Talk:Kendrick Lamar/Archive 1

Archive 1

Article Update

Some expert (someone capable) on this subject should update this article. Kendrick Lamar's album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City has already been released, but much of this article fails to reflect this reality. The Kendrick Lamar Album has made a 4 year hit in the country within the last decade.

The phrase towards the end about 2pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, and Eminem being his favorite rappers should have the line following reworded — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jglronan (talk • contribs) 06:19, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

Kendrick had a dream

Kendrick has stated in interviews that he believes he was visited by one of his favorite rappers, Tupac Shakur in a dream. I think that should be included in the "Influences" section of this article. Here is a detailed article on his premonition: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15954/title.kendrick-lamar-recalls-having-a-vision-of-tupac-shakur-in-his-sleep HipHopDoc (talk) 23:06, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

Huge controversy in Big Sean song

A few days ago Big Sean released a new song titled "Control" which features Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica. In Kendrick Lamar's verse he caused controversy because he took shots at Drake, J. Cole, Wale, Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T, ASAP Rocky, Mac Miller and Tyler the Creator. This has been one of the biggest hip-hop controversies in a while and should be added to his page. You can hear the song here: [1] (Explicit content, be warned.) Mage505 (talk) 15:32, 17 August 2013 (UTC)

There is an entry at the 2013 in hip hop music page about this, but if he a feud starts between him and someone with diss tracks being released then a section on here would be appropriate. STATic message me! 17:22, 17 August 2013 (UTC)

2012-present day= good kidd MAAD city

About two days ago marked the annaversery of Kendrick Lamar's g.o.o.d. KIDD, M.A.A.D. city. The album was recorded years ago, Is he still promoting it still?--MRivera25 (talk) 17:27, 24 October 2013 (UTC)MRivera25

Intro Suggestion

Would the following be better represented by the suggested that follows:

'Lamar first began to gain major attention in 2010, after the release of his fourth mixtape Overly Dedicated. The next year, he released Section.80, his first independent album to critical acclaim; released exclusively through iTunes and instantly ranked as one of the top digital hip hop releases of the year.[5] Early in his career, before releasing his major label debut, Lamar amassed a large internet following, and had already worked with Dr. Dre, Game, Drake, Young Jeezy, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Warren G and Lil Wayne, among other popular artists. Lamar also received a total of seven Grammy nominations for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards (2014), including Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Best Rap Song.'

REPLACEMENT:

Lamar found major industry attention following the release in 2010 of his fourth mixtape, Over Dedicated.

note: since it brought, to his attention, an major industry person that wanted to work with him.

REPLACEMANT:

Section 80 (YEAR) followed with critical acclaim; his debut independent album that was released exclusively through iTunes and immediately ranked within the top digital hip hop releases of that year.[5]

REPLACEMENT SUGGESTION:

Despite not having a major label debut release until (ALBUM) (YEAR), Lamar had a significant internet following and had worked with major industry leaders: Dr. Dre, Game, Drake, Young Jeezy, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Warren G and Lil Wayne.

Leave what follows as is. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.170.88.72 (talk) 23:07, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

Addition to Life and Career Section

On December 16th 2014 Kendrick Lamar appeared on the Colbert Report as the show's last musical guest and debuted an untitled song from his upcoming album.

<http://pitchfork.com/news/57867-kendrick-lamar-debuts-new-song-on-the-colbert-report>

No album in 2014

Update the 2014 section. It states an album is coming in September although there is no album this year. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.198.197.191 (talk) 04:21, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

That's why it says 2014-present. An album can come in 2015, and it doesn't need to be changed. And all it said was he claimed to be an album out. Not that it released at that time. -- Joseph Prasad (talk) 04:30, 24 December 2014 (UTC)

Vandalism

Someone should probably fix "human aux cord" being included next to rapper in the initial text of this article.

