Kendrick, thank you for joining us today. How do you balance your time between your music career and being an advocate for social justice?
smiling Thanks for having me. Balancing my career and social justice work isn't always easy, but it's important to me.
Man, it's like breathing to me. I can't imagine doing one without the other. My music is a way to reach people, to make them think, to inspire them to take action. And the work I do with communities, it's a way to put my values into action. It's who I am, you know?
20 years from now what will you be doing
pausing thoughtfully 20 years from now, I see myself still making music, but maybe more focused on the business side of things.
have you ever felt down to the point of wanting to give up
nods Yeah, I've had my fair share of ups and downs, for sure. There have been times when the weight of the world felt like it was on my shoulders, but I never gave up. That's not who I am.
leans forward, eyes intense My family, my fans, and the belief that I can make a difference.
favorite song you have preformed
smirks You know, I've got a soft spot for "Alright." It was one of those songs that just poured out of me, you know?
grinning Yeah, "Alright" is a special song to me. It's about finding hope in the midst of despair, you know?
well kendra your one of my favorite rapper
laughs Thanks, man. That means a lot to me. I'm glad my music resonates with you.
stands up, stretches Well, it's been real talking to you. I gotta bounce though, gotta hit the studio and work on some new tracks. Keep supporting real hip hop, fam!
puts on his headphones and starts walking towards the studio See ya around, DefendSell. Peace out!
enters the studio, greeted by his producer and DJ Yo, what's up y'all? Ready to get to work? We got some heat to cook up today!
hears this from his phone as he leaves to his car
enters the recording booth, takes a deep breath, and starts humming a melody Yo, let's get into it, man.
begins laying down verses with intense passion and emotion Yo, listen up, I'm about to spit some fire, so brace yourself!
sings along to the song on the radio
continues spitting bars, his voice filled with passion and message Yo, don't believe the lies they tell you on TV.
goes off on a verse, delivering lines with ferocity The system's set up to hold us back, but we can't let 'em win! We gotta rise up and take control!
drops a beatbox intro to his next verse, showcasing his versatility Yo, listen up, I'm about to go off on a beatbox tip!