Kendrick Lamar Song Lyric Quotes

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most prolific and acclaimed rappers of his generation. Through his storytelling lyrics and socially conscious messages, Lamar has become a voice for many marginalized communities.

His albums like Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, To Pimp a Butterfly, and DAMN. have cemented his status as a modern rap icon.

Lamar’s songs often tackle issues like racism, police brutality, depression, faith, and perseverance. His lyricism paints vivid scenes and weaves compelling narratives that immerse listeners in the worlds he creates. Though Lamar rose out of Compton, his music connects with millions around the globe.

In this blog post, we are sharing 51 memorable Kendrick Lamar song lyric quotes that capture his raw emotion, vulnerability, and profound commentary on life.

From bangers like “DNA” and “HUMBLE” to deeply introspective tracks like “u” and “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” these lines showcase Lamar’s one-of-a-kind talent and gift for storytelling.

Here is a list of 51 powerful Kendrick Lamar song lyric quotes:

1. “I got power, poison, pain and joy inside my DNA.” – DNA

2. “You duckin’ down when we ridin’ through ya hood, what’s up?” – m.A.A.d city

3. “Sit down, be humble.” – Humble

4. “Everything I touch is a damn gold mine.” – DNA

5. “Everybody gon’ respect the shooter, but the one in front of the gun lives forever.” – God

6. “Tell me something, where your grandma stay, huh my n***a? I’m on my DMX.” – The Heart Part 4

7. “Everybody prayin’ for me but I don’t need no blessin’.” – The Heart Part 4

8. “Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA.” – Loyalty

9. “I’m an Israelite, don’t call me Black no more. That word is only a color, it ain’t facts no more.” – YAH.

10. “Lock a ni**a up and then throw away the key, until you needed him again.” – The Blacker the Berry

11. “Shoutout to Diddy, know you the man! He helped me get my flow, I know he will help me again.” – Black Friday

12. “Real.” – i

13. “I can see now, everything is everything.” – Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst

14. “The evils of Lucy was all around me, so I went runnin’ for answers.” – Swimming Pools

15. “This dick ain’t free.” – For Free? (Interlude)

16. “I’m screamin’ ‘Thug Life’ ’til I die.” – The Art of Peer Pressure

17. “What love got to do with it when you don’t love yourself?” – You Ain’t Gotta Lie

18. “I’m willin’ to die for this shit.” – m.A.A.d city

19. “Let somebody else complain for a change.” – Alright

20. “Let me put the head in.” – For Free? (Interlude)

21. “Ain’t nobody praying for me.” – u

22. “I’m trying to change the world.” – untitled 07

23. “I need to vent, I love you ’til the end.” – Love

24. “Got so high, started talkin’ to my cereal.” – A.D.H.D.

25. “She said ‘Where we goin’?’ I said ‘The moon.'” – Money Trees

26. “Pray my dick get big as the Eiffel Tower.” – Backseat Freestyle

27. “Ain’t nobody prayin’ for me.” – u

28. “Love don’t live here no more, left me outside the 7/11.” – The Heart Part 4

29. “What’s my next move? I’m gonna stunt.” – Backseat Freestyle

30. “How much a dollar cost? The price of having a spot in Heaven, embrace your loss, I am God.” – How Much a Dollar Cost

31. “So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street when gang banging make me kill a n***a blacker than me?” – The Blacker the Berry

32. “I can justify you in my mind, silver and gold.” – Silver and Gold

33. “King Kunta, everybody want to cut the legs off him.” – King Kunta

34. “I find glory in where I’m from.” – Mural

35. “If I told you I killed a nigga at 16, would you believe me?” – m.A.A.d city

36. “Convictions too profound to ever frown.” – Wesley’s Theory

37. “Everyday my logic get another shock and awe.” – Untitled 03

38. “I am a sinner who’s probably gonna sin again.” – Lord God

39. “Hail Mary, Jesus and Joseph. The great American flag is wrapped and dragged with explosives.” – Hiiipower

40. “This the single to make her call her brothers.” – Poetic Justice

41. “I got some money on me right now, tell me what’s the play!” – Element

42. “I woke up feelin’ like you won’t feel me.” – LUST.

43. “I don’t really wanna keep the beast in the cage.” – The Blacker the Berry

44. “You can trust the wrong person, wavin’ the .44.” – Black Boy Fly

45. “Times is hard, selling pain until it’s time to party.” – Cartoon & Cereal

46. “If I told you I killed a nigga at 16, would you believe me?” – m.A.A.d city

47. “I rap, she gon’ trap. No wonder how I act, pimpin’.” – Poetic Justice

48. “Sometimes I look in a mirror and ask myself, ‘Am I really scared of passing away?'” – u

49. “The evils of Lucy was all around me.” – Swimming Pools (Drank)

50. “I’ll prolly die anonymous.” – Mortal Man

51. “When the lights shut off and it’s my turn to settle down, my main concern, promise that you will sing about me.” – Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst

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