This song offers a deeper insight into the previously introduced figure of Lucy (a character representing Lucifer). As the song goes on, it is understood that Lucy is short for Lucifer, hence the lines about temptation and signing contracts. The name makes the song work in tandem with “For Free?.” Both songs relate to his value as a musician, and how that transcends in to his value as a person. On “For Free?” he criticizes the culture that breeds a belief that musicians and famous people must “floss” or be showy with their money. Here, he juxtaposes that criticism with the seductive… read more
This song offers a deeper insight into the previously introduced figure of Lucy (a character representing Lucifer). As the song goes on, it is unders… read more
This song offers a deeper insight into the previously introduced figure of Lucy (a character representing Lucifer). As the song goes on, it is understood that Lucy is short for Lucifer, … read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper. Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the honor. Born in Compton, California, Lamar began releasing music under the stage name K.Dot while attending high school. He signed with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005, and co-founded the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy there. Following the 2011 release of his al… read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper. Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, … read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper. Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Mus… read more