MrJohnSwan (talk) 23:51, 9 February 2015 (UTC)

Edit request on 30 April 2013

Please include this sentence after "On January 26, 2013, Lamar performed the album's lead singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)" and "Poetic Justice" on Saturday Night Live. He also appeared alongside host Adam Levine and The Lonely Island on an SNL Digital Short; which spawned the single "YOLO"": Kendrick subsequently uploaded a standalone video of one of his characters from the music video, "Uncle Beez Wax,"on Top Dawg Entertainment's YouTube channel. [2] Briguy1990 (talk) 17:40, 30 April 2013 (UTC)

Why? Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 02:16, 4 May 2013 (UTC)

Copied from my talk page and reactiving edit request (no comment on the request I just don't have time to go through this

Callanec, I believe this addition: 1) Establishes Kendrick's connection to the TDE YouTube page, 2) highlights Kendrick's acting abilities, and 3) provides further information on the character he portayed.

If someone would be able to handle this request, that'd be great. Thanks, Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 07:15, 14 May 2013 (UTC)

I guess I'm still not seeing the importance of this. To answer your specific points: 1) This article does a pretty good job of showing Kendrick's connection to TDE. Why does it need to specifically show his connection to TDE's YouTube channel? 2) I don't know that a 45-second video of him shuffling around and throwing his voice is really a good sample of his acting talent. 3) That character was in the YOLO video for about one second and didn't say a word.

The important event was that he appeared on SNL, and that is covered in the article. I think adding this to the article is emphasizing that performance a bit too much. Not done for now: but I will keep an eye on this page if you would like to respond, and you are of course welcome to contact me on my talk page. Thanks, --ElHef (Meep?) 14:19, 14 May 2013 (UTC)

2Pac told him to use his real name

i think it should be mentioned that kendrick was called k dot but then he had a dream about 2 pac n 2pac told him to use his real [3] — Preceding unsigned comment added by Df2397 (talk • contribs)

2015: Dark Ours

In 2015, the album was released in Q1, titled Dark Ours and tracklist was released.

On February, Kendrick Lamar announced that released in March 23, 2015. 77.158.41.12 (talk) 12:53, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Edgars2007 (talk/contribs) 15:45, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 March 2015

On March 6, 2015, Lamar announced his new album, [Untitled], would be released on March 23, 2015.

ArcaneK10 (talk) 23:30, 6 March 2015 (UTC)

Do you have a source for this? -- Joseph Prasad (talk) 00:40, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Done, thank you. -- Calidum 19:34, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 March 2015

i found some false information about his childhood

Gabrielxo (talk) 19:20, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Not done, no information provided. -- Calidum 19:34, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 March 2015

Discography Main articles: Kendrick Lamar discography and Black Hippy discography Section.80 (2011) Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012) To Pimp A Butterfly (2015) Jeffjeff231 (talk) 05:41, 11 March 2015 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. --I am k6ka ^{Talk to me!} _{See what I have done} 12:51, 11 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 March 2015

This article lists a release date of March 23, 2015, for a new album. However, the album was released unexpectedly a week early, on March 16, 2015. http://pitchfork.com/news/58858-kendrick-lamars-to-pimp-a-butterfly-is-out-now/

162.202.146.217 (talk) 11:46, 16 March 2015 (UTC)

Done Thanks, NiciVampireHeart 12:21, 16 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 March 2015

I would like to request to edit this because well for one my name is kendrick lamar fan and also I can help keep this up to date with news about kendrick new things not known before and stuff like that gang gang squad good kid maad city

Kendrickfan2015 (talk) 03:58, 18 March 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 18 March 2015

|alias = K-Dot, King Kunta Hahnsoulow (talk) 18:42, 18 March 2015 (UTC)

Not done: Aliases in this context are official stage names. The release of a single doesn't create a stage name for him. --ElHef (Meep?) 18:49, 18 March 2015 (UTC)

Kendrick Lamar's tribute to Method Man and ODB

Kendrick Lamar's November 2014 SNL performance also paid homage to the Ol' Dirty Bastard (it was for both ODB and Method Man) as well since it was the 10th anniversary of ODB's death night of the performance. In an interview with MTV RZA states : “Yeah I did catch that,” RZA said when asked about Kendrick’s performance and apparent tribute. “It was Dirty’s birthday and the anniversary of Tical. We celebrated in L.A., we had a kung-fu night at a movie theatre. We showed 5 Deadly Venoms and we had a special ODB cake made.”

