I hope every up and coming artist (and established ones too tbh) sees that I don’t have the most monthly listeners in the world, my twitter and instagram aren’t just dumb popping engagement wise (in fact they’re kinda low) but I can sell out arenas because the music means something to people more than just a fun bop
you don’t have to be part of the mainstream narrative/industry hype cycles, or constantly be in viral conversations, trending topics, or media discourse to have an impact on people in real life
majority of the online shit is paid for and faked anyway so don’t get caught up in those metrics. make music for yourself and focus on your fans. rest of the shit will take care of itself.
it was beautiful to see the whole city come together last night. my first raps were written at home off crenshaw dr and 82nd, right down the street from the fourm. thank you. shoutout FREE LUNCH
KENDRICK LAMAR UNITED EVERYONE FROM LA AT THE POP OUT CONCERT 🔥
“THIS IS UNITY AT IT'S FINEST. WE LOST A LOT OF HOMIES TO THIS MUSIC SH*T. TO THIS STREET SH*T.”
“FOR ALL OF US TO BE TOGETHER ON STAGE, THAT SH*T IS SPECIAL.”
“EVERYBODY ON THIS STAGE GOT FALLEN SOLDIERS.”