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

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

News (2 / 1) 28.04.2026 22:55 / Peter


Staying relevant across generations

Clinton also admired Lamar's ability to appeal to newer listeners, observing that few artists manage to remain central to successive generations. When an artist continues to be discussed by the young, Clinton said, "you're doing something."

Legacy, collaborations and awards

Clinton singled out Lamar's 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly, likening its impact to Marvin Gaye's What's Going On and calling it almost like a single, unified statement. The two have collaborated before on "Wesley's Theory" and a Funkadelic remix. In February, Lamar became the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history with 27 wins, taking Best Rap Album and Record of the Year, and credited his music as his way of expressing himself while celebrating his peers.