“As we sitting there with the cake, one of the writers came over and showed the Kendrick thing,” he continued. “He just said to me, ‘Yo I feel like Kendrick is showing respect to Dirty right now, do you see this?’ I looked at it and I was like, ‘Wow, that looks like respect to me too. So, respect.

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31524/title.rza-reacts-to-kendrick-lamars-method-man-tribute-during-snl-performance

67.83.29.165 (talk) 16:34, 21 March 2015 (UTC)

 Not done You need to submit this in a change X to Y. Please advise what text you wish to replace or where it needs including so this can be done. Amortias (T)(C) 20:12, 21 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 March 2015

Please change "a video of a Charles Hamilton live show surfaced, in which Hamilton battled fellow rappers in the audience who were in attendance." to "a video of a Charles Hamilton live show surfaced, in which Hamilton battled fellow rappers who were in the audience." in order to make it less redundant and slightly clearer. This is in the section titled '2003-2009: Career beginnings' 75.118.45.235 (talk) 00:35, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Done Thanks, NiciVampireHeart 16:10, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2015

Request to add a "Personal life" section as to add information on engagement to Whitney Alford.

Source: http://www.people.com/article/kendrick-lamar-engaged-whitey-alford 67.198.116.117 (talk) 18:58, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

 Doing... Kharkiv07^Talk 22:17, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Partly done: I made the "early life" into "personal" and added a line there. Kharkiv07^Talk 22:24, 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Duckworth family tree

My name is Connie Alston. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I am the granddaughter of Savannah (Duckworth) Payne, and she is the daughter of John & Emma Duckworth from Tennessee. I created a page on facebook called "DUCKWORTH FAMILY TREE", solely for the purpose of uniting our Duckworth family & knowing who our relatives are. Could you please let me know who your mother, father, & grandparents are so that we can determine if you are a relative of the Duckworth family. I would appreciate it very much if you could respond to me since we are in the process of writing a biography of our family. I am on facebook as Connie Alston & my e-mail address is msconn408@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you. It would be great to have you as a part of our wonderful family. Thank you... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.131.126.109 (talk) 21:22, 9 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 April 2015

190.213.224.37 (talk) 01:54, 14 April 2015 (UTC) please can i edit please please

Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone will add them for you, or if you have an account, you can wait until you are autoconfirmed and edit the page yourself. — {{U|Technical 13}} (e • t • c) 01:59, 14 April 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 June 2015

kendrick lamar has dropped a new album recently so i was wondering if it can be put in the wikipedia page

71.112.166.174 (talk) 20:12, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Stickee (talk) 23:35, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 September 2015

Please change the line in the "Personal Life" section that reads, "Lamar is a vulgar Christian,[129] and the introductory lines..." to "Lamar is a Christian,[129] and the introductory lines..." The descriptor is rather subjective to describe Mr. Lamar's religious beliefs. Vulgar Christianity is not a sect or denomination. 2605:A601:4D0:7000:E40C:60E2:83A8:C8B2 (talk) 01:54, 27 September 2015 (UTC)

 Done Sundayclose (talk) 02:31, 27 September 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 October 2015

vocals 204.81.192.91 (talk) 16:24, 6 October 2015 (UTC)

Not done: as you have not requested a specific change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ".
More importantly, you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 16:40, 6 October 2015 (UTC)

November15 3014 performance

Kendrick Lamar was paying respect to the late great ODB (Old Dirty Bastard) at his performance on SNL by wearing those all black contacts and partly braided hair, similar to how ODB wore his hair. Also note that night he performed, November 15, is ODB's birthday. I think you guys mentioned the wrong Wu Tang artist. RevilO (talk) 07:01, 30 August 2016 (UTC)

2014*

RevilO (talk) 07:02, 30 August 2016 (UTC)

Please add the influence of Kendrick Lamars upbringing

Kendrick Lamar's childhood and up-bringing had major influences on the music he produces. His life is very much apart of his music and what helped him kick start his career. KenanAlk1234 (talk) 05:27, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

What published account do you suggest as a source? Binksternet (talk) 05:45, 29 September 2016 (UTC)

Straight A Student?

