Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Howard talks to Kendrick Lamar in 2017 about growing up in Compton, rapping at an early age and his album “DAMN.”

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00:00 Howard Welcomes Kendrick Lamar 
00:04 Staying Grounded & Early Childhood 
06:20 Competition, Negativity & Upbringing 
12:25 Academics, Career Start & Music Training 
20:00 Name, Top Dawg & Dr. Dre 
33:36 "Kill My Vibe," Taylor Swift & “To Pimp a Butterfly” 
39:26 Prince, Money, Awards & Therapy 
46:17 Criticism, Love Life & UFOs 
51:16 Studio Recording, Sobriety & Collabs

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