Kendrick Lamar talks “To Pimp A Butterfly” reception and more with Hot 97 [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar Hot 97This month saw Kendrick Lamar end his extended hiatus. Following the release of good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar decided to take time away from the spotlight. The time he spent out of the public eye allowed for Kendrick Lamar to make new music.

Kendrick Lamar released To Pimp A Butterfly, which followed months of his single, “i,” being out. The new album has debuted and many have not held it in the same regard as his debut. For the first time, Kendrick Lamar is addressing this.

Hot 97 welcomed Kendrick Lamar this morning and he sat down with the morning show trio of Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez. In the interview, Kendrick Lamar talked about the lackluster fan reviews for his new album. Kendrick Lamar even conceded that To Pimp A Butterfly is not a classic album… YET.