Why does the article state he was a straight A Student? Source article just mentions he was a "good" student. I cannot find any evidence he earned straight A's. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.102.85.241 (talk) 18:57, 5 November 2016 (UTC)

Please add a Kendrick Lamar Legacy Topic Section

Kendrick Lamar has been releasing the best quality music for the last 5 years up to now in this era/generation of hip-hop with modern classics such as good kid, m.A.A.d city and To Pimp A Butterfly and highly acclaimed projects such as section.80 and Overly Dedicated. He has influenced legends like David Bowie and even formed a J. Cole collaboration cult following with similarities to 2pac because of his way that he connected with people in the art he made. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kendrickfanar (talk • contribs) 00:22, 11 April 2016 (UTC)

no Aft197 (talk) 06:14, 29 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2017

The upcoming fourth studio album was confirmed to be released on April 14th, 2017 via iTunes pre-order release date. Bpbm (talk) 03:17, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -- Dane ^talk 23:19, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2017

Adding projected date for newest album release http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-kendrick-lamar-new-album-april-14-story.html MopedMoses (talk) 21:49, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Done -- Dane ^talk 23:21, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 April 2017

Pike0314 (talk) 03:10, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Cannolis (talk) 03:16, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2017

Under "Fourth Studio Album," put "On April 7, 2017, Kendrick Lamar announced that his fourth studio album was available for pre-order and will be released on April 14, 2017." Issa240 (talk) 20:43, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Done -- Dane ^talk 23:21, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 25 April 2017

Kendrick Lamar is from Compton, Spain Griffinsims03 (talk) 15:42, 25 April 2017 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 24 May 2017

Add 'Kung Fu Kenny' to "Other Names" section. He refers to himself as 'Kung Fu Kenny' in many of his songs. You can hear it on a lot of the songs on his album, 'DAMN.' 2604:2000:F0CA:1200:2517:D4B4:9FAA:39C2 (talk) 03:52, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

Not done: Not as widely known as K-Dot. st170e 16:43, 25 May 2017 (UTC)

I agree Chrispy toast9 (talk) 08:58, 19 August 2018 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 21 March 2018

Add "Kung-fu Kenny" under "Other names". This is another nickname Kendrick has used, just like the already listed "K-Dot". R977tanya (talk) 19:18, 21 March 2018 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 17 April 2018

Change: “Lamar had featured on Drake's "Buried Alive Interlude", Drake was featured...”

To: “Lamar had been featured...”

...adding “been” Firethief (talk) 05:19, 17 April 2018 (UTC)

 Done Gulumeemee (talk) 07:55, 17 April 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 December 2018

The lead paragraph should have the start of his career in it, also the "the new king of hip hop" should be corrected as "The New King of Hip Hop"? 88.111.139.176 (talk) 01:06, 26 December 2018 (UTC)

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Unsourced intro

He is regarded as one of the most skillful and successful hip hop artists of his generation

None of the sources cited say this. Cornerstonepicker (talk) 02:43, 5 February 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 February 2019

change alt A black man with dreadlocks smiling at an off-screen entity

to alt Pulitzer Prizes 2018 award ceremony - Kendrick Lamar Eded2ed2y (talk) 07:23, 23 February 2019 (UTC)

 Done Roadguy2 (talk) 17:11, 23 February 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 July 2019

Spouse - Whitney Alford Tushar Narera (talk) 16:22, 27 July 2019 (UTC)

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As far as the influence Kendrick Lamar has on Hip Hop or recording artist in general. Why does there absolutely have to be a source or text from a well established publication? People who are fans of music and Kendrick Lamar should be able to express what artists he has influenced over the years. Not everything has to be said by a recording artist or a writer for a magazine to justify how influential he has been within his career. It's important that the fans of Kendrick Lamar have some input on this particular topic of his impact on other artist music and/or content. So, with that being said it is obvious that there are many other artist not listed as being influenced by Kendrick Lamar. I would like to help with that list without any sources to provide because these sources aren't just made for only one career. Here are some artist that weren't listed the his page. Logic, Tory Lanez, Rapsody, Isaiah Rashad, J.I.D., Teirra Whack, and Joyner Lucas. 1-800 regular 1-800 regular (talk) 06:37, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

