Kendrick Lamar is being interviewed in Austin, Texas, where he shares stories about his life and career. He talks about how he got discovered by Dr. Dre with the help of a person named TEC-9. Kendrick also shares stories about his childhood, including listening to Big Daddy Kane's music as a baby and eating at a restaurant called Louisiana Chicken. He discusses his favorite foods, including chili cheese fries from Rite Aid.
The conversation then shifts to Compton records, where Kendrick is shown a compilation album featuring artists from Compton, including NWA and Compton's Most Wanted. He is also introduced to an old-school rapper named Toddy T, who is considered a pioneer of Compton hip-hop.
Later, Kendrick is shown a flyer for a Compton hood tour, which includes stops at his childhood home and other notable locations. He is also introduced to a person named J-Rock, who is involved with the tours.
Throughout the conversation, Kendrick shares more stories about his life and career, including his song "I Want to Be Like Bill Gates" and his experiences growing up in Compton. He also gives shoutouts to his friends and colleagues, including Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. The conversation ends with Kendrick promoting his music and appreciating the opportunity to share his story.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Kendrick Lamar was welcomed to Austin, Texas.
2. Kendrick Lamar worked with Dr. Dre.
3. Dr. Dre has a record collection that Kendrick Lamar has seen.
4. Kendrick Lamar's mom was one of 13 siblings.
5. Kendrick Lamar's favorite childhood cereal was Fruity Pebbles.
6. Kendrick Lamar could not always afford Fruity Pebbles.
7. Kendrick Lamar started rapping in the 7th grade.
8. Kendrick Lamar wrote a song with a reference to Bill Gates.
9. Kendrick Lamar is from Compton, California.
10. Kendrick Lamar's dad is from Chicago.
11. Kendrick Lamar's dad played Big Daddy Kane's music when Kendrick was a baby.
12. Kendrick Lamar has worked with TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment).
13. Dr. Dre has a "dungeon" where he keeps his valuable records.
14. Kendrick Lamar has never seen the Compton compilation record before.
15. The Compton compilation record was released around 1989.
16. NWA overshadowed the Compton compilation record.
17. Kendrick Lamar has a song that mentions wanting to be like Bill Gates.
18. There are LA Compton hood tours available for visitors.