I sat down w/ THA GREAT for an insightful conversation about "Racks In the Middle." Great song & the lyrics deserve this type of breakdown. Take out your notepads. This is the latest episode of Genius' "VERIFIED." Preview below, full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=pBV4tA…

“Would trade all of you for Nip.” — Kendrick Lamar Photo by me, 2018

Smoke ring from fireworks hovers over the stadium as Kendrick Lamar performs “Family Ties” in Barcelona

Gracie Abrams’ crowd at Lollapalooza in Chicago.

We were in HS, and when I caught my crush rapping along to this, I knew she was the one. 30 years later 💍

kendrick lamar on the grand national tour. 📸: andrés tardio (andres55 on instagram)

JID album 😎

3 letters every 10 minutes randomly But just so happens to land on JID today? On album eve?! Fire! (J.I.D) 🔥🔥 #GodDoesLikeUgly

“I’ve been killing this shit for years Just took a fuckin’ ceiling challenge To show I’m above my peers” — (J.I.D)

My new album CRYSALIS + Hvn High video are out now!! Ahhhh!!! I can't believe the full album is finally yours to hear. It's been such a journey bringing this to life, can't wait for you to hear ❣️

JID letting y’all know he’s bilingual on this joint w/ Doing great things bitch 🔥(J.I.D)

Conquer and divide here Crash and collide here When kings can’t raise a young prince The doves cry here — Malice, “Community”

Amaarae so dope, she threw in some slick Ruff Ryders bars on “Kiss Me Thru The Phone pt. 2” just for those who are gonna catch ’em. BLACK STAR 🔥

“Live from the depths of hell With angel wings that have yet to flail Fans argue about record sales Like they record execs themselves It’s like we all under a spell And still I hope this message reaches you well God does like ugly And I can tell” — (J.I.D)

I know Bob The Builder was bumpin' the album like, "What did I do?" (J.I.D)

Been an Alemeda believer. 🏆

I like this take…

Actually .. yes

When this one hit the streets… 🔥🔥🔥

SZA's lyrics are so conversationally poetic. So vulnerable and so strong.