Sorry, but it doesn't work like that. Wikipedia has a hard policy forbidding people from expressing their own thoughts. You can see this strict rule at WP:No original research. Thank you. Binksternet (talk) 08:24, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

Nicknames

he has another nickname besides K dot; Cornrow Kenny User1233345 (talk) 19:44, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 18 June 2021

Hi there. A user going by the name Nguyen0409 was blocked indefinitely due to the abusive use of multiple accounts. They used a sockpuppet named ADTN1210 to vandalize the Wikipedia page of rapper 'Kendrick Lamar' and wrongly removed a sentence in the introduction which read "Kendrick Lamar is regarded as one of the greatest rappers and lyricists of all time". The user said that "no source indicates that he is one of the greatest of all time" This is very incorrect as many sources agree that he is and he is widely regarded by many as one of the greatest of all time. Since the user has been blocked, the part of the Wikipedia page that was removed has not been added back. Could you please edit the page to add back what it originally said. Thank you. JadedJack779 (talk) 00:17, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: Even if the user who removed this is a sockpuppet, the removal seems correct because such a subjective statement, especially one which makes such a bold statement (that this is "one of the greatest rappers and lyricists of all time") would require multiple, high-quality sources describing him as such, and you have not provided any. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 00:28, 18 June 2021 (UTC)

Why not conscious rap?

Why not? Inchiostro1996 (talk) 06:33, 26 June 2021 (UTC)

@Inchiostro1996: Please provide reliable sources that state he is in the "conscious rap" genre. Trillfendi (talk) 11:53, 26 June 2021 (UTC)

https://wordpress.clarku.edu/musc210-hhp/introduction/hip-hop-complexities-section-3/:@Trillfendi:

 Not done Wordpress is a blog. And "Conscious rap" is not a genre. Rapping is a style. (CC) Tbhotch^™ 19:37, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

Re: Feuds - Big Sean

Someone should update the 'Feuds' section on Kendrick's page, as the Big Sean section could use an update. Currently, it states that both sent subliminal shots the others way around 2016-17. However, on Sean's latest studio album Detroit 2, he references squashing the beef with Kendrick on the song Deep Reverence. He states 'After what happened to Nipsey, I reached out to Kendrick; there wasn't even no real issues there to begin with.' — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.103.183.121 (talk) 22:42, 29 October 2021 (UTC)

Total record sales are false

The paragraph below is false.

"Lamar has certified sales of over 70 million records in the United States alone, and all of his albums have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)."

If you go to the source website, and add his record and single sales they add up to: 7.5 million RECORD sales and 46 million SINGLE sales. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.248.51.105 (talk) 19:45, 20 May 2022 (UTC)

Kendrick Lamar

Who is Kendrick Lamar's dad? 2601:601:4481:AD00:94ED:2C9:D8EC:A472 (talk) 14:46, 10 June 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 September 2022

in the "Personal life" ection remove Kendrick daughter name "Uzzi" because of lack of reliable source Hisham2206 (talk) 08:55, 29 September 2022 (UTC)

 Done – Recoil (talk) 11:03, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 October 2022

remove "singer" I don't believe that's a correct term to describe him 37.56.105.41 (talk) 14:55, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. — Paper9oll (🔔 • 📝) 13:16, 8 October 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 September 2022

Add "Kendrick Lamar will make his fifth appearance to Saturday Night Live on October 1st 2022." <https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-and-megan-thee-stallion-announced-as-snl-musical-guests/> Christian.Roa (talk) 17:50, 30 September 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: or  Already done - 1 October is now in the past, but that's now listed in #Television anyway.

