Kendrick Lamar is an acclaimed American rapper, renowned for his profound and complex lyrics through which he often explores topics such as politics, societal inequality, and self-love. His quotes are thought-provoking and deeply inspiring, often encouraging individuals to look beyond the surface and question their societal roles. Here, we have curated a collection of Lamar’s 20 most famous quotes.
20 Most Popular Quotes by Kendrick Lamar
- “Live your life, live it right. Be different, do different things.“
- “We hurt people that love us, love people that hurt us.”
- “Look at me, I’m a loser, I’m a winner, I’m good, I’m bad. I’m a sinner, I’m a killer. What I’m doing, I’m saying that I’m human.”
- “Sometimes you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they’ll notice. If they don’t you know where you stand.”
- “I learned, when I look in the mirror and tell my story, that I should be myself and not peep whatever everybody is doing.”
- “I’m tryna learn something new. I’m tryna surround myself with people that inspire me or at least inquire similar desires.”
- “If I speak the good into existence, that instant my dreams will unlock, money flow like water, I’ll just wait at the dock.”
- “Don’t you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessing, from heaven is where you got it from.”
- “Look inside my soul and you can find gold and maybe get rich.”
- “You can never perfect your style when you only rap about money. There are too many elements of truth missing.”
- “I don’t talk about these things if I haven’t lived them, and I’ve hurt people in my life. It’s something I still have to think about when I sleep at night.”
- “I’m only as good as my last word, my last hook, my last bridge.”
- “We’re all human at the end of the day, making mistakes. But learn from them is the key.”
- “I live this life at a pace that anyone can go. Know your place, and dedicate your role…To the faith that you’ll die alone.”
- “We all get distracted by the dreaming potential; but a certificate’s major just means you wasted potential.”
- “I’d rather not live like there isn’t a God, than die and find out there really is. Think about it.”
- “The best thing is to always keep honest people around, because when you have a bunch of yes men around that know you’re making a mistake but let you go on with it, that’s when it ruins your mind state as an artist.”
- “I can’t change the world until I change myself first.”
- “My whole thing is to inspire, to better people, to better myself forever in this thing that we call rap, this thing that we call hip hop.”
- “Take advantage. Do your best, don’t stress. You was granted everything inside this planet, anything you imagine, you possess.”
Lamar’s quotes reflect his understanding of the human condition and passion for societal change. Amidst the thought-provoking words and lyrical prowess lies his humility and the keen awareness of his roots. They are testament to the wisdom that has contributed to his longevity, relevance, and influence in the music industry.