untitled 02 | 06.23.2014.

About this song

The track was recorded in 2014, when Kendrick Lamar was predicting the success of To Pimp a Butterfly, which went on to win five Grammy awards in early 2016. It was made at a time when he was troubled by the violence and incarceration affecting peers still living in Compton.

What it's about

The song explores his conflict between his life at home in Compton and his life as a global star. He finds a sense of balance and comfort in his TDE team, which he remains loyal to just as he is to the friends he left behind.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “Civil War (Lavender Town) by Quadeca”.
• Covered once, including “J!ggaboos by Spectre (Rapper)”.
• Written by Kendrick Lamar, Cardo Got Wings, Yung Exclusive and Brock Korsan.
• Produced by Cardo Got Wings and Yung Exclusive.