Semi-protected edit request on 10 October 2022

Remove "Singer" it's not an accurate description 5.163.163.105 (talk) 21:56, 10 October 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. BlueNoise (talk) 08:21, 18 October 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 October 2022

Add "one of the greatest rappers of all time" Billboard had at number 9 and rolling stone had 3 of his studio albums in top 500 greatest albums of all time....To pimp a butterfly was number 19 188.54.96.77 (talk) 23:29, 14 October 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: "greatest" is too opinion-based for Wikipedia, see wp:subjective. 3mi1y (talk) 07:07, 18 October 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Black American Music 209

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 23 October 2022 and 15 December 2022. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Ldgonzalez (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Danimonroe (talk) 13:52, 7 November 2022 (UTC)

Correction To Typo In Intro

"The album was met with positive reviews and included his debut single "HiiiiPower".

Should read "HiiiPower" (three i's, not four) 2603:6081:1905:ABA:249C:7855:2DAB:51C5 (talk) 16:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 February 2023

أHe now has 17 Grammys and 4 American music awards 50.60.157.208 (talk) 22:17, 6 February 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Lightoil (talk) 03:39, 7 February 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 March 2023

good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, Damn and Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers have all been nominated for Album of the Year, with the latter three winning for Best Rap Album. Kendricklamarlover911 (talk) 17:58, 3 March 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. M.Bitton (talk) 01:38, 4 March 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 April 2023

Inclusion of the moniker "Kung Fu Kenny" in the list of Other Names, as used throughout his 2017 album.

Sources for inclusion:[4][5][6]

. 168.11.48.112 (talk) 17:47, 4 April 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 April 2023

Please add the following to the other names section of the infobox:

"Kung Fu Kenny (Source 5) (Came from his album DAMN)"

"King Kendrick (Source 4) (Kendrick and his fans refer to him numerous times as King Kendrick, whether in tweets or music)"

"Mr. Morale (Source 7) (Came from his album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers)"

"Cornrow Kenny (Source 8) (A reference to Kendrick's cornrows haircut)"

"King Kunta (Source 3) (Came from his song King Kunta)"

"Man-Man (Source 2) (He is referred to as Man-Man in Family Ties and HUMBLE, a nickname from his childhood)"

Sources:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWvFNpT5nZE&t=105s

2. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/08/09/kendrick-lamar-man-man/554405001/

3. https://sharpens.org/lyrics/meaning/king-kunta-by-kendrick-lamar

4. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurenalvarez/2020/05/24/where-is-hip-hops-reigning-king-kendrick-lamar/?sh=3e0f636573bb

5. https://www.thefader.com/2017/04/20/don-cheadle-confirms-kendrick-lamars-kung-fu-kenny-moniker-is-a-irush-hour-2i-reference

6. https://champw.com/2023/01/10/kendrick-lamar-nicknames/

7. https://dknation.draftkings.com/2022/5/11/23066294/why-is-kendrick-lamars-new-album-called-mr-morale-the-big-stepper-release-date-tracks-tde-oklama

8. https://rapdictionary.com/meaning/cornrow-kenny/

ItsJulTheJ (talk) 03:13, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: These are unknown to the common people, and by reliable sources refer to him by his name. This would just fluff up names by too much, especially for only a little. Callmemirela 🍁 14:14, 12 May 2023 (UTC)

Man-Man should at least be included as he is referred to as that in some of his songs and the origin of the nickname could be added to his Early Life section, that way, people will understand where Man-Man comes from ItsJulTheJ (talk) 03:18, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 June 2023

Please revert this edit 1 which was made without a source and introduced incorrect information. 91.65.131.31 (talk) 05:59, 9 June 2023 (UTC)

 Done Actualcpscm (talk) 19:42, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

Kendrick Lamar

Was born in Chicago, IL and was raised in Compton, CA 2601:240:CB03:3860:2C96:4BD3:BEF9:A3D9 (talk) 17:12, 6 August 2023 (UTC)

Legacy

Can someone post a Legacy Header for Kendrick Lamar article JwillWiki454 (talk) 03:10, 15 August 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 September 2023

Add Kung Fu Kenny to the list of “other names”. 2600:8804:1081:7300:6094:26F1:326D:738E (talk) 01:04, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 01:32, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 December 2023

