George Clinton Praises Kendrick Lamar as a 'Psychiatrist on Record' — Calls To Pimp a Butterfly 'Like Marvin Gaye'

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News (1 / 1) 28.04.2026 22:55 / Peter

George Clinton, the 84-year-old funk legend, has lavished unexpected praise on Kendrick Lamar, calling him a rare artist who speaks plainly about hard topics and keeps younger audiences engaged. Read on to discover the full story!

Clinton's ringing endorsement

In a profile for the New York Times Magazine list of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, Clinton compared Lamar to institutions like Motown, Sly Stone and the Beatles, saying Lamar "writes with soul." He praised Lamar's maturity, noting the rapper can sound ageless and described him as "like a psychiatrist on record," tackling subjects many avoid and shifting conversations through his music.