The Art Soup topic of the day is Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly! This album grasps so many threads of truth, weaving together centuries of lived experiences. Join us as we give our reflections on this critically acclaimed rap album, exploring themes of fame, roots, guilt, and exploitation. We’ve barely scratched the surface, but this has been a conversation we’ve been wanting to have for months now. If you haven’t, go give this complex work of art a listen (or two, or seventeen)!
*DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately slight crackling begins at around the 39 minute mark