Please change all instances of “Duckworth” to “Lamar” (except when referring to his full name) Eaglefang1 (talk) 04:23, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: Duckworth is his legal surname, so that is how he is referred to. Mattdaviesfsic (talk) 06:43, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Are you sure about that? Other people get referred to by their pseudonymous surname, and when looking for policy I found at Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Biography#Subsequent use that “When a majority of reliable secondary sourcesrefer to persons by a pseudonym, they should be subsequently referred to by their pseudonymous surnames” Eaglefang1 (talk) 13:58, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

 Done Yes, that policy is correct Dantus21 (talk) 21:18, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

GA Review

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

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This review is transcluded from Talk:Kendrick Lamar/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: 750h+ (talk · contribs) 02:46, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Hi DiaMali, I will be reviewing. I see you're the main contributor of the page, contributing to over 75 per cent of it. I'll be starting soon. 750h+ (talk) 02:46, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

1. Is it well written?

   A. The prose is clear and concise, and the spelling and grammar are correct:

   B. It complies with the manual of style guidelines for lead sections, layout, words to watch, fiction, and list incorporation:

2. Is it verifiable with no original research?

   A. It contains a list of all references (sources of information), presented in accordance with the layout style guideline:

   B. All in-line citations are from reliable sources, including those for direct quotations, statistics, published opinion, counter-intuitive or controversial statements that are challenged or likely to be challenged, and contentious material relating to living persons—science-based articles should follow the scientific citation guidelines:

   C. It contains no original research:

   D. It contains no copyright violations nor plagiarism:

3. Is it broad in its coverage?

   A. It addresses the main aspects of the topic:

   B. It stays focused on the topic without going into unnecessary detail (see summary style):

4. Is it neutral?

   It represents viewpoints fairly and without editorial bias, giving due weight to each:

5. Is it stable?

   It does not change significantly from day to day because of an ongoing edit war or content dispute:

6. Is it illustrated, if possible, by images?

   A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid non-free use rationales are provided for non-free content:

   B. Images are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:

7. Overall:

   Pass or Fail:

This is a nice article, just some prose concerns just need to be adressed;

• In the Early life section, it says "Both of his parents are African Americans from the South Side of Chicago;[3] they relocated to Compton in 1984, when they were teenagers, due to his father's affiliation with the Gangster Disciples." Consider splitting into two sentence, like "Both of his parents are African Americans from the South Side of Chicago.[3] When they were teenagers, they relocated to Compton in 1984, due to his father's affiliation with the Gangster Disciples." 750h+ (talk) 02:56, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• Minor grammatical error in the Early life section: "Lamar and his family lived in Section 8 housing, was reliant on welfare and food stamps, and experienced homelessness." was should be changed to were. 750h+ (talk) 02:59, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• Where it says "It done something to me right then and there", change that to "It done [sic] something to me right then and there", since that is what he quoted, but it is grammatically incorrect. 750h+ (talk) 03:05, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• "Inge played a vital role in his intellectual growth, often critiquing his lexicon and suggesting prompts to strengthen his prose." What is Inge? 750h+ (talk) 03:08, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• Link gang war. 750h+ (talk) 03:10, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• The rest of the article's prose is good. Address my above concerns and I will mark the prose as good.
• Hello! Just addressed all of your prose concerns. DiaMali (talk) 13:25, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

  Well done.  750h+ | Talk  14:17, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

References

• Reference number 2, (Young, David (2018). Kendrick Lamar: A Biography. CreateSpace. ISBN 978-1985760677.) which page? you can replace the source if you can't access it. 750h+ (talk) 03:29, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• What makes DJBooth, Lakers Nation and HipHopDX reliable sources? 750h+ (talk) 03:29, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
• Source spotcheck completed on three sources--done 750h+ (talk) 03:34, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

• I removed the first reference because it felt fan-made and not from a reliable source. DJBooth and HipHopDX are both publications that focus on hip hop music and culture. HipHopDX is actually a subsidiary outlet of Warner Music Group. I used a DJBooth article to support the "spiritually unsatisfied" remark in the Early life section because the source is a letter the subject wrote to the publication in response to a previous article where they examined how he infuses his religion in his works. I can remove the Lakers Nation reference, though. DiaMali (talk) 13:22, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

  So the sources for now are fine. Further work may be needed if you do consider taking this to featured article candidacy. Passing sources  750h+ | Talk  14:19, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

Comment

• Address my above concerns and I'll be happy to pass the article as good.

