Am I the only one who measures time using songs? “Oh it only took me 4 songs to get here! That’s not too long!

— Kendrick Lamar

As long as my music is real, it's no limit to how many ears I can grab.

— Kendrick Lamar

At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever.

— Kendrick Lamar

I always thought money was something just to make me happy. But I've learned that I feel better being able to help my folks, 'cause we never had nothing. So just to see them excited about my career is more of a blessing than me actually having it for myself.

— Kendrick Lamar

If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it?

— Kendrick Lamar

I had to come from something, come from a place that was negative and positive but the majority of it is a negative place.

— Kendrick Lamar

I look at where I'm at today and realize that most of my success is owed to the mentors that was in my life.

— Kendrick Lamar

It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.

— Kendrick Lamar

I used to consider the listener. But now I'm in a space where, if I'm not inspired, I can't really do the music. I can't feel it.

— Kendrick Lamar

I've been called a recluse. There's definitely truth in that. I like to spend time alone.

— Kendrick Lamar