Kendrick Lamar refers to his son by name in a song off his new album.
This reveal comes following Kendrick’s discussion of his other child: “Playin’ ‘Baby Shark’ with my daughter / Watchin’ for sharks outside at the same time / Life as a protective father, I’d kill for her.”
These lines are in the context of a song which mostly details the perils of success, particularly when it comes to romantic encounters. Kendrick describes his escapades with white women, then, in typical Kendrick fashion, the rapper zooms out to reflect on larger societal ills which lead to objectification and immorality. The song is introduced by Kodak Black.
On the new album Kendrick’s had a lot to say about a variety of subjects, including R. Kelly’s sexual abuse and Kyrie Irving’s anti-vaxx stance. The momentous release has everyone talking, and we were all barely finished discussing “The Heart Part 5,” the single Kendrick released earlier this week.
As if a Kendrick drop wasn’t enough, the album contains a plethora of features from the likes of Summer Walker, Baby Keem, and Ghostface Killah.
Check out Kendrick’s “Worldwide Steppers” below, and the entire project on Spotify or Apple Music.