  Article is good and exemplifies the basic needs of a good article on Wikipedia. Passing.

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Semi-protected edit request on 16 September 2023

Change "In accordance to the ***policy, the streaming platform removed XXXTentacion and R. Kelly's music their editorial and algorithmic playlists due to their publicized acts of violence against women." to "In accordance with the policy, the streaming platform removed XXXTentacion and R. Kelly's music from their editorial and algorithmic playlists due to their publicized acts of violence against women." AyrtonNorris (talk) 18:29, 16 September 2023 (UTC)

 Done Tollens (talk) 20:32, 16 September 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 May 2024

Hello, it has come to my attention that there is an issue in the number of children listed in Kendrick Lamar's bio. With recent events come to light, I believe it is only correct and fair to increase the number of children in the bio to 3 instead of 2.

Thank you! KujaShado (talk) 04:21, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. A diss track is a questionable primary source, and is not considered a reliable source for the proposed edit. — Newslinger talk 04:33, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 May 2024

Dcjznb (talk) 15:40, 6 May 2024 (UTC) I would like to request an edit for the kendrick lamar entry, please approve, thank you!

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ɴᴋᴏɴ21 ❯❯❯ talk 15:42, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

Mr. Morale and the big steppers is not a double album

In the biography section, it's written that Mr. Morale is a double album. It isn't. It possess neither the length of a double album, nor is it printed across 2 CDs to my knowledge. This should be corrected 2A01:CB05:512:3800:9C29:632D:FCEC:3E43 (talk) 06:48, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 May 2024

Other names. The Boogeyman 2600:1700:4559:4440:B194:CC53:13A2:DBCC (talk) 15:47, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Shadow311 (talk) 16:13, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

AAVE racism or something?

Wikipedia's changed so much I have no idea if the page is protected due to the beef or if the edit button is just that hidden now, if someone would make this change for me I'd be grateful.

The Kendrick Lamar article cites a quote from him that opens with "It done", and someone added "(sic)" after that like AAVE isn't just a variation of the English language. The sic should obvious be removed, if someone disagrees with that, I'd refer them to the wiki page on AAVE, this is equivalent to sic-ing a UK English speaker writing labour or paralyse that way. Worthduck (talk) 15:16, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 June 2024

NICK NAMES ALSO INCLUDE- OKLAMA and KUNG FU KENNY (KUNGFOO KENNY) 2601:183:C901:C770:DC1B:5133:A75E:C28C (talk) 13:04, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

 Not done Babysharkboss2 was here!! ^{Dr. Wu is NOT a Doctor!} 15:04, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

"has influenced a rise in social conscience within his generation" is too self-promotional, or needs a citation

"His inclusion of social commentary and political criticism in his songwriting has influenced a rise in social conscience within his generation."

This seems like an exaggerated claim. 1. Has there been a rise in social conscience within his generation? 2. Did Lamar actually influence that rise or was it just coincidental? It would probably be better to avoid the promotional tone and just say "His songwriting includes extensive political criticism and social commentary." 2600:1700:A270:5EA0:0:0:0:27 (talk) 00:16, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

Agreed. The statement is unsupported puffery. Ive removed it. Instantwatym (talk) 16:13, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Kendrick lamar has other names

my edit keeps getting reverted even tho kendrick lamars names also include oklama, Man-Man, Kung Fu kenny Phaze714 (talk) 07:32, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

The 'other names' field is for notable aliases, not random nicknames or one-time alter egos. It has been removed several times now. Please find consensus. soetermans. ^{↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A TALK} 09:15, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 July 2024

"eschewed from the creative process" should be "eschewed the..." (no preposition). WrongSwanson (talk) 03:31, 24 July 2024 (UTC)

 Done Jamedeus (talk) 21:34, 26 July 2024 (UTC)