About this episode
Critic Stephen Kearse joins Pop Pantheon for the conclusion of our two-part series on Kendrick Lamar ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday. Stephen and Louie tackle Kendrick’s string of hit-making guest appearances in the mid-2010s, his first solo number one, “Humble,” and 2017’s critically adored Damn . Then they discuss Black Panther and Kendrick’s final album with Top Dawg, 2022’s sprawling Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers . Finally, they unpack the Kendrick/Drake beef, his recent hot streak and 2024’s GNX , before ranking Kendrick Lamar in the Official Pop Pantheon. Check out our Kendrick Lamar Essentials Playlist on Spotify Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous Valentines Day in LA on 2/14 Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on 3/1 Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and More Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's Store Follow DJ Louie XIV on Instagram Follow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter Follow Pop Pantheon on Instagram