Kendrick Lamar drops new video for To Pimp A Butterfly cut, "King Kunta"
02 April 2015, 08:58
| Written by
Laurence Day
Kendrick Lamar has unveiled his "King Kunta" visuals for the whole world to see.
Filmed in Lamar's hometown of Compton, and directed by X, the "King Kunta" clip is a throw back to classic West Coast hip-hop videos by the likes Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, with Lamar driving around his neighbourhood, chilling with friends and dancing.
Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly album is available now. To read our 9/10 review of the long-awaited record, head here.
Watch the "King Kunta" video below.
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