in-comming Rappers, tyga IS NOT!!!!!

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die
August 4th, 2012 at 11:03 am
To be king, sell your soul.

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no1else
August 4th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Kendrick Lamar is CLEARLY the best artist this generation has seen lyrically. you guys can lough about him being a new artist and i really dont care about him being the “new King” bullshit. i just know this man has depth, he’s not like these other new artist.

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SW
August 5th, 2012 at 12:11 am
what about my NI*** GAME men come on now he still in the game

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Young Pereezy YMCMB-MMG
August 5th, 2012 at 1:21 am
Kendrick is Great Rapper and he really to Relax, Cuz my nigga Game, and Big Sean still alive

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adnama2011 Reply:
August 6th, 2012 at 9:53 am
@Young Pereezy YMCMB-MMG, Game, Snoop and Dre pass the tourch to kendrick at his LA show so Game knows watsup and Big Sean reps Detroit which is midwest not west coast

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black
August 5th, 2012 at 9:13 am
@Young Pereezy, Big Sean is not from the West Coast. He’s from the West Side of Detroit.

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lakermiss
August 5th, 2012 at 10:50 am
not to mention Kendrick destroyed Game on the only collaboration they’ve done – “the city” from Game’s last album….google it…Kendrick is King

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kaurreche
August 5th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
dope

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Christian
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Johanna~I went with my parents to Courageous on Friday night, and was so blesesd. It was a wonderful movie and has been added to my list of favorites! This was a great review of it, by the way. I agree with everything you say!In HIM!

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